Mother’s Day was just this past weekend but I am already thinking of what to do for my husband since Father’s Day is literally around the corner. He is the most amazing father to these girls and deserves the very best. Yes, we’ve done the typical gifts like a shirt, neck tie, video game, and gag gifts but I wanted something special. Something he’d remember.

This year we are heading down to Palm Beach Gardens, FL for a stay at the PGA National Resort & Spa for some fun in the sun, golfing and the all important Craft Beer Festival and Burger Bash!

If you, your husband or even your dad watches golf you will know what the PGA National Resort & Spa is host to. If not, well, I’m here to tell you. Each year the Honda Classic is hosted at this gorgeous resort. This past March the top PGA players like Tiger Woods, Rory Mcllory, Rickie Fowler, and Lee Westwood took to The Champion course in search of the top spot and $5.6 million. Rory Mcllory, the 22-year-old from Northern Ireland almost lost to Tiger Woods but pulled out a clutch shot and ended up winning!

PGA National Resort & Spa is a national, premier golf vacation and meeting destination located in prestigious Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The legendary 379-room Florida resort recently completed a $65 million comprehensive revitalization, including a new front entrance, outdoor pool and pavilion, chef-driven Ironwood Steak and Seafood and iBAR, as well as enhanced public areas, golf courses and landscaping.

Other distinguishing features include a 40,000 square-foot European Spa with 32 treatment areas and the exclusive “Waters of the World” outdoor mineral pools, a world-class 33,000 square-foot health-and-racquet club with 19 Har-Tru tennis courts, 40,000 square feet of self-contained conference space and nine on-site restaurants and lounges.

While I’m not enjoying the amazing pool you might find me at the Garden’s Mall which is just minutes away from the resort. But really, me? Leave this pool?? Yeah, right.

So, where will we be on June 15-17th? That’s right – Palm Beach enjoying everything the PGA National Resort & Spa has to offer!
I’ll be bringing you a lot more info on this resort and of course the main thing my husband is looking forward to – the Craft Beer Festival and Burger Bash. Stay tuned!

For reservations call: (800) 863-2819

400 Avenue Of The Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

www.PGAResort.com

Do you try to go all our for your husband on Father’s Day? Do you create craft projects with the kids, try to think outside the box, give the usual gift?

Disclosure: I was invited to stay at the PGA National Resort & Spa. Most expenses were paid. All opinions are 100% my own.

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Planning the perfect summer get together can be a daunting task. Besides the planning, buying food, drinks, gathering guests and so much more, there is a little thing called bugs that you also need to worry about. We’ve had a pretty mild winter to say the least and here in Florida it’s already time to think about bug control. Mosquitoes, ants, stinging flies and other little critters are out there and they want nothing more than to bite you while you’re trying to enjoy time with friends and family.

This year I am all covered because I have Cutter on my side. Cutter has a ton of products like Cutter Dry Insect Repellent, and Cutter Natural Insect Repellent. But what about the yard? Well that’s where Cutter Backyard Bug Control Spray, Cutter Backyard Bug Control Yard Fogger, and of course the trusty CitroGuard Triple Wick Candle made with real citronella oil. With these products and others from Cutter it will help protect us from those pesky bugs while we are out trying to enjoy each others company.

I have begun planning an outdoor pool party with some friends so first I’ll have to prep my yard with the Bug Control Spray and Bug Control Fogger to make sure the bug knows where their place is – not in my yard!

The Cutter Bug Control Spray is great because it kills mosquitoes, fleas and ticks, it controls up to 8 weeks on outdoor surfaces, even after rain! It can also treat up to 5,000 sq ft and kids and pets can enter the area after the product dries!

After just a matter of minutes the ants were dead! One hill down…. many many more to go!

Mosquitoes are more than just annoying; they can also carry spread diseases, such as West Nile. Other insect-transmitted diseases, including Dengue Fever and Lyme Disease, can be just as dangerous.

Next week is my party and I can’t wait!

How do you protect your family from summer bugs?

Disclosure: I was compensated for my time and provided with product for my party. All opinions are 100% my own.

Little girls love to pretend to be Little Mommies and even though Kendall is not even two and I can see the motherly, nurturing spirit already coming out of her. From a very young age girls will cuddle, give kisses and rock their stuffed animals and now with Little Mommy dolls they can take care of little babies and toddlers that look just like them.
Little Mommy Sweet As Me dolls (for 2+ years) come in different skin tones and outfits so your little mommy can use her imagination as far as it will take her. If your daughter wants to take care of a newborn there are So New dolls that suit ages 18months+.

These trendy toddlers are ready for a day of play with their little mommy and friends in uniquely styled outfits reflecting their personalities. Their fashions include headpieces (either a hat or headband), saddy shoes (from sneaks to boots to party shoes) and fun embellishments, such as a shiny silver hearts, winter sparkle and flower accents. Which one is most like you?

Makenna started playing with baby dolls when she was about 1 year old and now her little sister is following her suit.

