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Laurie NigroMy mugful of morning mojo

by Jan 15, 2017
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.

Runny nose? Sniffles? Sneezing? Fever? Germ Warrior is ready for battle

by Jan 8, 2017
Armed with Lysol and determination, Laurie takes on germs in a turf war for control of the Nigro household.

Laurie Nigro On the journey of life with an impulsive man, you learn to expect the unexpected

by Nov 20, 2016
Pink fuzzy pants, leggings, mermaid unitard? My husband has a complete inability to feel embarrassment, matched only by his inability to overcome impulse when he has cash in his pocket.

Laurie Nigro Hangry? Hand her a Snickers. Filurious? Everybody run for cover!

by Oct 23, 2016
Each year the Oxford English Dictionary adds new words to its lexicon - wait till they hear Laurie's suggestions.
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Laurie Nigro Learning the rules of ‘husband roulette’

by Oct 16, 2016
How to survive marriage to a fickle and forgetful man.
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Laurie Nigro Unaware? Check. Unprepared? Check. Disorganized? Check. How not to approach back-to-school night

by Oct 2, 2016
Back-to-School night started off with being unaware and unprepared and went downhill from there.

Laurie Nigro To women who whine about women who wine: Live and let live

by Sep 18, 2016
Unwinding with sistafriends in any way is a gift. Here's to making the most of it - with or without wine.

Laurie NigroHow a fastidious (OK, neurotic) planner survives a lifetime of spontaneity

by Sep 4, 2016
A spur-of-the-moment idea for a weekend getaway (with just 31 short hours to prepare!) leads to a not-quite-stress-free mini-vacation.

Laurie NigroThe saving grace of sistafriends

by Aug 28, 2016
When life pulls the rug out from under you, friends who catch you on the way down are one of life's greatest treasures.

Laurie NigroHoping your husband’s next business-trip phone call isn’t from jail

by Aug 21, 2016
A spouse's business trip lightens the workload at home, but an ominous text message ratchets up the worry meter.