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,
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Written by kmantoan on 08/24/2018
{SQT} No Haters
UncategorizedNo Takes yet. Hopefully later. Link up below unless you’re a hater. Also- I wrote a post on Wednesday you can check out in the mean time. An InLinkz Link-up
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Written by kmantoan on 07/13/2018
{SQT} Episode LATER
UncategorizedHoping to get my post up before I head out of town for a GIRLS WEEKEND. Yes, I’ve discovered these mythical things really do exist and I’ll get to experience one first hand! Details later. But feel free to link up your post NOW and check back in a bit. An InLinkz Link-up SaveSave
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Written by kmantoan on 05/25/2018
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
UncategorizedNo Quick Takes this week. Check back soon for more #31DaysofMary and another great book giveaway! Don’t forget what we’re commemorating this weekend! Seven Ways to Observe Memorial Day As A Catholic
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Written by kmantoan on 04/27/2018
Dusting Off My Top Hat And Cane
UncategorizedNothing too exciting to report…except that I’ll be going to NYC tonight to help Catholic A-lister Jennifer Fulwiler celebrate the release of her new book ‘One Beautiful Dream’! via GIPHY Since her party is at the upscale Yale Club in downtown Manhattan, I’m going dressed as the fanciest person I could think of- the Monopoly
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Written by kmantoan on 03/02/2018
Part 2 Of ‘The Florida Adventure’, Coming Soon To A Quick Takes Near You!
UncategorizedAnd now for the thrilling conclusion to “The Waistband of My Skirt Is Cutting Painfully Into My Extended Gut” a.k.a. #nationalmantoanwintervacation. (For the record, I didn’t mean to take another week to complete last week’s Takes but…. here we are anyway. But don’t worry, I made the remaining takes EXTRA wordy! And dropped in a
