Category Archives: Parenting

Running In A Swimsuit

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

  There are many things that I do not realize I can’t do anymore until I attempt to do so and severely fail. While at the community pool, my youngest son tried to escape the application of sunscreen session by … Continue reading →

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Little Red Schoolhouse

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

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 →

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No discount card? No problem, just use Jenny’s

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Have you ever gone into a store while traveling to find that the prices are only right if you sign up for a discount or club card?  Well, fear not thrifty traveler! 

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Top 5 Family Friendly Things To Do In Orland Park This Summer

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

  Looking for something family friendly to do with the kids this summer? You do not need to look far as Orland Park has so much to offer right here in town.  

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Mom, What’s a Blago?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

On the way back from the grocery store, I was listening to the radio.  My kids were talking amongst themselves when my youngest heard an unfamiliar word and asked, “Mom~ what’s a Blago?”

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Cars 2 Fundraiser This Saturday 6/25 at 10am

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Many of us with little ones at home are planning to take them to see the new Cars 2 movie that opens this weekend.   Not only am I going on Saturday morning, but by doing so, I am donating to a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Practicing Safe Text

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Sure, we all had a time in our teenage years where we exuded an air of invincibility.   I get that, but I do not believe that I ever thought that DRIVING WITHOUT LOOKING was something that was safe, or possible, to do.  Why not … Continue reading →

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I Miss My Two Hours of Silence

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

My kids have been out of school since June 7th.  I vowed that this Summer, I would not sign the kids up for any camps or any activity for that matter that required me to be anywhere at a certain time. 

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All He Needed to Know He Learned From Spongebob

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

I forget how the conversation began, but somehow the topic of marriage surfaced while running errands around town with my kids.  My youngest chimed in first, I have friends that are girls, but not girlfriends, he said.  I assured him … Continue reading →

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It’s a Hard Knock Life….For Them

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

The last time we had a full day confined to the house because of heavy rainfall, I asked my kids to do some extra chores.  Nothing drastic, it just seemed like a lot because they are not used to doing … Continue reading →

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