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Little Things

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Orland Park Mom

  You hear it all of the time… “It’s the little things that make the difference.” This morning I was stopped at the corner of 88th Avenue and 151st Street after dropping #4 off late at the Jerling front entrance … Continue reading →

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Free Sandwich for High School Students!

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Orland Park Mom

Chick-fil-A Orland Park is offering a week of FREE Chick-fil-A for high school students. Monday-Friday, 2:30-4:30pm, students who show their school ID receive a free Chick-fil-A sandwich.  Valid 3/12-3/16 ONLY at the Orland Park location.

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Gymboree Hiring Part-time Instructors

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Orland Park Mom

  Gymboree Play & Music in Orland Hills is looking for part-time instructors. (15-20 hrs/week; 10-$14/hr based on experience) Are you a… -Playful individual who enjoys working with children and adults? -Energetic stay-at-home Mom? -Studying early childhood education? Drama Major … Continue reading →

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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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One Step Closer to Downtown OP’s University of Chicago Medical Center!

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Orland Park Mom

  I, for one, cannot be more excited about the plans to bring University of Chicago quality medical care to Orland Park.  I have, for years, traveled to the UC hospital in Hyde Park and various outpatient centers in other … Continue reading →

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Lowdown on the TTT (Text Talk Translation)

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Orland Park Mom

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So you happen across your kid’s cell phone and happen to browse through the text messages sent and received.  You think you are all slick until, what the…… It is written in some sort of…

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Happy Mother’s Day?

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Orland Park Mom

I know I am supposed to smile appreciatively as I receive all of the “Happy Mother’s Day!” greetings this weekend, and I do.  Don’t get me wrong, I love being a Mommy and nothing in the world means more to … Continue reading →

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I am embarrassed to admit how many shamrock shakes I consume during this time of year.  I can’t help it, I love the things and nothing hits the spot after a busy day like a trip through the drive thru … Continue reading →

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Orland Park Mom | Leave a comment

Words to live by

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

  Last night I attended what was the last School Board meeting for some, and first for other newly elected members of the board.   The community seems very hopeful for what will come due to the swearing-in of the … Continue reading →

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