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My Baby Behind the Wheel – Tales of a Nerve-Wracked Mom

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Orland Park Mom

  Of course I knew this day would come. I dreaded it and embraced its possibilities all at the same time. As I reluctantly dropped my son off at his first day of driving school, prayed that he would pay … Continue reading →

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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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Trick or Treating in Orland Park 2013

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

    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.   Here are … Continue reading →

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Happy Kids Back at School Day!!!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

Spring break was interesting, the family stayed around home and we spent LOTS of time together.  What started out as relaxation quickly turned to annihilation as the kids turned on each other within days and began what I have come … Continue reading →

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It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time again!

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Orland Park Mom

    For the first year in many, my daughter is not part of a girl scout troop and we are not selling cookies.  The lessons in communication and organization that she learned from the sales will always be with … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Missing Invite

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

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 →

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Halloween Costume Madness

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

    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 →

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Welcome Back School, I’ve Missed You…

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

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 →

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City Lights Orchestra to Perform Tonight!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

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 →

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Labeling the Whole World

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Orland Park Mom

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 →

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