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Category Archives: Family
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.
Posted in Everything else, Family, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged first day of school, Freedom, Mom
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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.
Posted in Everything else, Family, Parenting, Uncategorized
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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For Tala
Before meeting the Albakri family, I had never heard of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). It turns out I’m not alone. Most people are completely unaware of its existance. The family, joining efforts with the FSMA foundation, are hoping to change that.
Posted in Everything else, Family, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged Fundraiser, Orland Park, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, tala albakri
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Mom, I’m Bored
Article first published as Mom, I’m Bored on Technorati. My older kids know better than to say those three words to me. What followed when they did in the past was hours of separating and going through the hundreds of … Continue reading
For Julie
As a mother, I cannot fathom what it must be like to lose a child. I hope and pray that no one ever experiences such a loss and am saddened when I hear of those who have. Orland Park resident Julianne … Continue reading
Top 5 Reasons to Go to Baby’s Steak and Lemonade in Orland Park
#5 Baby’s has a great selection of freshly made sandwiches, salads and other delicious items. May I suggest the buffalo chicken pita wrap? Make sure you wash it down with a refreshing lemonade.
Little Red Schoolhouse
When I was a kid growing up in the Chicago area, my mother often took advantage of the free local attractions to keep us entertained throughout the summer. One of my absolute favorites was (and still is) the Little Red Schoolhouse … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged free, Little Red Schoolhouse, local, Summer, Willow Springs
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