Family Focus Travel

You have reached the travel planner who believes every family deserves a vacation filled with wonder, laughter, and zero stress. With over 30 years in the corporate arena, I know firsthand how precious your time is—and how critical it is to step away from deadlines, meetings, and overflowing inboxes. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to create vacations where you get to relax, recharge, and simply enjoy the magic. I’m not just passionate about Disney destinations, Mickey Mouse and I are basically best friends. My daughter and I have spent countless vacations exploring Disney parks and resorts, learning all the little secrets that turn a good trip into an unforgettable one. From the perfect parade spot to the must‑try snacks to the hidden gems most guests miss—I’ve lived it, loved it, and can’t wait to share it. Think of me as the human version of Tinker‑Belle: I fix things, I build things, and I sprinkle a little pixie dust and enchantment when I plan Disney Vacations. Whether you’re dreaming of a multigenerational adventure, a first‑time visit, or a return to your family’s happy place, me and my pixie dust are ready to craft a vacation that fits your family perfectly. No stress. No guesswork. No endless planning tabs open on your laptop. Just magic—tailored to you.

Will County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Mokena

Illinois

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Dean’s Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm

Located on the scenic Boley Farm in Orland Park, IL, Dean's Greens is your go-to destination for fresh, locally grown plants and produce. We offer a vibrant selection of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, and finished vegetables—perfect for gardeners and food lovers alike! You’ll also find artisan breads, local organic honey, and seasonal favorites, all curated to support a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Visit us - open 7 days a week - at 8101 W 151st St to experience friendly service, farm-fresh products, and a charming rural atmosphere.

Cook County

Orland Park

Located on the scenic Boley Farm in Orland Park, IL, Dean's Greens is your go-to destination for fresh, locally grown plants and produce. We offer...

Scoliosis and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Private Practice

The Curve Clinic PLLC

At The Curve Clinic, we provide specialized physical therapy services for children, teens, and adults with a focus on scoliosis care through the Schroth Method, as well as pediatric and adult orthopedic rehabilitation. Our mission is to deliver individualized, evidence-based care that helps every patient move better, feel stronger, and improve confidence in their daily lives. We specialize in the Schroth Method, a non-surgical scoliosis approach designed to improve posture, breathing mechanics, spinal alignment, strength, and overall function. Each treatment plan is tailored to the unique needs of the individual, empowering patients and families with education and exercises that support long term success. In addition to scoliosis-specific care, The Curve Clinic provides comprehensive orthopedic physical therapy to a wide range of conditions including posture-related pain, sports injuries, developmental concerns, joint and muscle pain, mobility limitations, and recovery from injury or surgery. We are committed to creating a supportive and compassionate environment where patients of all ages can achieve their goals and return to the activities they love. At The Curve Clinic, we believe movement matters, and every patient deserves personalized care that promotes strength, function, and quality of life.

Andrea Earnest

Frankfort

At The Curve Clinic, we provide specialized physical therapy services for children, teens, and adults with a focus on scoliosis care through the...

Crystals, Reiki & Sound Healing for the Mind, Body & Spirit

High Ho Gems, Inc.

A welcoming space for healing, exploration, and spiritual education. Step into our crystal and rock wonderland in Mokena, Illinois. Visit our retail store to explore crystals from around the world, spiritual books, gemstone jewelry, traditional brass singing bowls from Nepal, and a wide variety of holistic offerings. At High Ho Gems, Inc., experience immersive sound baths featuring the world’s leading Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls by Crystal Tones. These extraordinary instruments are also available for purchase, as we are a registered partner. Education is at the heart of what we do. We offer a wide range of classes and events, including Reiki certification (Levels 1–3), chakra studies, crystal education, meditation, women’s circles, Reiki Shares, holistic markets, and our long-running concert series. Shop consciously sourced crystals, receive Reiki, experience sound healing, and grow through guided classes and workshops in our Mokena healing studio. We are a family-owned small business, proudly serving the community since 2014 and rooted in Mokena since 2020. Mission At High Ho Gems, Inc., our mission is to create a heart-centered community where people of all backgrounds feel safe, welcomed, and supported. We offer authentic, high-vibrational experiences that help individuals connect more deeply with themselves, spirit, and their purpose—uplifting, inspiring, and bringing light to every soul’s journey.

