4 Reasons You Should Add Crown & Ivy to Your Wardrobe

I admit I'm a shopaholic, there's no denying that fact... so today I need to share I'm absolutely head-over-heels with some new pieces I added to my wardrobe. I mean, when you find jeans you just LOVE and tops that are the perfect mixture of cute and cozy, that's when everyone you know needs to hear about it, am I right? If you agree... get ready to fall in love with Crown & Ivy as well! Here's 4 reasons you should add this amazing brand and their cute clothes to your wardrobe today!

4 Reasons You Should Add Crown & Ivy to Your Wardrobe

1. Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants style jeans - That's right, their jeans are unbelievably comfortable and have just enough stretch that my new mama bod looks great in them still. They offer just enough structure that I don't feel like I'm rocking jeggings but they are comfortable enough that I don't even notice I'm wearing pants, the perfect combination for a cozy winter day - in my opinion!

2. Patterns and Design - From open flare backs with fun dancing elephants, like my new top, to playful reindeer on a sweater, Crown & Ivy has a little bit of everything and it's all so cute. I walked around the Crown & Ivy section of Belk and went on a bit of a shopping spree this past week. After having a baby I need some new winter items and fell in love with everything C&I had out on the shelves! Whether you want to add a cute new vest or a funky new scarf, Crown & Ivy likely has the perfect new quirky addition you are looking for and that's why I love this brand so much!

3. Sold at Belk - When I go shopping, I like to go where I'm treated well and the service is attentive and that's exactly what happens every time I step into a Belk. I love that I was able to find the items I needed and the lady that helped check me out was super helpful and friendly and even made sure to apply hand sanitizer before handing me my receipt, she said she was doing it "just in case" but wanted to make sure"to keep my baby healthy" by not exposing her to any extra germs. It may not seem like a major detail, but customer service like that matters BIG TIME to me. I like that at Belk I feel like the employees actually care about the customers, it says a lot about the company!

4. Dressy or Casual -  Crown & Ivy has you covered! This brand offers a little bit of everything, as I mentioned. I loved being able to grab something a bit more sophisticated and sassy like the open back sweater and then I was able to grab a fun and funky, cozy long sleeve tee with a giant pineapple on the back! It's this playful nature to the Crown & Ivy line that keeps drawing me in, yet I'm still able to dress like an adult. 

With all of that said, I think it's easy to see why I'm so in love with the Crown & Ivy line at Belk. Interested in seeing all the other adorableness in the winter 2016 collection? Click here and tell me your favorite item from the line, I'd love to hear all about it... or take a second and stop in to your local Belk sometime soon!

10 Daytona Beach Festivals You Don't Want to Miss! #WeekdayGetaways

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DaytonaBeach.com. All opinions are 100% mine.

Living on the Florida coast means that we enjoy mild temperatures, tons of amazing activities, and a pretty fabulous variety of festivals regularly, but one of my favorite places to enjoy all of these aspects of Florida is Daytona Beach. While this lovely little town is on the other side of the state from my amazing home, I'm a pretty big fan of everything it has to offer. From amazing beaches to a ton of fun family activities, I'm pretty much a fool for Daytona Beach. It's the perfect Fall Beach Escape!
 

If you are trying to find a reason to escape to Daytona Beach this fall, look no further... Whether you're looking for a little bit of Warm Holiday Fun or you just want to escape for the day, Daytona Beach is the ideal destination!

That's not all Daytona Beach has to offer though, today I want to share ten fall festivals you won't want to miss - from Daytona-centric occasions to a Craft Beer inspired weekend, there's a little something for everyone! Mark these ten events down on your calendar and I'll see you there:

 

1. Daytonapalooza, Oct. 1: This original music and art festival is a ton of fun! With 150 music acts on 18 stages, 30 artists, and vendors galore this festival on Main Street features everything everyone loves about Daytona!

2. DeLand Bacon & Brew Fest, Oct. 1: This is the only bacon and beer themed event in the area and appeals to your savory senses serving over 14 varieties of bacon! Want to try bacon or beer jam? This festival is for you!

3. Daytona Blues Festival, Oct. 7-9: The line up for this years Blues festival is outta this world? Ready to get down to some funky and fun tunes? Be sure to add the Daytona Blues Fest to your calendar!

