Author Archives: Orland Park Mom

About Orland Park Mom

Mom, writer, domestic goddess, superhero extraordinaire. Yeah, that's me.

Little Things

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Orland Park Mom

  You hear it all of the time… “It’s the little things that make the difference.” This morning I was stopped at the corner of 88th Avenue and 151st Street after dropping #4 off late at the Jerling front entrance … Continue reading →

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Free Sandwich for High School Students!

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Orland Park Mom

Chick-fil-A Orland Park is offering a week of FREE Chick-fil-A for high school students. Monday-Friday, 2:30-4:30pm, students who show their school ID receive a free Chick-fil-A sandwich.  Valid 3/12-3/16 ONLY at the Orland Park location.

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Gymboree Hiring Part-time Instructors

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Orland Park Mom

  Gymboree Play & Music in Orland Hills is looking for part-time instructors. (15-20 hrs/week; 10-$14/hr based on experience) Are you a… -Playful individual who enjoys working with children and adults? -Energetic stay-at-home Mom? -Studying early childhood education? Drama Major … Continue reading →

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So Not My First First Day

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Orland Park Mom

This morning I said goodbye to my almost adults on their first day of school. I didn’t make any lunches, tie any shoes, pack any snacks, label any supplies or dry any tears. I didn’t pick out an outfit, fill … Continue reading →

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Parents of Sandburg Freshmen-Top 10 things you need to know

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Orland Park Mom

  It can be an exciting(and stressful) time in our lives, sending our eldest off to a new school to embark on the next level of their educational careers. That was me three years ago (and two years ago, and … Continue reading →

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Reader Questions

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Orland Park Mom

I get many really good reader questions, mostly regarding being a mom and living in Orland Park (go figure) and most of the time I can answer them on my own, and do. This one, however, required a professional opinion. … Continue reading →

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My Baby Behind the Wheel – Tales of a Nerve-Wracked Mom

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Orland Park Mom

  Of course I knew this day would come. I dreaded it and embraced its possibilities all at the same time. As I reluctantly dropped my son off at his first day of driving school, prayed that he would pay … Continue reading →

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Chicago Area Pumpkin Patches 2014

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Orland Park Mom

Looking for a pumpkin patch in the area but not sure where to start?  Are the kids hoping to score that perfect pumpkin?  You are in luck, because over at toddlingaroundchicagoland.com is a complete list of patches, hours, amenities and … Continue reading →

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One Step Closer to Downtown OP’s University of Chicago Medical Center!

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Orland Park Mom

  I, for one, cannot be more excited about the plans to bring University of Chicago quality medical care to Orland Park.  I have, for years, traveled to the UC hospital in Hyde Park and various outpatient centers in other … Continue reading →

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Lowdown on the TTT (Text Talk Translation)

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Orland Park Mom

Originally posted on Orland Park Mom:
So you happen across your kid’s cell phone and happen to browse through the text messages sent and received.  You think you are all slick until, what the…… It is written in some sort of…

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