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Clearway Promise providing a seamless process!

Clearway Exteriors

We put our customers first walking you through the entire process creating a seamless experience the clearway of doing Business. Home renovations replacing or installing windows, doors, roofs, siding, gutters, gutter guards, soffit &amp; fascia, painting.

Tinley Park

We put our customers first walking you through the entire process creating a seamless experience the clearway of doing Business. Home renovations...

✨ Now Open in Mokena | Luxury Portrait Studio


Creations by Beth Photography LLC

Every family, business, and milestone has a story worth preserving — the quiet moments, the growing families, the exciting new beginnings, and the passions that shape who you are. At Creations by Beth Photography, I specialize in heirloom newborn, maternity, children’s, family, branding, and professional headshot photography in Mokena, IL and the surrounding Chicagoland communities. My goal is to create timeless, heartfelt imagery that not only looks beautiful, but truly feels meaningful for years to come. I’m proud to officially welcome clients into my boutique studio space in Mokena — designed to be warm, calm, and comfortable whether you’re documenting your growing family, updating professional headshots, or creating elevated branding imagery for your business. From guided maternity portraits and baby-led newborn sessions to professional branding and headshots that help you confidently represent yourself and your business, every session is thoughtfully customized to create an experience that feels relaxed, personal, and genuine. As a Certified Newborn &amp; Portrait Photographer, safety, connection, and creating a stress-free experience are always at the center of what I do. I am currently accepting bookings for: • Newborn Photography • Maternity Portraits • Children &amp; Family Sessions • Professional Headshots • Branding Photography If you’ve been thinking about documenting this season of life — personally or professionally — I would truly love the opportunity to create something meaningful for you. 💻 Learn more or reserve your session: [www.CreationsbyBethPhotography.com](http://www.CreationsbyBethPhotography.com) 📍Mokena, Illinois Serving Mokena, Frankfort, New Lenox, Orland Park, Tinley Park, and surrounding Chicagoland areas.

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Hope, healing & justice for abused children.

Will County Children's Advocacy Center

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) comprised of law enforcement, DCFS investigators, medical personnel, prosecutors, and Will County CAC forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists in response to reports of severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, commercial exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence of children, in Will County, IL. Our Will County CAC intake/MDT coordinator, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists provide the following services: * Forensic Interviews: After a child is referred to the Will County CAC by law enforcement or the IL Dept. of Family Services (DCFS), our Intake Coordinator schedules a forensic interview for the child. One of our 4 forensic interviewers listens to the child’s story and asks non-leading, developmentally-appropriate questions as the child talks about the trauma he/she has experienced. Law enforcement, prosecution, DCFS, and mental health professionals observe the interview from a separate room. This reduces trauma for the child and provides a stronger foundation if the case goes to court. * Family Advocacy: Our family advocates are committed to helping each family navigate the complex systems that a family enters when a child makes an outcry of abuse. As each case goes through the investigation, prosecution and healing process, the team is there to help the family understand the process, learn about their rights and successfully access resources that will help their family during crisis. * Trauma-Focused Therapy: Our team of licensed clinical social workers provide short-term, trauma informed therapy to children who have received a forensic interview. Since child abuse affects the whole family, the services are available at no cost to both the child and their non-offending family members. Individual and group therapy is offered in English and Spanish.

