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I got a wee bit behind while I was grading, but all caught up now! The clam bake at Cape May sounds delicious! SAB is truly a big bonus of staying at BC whether you get pictures of it or not. Stefanie loved that her meal came in a pail until we were ready to leave the pool area. But then she enjoyed passing it on to another kid. We've been once in August, and unless we have to, I'd rather never go in that month again. Muggy hot is a most unpleasant kind of weather. Can't wait for more!
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I got a wee bit behind while I was grading, but all caught up now! The clam bake at Cape May sounds delicious! SAB is truly a big bonus of staying at BC whether you get pictures of it or not. Stefanie loved that her meal came in a pail until we were ready to leave the pool area. But then she enjoyed passing it on to another kid. We've been once in August, and unless we have to, I'd rather never go in that month again. Muggy hot is a most unpleasant kind of weather. Can't wait for more!
So out of curiousity---Is June just regular hot? Not muggy hot?
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Dairy free chocolate chips???? Where do you find such things??
I first found them at this gourmet vegan shop then went online and found what supermarkets they sold them. Enjoy Life makes dairy free chocolate chips, I get them over at the Whole Foods by us, you can check their website as to what supermarkets near you sell their brand. The is a large amount of supermarket chains so I am sure you will find one close to you. You can also order online.
DisneyDani also turned me onto Divvies, they have some great cookies and other treats. I did order a package of their chocolate chips (these are the ones I used for the chocolate covered strawberries) and they were wonderful.
What a great morning at SAB. August is one of those iffy months, last year we had hot....muggy hot almost everyday. We also enjoyed the pool some mornings and days we were in the parks we enjoyed a lot of the inside attractions until the sun started to set. This past trip we lucked out with a majority of the days not being bad at all, the first five days were amazing for August (hot but not that sticky unbearable heat), the last three....well definitely the August that I try to prepare us for.
Loved your touring plan....for days like that sleep in mornings, pool time in the afternoons is a great way to have fun and not let the heat overpower you and then enjoying the parks in the evenings is probably one of the best ways to enjoy an August vacation
I first found them at this gourmet vegan shop then went online and found what supermarkets they sold them. Enjoy Life makes dairy free chocolate chips, I get them over at the Whole Foods by us, you can check their website as to what supermarkets near you sell their brand. The is a large amount of supermarket chains so I am sure you will find one close to you. You can also order online.
DisneyDani also turned me onto Divvies, they have some great cookies and other treats. I did order a package of their chocolate chips (these are the ones I used for the chocolate covered strawberries) and they were wonderful.
Shop for Gourmet Candy: nut-free; dairy-free; and gluten-free - www.divvies.com
W have tried the Divvies cookies and carmel corn--she did not like either of them. Maybe I will try the chocolate.
I have a crazy theory that 3 years on nutramgin formula as her milk substitue has ruined her taste buds for anything that actually tastes good. Nutramagin has an unmistakable smell--at first it made me gag. For a while I liked making other people smell it, until my DH pointed out how mean that is. (Hey--she has to drink it--all they need to do is take a sniff!)
I am now fond of the smell as it reminds me of Delaney... (And my older DD can tell her Cinderella castle blanket from the sister's by the smell--even after having gone through the wash!).
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W have tried the Divvies cookies and carmel corn--she did not like either of them. Maybe I will try the chocolate.
I have a crazy theory that 3 years on nutramgin formula as her milk substitue has ruined her taste buds for anything that actually tastes good. Nutramagin has an unmistakable smell--at first it made me gag. For a while I liked making other people smell it, until my DH pointed out how mean that is. (Hey--she has to drink it--all they need to do is take a sniff!)
I am now fond of the smell as it reminds me of Delaney... (And my older DD can tell her Cinderella castle blanket from the sister's by the smell--even after having gone through the wash!).
That was the formula Angel was on too , it was terrible. She also was one who spit up everything so everything in the house smelled like it. Even after all these years I can remember that smell.
That was the formula Angel was on too , it was terrible. She also was one who spit up everything so everything in the house smelled like it. Even after all these years I can remember that smell.
We have the smell everywhere as well. I have grown fond of it
Cape May sounds great! We are in NC and we love Goin to Disney in August! Crazy I know, being where we are from we are used to the heat! Cant wait for the next update!
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Just found your TR, but it sure has kept me entertained for a while here on a boring day at work! I am excited to continue to read along.
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Just started your report, can't wait to read more. I loved our stay at the BC the rooms are huge and the pool is great! Your kids are so adorable!
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Cape May sounds great! We are in NC and we love Goin to Disney in August! Crazy I know, being where we are from we are used to the heat! Cant wait for the next update!
I will go again in August, because the savings are substantial...but it was HOT!
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I'm all caught up! Great report! I can't wait for more!!!
Thanks to all for following along! I apologize for not adding more in the last few days--I have been swamped at work...Expecting more by Monday...
Being from Wisconsin I can appreciate the muggy heat. I hate it. So does my hair. Good for you for going with the flow and adjusting as best you could.
I love that this do over seems to be going quite well. I felt for you and the troubles you encountered last trip.
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SAB is truly a big bonus of staying at BC whether you get pictures of it or not. 
Stefanie loved that her meal came in a pail until we were ready to leave the pool area. But then she enjoyed passing it on to another kid. We've been once in August, and unless we have to, I'd rather never go in that month again. Muggy hot is a most unpleasant kind of weather. Can't wait for more!
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Just found your TR, but it sure has kept me entertained for a while here on a boring day at work! I am excited to continue to read along.
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