Laurie Nigro How school vacation almost killed me
School breaks present special challenges for working parents — especially for a former stay-at-home, homeschooling mom transitioning to a new 'working mom' lifestyle.
Laurie NigroOnce upon a time I wanted to be an adult
Turns out, adulthood has plenty of unforeseen drawbacks.
Looking back on the ‘headlines’ of life
Recalling memories of moments great and small makes us realize that's the "stuff" of life.
Laurie NigroModern parenting brings plenty to worry about — and new ways to cope
According to Laurie, parenting worries (even those really, really irrational ones) never go away - they just change and grow as our kids do.
Laurie NigroWhat’s worse than a man cold? A splinter in the eye
Dealing with a husband in discomfort is like having a toddler throw a tantrum because he tried to rinse his potato chip and then insisting that you make it crispy again - there's no mollifying either of them.
Laurie NigroSix keys to my happy marriage
Being happily married boils down to six simple concepts according to Laurie, including the fact that cucumbers smell bad.
Laurie NigroMy mugful of morning mojo
Pre-caffeination is a dangerous and primitive time during which Laurie's on autopilot. Lord help the man who gets between her and her coffee.
Celia Iannelli In today’s world more than ever before, the only thing certain is uncertainty
Celia reflects on uncertainty - the one constant in life of which we can all be certain.
Laurie Nigro Runny nose? Sniffles? Sneezing? Fever? Germ Warrior is ready for battle
Armed with Lysol and determination, Laurie takes on germs in a turf war for control of the Nigro household.
Laurie NigroHow I won the Laundry Wars
When being a shopaholic results in having too much laundry for her "old lady washing machine," Laurie has it out with the appliance repairman.
