creativelykate

   I love this quote! I'll be honest, I wasn't in the mood to write anything big this week so instead I've decided to share 12 random things with my readers.  The idea came to me after reading a blog last week written by one of my favourite bloggers.  Sharing random thoughts in her posts is something she does almost monthly.  I enjoy these entries most of all because they offer an up-date on her day-to-day life and often I'm able to relate to many of the things she writes about. Here are mine... 1.   I'm officially 27 weeks 1 day pregnant (due June 27th) - Yay!  Almost in my third trimester.  The funny thing is, based on my dating ultrasound which was done around 7 weeks, I'm only 26 weeks and due July 5th.  According to my doctor the later due date is more accurate...let's just say he's probably right, but when I make it to the earlier date I'm pretty sure I'll be good and ready.  "Please hangout...go ahead and

I'm both excited and a little nervous to be sharing this post because I've never actually created my own recipe...let alone share it in a public forum - but I guess there's a first time for everything! In our home we enjoy homemade burgers and fries at least twice a month, but most often I use ground turkey or vegetarian ingredients.  Portobello mushroom burgers are one of my fav vegetarian options but definitely not a meal my kiddies love.  Their favourite (and considered a treat) is when mommy makes her homemade ground beef burgers.  It's only been in the last couple years I started venturing into the world of creating my own, but in that time I've created many delicious meals following all kinds of recipes.  I've also had a few minor cooking mishaps - but I've definitely learned from those experiences and adjusted the recipes accordingly. Last summer I came across a recipe that called for black beans and avocados, combined with ground beef and an

  A couple years ago I invested in my first pair of snowshoes.  I didn't really put much thought into the whole idea, I just decided one day I wanted to try it.  I figured it would be a great way to stay active over the course of the winter, considering at the time I was pregnant with baby Jack. The last time I had gone snowshoeing was over 20 years ago when I attended a winter camp with my grade 6 class.  Back then we used those ginormous wooden ones, similar to the ones they used way back in the day.  Very different from the colourful, modern and lightweight versions you can purchase today. I did very little research before making my purchase because after speaking with a couple friends, as well a few avid fans of the sport, I learned that in order to meet my snowshoeing needs I would be completely satisfied with a basic entry level pair.  I knew I would only be using them a few times a year and sticking to trails that were relatively easy to navigate.  All I really need