4. Symetra Tour Champion, Oct. 10-16: Are you a fan of golf? The Symetra Tour (part of the LPGA championship tour) is an opportunity to see the best of the best female golf professionals in the world!

5. Biketoberfest, Oct. 13-16: If you're a biker or a biker babe this festival is for you! Join nearly 125,000 motorcyclists as they cruise the streets of Daytona Beach! This multi-day, annual event is bound to be worth a little joy ride on your bike!

6. Chili & Craft Beer Festival, Oct. 14-16: Help the community decide which chili is really the best! Vote for your favorite chili from a group of excellent restaurants and elect the next "Best of the Beach" Chili winner!

7. Thin Man Watts Jazz Fest, Oct. 15: If you're into jazz, blues, or gospel, this festival is right up your alley! The festival honors the lives and works of masters like Watts and Sam Rivers. Experience the artistic heritage of these classics and maybe take a moment to find the artist within yourself!

8. Gamble Fall Festival, Oct. 21: With Halloween shortly after this festival, it's one you don't want to miss if you have kids! Join educators for a fun-filled evening of face-painting, star-gazing with a real life telescope, a costume contest, games, hayrides,storytelling, and more! Your little one will have a blast and at only $5 (per person over the age of 3), it's an affordable way to celebrate Halloween!

9. It's a Musical, Oct. 21-23: Catch an energetic performance of one of Broadway's most memorable song and dance productions!

10. Daytona Beach Dream Cruise, Oct. 21-23: Come see some some of your favorite cars and trucks cruise around town! This family friendly event features some of your favorite models along the Halifax River in scenic Riverfront Park.

As if the gorgeous beaches and fun activities aren't enough to convince you to plan your fall escape, these ten festivals will be a ton of fun and make for the perfect excuse to take a little getaway! So tell me, which festival are you putting on your calendar first? Interested in learning more about these Weekday Getaway Deals ? Click here and find out more!

The Perfect Vacation: Our "Baby Moon" at B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale

Thanks to B Ocean Resort for providing the lovely accommodations to facilitate this review, regardless all opinions expressed below are completely my own.

I can't even believe it, but it's true... we have just about a month left until Delainey's due date and during our most recent visit to my Doctor we were told if she decides to make her appearance they won't stop labor... That means we will officially take on the title of "parents" any day now! While my hubby and I are super excited about our little girl entering the world soon, we wanted to celebrate us before she decides to grace the world with her presence. We decided we needed to go on a little getaway and cherish our time together before our little darling steals our attention and after some research I found an awesome place for us to stay somewhat close to home.

Whenever I read about B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale, I knew this would be the perfect place to spend our "baby moon". While it's actually under renovations at the moment, we were lucky and our room was in tip-top condition. Actually, while we were checking in on Wednesday afternoon, we were told our room was one of the attendants favorite in the hotel and once we walked into our home-away-from-home we immediately knew why.

With oversized windows, a stunning view of the pool and ocean, super cool modern furniture and decor, and a cozy, oversized bed, B Ocean was exactly the place we wanted to celebrate our last little bit of time being a party of 2.

Your Dog Deserves a Dream Dog Park! #FriendsofBeneful

Thanks to Beneful for sponsoring today's discussion and helping several doggies and communities by building awesome dog parks! #FriendsofBeneful #DreamDogPark

My dogs are my little best friends, I love spoiling them and I'll be honest, being able to take them places is always a treat (for me and them). While I wish they could tag along on my trips to Target to grab them Beneful or my little jaunts over to Tampa for stuff for Delainey, they can't always come with me. That's why it's special when we make the day all about them and take them everywhere with us, like we did yesterday.

We spent a good portion of the day at our favorite dog park, fine tuning their skills with the agility course and having a great time letting them run free-as-can-be through out the entire park. The best part, in my poodle's opinion anyways, was rolling around in the muddy shade in the corner of the park.

That's the thing about our dog park, it's full of stuff for doggies to do and it's just fun to wander around with your pooch too. I know other communities aren't lucky enough to have a dog park like ours so I wanted to let you know that Beneful is doing everything they can to help you get one like ours in your community.