The two Sweet As Me dolls we received are gorgeous life like dolls with bright eyes, soft blonde hair each with a headband and sweet as can be clothes.

Kendall instantly adopted the Tutu Cute doll and would not put her down. She brushes her hair, dances with her, rocks her to sleep, and loves to push her in her baby doll stroller.

Little Mommy has definitely captured the innocence of playing pretend.

With so many outfits, shoes, and accessories to choose from there is sure to be a Little Mommy for your little mommy out there.
I love the quality of these dolls, the soft body, details in the face, hands and feet that make this a doll I can truly love and after all the playing my girls will put the dolls through I know they will stand up to the rough housing that goes on.

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Well, it’s that time again. Allergy season is upon us. Everyone is scrambling to their grocery stores and Doctor’s office trying to find the best solution to help them cope.
I don’t have that problem though because for a couple of years now I have used Claritin when my allergies seem to be on the attack. It doesn’t happen often and I’m not even too sure what triggers an allergic reaction but all I know is Claritin works and it works perfectly.

Merck, the makers of non-drowsy CLARITIN products, has teamed up with Dancing with the Stars host Brooke Burke-Charvet this spring to create a new short film titled “The Difference is Clear.”

The film is a crazy, over-the-top look at two versions of one busy woman’s day who is juggling work, life and family while also dealing with allergies. In the first version of her day, Brooke’s character doesn’t take her allergy medication, and her non-stop allergy symptoms cause an impossibly upside-down day, where nothing goes right and everything goes wrong. In the second version, she treats her allergies and has an impossibly outrageous day, so much so, that there is no limit to what she can achieve.

Has your day ever felt like that? A day where you just cannot get anything done because your allergies get in the way. I have. Maybe not to the crazy extent that Brooke’s character but definitely a bad day due to allergies. Thankfully I’m a stay-at-home mom so I don’t have to worry about ruining a job presentation!

Claritin has helped me and you suffer from allergies it can help you too! Claritin is a non-drowsy prescription strength medicine that attacks even the worst allergy symptoms so you can focus on your day.. There are 5 different Claritin products for Adults and 3 products for Children so you will have no problem finding the right one for you and your family.
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Disclosure: I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour conducted by Burst Media on behalf of Claritin®. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program, but my opinions are my own.

This month I was asked me to use Arm & Hammer Baking Soda to clean a big outside job. First thing that came to my mind was “what?” I have baking soda in my fridge and I thought that’s all it was good for. After some research I was amazed at what this little orange box can clean. So, the next question was what could I tackle that nothing else can get clean.

The answer was clear. The BBQ grill. I got my husband this grill last year for Valentine’s Day and we have used so many products and nothing seems to make it shine like the day it was purchased. I would love if we could get the grill clean without using chemicals since of course food will be touching the things that need to be cleaned.

The Before Pictures

I am really hoping that Arm & Hammer Baking Soda does the trick. I can’t wait to see the outside shine and the grill racks be squeaky clean!
Check back in a few weeks to see the big reveal of how I went about cleaning the grill, if the baking soda actually worked, how we maintain a clean grill, and if I am happy with switching out multiple products for one.

This is the largest and toughest outside project I can think of. It’s something both my husband and I hate cleaning and it’s something that hardly ever looks 100% clean and new.

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National Mom’s Nite Out is the first nationally organized celebration of motherhood Intended to bring together today’s moms, physically and virtually, The National Mom’s Nite Out will unite over 150 social media groups, companies, local playgroups, mommy bloggers and mother social networks in giving moms a well deserved night off.

The evening will consist of local events held across the country, as well as mom-organized parties and virtual activities. To allow moms everywhere to join in on the fun, mothers will be invited to throw their own mom’s nite out event by downloading party ideas and elements from

Our Mom’s Night Out in Orlando was sponsored at the gorgeous Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort on Disney property. Just look at the views we experienced while indulging in some great appetizers and wine!

The food was SO yummy and thankfully there was enough for seconds and maybe even thirds!

The event was a great time to just relax, get a message (or two), drink some pinot, and gossip with friends and other moms alike. Plus, they had some fabulous giveaways like a 7 night stay at any Wyndham resort in the country. My friend Jenn from My Boys and Their Toys won that so I was super excited for her!

I highly recommend marking your calender’s for next year’s NMNO event. It’s usually the Thursday before Mother’s Day every year!

A huge thank you to Wyndham and bsmMedia for putting the Orlando event together and for the invite.

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I’m excited to announce that I’ll be participating in the upcoming Summer Splash Cash Giveaway Event!

This event is hosted by Giveaway Promote and will be held from June 11th-24th.

Join us! You can sign-up here until June 2nd.

Their most recent cash giveaway event, the $550 It’s Raining Cash Giveaway had an incredible turnout with over 140 blogs participating and 245,000 entries. Bloggers who participated in the event gained hundreds and even thousands of new followers!

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I cannot wait for Brave and this is the funniest video I’ve seen yet!

Remember to mark your calendar’s for Brave in theaters June 22nd, 2012!