It’s one of those mornings where I wake up and think, there nothing to have for breakfast! We had cereal too many days already this week, the pancake batter we usually make is bought premade and has dairy; eggs, Olivia’s allergic to as well; what doesn’t have eggs or dairy? Usually, we let her “cheat”…
Category: HOPSCOTCH Reflection
Father’s Day and Husband’s Birthday Weekend Activities and Reflection
P I G N O L I C O O K I E S . We started this weekend of Father’s Day and birthday fun by baking Pignoli Cookies (Almond Pine nut Cookies) with the kids . These are one of my husband’s favorite cookies! It was the first time we made it at home…
I See in the Cloud a Sleepy Camel Overlooking…
New York, NY. I see in the cloud a sleepy camel overlooking a running dog, mouse, cat and pig. What do you see? Begin with “I see in the cloud___________” and fill in the blank! Join the fun. Join the art! Also, head over to Instagram to share–> https://www.instagram.com/hopscotch_mom/ I would love to see you…
Pate with Peppery Arugula on Sourdough Toast
Pâté with peppery arugula on sourdough toast drizzled with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and topped with fresh cracked pepper. Add a spritz if lemon juice to add a different freshness factor. My husband and I used to make this quite often before we had kids. This must’ve been over 10 years ago…
Keen Water-shoes One Shoe for All your Travels
We arrived at the park the other day and it was too cold for the sprinklers, even though it was on. It was the first time this year the girls had seen the sprinklers on and they were excited and ready to hop in. We didn’t have their bathing suits on, but wanted them to…
Acting out Three Little Pigs using DIY Puppets
We went for a stroll earlier this morning and found The Three Little Pigs by Nat Lambert on the bookshelf in the store. There are so many variations of this story …some that I feel are too long and wordy, or too confusing or scary. I’ve even heard of one from the Big Bad Wolf’s…
Wave Hill Birthday Day Trip With Photos
Wave Hill, New York. Now one of my favorite places in all of New York. This place is enchanting. It is magical everywhere you look. The little sprouts of flowers peeking here and there were abundant and playful. The different palettes of colors, shapes, sizes, patterns and blends were never ending. We didn’t even have…
I See in the Cloud- Connecting through Art
What is art? Why do people go to museums? Why is it intriguing about people connecting through art, sharing through art, healing through art? What is art? Why do people discuss art? Why are children drawn to it? How can art open a person up? Art is never wrong because it is based on a…