Will

Crest Hill

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Peace Parlor

Peace Parlor @ Peace Marketplace in Orland Park is the Sweetest Place to Be this Saturday!&nbsp;
By K.P. Lynne
Have you been to Peace Marketplace lately? 
You definitely need to go there this Saturday, June 27, 2026, for the official Grand Opening of Peace Parlor...a brand new, old-fashioned ice cream parlor, coffee shop, and candy store...all rolled into one sweet family-friendly dining experience! Peace Parlor is located at the Peace Marketplace, 14314 Beacon Avenue in Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;
Peace&nbsp;Parlor serves up the coolest ice cream around, dishing out a tempting variety of rich, creamy, indulgent, hand-scooped Cedar Crest Ice Cream, direct from Wisconsin. 
And if you'd rather peace-out with some gourmet coffee while the kiddies indulge in the ice cream...Peace Parlor offers the best of both worlds...grab yourself a hot, steaming, scintillating cup of Door County Coffee! 
Waiting for the ultimate cherry on the top???? 
You can get vintage bottled sodas in wild flavors and retro, childhood, corner candy store favorites!! 
Peace Parlor offers a heartwarming, nostalgic trip down memory lane for the grown-ups...while introducing something new and exciting for the kids...a genuine family-friendly outing all ages can savor and enjoy! 
And don't forget to shop till you drop at the one-of-a-kind Peace Marketplace...your one-stop-gift-shop for everything unique! 
You name it - they've got it!&nbsp;
Just go there! You'll be so glad you did! 
When you eat at Peace Parlor and shop at Peace Marketplace you are supporting a local family owned business and keeping a historic building on the maps at the same time! 
Here's the Scoop! 
<a href="https://www.peacemarketplace.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.peacemarketplace.com</a>
Peace Parlor: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585059286268" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585059286268</a>
(708) 645-4911
14314 Beacon Ave Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;

Local Event: Peace Parlor Ice Cream, Coffee & Candy Shop Opens @ Peace Marketplace in Historic Old Orland Park

Peace Parlor Ice Cream, Coffee & Candy Shop...

Peace Parlor @ Peace Marketplace in Orland Park is the Sweetest Place to Be this Saturday! 
By K.P. Lynne
Have you been to...

Peace Parlor Ice Cream, Coffee & Candy Shop Opens @ Peace Marketplace in Historic Old Orland Park

Gost Coffee Roasters

A Special Event With SunKissed Greenz &amp; Cache Creek RescueStart your Sunday in the most heartwarming way possible — with yoga, coffee, shopping and adorable rescue dogs.Join us in the grassy area next to Gost Coffee&nbsp;for our Dog Yoga &amp; Adoption Event with Cache Creek Rescue. Enjoy a one-hour outdoor yoga flow led by the amazing Kadri, surrounded by wagging tails, happy faces, and pups striking their best downward dogs right alongside you.

Spending time with dogs has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, boost mood, and increase feelings of calm and connection — and this class is the perfect blend of movement, mindfulness, and unconditional love. You may even meet your new best friend, as all participating pups will be available for adoption.

Event Highlights:
<ul><li>One hour of outdoor yoga with Kadri</li><li>Rescue dogs joining you on the mat</li><li>Adoption opportunities with Cache Creek Rescue</li><li>Dog-related vendors for your shopping needs (details coming soon)</li><li>A portion of ticket sales donated to Cache Creek Rescue</li></ul>
Space is unlimited, so invite your friends, family, neighbors — everyone is welcome! Help us make this a big, beautiful, joy-filled community event.
Please bring your own yoga mat or towel for class. Be sure to grab a coffee from the wonderful Gost Coffee&nbsp;to make your morning pure bliss (coffee and shopping not included in ticket price).

There’s truly nothing better than calm, happy humans and hanging out — or falling in love — with rescue dogs. We can’t wait to flow with you!

Local Event: Downward Dog Yoga & Adoption Event

Downward Dog Yoga & Adoption Event

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Orland Park Civic Center

Sports Cards and More Show
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @&nbsp;Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;
Make a whole day of it and score some fantastic finds!
Show Admission and Youth Policy
Adults 18 and Up: $1
Ages 13 to 17&nbsp;are admitted for $1 each, but MUST&nbsp;be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times.&nbsp;
Ages 12 and Under are admitted FREE, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times.
For safety reasons we cannot make exceptions to the youth policy. Thank you for your cooperation.&nbsp;
The Snack Shack
The $1 Snack Shack will be open in the front lobby, during show hours, offering a wide variety of&nbsp;$1 packaged snacks, bottled water, Gatorade (Regular and Zero Sugar) and canned&nbsp;soda.
Support Our Sponsors, Friends and Neighbors
Buona Beef - &nbsp;9525 W 131st St, Orland Park
Culver's -&nbsp;12712 W 143rd St, Homer Glen
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 14360 S. La Grange Rd, Orland Park
Peace Parlor @ Peace Marketplace - 14314 Beacon Ave., Orland Park

Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center Sunday, June 28, 2026

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic...

Sports Cards and More Show
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Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center Sunday, June 28, 2026

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