The Beneful Dream Dog Park Project helps further Beneful's mission of celebrating the joyful life dogs and owners share together by supporting dog park improvement and construction projects across the United States. Since 2010, they've helped bring dog park dreams to life in more than a dozen communities! In 2016, Beneful will support at least 12 dog park projects in the U.S. by improving existing parks and helping get new projects off the ground through a mix of financial support, hands-on volunteerism and shared dog park expertise. Interested in finding out more about how they can help you and your dog get a "Dream Dog Park" nearby? Click here to find out more or to help support the cause!

Protect & Improve Your Skin with Receutics

This post was sponsored on behalf of Receutics. All opinions stated are my own.

I talk about the benefits of living in Florida often... I mean with the beach just around the corner, amusement parks galore, and all kinds of other fun activities - it's easy to see why I love it here. One thing I don't normally address is what the Florida sun is capable of; While the sun is, in fact, the sun no matter where you live, it seems to beam a little brighter in these parts. I used to go without sunscreen when I lived in the midwest, spending hours tanning with friends without a burn in sight, but in Florida after a few harsh burns I realized that lifestyle isn't possible here, at least without protecting my skin!

That's where Receutics comes into the picture. My first few years I lived here, when I would go without sunscreen, I did more than a little damage to my skin. While the added freckles are cute, we can all agree the sun spots, weird peeling spots, and blotchy skin isn't so adorable. I'm loving that I finally found Receutics Active Skin Repair Sun Care to help improve the look of my skin, while I'm also protecting it with professional-grade sunscreen - which is what I should've been doing all along... but I guess you live, you learn!

Over the last month or so I've spent a few seconds each day applying a thin layer of Receutics Advanced Sunscreen before I head outdoors, whether I'm heading off to the beach for an all day adventure or just taking my pups for a stroll around the neighborhood I make sure I apply my sunscreen.

I'm glad to say that my small efforts have benefited my skin greatly! I had weird patches of skin peeling near my eyebrows before and the "beginning" stages of wrinkles were starting to show, now I have nothing but clear skin and a couple of freckles and nearly perfect skin for a 27 year old mama-to-be!

Are you looking to up your sunscreen and skincare game? Receutics Advanced Sunscreen shields your skin from the sun's UVA/UVB rays using powerful antioxidants that protect and even your skin tone - something any woman (or man) with aging skin can appreciate! Not only does Receutics make awesome sunscreen, their line of skincare items include Intense Hydration and Repair Treatments, Acne Clearing Systems, and more and it's all available at your local Rite Aid!

If you haven't tried Receutics yet, now is the time... if not now, then when?! Tell me in the comments below about your skincare problems and how you think Receutics can help you repair and renew your skin!

Treat Yourself to a Summertime Fruit Pizza Fresh From Florida!

This post was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of Influencer Activation for Influence Central.

I talk about this often, but living in Florida certainly has its benefits and as I recently discussed, the fresh produce is one of many reasons I love where I live. We always have the best farmers markets and the produce from the store tastes like it was brought straight to my home by the farmer.

I'll be honest and share, this summer I've been indulging a bit in some delicious pregnancy cravings! I still hate pickles so I won't be sharing any funky pickles and ice cream recipe... and I guess you could say I'm kind of lucky because my cravings mainly involve fresh fruit. It's nice to be able to indulge myself without having to worry about calories or sugar content and because it tastes so refreshing with each and every bite! The best part is it's all grown locally... From watermelon to blueberries, I love that I'm able to snack on some of my favorite fruits while also giving back to this gorgeous state I live in.

If you love Florida and fruit as much as I do, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised to try out the recipe I'm sharing today! With just the right amount of sweetness topped with a surprising twist of mint oil and a balsamic vinaigrette reduction, this fruit inspired "pizza" is the most refreshing treat ever! The best part about this super delicious treat... it's actually pretty easy to whip together!

What do you need to make this simple fruit pizza? A Fresh from Florida watermelon with a handful of Fresh from Florida blueberries I added to the recipe just for kicks, as well as deliciously fresh feta cheese, mint, parsley, olive oil, sea salt, balsamic vinaigrette, and Florida Cane Sugar!

You can get the full recipe here but be warned, it's addicting and you'll absolutely be asked to make it again if you plan to share it with anyone else.

So if you're hosting a barbecue soon or maybe even planning a fun little get-together, this simple "fruit pizza" is the best way to keep your guests and yourself happy and feeling refreshed whenever snack time rolls around!

