Enjoy Some Watermelon Margaritas (Dirty Dancing Optional)

Want to have the time of your life? I can’t promise a buff hottie to lift you over his head in the shallows, but I CAN promise there will be plenty of Watermelon Margaritas to go around. In fact, I’ll be hosting a bartending tutorial for thirsty YMC mummies who’d like to unleash their inner Cocktailista. We’ll muddle, mix and sip our way through Bartending 101 and depending on how many cocktails we sample, there may be some Dirty Dancing involved...

Clevelands House, situated in the heart of Muskoka on the shores of beautiful Lake Rosseau, is the setting for YMC’s Family Weekend (Aug 23-26).

Twelve years ago my husband and I were married on Lake Rosseau and celebrated our engagement over Caesars at sunset on the deck at Clevelands House. My husband has fond memories of summering at The Cleves as a child. His mom and her bestie took the boys up every summer. The ladies played tennis while their sons ran amok and had a blast.

One summer there was a costume party for the kids down by the lake. My husband insisted that he be a tiger. My mother-in-law scrambled to put together the cutest tiger getup. In his costume, headed for the lake he announced, “Me no want to be a tigah no more.” Sigh. Kids. Ironically, he’s quite the tiger now. Wink wink.

My husband, his little bro and BFF have such great memories of time spent and friendships made at The Cleves. This will be my family’s first trip there together and I am excited to make lasting memories with them.

I also look forward to ditching the kids and strapping on some waterskiis. What? If ever there was an acceptable time to put “baby in the corner” this is it.  And by corner, I’m referring of course to the renowned Cleve’s Kids Day Camp and Playworld. With over 35 qualified children's counselors to care for and entertain newborn children to teens, a one-acre Play World, two large "Kiddie Pools," movies, arts and crafts, entertainers, sport camps and more, it’s unlikely I’ll see much of my children until dinner time.

For the adults, Clevelands House Resort offers quality dining and nightly entertainment, 16 tennis courts, a 9-hole on-site golf course, priority access to the new Nick Faldo designed 18 hole championship golf course "The Rock" ...my husband has his Tiger (Woods) costume packed...four swimming pools and hot tubs, sauna and fitness facilities. Boat Rentals, cruises, and waterskiing are also available.

Sarah Gunn (YMC & Cityline) and fam will be there offering a crafting how-to. Sharon DeVellis, the hilarious voice of YMC and her family will be there too. Sharon and Ali Martell (YMC's fab editor) are hosting a book club. No, the book is not 50 Shades of Grey. Resident YMC Foodie Gav Martell is going to lead a course into grilling to perfection. And of course, head Yummy Mummy Erica Ehm will be there to show us the ropes. She and her family have been vacationing at Clevelands House for the past eight years. They're total Clevers.

Clevelands House is Where Great Family Vacations Come True. Hope to see you there! (I promise I won’t make you carry any watermelons).