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About Orland Park Mom

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

Leapin’ Lizards!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

Are you an Annie fan?  Me too!  The Village of Orland Park’s theater troupe is gearing up for it’s spring production of Annie and needs local talent in order to make the musical possible.  See below for more info! From … Continue reading →

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It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time again!

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

    For the first year in many, my daughter is not part of a girl scout troop and we are not selling cookies.  The lessons in communication and organization that she learned from the sales will always be with … Continue reading →

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Free Twinkies for Everyone on December 5th at Baby’s!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Are you mourning the loss of the Twinkie?   Have no fear, Baby’s Cheesesteak and Lemonade in Orland Park and Country Club Hills bought 10,000 of them and are hosting a FREE TWINKIE Day on December 5th.  According to a representative for … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Missing Invite

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

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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Don’t Feel Like Cooking this Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

    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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Ugliness Lawsuit?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

  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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Trick or Treating in Orland Park 2012

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

  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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Halloween Costume Madness

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

    So, one of our favorite holidays is soon approaching!  My two younger kids are all excited about the upcoming parties, trick or treating and above all else…COSTUMES! My 7-year-old son was quick and easy.  He went through the … Continue reading →

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Reader Question

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

    Hey Orland Park Moms~   One of my readers asked the following question: I live in Orland Park and I  am a new mom to a five month old little girl. I love being a stay at home … Continue reading →

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Dave & Buster’s Grand Opening This Weekend!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

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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