Category Archives: Life

So Not My First First Day

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Orland Park Mom

This morning I said goodbye to my almost adults on their first day of school. I didn’t make any lunches, tie any shoes, pack any snacks, label any supplies or dry any tears. I didn’t pick out an outfit, fill … 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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Reader Questions

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Orland Park Mom

I get many really good reader questions, mostly regarding being a mom and living in Orland Park (go figure) and most of the time I can answer them on my own, and do. This one, however, required a professional opinion. … 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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Chicago Area Pumpkin Patches 2014

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Orland Park Mom

Looking for a pumpkin patch in the area but not sure where to start?  Are the kids hoping to score that perfect pumpkin?  You are in luck, because over at toddlingaroundchicagoland.com is a complete list of patches, hours, amenities and … 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 Kids Back at School Day!!!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

Spring break was interesting, the family stayed around home and we spent LOTS of time together.  What started out as relaxation quickly turned to annihilation as the kids turned on each other within days and began what I have come … 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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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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Don’t Feel Like Cooking this Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

    Stressed out about the idea of cooking a lavish spread this year?  Wish it would be taken off of your hands so that you could relax with the family instead? No worries, there are several places in Orland … Continue reading →

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