Thirty-One Gifts- May

Disclaimer: I am an independent Thirty-One Consultant and the views expressed on this blog are mine alone and don’t represent the company's views.

Here is a link to my page if you want to place an order. The summer catalog was launched on 5/1 and there are some really cute new patterns and products out now. 

https://www.mythirtyone.com/Rhodes678/

May has thermals 1/2 off when you spend $31. I LOVE the new Fresh Market Thermal. It is perfect for your grocery store runs! I have it in the Pink Pop Medallion!

I do have a facebook group where I post the monthly specials and any giveaways I do for these products. Please feel free to request to join! I would love to have you!

Gifts with Megan Group

Thirty-One Gifts

Disclaimer: I am an independent Thirty-One Consultant and the views expressed on this blog are mine alone and don’t represent the company's views.

I am now a Thirty-One consultant and am launching an online party here: Online Lunch Party Ending 4/26

I have a facebook group where I post any sales, giveaways, etc. If you are interested in joining that, let me know! I can also let you know about the benefits of being a hostess or even joining my team!

Golf Nursery

I had a baby boy on March 5th and to say his nursery was a labor of love would be an understatement. :)

When I first found out I was pregnant, I did not want to find out the sex- mostly because if it was a girl, I did not want a house full of pink crap. As our ultrasound rapidly approached, my husband wanted to find out. I do not let him get his way 99% of the time, so I thought maybe now would be the time to be nice and give him what he wanted. ;) I am glad we found out; it was special to find out with just him and me in the ultrasound room and hearing that it was a boy.

As soon as I heard it was a boy, I knew I was doing a golf themed nursery. My husband is an avid golfer and a pretty good one at that. I had bookmarked an inspiration nursery MANY MANY years ago and went off of there for the "feel" of this room.











MCA Applique- New Site & Sale

Studio MCA Designs has now launched her new website www.mcaapplique.com . She is having a Grand Opening Sale on designs and supplies until April 29th! Be sure to check it out. She does not have sales very often so now is the time to stock up....like I did!

Some new projects

Just wanted to share some new projects I have worked on since I have been MIA for awhile and will continue to be until the fall. :)

Studio MCA Designs is now my go-to for unique and cute designs. Her designs stitch out flawlessly every single time for me. I know I can count on not having to worry about trying to get a last minute shirt out the door and wondering if the design will mess up my blank or not.

Easter crane from Studio MCA Designs. She also sells the crane design alone.

Giraffe Birthday Design by Studio MCA Designs

Mardi Gras Chick by Studio MCA Designs
(There is a third strand of beads you cannot see because I should have used a different color thread. OOPS!)

Mardi Gras Mask by Studio MCA Designs
I was looking for a Mardi Gras design that was different from all others and fell in love with this one!

I have this design to stitch out today and I will report back with pics. I am sure it will stitch out wonderfully as all her designs do.

Also, be sure to check out her MCA Exclusive Club Membership if you haven't already. She offers secret sales, exclusive designs released a month before they go on her website and other amazing perks! It definitely pays for itself each month. :)

Reminder...

Just a reminder I do have drawstring and resealable bags for sale in my etsy shop if you need any!

Hope everyone is having a good holiday season! I am just trying to finish up some of my gifts and staring at a giant pile that needs to be wrapped! If anyone wants to help, I can pay in glasses of champagne and cranberry juice. :)

Mac and Cheese

Because I don't eat meat or seafood I am always on the lookout on how to make some killer baked Mac and Cheese. My old recipe included an egg wash which my family loved but I wasn't crazy about. I saw a recipe on another blog and have now made it twice but made some changes to what worked best for me.

Ingredients:
8 oz shredded Sharp Cheddar
8 oz shredded Fiesta Blend (Monterey Jack, Cheddar and other cheeses)
7 oz Parmesean cheese (or 8 oz- I can only find 7 oz bags)
2 cups Heavy Cream (I used heavy whipping cream because that's all I could find)
16 oz pasta (I use penne)

Cook pasta per the box directions. Make sure you don't cook too long because pasta will cook when baking too.

Reserve about 1/4-1/3 of the cheese to sprinkle on the top before baking. (I reserve the Cheddar and Fiesta cheese for the topping.)

On the stove, I add about half the cream and slowly add the cheeses to melt. I continually add the cream and cheeses until all is melted.

After pasta is finished cooking, drain and add pasta back in pot. Then add the melted cheese/cream mixture to the pot and mix thoroughly.

Pour mixed pasta and cheese into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes.
 

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