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Author Archives: Orland Park Mom
Jayhawks Descend on Marist
Even the rain didn’t deter the marching Jayhawks when they were invited, along with a handful of other area middle schools, to join the Marist marching band for the half-time performance on Friday, September 23rd.
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Tagged band, Jerling Jr High, Marist, Orland Park
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Ethnic Bunco…Coming To A Neighborhood Near You
I do not know about your neighborhood, but around here the ladies get together every once in a while for certain gatherings. Purse parties, jewelry parties and sometimes Bunco game night. Although I have never played, from what I can … Continue reading
Juggling While Rollerskating
Do you ever feel like there is not enough time in the day to get all of the things done that need to get accomplished? Well that pretty much sums up this past week for me.
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September 11, 2011
The entire school student body and staff of Jerling Jr. High paid tribute to their country by forming an American flag. It was a very moving and touching display of patriotism that followed their 9/11 Remembrance Assembly on Friday. Great … Continue reading
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Tagged Jerling Jr. High 9/11, Orland Park, Patriotism
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Pompei Orland Park Is Open!
I remember summer nights in the mid 90’s when we used to walk out of our apartment on Laflin, through the courtyard and down the street to Pompei on Taylor. The atmosphere was always welcoming and the food always great. We would then … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Family, Food, Local Businesses, Uncategorized
Tagged Little Italy, Pompei Orland Park
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Free at Last, Free at Last
Well, almost. Tomorrow is the first day of school for Orland Park District 135 students. That group includes my four darlings, thank you. Sure, it is a shortened day, but I intend to use it to the fullest.
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Tagged first day of school, Freedom, Mom
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School Supply List Shuffle
As usual, I have waited until the very last minute to pick up this year’s school supplies. Sure, I grabbed a few things last year that I have stored away for this very purpose…..now, where….did….I put those….whatever, better … Continue reading
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Teacher Requests, Too Intrusive or Justified?
The new school year is approaching fast and soon teacher assignments will be mailed home here in Orland Park.
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Tagged choosing a teacher, Orland Park, Teacher requests
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Happy 100th Birthday, Lucy!
Today would have been Lucille Ball’s 100th birthday. I feel a closeness, almost a kinship when I think of her and her character on the “I Love Lucy” show.
Kid’s Day at the Taste of Orland Park
My family always enjoys attending the Taste of Orland Park. We make sure to get there during their annual Taste of Orland Park Kid’s Day which features all the Taste has to offer plus many free, kid friendly activities to entertain the little … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, Local Businesses, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged balloon toss, contest, egg drop, kid's day, Taste of Orland Park 2011
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