Written by kmantoan on 07/10/2020
{SQT} How I’m Still Spending Time At Home With The Kids
Seven Quick Takes . UncategorizedThe good news is, the air conditioning is finally fixed on our van. The bad news is, not having a van for the week meant no beach trip. But we’re planning on visiting the shore next Tuesday so hopefully the weather cooperates. (Affiliate links below- you’ve been warned!) I managed to get the kids hooked
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Written by kmantoan on 06/19/2020
{SQT} Quiet June Takes
UncategorizedHappy Feast of the Sacred Heart! Quick- cut some hearts out of Fruit Roll Ups and throw them at your kids to instill a love of the liturgical year! (Maybe also watch/ attend Mass to make reparation for my bad idea.) Father’s Day is Sunday and I was trying to come up with a funny
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Written by kmantoan on 02/13/2020
Reader Interrogation Time!
UncategorizedHappy St. Valentine’s Day, or happy feast of Sts Cyril and Methodius! I’m going to celebrate by performing in my church’s dinner theater production! While I expect everything to go well, and for the show to be well recieved, I will be glad to be done. I’m ready to have my weeknights back. I love
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Written by kmantoan on 01/02/2020
2020 Vision
UncategorizedHow is it already time for another New Year’s Resolutions post? I blinked and 2019 was OVER. Time to reflect, choose a new beast, and think about what I want to accomplish this year. Previous years posts: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 Last year at this time, we had just closed on our
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Written by kmantoan on 12/27/2019
{SQT} Home Movie Edition
UncategorizedMerry Christmas!!! I can’t believe it’s already been a week since I last promised you some late Quick Takes. But never fear, I’m delivering this week in the form of a video. I wanted to make a better effort to shoot some pictures and videos of our family’s holiday celebrations this year because it’s our
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Written by kmantoan on 10/17/2019
When Life Gives You Lemons, or a Lack of Parking, Make Lemonade with Lady Liberty
UncategorizedAs is tradition in our home, last Friday, I took Fulton to NYC for his 11th birthday present. …at least that was the plan. Honestly, I’ve been worried about this trip ever since Fulton turned 10. I wanted him to experience all the fun, wonder, and excitement his older siblings had on their trips, but
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Written by kmantoan on 06/28/2019
{SQT} Whaat??
UncategorizedI totally spaced, lost track of the days, and didn’t realize it was time to write a Quick Takes. We spent last Saturday through Tuesday in the hospital thanks to Fulton’s relentless GI bug and I’ve been forgetting what day of the week it is ever since. Thankfully, Fulton is recovered, today is his 11th
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Written by kmantoan on 06/14/2019
Blogging: the Side Hustle vs Leisure Time
UncategorizedSince arriving home late last Saturday night, all I can do is smile and say “I have no more deadlines!” While deadlines force me to get things done, and I love the feeling that comes with accomplishing big things, it’s nice to know there’s nothing pressing in the near future. My talks went well, I
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Written by kmantoan on 06/07/2019
How To Write A Book
UncategorizedI turned in my manuscript on Sunday night after a weekend holed up in the basement making final revisions. I am relived; it is nice to move past one more looming deadline, however, I do not feel I will be content until I complete edits and have the finished book in my hand. As I
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Written by kmantoan on 02/22/2019
Spread the Word: Accepting the Gift
UncategorizedWhile I know the majority of my readers are not special needs parents, I know a devoted segment of you are. And those not raising special needs children themselves probably know Catholic parents who are living with this unique blessing. It’s why now I’m sharing all the details on my upcoming conference in the hopes
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Written by kmantoan on 01/25/2019
You Have A Choice: Talk To Those Who’ve Gone Before You
Most Popular . UncategorizedThey say abortion is a women’s choice, however it seems to me many women choose abortion because they feel they don’t have any other choice. They are pressured by angry parents, unsupportive partners, persistent doctors, and well-meaning friends to terminate a pregnancy that will supposedly make life hard, or unbearable, for themselves and their unborn
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Written by kmantoan on 01/04/2019
2019 Resolutions – Do What You Can, With All The Heads You Have
UncategorizedThis is probably the least prepared I’ve been for writing a resolutions post. Not sure what that means for the success rate, but let’s do this thing!! First a recap of my 2018 resolutions. They were: keep exercising eat French stick with regular intermittent fasting limit mindless Facebook time and focus on in-person relationship building
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Written by kmantoan on 12/21/2018
2018 Christmas Letter
UncategorizedGreetings to all my friends and family! Some of you may be getting a Christmas card, but unfortunately, not all of you. Please consider this Christmas letter a substitute for a photo card; one you can reference frequently through the coming year when you wish to feel closer to yours truly! Tony started a new