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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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Time To Get Your Bark On, Orland Park!

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

According to a recent announcement from the Village of Orland Park, we are now one of fifteen finalists in the PetSafe “Bark For Your Park” contest!

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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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Cure 4 Connor

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

Local 3 year old boy, Connor Ruisz, was diagnosed in January with an aggresive form of cancer called Medulloblastoma.

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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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City Lights Orchestra to Perform Tonight in Orland Park!

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

If you were pondering what to do tonight (7/3/11) between 5-7pm, ponder no more!

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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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Keep On Barkin’ Orland Park!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Orland Park Mom

  The Village of Orland Park is one of 25 nationwide semi-finalists in the PetSafe Dog Park Contest.  Orland Park residents were asked to “Bark for their park” by nominating their home town via the PetSafe Inc. site for a chance … Continue reading →

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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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