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Category Archives: Parenting
The Case of the Missing Invite
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
Posted in Everything else, Kids, Life, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged children, clarity, forgiveness, kids, lessons, life, Not Invited to the party, Party
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Halloween Costume Madness
So, one of our favorite holidays is soon approaching! My two younger kids are all excited about the upcoming parties, trick or treating and above all else…COSTUMES! My 7-year-old son was quick and easy. He went through the … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Kids, Parenting
Tagged Halloween Costume, kids, last minute costumes, modesty, style, teens, trashy
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Welcome Back School, I’ve Missed You…
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
Posted in Everything else, Family, Kids, Life, Parenting
Tagged Back to School, coffee mugs, coffee time, kids, morning coffee, sanity, school buses, Summer, vacation
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City Lights Orchestra to Perform Tonight!
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
Posted in Family, Food, Kids, Life, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged centennial park, City Lights Orchestra, family, Free concert, kids, Orland Park, village of orland park
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Free Museum and Planetarium Days Next Week!
The kids came home from their last day of school today at about 10am and 11am respectively. By noon, they were fighting, complaining and inquiring about what we were going to do tomorrow.
Posted in Deals and Sales, Family, Kids, Parenting
Tagged Chicago, Free Museum days, free things to do
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A Letter of Gratitude To My Fellow Moms…
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
Posted in Everything else, Kids, Life, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged fellow moms, gratitude, helpful, home, It takes a village, life, Moms, motherhood
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School Board Member Earns Accolades for District 135
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
Posted in Everything else, Kids, Life, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged CPR. AED, HR0856, Lynne Donegan, Orland 135
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Ruse Burglary in Orland Park
I received a robocall yesterday from the Village of Orland Park to warn of a burglary that had taken place in the area. If my memory serves me correctly, this is not something new. The robbers seem to follow … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Family, Kids, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged Orland Park Robbery, Ruse burglary, safety
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Labeling the Whole World
Some will say I am in denial, but I am decidedly not. I refuse to apply a label to children based on one or two people’s view of what is “different” about them. My son was four years old when … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Kids, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged autism, children, kids, Labeling children, labels, life, pdd-nos
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Making a Difference in The Community
I was volunteering at a local school the other day when another mom approached me and said “you are ALWAYS here!” Yes, it seems that way doesn’t it? I replied. “It’s so much work, why do you do it?” she … Continue reading
Posted in Kids, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged child smile, class parties, Orland 135, Orland Park, parent organization, pfe, purchase books, school board, smart boards, teacher contracts
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