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Category Archives: Parenting
Disregard for Handicap Parking at School
Here in Orland Park we are blessed to have the awesome “valet” drop-off and pick-up system at our public schools. Teachers stand outside and make sure our little ones get safely into the building. I love this luxury, especially when the … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged Handicap parking, Homer Glen, Moms, Orland Park, schools, valet
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Who Takes Care of Mommy When She is Sick?
I’ve got a horrible case of Strep throat. My voice is all but gone and every ounce of energy is drained from my body. Nevertheless, this does not change the fact that many things still need to be accomplished today. … Continue reading
Trick or Treating in Orland Park
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.
Posted in Family, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged candy, kids, Orland Park trick or treating, safety, tips
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Kids Eat Free at Francesca’s!
Loyal OP Mom subscriber, Carrie, has clued me in to another local kids eat free option. Francesca’s, located at 12960 S. LaGrange Rd. in Palos Park, offers a kids eat free discount on Mondays. One child age 12 an under … Continue reading
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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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
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