Have you ever made a fruit pizza? Tell me all about your experience but keep in mind, this healthy & simple treat is one you should definitely pin and try later! Plus, ALL of the delicious recipes from the Fresh From Florida website are worth checking out!

How to Achieve The PERFECT Summertime Glow without The Sun!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyJergensGlow #CollectiveBias

I'll be real with you, every single year I aspire to achieve the perfect tan with a dreamy summertime glow. This year is a little different though, I'm expecting little Miss Delainey and that means my skin isn't the same anymore - I burn easily and I literally can't soak up the sun like I used to! If you've been pregnant during the summer, you know your skin gets a little crazy from all the hormones and you no longer absorb the UV rays like you did in the past... and if you're not one for the soaking up the sun in general, you know how difficult it can be to not look ghostly in photos once summertime rolls around. That was my dilemma, I still wanted to be tan & achieve my summertime glow for all the important events coming up... but I wasn't sure how I was going to do that.

With two baby showers, maternity photos, and a trip to visit our family on the agenda this summer, looking my best is important to me! That's why finding a way to get the perfect tan and my summertime glow was vital! Luckily, I found JERGENS® Natural Glow® +PROTECT Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20 just in time, with just the right amount of sunscreen for incidental sun!

Paired with JERGENS® Natural Glow® FACE Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20 for my cheeks, I feel like my normal summertime self. 

Are you wondering how you can achieve the "glow" I've mastered with JERGENS? I'm happy to say, you don't even need the pregnancy hormones or the growing belly for this beautiful look, just grab the gradual glow moisturizer for your body & your face next time you're at Walmart and follow these steps:

You'll want to start by making sure your skin is super exfoliated and feeling soft! I use a gentle formula with beads to make sure it takes off the dry skin and of course, a loofah is absolutely necessary to buff the rough parts of your body like your elbows, your knees, etc.

After your skin is perfectly smooth, you'll apply the glow facial moisturizer to your beautiful face. Making sure to apply it evenly, up into your hairline and along your jawline to assure you have no funky "tan" lines!

Wash up your digits and then add some of the glow moisturizer with 20 SPF to your hands and apply all over you body. From your chest to your toes, apply an even layer. No worries about looking streaky though, that's why this glow moisturizer is perfection - it's a gradual formula so you can slowly adjust your color without looking like a zebra! Use it daily, until you achieve the glow you're looking for, then just re-apply once or twice a week to maintain your color.

Now that you're glowing, make sure to embrace your new shade and find the perfect outfit to match! I'm obsessed with neons once my skin is looking tan so I opted for a pair of neon green shorts! If you're looking for the perfect outfit to wear with your new tan, I highly suggest grabbing for a funky  pair of shorts like these or maybe a fun frock in the shade of coral, an all white outfit would be super flattering as well, if you dare, or even a great new peach dress to make your tan skin really pop! Just make sure you choose a fun, new color to show off your new look!

After your glowing & your outfit is "on fleek", you're ready to take on your day! After applying my new tan, I spent my morning strolling on the beach with my hubby! It was a beautiful morning and I felt absolutely beautiful as well. With the 20 SPF Natural Glow moisturizer on both my face and body, my skin was glowing while we strolled along the water!

While I supposedly should have a natural glow from pregnancy, I 100% am thankful to JERGENS® Natural Glow® that it's not because I'm ghostly white... Are you looking for a way to achieve a tan without damaging your skin? Do you want to get a summertime glow without having to lay out? I highly suggest you check out these new, amazing moisturizers this summer!

So tell me, what do you have on your agenda this summer? I'd love to hear all about it below... and don't forget: If you're planning an impromptu trip to the the coast or wanting to look fab for your besties wedding, then JERGENS® Natural Glow® is the perfect way to achieve the look you want!

Take a Break with Cafe Breaks Pudding!

Thanks to Cafe Breaks for sponsoring today's discussion, regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

Well, it's official...We are in the double digits with our countdown to Delainey's due date which is overwhelming (and exciting) to think about! We have SO much left to do before she arrives, from possibly painting her room to buying diapers and other little necessities... It's such an exciting time for us, yet such a stressful one since we want her to have everything she could ever need or want before she even arrives. I know 99 days seems like a while, but after realizing how quickly the 2nd trimester went by, I know the next few months will fly by and she'll be here before we know it!

