Category Archives: Everything else

Practicing Safe Text

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Sure, we all had a time in our teenage years where we exuded an air of invincibility.   I get that, but I do not believe that I ever thought that DRIVING WITHOUT LOOKING was something that was safe, or possible, to do.  Why not … Continue reading →

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Like it!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

I have a new facebook page and would really like if you, like, clicked the like button. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orland-Park-Mom/172814079445418

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I Miss My Two Hours of Silence

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

My kids have been out of school since June 7th.  I vowed that this Summer, I would not sign the kids up for any camps or any activity for that matter that required me to be anywhere at a certain time. 

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All He Needed to Know He Learned From Spongebob

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

I forget how the conversation began, but somehow the topic of marriage surfaced while running errands around town with my kids.  My youngest chimed in first, I have friends that are girls, but not girlfriends, he said.  I assured him … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Reasons Why I Avoid The Mall

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

I live in very close proximity to the Orland Square Mall, yet I actually frequent the mall about 3 times per year.  These times are necessary because, one is on Black Friday and it is a right of passage into … Continue reading →

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It’s a Hard Knock Life….For Them

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

The last time we had a full day confined to the house because of heavy rainfall, I asked my kids to do some extra chores.  Nothing drastic, it just seemed like a lot because they are not used to doing … Continue reading →

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Hot Dogs for Hope!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Come on out to support both Children’s Memorial Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network this weekend!

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Batter Up!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

This baseball season is coming to an end and I have to say that it makes me sad.  Sure, its been like a juggling act trying to get to two games at different parts of town at the same time … Continue reading →

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Silver Lake Offers Yoga Class for Moms

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

The great folks over at Silver Lake Country Club are launching a new yoga practice called Yoga On The Green.  They will bring in certified Yoga Instructors from local yoga studios to lead the classes.   Sessions will be held on their dedicated yoga green that … Continue reading →

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It’s All a Matter of Perspective

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

  This morning I continued my search for the ever elusive bicycle pump in my garage of horrors.  My little guy ventured out onto the driveway to ride his scooter and within seconds he was running at me with the fear … Continue reading →

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