Category Archives: Everything else

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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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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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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Happy Mother’s Day?

Posted on May 11, 2014 by 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 in the world means more to … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treating in Orland Park 2013

Posted on October 27, 2013 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 … Continue reading →

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Happy International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

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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Be Nice!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

I had an hour to kill last night between activities and stopped by McD’s with the kids to grab a snack. While there my youngest asked if he could play in the bacteria-filled playplace. I hesitated but obliged since I … 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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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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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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