Not only are we preparing for Delainey, my oh-so-fun glucose test & another doctor's appointment is coming up on Monday and we have a fairly long trip scheduled shortly there after. So we need to pack & clean the house before we leave and still have to try and get our normal daily routine accomplished as well...

It's not just this week I'm stressing about either, I'm compiling a Baby Shower Gift Guide and have TONS of amazing products to share over the upcoming months and I'm trying to keep up with my planned posting schedule and share other awesome stuff with you... While also trying to help my sisters plan two separate baby showers in two different places! I guess you could say I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything I need to accomplish! There's a lot going on in my world... and I know for some people this may just be their way of life, but for this introverted little blogger it's truly the definition of "adulting" and I'll admit, sometimes I need a break.

It may sound like I'm complaining, but I swear I'm not... I'm so incredibly blessed to have all of this going on and almost everything that's on my agenda is going to be enjoyable! It's just that sometimes life gets so busy I think I forget to breathe and this upcoming week is one of those times in life I need to just take a break from it all. Instead of stressing myself out and possibly making things worse by neglecting my needs, I decided to take a step back this morning and remember what life is all about.

With a little morning snack, a nice big cup of water, a beach chair, and a couple of snuggly towels in hand, I decided to head on over to my favorite secluded beach and enjoy the sunrise.

Indulging in a Cafe Breaks Caramel Latte pudding while watching the waves roll in and the pastel colors change over the horizon was the most relaxing thing I've done for myself in a while. It was such a simple way to relax, basically something we teach children to do - grab a snack and find a spot to unwind... yet it was exactly what I needed to regroup!

I was able to relax with just a deep breath of the ocean air, a beautiful view, pure silence, and a delicious snack while feeling Delainey kick around. It was a dreamy way to spend a few minutes this morning and I left the beach feeling happy and rejuvenated!

Are you feeling a little stressed too? Maybe the kids just got out of school and playing the entertainment committee while also trying to maintain the house is a bit too much? Could you possibly have missed an important deadline and you just want a moment before you overwhelm yourself with a pile of work? It could just possibly be that you need to take a deep breath and remember why life is good again? We all have those days...

I understand you may not be able to slip away to the beach for your "break", but you can take a moment and enjoy a Cafe Break... Found at Walmart, Cafe Breaks come in flavors like Mocha Latte, Caramel Latte, Chai Latte, and French Vanilla Latte! These little cups of heaven are the perfect way to indulge - even if it's only for a moment! Plus, if you use the Ibotta app, you save 50 cents on your purchase making a pack of four of these delicious treats less than a dollar!

Not only are these snacks on sale with Ibotta and the most delicious way to take a little break and enjoy yourself; Cafe Breaks are also gluten free, 100 calories or less per cup, and super convenient so they're ready to help you relax whenever you need a moment, wherever you are! So go ahead and grab a pack next time your grocery shopping and take a break when you get home, a Cafe Break!

My World Burger Tour Experience at Hard Rock Cafe!

Thanks to Hard Rock Cafe for sponsoring today's discussion, regardless all opinions expressed below are completely my own.

Remember when I mentioned that I was super excited about Hard Rock Cafe's World Burger Tour? Well, I finally had the chance to try out one of the many burgers at lunch earlier this week and I must admit, it was amazing!

We took a short little drive to Tampa and walked around Hard Rock Casino for a little - with all kinds of memorabilia, it was like visiting a museum! We were able to see a ton of costumes, golden records, and we even spotted some mermaids on our adventure!

After exploring the casino some, we were getting famished and decided to "travel the world", or should I say, we were able to go on a little culinary adventure?! With so many options, it took us a minute or two to decide which burger would be the most delicious for each of us... but then, when I saw the Atomic Burger from Las Vegas I knew that was the one for me and when hubby saw the Greek Burger he immediately decided that was the burger he wanted!

We also decided to order some refreshments, because why not?! While I'm expecting and can't indulge in any adult beverages, I was able to order the Black Cherry Melonade which was superb and so sweet, it definitely hit the spot. Hubby was a go-getter and decided to get the "All Jacked Up" after our server suggested it, they both said it's super delicious and pineapple-y so it also won a stamp of approval!

