I had been holding off on ordering the K curriculum from Catholic Heritage because they had updated the curriculum, but were selling off the older version before offering the new version. It was a $5 savings, but I felt that I wanted the new one (even though I wasn't exactly sure what the differences would be!)

I ordered it today and I am so glad I waited! The new curriculum includes information about preschool, which is perfect for our family (since Nate is 4, and can benefit.) After June 1, the price increases to $26.95. (It's currently $19.95)

It'll arrive while we're in Wisconsin visiting family, but I will be excited to look it over when we return.

Here are my favorite recipes for sidewalk paint & play dough. They're easy to make, and provide hours of fun!

Sidewalk Paint

1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
food coloring

Mix together and paint! That's it! Half a box of cornstarch made probably 15 batches? I split each batch in 2 and let each boy color as they want in small plastic applesauce cups. The paint rinses off easily with water.

Play Dough

1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1 small packet unsweetened drink mix (Kool-aid or generic)
3 Tbsp. oil
1 cup boiling water

Combine dry ingredients. Add oil. Add boiling water. Stir well. Knead ingredients until soft dough forms. Store dough in air tight container or zip-lock bag. This dough is non-edible (harmless, but tastes awful); however, it smells great.

In the past, I've also made the dough with vanilla extract, almond extract, 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup cocoa, peppermint extract, lavendar oil . . . the list goes on & on.