Ding, Ding, Ding, We Have A Winner

It's been a fun filled weekend, tons of wonderful stops to share tomorrow, but for today ..."Ding Ding Ding" We have a Winner!


Thank you all for submitting your special family traditions. From making pies, canning strawberries, running for a cause, to yearly family gatherings I thoroughly enjoyed reading your submissions and now have some great ideas for traditions that would be fun to start with my family. Thanks! 

Congratulations Christine Cohen
Christine Cohen wrote: "A family tradition we have is heading up to Ogunquit, Maine. We always do the same thing...lobster rolls at Barnacle Billy's, ice cream and sea-glass hunting in the cove, then a walk on Marginal Way. I have pictures of me with my German grandfather at age 1 in a carriage there. So this has been a 40 year tradition for me...just writing this makes my heart sing!


Enjoy your Vapur water bottle; and Keep Hydrated this summer!

Are You Drinking Enough?

Ok, so when I decided to post two days a week versus five I thought it would be a breeze. What I am finding out is that the routine of posting daily is actually easier. With the beautiful weather we're having I am thoroughly enjoying my days and evenings; so much that I am loosing track of what day it is.


Tonight we celebrated (a little late) "the last day of school, and the beginning of summer". It's an event that my sister started a few years ago. We all meet at a local beach, eat tons of pizza, take a bunch of pictures, swim, and  laugh a ton. Tonight was no exception, we had a really great evening. 


As I got into the car I noticed that it was almost 10 pm and I still had to write my blog post. Although I'm making daily stops here and there it still takes me some time to get it all together, and seriously who can get much together at 10pm after a day in the sun and an evening at the beach? Not me! So here's what I came up with, A GIVEAWAY! 

Now we all know that we should drink plenty of water. Some people say 8 glasses, others say 10, some say it depends on your age, your gender, your height, weight, blah , blah, blah. I'm not going to get tied up in the details, all I know is that water is a must, I know it and you know it too. Without it we can experience headaches, weakness, and even crankiness. No Thanks! To avoid dehydration I think its important to always carry water with you during these summer days, so my giveaway will help you do this.


VAPUR Water Bottles! 
I have four of them, two my best friend gave me and two I purchased on my own. I love them!!, and here's why:


1. Extremely Compact & Portable
2. 16 0z. Refillable Design
3. Eco Friendly
4. Cool Color & Design
5. Dishwasher Safe
6. Freezable


How can you WIN one? Easy! Leave a comment  OR go to I Stopped Along the Way's Facebook page and tell me What Your Favorite Family Tradition Is. 


I will randomly pick one reader to win 2 VAPUR Water Bottle.


Good Luck & Keep Hydrated! Compliments of VAPUR!

Twas The Night Before...

....The end of the school year and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse;  that is except  Mwah!
Why?, because I'm a procrastinator. Every year I find myself the night before the end of the school year preparing the teacher's thank you gifts. I'll be the one knocking at the store door right at 9pm to see if anyone will feel sorry for me and open the door; and then I 'll get home with my goodies and need to wrap them, and of course make a card or two too. There's just not enough time.


Although I'm not a master of managing time, I am a master at summer time. First order of business, frequent stops at the ice cream shop, second plenty of time running through the waves and squishing my toes into the sand. It's really a pretty simple schedule to keep, I think I will manage my time well......ooops I forgot to factor in some time to work. Oh well you can't be a master at everything !


Well, I've got to run, time is flying, two cards down and a couple more to go. Happy End of The School Year!