When our food came out, we were overwhelmed by the size of the burgers, they are HUGE. My burger was brimming with deliciousness... The Atomic burger is truly atomic with beer-battered jalapenos on the tippy-top of it and smothered in pepper jack cheese & caramelized onions, as well as mushrooms and chipotle mayonnaise - it's the perfect mixture of everything delicious and absolutely mouth-watering if you're a spicy food lover like myself. While the burger was nearly as big as my head, every bite was absolutely amazing and I'd order it again in a heartbeat!

Hubby's burger was topped with deliciousness too, so of course I had to "taste test:" it as well! It was the burger equivalent to a Greek salad and it was absolutely terrific! The feta cheese gave it a flavor unlike any other burger and hubby said he loved each and every bite of his burger as well...

With such big burgers, you wouldn't think we could have even stomached any of our fries, but we did... and they were also delicious! My batch of french fries was served with chipotle ketchup to match my spicy burger and hubby got a side of tzatziki sauce to match his Greek burger - the perfect condiments for fresh fries and superbly delicious with each bite of our burgers!

It's safe to say we had a blast at the Hard Rock Cafe on our most recent visit and the food was amazing! We're actually planning to visit again soon so we can try the other burgers on the World Burger Tour menu, before the festivities end! All the fun ends June 30th though, so don't miss your chance to travel the world, one burger at a time!

So tell me, which burger do you think you'll try first? I highly recommend the Atomic Burger but I bet they're all delicious!

Another Reason to Love Florida...

This post was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of Influencer Activation for Influence Central.

Living in Florida has a lot of benefits, from spending all day at the beautiful, bountiful beaches to amusement parks galore, we've got a little bit of everything for anyone entertainment wise! Florida has endless amounts of outlet malls, oodles and oodles of once in a lifetime experiences to try out like parasailing, skydiving, and even deep-sea fishing... We really have so much to do and I often hear about how lucky I am to live here and I tend to agree.

Although there's one benefit people don't often bring up to me when we're discussing the fact that I live where they vacation; that benefit is the delicious Fresh From Florida produce! I'll admit, I often hear how fresh our local seafood is and I totally love that part of living in Florida and agree with them, but I rarely hear about how lucky I am to live in a state that grows its own fruits and veggies. I guess you could say I'm a bit of an advocate when this conversation comes up, because well, everything from Florida is better - even the produce!

When checking out the produce section of my grocery store, I see "Fresh From Florida" tags all over. From potatoes, to cucumbers, to blueberries, and even watermelons... I can grab almost every one of my favorite fruits and veggies without worrying where they come from because they're grown on local farms and brought right to my grocery store, making it easy to go from farm to table!

While I'm preparing for BBQs, Baby Showers, and other festivities this summer, I'm super excited to stock up on my favorite produce Fresh From Florida and share it with my guests! There's nothing like serving up a plate of flavorful and colorful locally grown food at a shindig... it's bound to be a hit!

Interested in knowing what's in season Fresh From Florida this month? Check out this part of the Fresh From Florida website for an easy breakdown on our produce and how you can get the best of the best easily by eating what's in season! Not only does eating what's in season make for fresher, tastier meals, it encourages a more diverse diet as well!

Speaking of diet, it's easy to find recipes that incorporate Florida's delicious seafood and produce. What recipe do you want to try first? The Pan Seared Florida Grouper with Smoked Gouda Grits and Tomato-Bacon Gravy sounds amazing to me but I also have my eye on the Taco-Stuffed Florida Bell Peppers! You don't just have to keep entrees fresh, you can serve up inventive and delicious fresh beverages Fresh From Florida as well! The Florida Watermelon Nectar is sure to hit the spot at your next get-together!

Plus, if you're feeling fancy and want to eat out, you should click here to find a list of local restaurants that offer produce and seafood from their own "backyard", so to speak.

With all the tasty food here in Florida and all the beautiful scenery, it's easy to see why I love this area so much... So tell me, are you from or have you ever been to Florida? What was your favorite part of The Sunshine State?

Travel Around The World with The World Burger Tour at Hard Rock Cafe!

Thanks to Hard Rock Cafe for sending over a gift card so I can enjoy the delicious items on the World Burger Tour, regardless all opinions expressed below are completely my own.

