Category Archives: Everything else

Happy International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Today is a celebration of women worldwide.  Yes, we deserve it and should take a moment to realize how flippin’ fantastic we are. We are mothers, sisters, wives, peacekeepers, healers, nurturers, teachers, friends and more.  We have made multi-tasking an art … Continue reading →

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Be Nice!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

I had an hour to kill last night between activities and stopped by McD’s with the kids to grab a snack. While there my youngest asked if he could play in the bacteria-filled playplace. I hesitated but obliged since I … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Missing Invite

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Let me just start off by saying, I think I am losing my mind.  I don’t remember feeling these immature feelings when I was, well, less mature.  Let me explain, here is how it went down… My child came home from … Continue reading →

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Ugliness Lawsuit?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

  At first I thought this was a joke.  A reader sent me an email about a man who sued his wife for, well, misrepresenting her natural attributes.  Turns out it was true!

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Dave & Buster’s Grand Opening This Weekend!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

Finally! The buzz around town about the opening of Dave & Busters will come to fruition this Saturday, September 22nd when the Orland Park location opens its doors for the grand opening.  It is on the site that formerly housed … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back School, I’ve Missed You…

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

Raise your coffee mugs…..It’s almost here ladies, one more day, we’ve come so far, you can do it!! Welcome back silent morning coffee time, welcome back sanity.  Welcome back being able to go to the grocery store and actually get … Continue reading →

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Yoga and Chocolate Martinis

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

I took a yoga class at the gym last night. It sounded good when proposed, “Hey, why don’t you come and take a poolside yoga class tonight” she said. I hesitated, then another friend added “We can have chocolate martinis … Continue reading →

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A Letter of Gratitude To My Fellow Moms…

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Dear Fellow Moms, Thank you for being there for me.  As a mom, you support me when I need it the most.  A small gesture that may seem miniscule in nature to you very well may have made the difference … Continue reading →

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School Board Member Earns Accolades for District 135

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

You may recall hearing about a CPR/AED program offered to students at our local junior high schools.  Well, thanks to the efforts of school board member Lynne Donegan to include the training as part of the curriculum, the Illinois House of … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Please Everyone

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Let me start by saying that I feel that generally, I am liked by most around me.  I try not to give anyone reason not to like me, but that does not stop the fact that some people are not … Continue reading →

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