Written by kmantoan on 02/05/2021
A Day in the Life: 2021 Edition
UncategorizedAs promised, today’s post is a “day in the life”. Last time I did one was in March 2016!! At least, that’s the most recent I can find. It’s entirely possible I wrote another day in the life post more recently and simply lost it in my archives (now (840+ posts deep). Though, this is
Written by kmantoan on 01/28/2021
2020-21 Mid-Year Homeschool Review
Curriculum . Homeschooling . UncategorizedSo I guess last weeks Takes just aren’t happening. Might as well get to this weeks latest, which is a mid-year school progress report! WOOT! (Oh, and of course- AFFILIATE LINKS!) I can’t believe we’ve made it halfway through our year. Knowing we’re on the downward slope will make it easier as we meander through
Written by kmantoan on 01/15/2021
{SQT} No More Clean Kitchen, Flax Seed Surprise and Speaking
UncategorizedIt’s the time of year when you discover which Christmas toys are actually cheap junk, and the kids start clamoring to spend their Christmas money on more toys even though you haven’t found places to store all the stuff they already have. But ITS FINE. REALLY. LET’S GO TO THE MALL FOR FUN. We’re wrapping up
Written by kmantoan on 01/01/2021
2021 Resolutions
UncategorizedFirst, let’s just acknowledge that no one was able to stick to his or her resolutions in 2020, and consequently agree to not judge one another. Second, I’m going to share my resolutions as I always do, more from a sense of obligation/tradition rather than the belief that doing so will make me more successful.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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