Mac & Cheese in the Crock Pot Marksville Style

I have been looking for a great Crock Pot Mac & Cheese for quite some time, and I think I came up with our own from looking at many recipes and finding out most left my macaroni like mush but this one I took a little from here, a little from there and finally settled on the below recipe.

Mac & Cheese in the Crock Pot Marksville Style

1 lb of  elbow macaroni uncooked

8 oz of shredded cheddar cheese

1 8oz block of cream cheese cut into cubes

4 cups of milk 

First spray your crock pot with non stick spray 

Add in uncooked macaroni, milk, chunks of cream cheese, then shredded cheddar cheese, give a quick stir if you like but we didn't stir ours until ready to serve and it came out well. 

I did this on low for 4 hours in my 5 quart  crock pot. We didn't add any salt and pepper but if you like you can.

Our family likes the little crispy edges which this does for us. I will update with a picture the next time I make it. It was gobbled up that fast which means it is a keeper.

Bento Style Lunch Anyone?

The first time I saw a Bento box was in the movie Breakfast Club, and then again at my old friend's house, she was Asian and this is how her mother packed her lunches. Now with Bento Style lunches being all of the rage and a really fun way to get your children to eat healthy, try new eats, as well as having a well balanced meal, this might be something you could do to liven up your child's lunch.

Love the colors although my daughters were wondering where the pink and purple colors were so maybe Sunsella and other companies will come up with some that are more geared to colors children like hint, hint.

I like how there are different size compartments so you can have food that doesn't touch. I have a daughter who doesn't like her food to touch at all and this helps with in that department. My girls also like to help plan their meals.

Our children do eat lunch through the school most days but there are days that they have field trips, do not like the options or just want to take something a little extra special from time to time. I am not really good at making the lunches really cute, being a mom with Fibromyalgia that is just a bit much to ask, but just being able to separate the food and add color to the box amps up the love of what is provided enough for my girls to gobble their lunches down.

I use silicone cupcake liners to section off bigger spots for fair like snacks. Grapes, crackers, cheese, dip, etc. There are tons of ideas online, so making a lunch that is both fun and nutritional is only a search away.

You can find the Sunsella Bento Style Lunch Boxes on Amazon.


What Sunsella has to say about their product.

• Child-friendly, easy-open lids (WARNING: NOT leakproof).
• Premium quality, BPA, phthalate and lead free, highly durable, meets FDA standards.
• Microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe. Conveniently stack together for space saving storage.
• Save money on sandwich bags & plastic wrap. Great for color-coding lunches for the whole family.
• Dimensions: Length 9.5 x width 6.2 x height 2.2 inches - 1st compartment: 3 1/2 cups, 2nd compartment: 1 1/3 cups, 3rd compartment: 1 cup.

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No more messy floors

Our family has several cats, a Saint Bernard, and a beta fish. We are always on the lookout for items to make feeding, caring, and cleaning up for our pets easier for everyone. The Snug Pet feeding mat was a good choice. 

I thought at first we would use this for our Saint Bernards food dishes, but alas even though this is very large, it is not large enough for her bowls. This would be great for normal size dog dishes though. 

In our home we are using this for under our cat dishes because it works for their dishes as well, and much better than our super large dishes that our Saint Bernard currently uses. For now we are back to putting down a kitchen slice rug under her bowls, so the search continues for a mat for our Saint's dishes.

This mat is super easy to clean when soiled, hold both solid and liquid spills. My family loves that we don't have to sweep up little pieces of cat food, or spills from them lapping their water. This mat is 19 inches by 12 inches. 

You can find the Sung Pet feeding mat on Amazon.


What Snug Pet has to say about their product.

Raised lip to catch food and water spills to keep your floor clean 
Food safe premium grade silicone that is non toxic and non allergenic The silicone material, raised bump design and lip edge act together to stop feeding bowls being pushed around the room 
Dishwasher safe, flexible and waterproof so it can be rinsed under the tap 
Snug offer lifetime support through the dedicated brand website and provide a no quibble 10 year

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Snug Pet. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com. 

Muscle Roller Balls

Our family was a bit excited to try the King Athletic muscle roller balls. I was thinking of using them for my feet, while using them on my husband's back is what he was thinking.

For my feet I just put one on the floor under the middle of my foot and just roll back and forth.

Mainly these balls are made for neck, shoulder, and back pain, but with kidney problems I have to be careful that it is not a massage, also there can not be too much pressure so I don't bruise.

I was able to obtain a happy medium that fits well with my health issues as well as everyone else in our family who can use these as normal. They can be used alone or with the help of someone else. There are lots of ideas on how to use muscle roller balls by searching on the internet. Make sure to always check with your Dr. to make sure this is an option for you.


You can find the King Athletic Muscle Roller Ball Set on Amazon.

What King Athletic has to say about their product.

• - *FREE* CARRY CASE INCLUDED - Pressure Point Massage - The muscle roller ball is amazingly effective for deep tissue muscle massaging and quickly becoming the most popular treatment for back, neck and shoulder pain. This highly effective trigger point therapy method will relax muscles, eliminate knots, relieve tension and stress.
  - FASCIA ROLLER BENEFITS - Recently adopted in yin & yamuna yoga, they are a top choice for sports physiotherapy and myofascial treatment. These lacrosse style rubber balls are more firm than tennis balls and therefore more effective in releasing pressure from trigger point areas.
  - SPECIFICATIONS - Made from lacrosse, the ball set is made from high quality rubber and is able to withstand repetitive and heavy-duty use. Included is a set of (3) balls and a carry case so that you can take them anywhere you go.
  - WORKING OUT FOR A GREATER CAUSE - $1 from every purchase is donated to prostate and breast cancer research. Our vision is to support organizations developing programs that will have the greatest potential in improving prostate and breast cancer research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
  - GUARANTEED INVESTMENT - We offer a better than money back guarantee. If there is any issues with your product, we will SEND YOU A NEW ONE and give you a FULL REFUND! See product packaging for more details on your LIFETIME WARRANTY!

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A Place for our Coffee Pods

Simple and useful. Also fits under my cabinets. My husband really just wanted a drawer unit but sadly his machine will not fit once put on to the drawer unit so we were in the market for something that worked better.

In steps Kuuk Nespresso Coffee Pod Tower which also hold most of our K cup pods as well, and our problem is solved. A nice way to have the coffee pods ready to go when company is over. My hot cocoa pods even fit so between tea, coffee, and cocoa we have it covered. 

You can find this Coffee Pod Tower on Amazon.

What Kuuk has to say about their product.
Easily store and access all of your Nespresso capsules with this convenient and attractive carousel holder. For all the Nespresso lovers out there, this is a must-have addition to your kitchen.
Store up to 50 Nespresso capsules
Have you ever scrambled around in a cupboard somewhere trying to find the Nespresso, only to find... there was none left? With this Nespresso holder you'll never face that problem again because all your Nespresso capsules will be clearly laid out and organized right there on the kitchen counter. You'll know exactly how many you have of each flavor, and you won't have to scramble in the coffee drawer ever again.
Easy access to all your favourite flavors
This Nespresso carousel is built to rotate smoothly so you can easily access all the different flavors you love. Keep a different flavor in each of the four rows, or mix them up to your preference, and simply spin the carousel to select your drink of choice.
Elegant, lightweight design
The stylish, modern Nespresso capsule storage unit is made from high quality chrome wire, with a stainless steel finish. It is elegant and lightweight while remaining sturdy at the same time, keeping all your Nespresso capsules held firmly in place.

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Kuuk. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.