Category Archives: Life

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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Trick or Treating in Orland Park 2012

Posted on October 28, 2012 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 some … Continue reading →

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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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Eggcellent Tip!

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

I saw this today and immediately thought of the thousands of times I used the “side to side with the yolk in the shells” technique in my kitchen.  No translation is needed here even though it is in Chinese.  

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Welcome Back School, I’ve Missed You…

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Raise your coffee mugs…..It’s almost here ladies, one more day, we’ve come so far, you can do it!! Welcome back silent morning coffee time, welcome back sanity.  Welcome back being able to go to the grocery store and actually get … Continue reading →

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City Lights Orchestra to Perform Tonight!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Wondering what to do with the family tonight? How about a free concert right here in Orland Park? My family attended last year and really had a wonderful time. I think this is one of my favorite new events that … Continue reading →

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Yoga and Chocolate Martinis

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

I took a yoga class at the gym last night. It sounded good when proposed, “Hey, why don’t you come and take a poolside yoga class tonight” she said. I hesitated, then another friend added “We can have chocolate martinis … Continue reading →

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A Letter of Gratitude To My Fellow Moms…

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Dear Fellow Moms, Thank you for being there for me.  As a mom, you support me when I need it the most.  A small gesture that may seem miniscule in nature to you very well may have made the difference … Continue reading →

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School Board Member Earns Accolades for District 135

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

You may recall hearing about a CPR/AED program offered to students at our local junior high schools.  Well, thanks to the efforts of school board member Lynne Donegan to include the training as part of the curriculum, the Illinois House of … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Please Everyone

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

Let me start by saying that I feel that generally, I am liked by most around me.  I try not to give anyone reason not to like me, but that does not stop the fact that some people are not … Continue reading →

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