Well, let's face it; while I'm expecting my first baby in the coming months, traveling around the world isn't really an option anymore... unless we're talking about Hard Rock Cafe and this year's World Burger Tour! I'm so excited to have been invited to "travel" with Hard Rock Cafe and look forward to sharing my experience in a few weeks!

What do I mean by traveling with Hard Rock Cafe? All Hard Rock Cafe locations in North America are celebrating the warm weather and showcasing a menu with legendary "local" burgers from around the world! This limited time tour is available now through June 30th and I'm overjoyed that I'll soon be visiting the Tampa location to try out a couple of these delights!

[photo credit: Hard Rock Cafe Blog]

Hard Rock Cafe's chefs from all over the world created 160 different "legendary local burgers" and while I'm sure all of these creations were amazing, it's a good thing their culinary team narrowed down the selection to include only the best of the best! These selections vary by location, but most locations will include:

An English Breakfast Burger from London, England which entails a Certified Angus Beef® patty topped with sliced ham, a sausage patty, a fried egg, a portobello mushroom, arugula and garlic aioli and served with a side of baked beans.

A delicious sounding concoction entitled the "Java Lava Burger" originating from Seattle which includes a Certified Angus Beef patty grilled and dressed in a house-made espresso rub and topped with lava sauce, crunchy java onions, bacon, melted Cheddar cheese and garnished with a fried jalapeño!

Next on the menu is a Tandoori Chicken Burger from Mumbai, India! This delicious dish is perfect for those that aren't into "beef" or those that are trying to watch their figure, it is made up of a dark meat chicken patty seasoned with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, topped with mint mayonnaise and served with a side of cucumber.

One burger that really caught my eye is the Jamaican Jerk Burger from Montego Bay, Jamaica. It's made with  a Certified Angus Beef patty topped with banana pepper rings, mango jalapeño cream cheese and jerk mayonnaise!

Another burger that's pretty high on my list is the ATOMIC! Burger straight from Las Vegas! This bomb-diggity burger is made with a Certified Angus Beef patty topped with Atomic beer-battered peppers, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, garlic chipotle ketchup and chipotle mayonnaise!

The next burger on the list is one that I think my hubs will want to enjoy, the Tango Salsa Burger from Buenos Aires, Argentina is made with a Certified Angus Beef patty topped with andouille sausage, Monterey Jack cheese, chips de batata, a fried egg, salsa criolla and garlic aioli!

I've always dreamed of visiting Greece so when I saw the Greek Burger from Athens, Greece made the list, I knew it was going to be one that I want to try as well! This beauty is made with a Certified Angus Beef patty topped with arugula, feta cheese and a tomato slice! Simple but I bet it's absolutely delicious.

I've always been a pretty big fan of Hawaiian food so when I saw this last burger from Honolulu on the list, I realized it's going to be hard to make a decision on which burger I should try first! The Aloha Burger sounds like an interesting concoction with a Certified Angus Beef patty topped with SPAM, Monterey Jack cheese, a grilled pineapple ring with sweet soy glaze, guacamole and pico de gallo!

While the burgers are the star of the World Burger Tour, Hard Rock Cafe knows that folks like a nice drink to wash down the delicious food so they also created cocktails that perfectly complement the offerings listed above. Served in iconic mason jars, adult guests can indulge in a new favorite beverage expertly paired with their meal or they can mix it up and try a fun flavor combination! While I won't be participating in the cocktails, the Black Cherry Melonade is non-alcoholic so I can order one of those with the Java Lava Burger and I'll live vicariously through my hubby if he decides he wants to try a MelonPalooza with a Greek Burger or a Crisp Sipper with a Aloha Burger!

Plus, if you're up for the adventure, Hard Rock is actually offering a literal World Burger Tour as well. This awesome travel package sounds amazing, with adventures that will take a true burger enthusiast on the road (and in the skies) to sample burgers and other delicious foods at Hard Rock Cafe locations in London, Athens, Buenos Aires, and Seattle! This 10-night trip includes flights, first class hotel accomodations, ground transportation, and exclusive dining and music experiences at the one & only Hard Rock Cafe locations in each city, that typically aren't open to the public!

So tell me, will you literally be traveling around the world with Hard Rock Cafe or are you looking forward to trying a delicious new burger on their menu? If you're going to be heading out to a Hard Rock Cafe soon, let me know which burger you want to try first in the comments below!