Written by kmantoan on 10/24/2019
My House Is Still A Mess In October
UncategorizedHalloween is less than a week away which means our dining room is littered with bits of cardboard and duct tape. Even though everyone seems to settle on costumes earlier than they used to, I still can’t seem to start assembling anything until the middle of October. It wouldn’t be such a big deal if
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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
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Written by kmantoan on 11/02/2018
Happy Feast of All Souls
UncategorizedNo Takes this week! Go visit a cemetery and pray for some loved ones instead!
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Written by kmantoan on 10/26/2018
This Old House (With Cute Pictures)
UncategorizedTen years ago, Tony and I signed on the dotted line and took possession of the house that would finally be our home after a long and frustrating search. We thought we’d found the one. I tried to keep my ginormous pregnant body comfortable through the mountain of paperwork, thankful I hadn’t gone into labor
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Written by kmantoan on 10/02/2018
Calling All Followers! Big News!
UncategorizedYesterday I made a big announcement – I signed a book deal with a Catholic publisher! I’ll share more details soon, but I just couldn’t wait any longer. Originally, I shard a picture on Instagram, then tried to share on Facebook, but something wasn’t working. It was a reminder of why relying on social media
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Written by kmantoan on 09/28/2018
Big Birthdays for Us Both
UncategorizedI turned 40 this past week! And Addie turned 16 : SIXTEEN!!! Time for introspection!! (Like I need an excuse to get nostalgic and ramble.) Thirty years ago I turned 10 and lived next door to my grandparents with my mom, dad and younger sister. I was in fifth grade and I enjoyed dance lessons,
