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About Orland Park Mom

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

Eggcellent Tip!

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

I saw this today and immediately thought of the thousands of times I used the “side to side with the yolk in the shells” technique in my kitchen.  No translation is needed here even though it is in Chinese.  

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Welcome Back School, I’ve Missed You…

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

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 Orland Park Mom

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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Yoga and Chocolate Martinis

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

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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Free Museum and Planetarium Days Next Week!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

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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Posted on May 13, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Originally posted on Orland Park Mom:
I know I am supposed to smile appreciatively as I receive all of the “Happy Mother’s Day!” greetings this weekend, and I do.  Don’t get me wrong, I love being a Mommy and nothing…

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Posted on May 1, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Originally posted on Orland Park Mom:
  Yesterday, my son had the awkward experience of attending the Robert Crown Center for Health Education.  All kids in the 5th grade that attend public school here in Orland Park go unless you specifically request…

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A Letter of Gratitude To My Fellow Moms…

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

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 Orland Park Mom

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 Orland Park Mom

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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