Category Archives: Family

Happy Kids Back at School Day!!!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

Spring break was interesting, the family stayed around home and we spent LOTS of time together.  What started out as relaxation quickly turned to annihilation as the kids turned on each other within days and began what I have come … Continue reading →

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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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Don’t Feel Like Cooking this Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 18, 2012 by

    Stressed out about the idea of cooking a lavish spread this year?  Wish it would be taken off of your hands so that you could relax with the family instead? No worries, there are several places in Orland … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treating in Orland Park 2012

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

  Halloween is almost here! Costumes are ready and local kids are super excited about the possibility of bags full of candy. Trick or Treating hours in the village are listed as 2pm through 7pm this year.   Here are some … 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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City Lights Orchestra to Perform Tonight!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

Wondering what to do with the family tonight? How about a free concert right here in Orland Park? My family attended last year and really had a wonderful time. I think this is one of my favorite new events that … Continue reading →

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Free Museum and Planetarium Days Next Week!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

The kids came home from their last day of school today at about 10am and 11am respectively.  By noon, they were fighting, complaining and inquiring about what we were going to do tomorrow.  

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

My favorite thing about St. Patrick’s Day?  The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Western Avenue.  Coming in as a close second…. Shamrock shakes. I am embarrassed to admit how many shamrock shakes I consume during this time of year.  I can’t help … Continue reading →

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Ruse Burglary in Orland Park

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

  I received a robocall yesterday from the Village of Orland Park to warn of a burglary that had taken place in the area.  If my memory serves me correctly, this is not something new.  The robbers seem to follow … Continue reading →

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Labeling the Whole World

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Some will say I am in denial, but I am decidedly not.  I refuse to apply a label to children based on one or two people’s view of what is “different” about them.  My son was four years old when … Continue reading →

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