2 Ingredient Diet Coke Cake Hack

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A Taste of Disneyland: New Treats & Old Favorites

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🎢🏰 18,000 steps and 15 years later, the annual 🎃 pilgrimage to Disneyland is in the books ✅
Not one trinket, no sweatshirts (and you know how much I love a good sweatshirt 😉) not even a set of mouse ears was purchased 🐭 At this stage of the game, we’re laser focused on just the rides and the food 🤩

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Looking at the pix you’d think we would have been stuffed by the end of the day, yet we all hopped in the car feeling like we hadn’t had a “meal”, probably because we hadn’t 😂 Have you ever done that?! The five of us split everything you see, piecemealing our way through both parks 🎡

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After all of these years you’d think we’d remember to make dining reservations 60 days out, but we don’t 😵‍💫 Life gets in the way and another year of only seeing the Blue Bayou restaurant as we float by in the Pirates of the Caribbean boat goes by. I always say the same thing: remind me next year to make reservations for us! So alas I don’t have a pic of the famous Monte Cristo, because that’s the only place the mouse offers it 🤦‍♀️

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–The good news: there are a lot of new seasonal treats worth trying (plus a couple old favorites) there was one dud yesterday, I’ll add the one you might want to skip in my stories if you’re interested 🤓

So, what did we eat during our 18,000-step adventure? Here’s a look at all the sweet and savory finds we tried throughout Disneyland and California Adventure! 🍿🏰

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And There’s More! 🍬

We also got a closer look at two more Disneyland treats: the Churro Hand Tart and Disney’s famous Churro Toffee! Both are featured in my Instagram post, so be sure to check out the videos to see them in action!

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Comment and LMK which treat you think sounds the most interesting. The pull-apart bread isn’t very attractive, but we all thought it was the best thing we had this trip 💕

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4 Cookie Secrets That Work With Any Dough

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🍪🤫 4 COOKIE SECRETS: Works with ANY Cookie Dough

Do you ever wonder why bakery cookies aren’t burnt on the bottom? Why they all look uniform and are soft & chewy? Turns out, it isn’t their cookie dough, it’s what they’re doing with that dough 😉 Here are the Tips & Tricks that will make you look like a pro and they don’t cost a thing ❌💰 Works with both homemade AND store-bought dough 🎉

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1. Parchment Paper = No Burnt Bottoms
Using parchment paper is key! It’s going to act as an insulator so your cookie bottoms don’t brown. Nothing worse than a burnt bottom!

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2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
Stick your cookie dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before baking. Your cookies will turn out softer and chewier with this cookie hack!

3. Uniform Cookies
When cookies come out of the oven, it’s inevitable they aren’t going to look identical. BUT, there is a way to make them look uniform! Once your cookies come out of the oven, use a cup and place the rim over the cookie. Give the cup a spin to help shape the cookie. Remember to do this the second you pull your cookies out of the oven!

4. Flaky Sea Salt
While your cookies are still warm, add a little flaky sea salt. I promise this is a cookie game-changer!

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What’s your favorite cookie? Comment and LMK! Peanut butter with dark chocolate chips is my favorite, followed by a frosted soft sugar cookie with sprinkles 💕

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Money Saving Grocery Secret

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Did you know those brightly colored pricey bell peppers started as green bell peppers? Same plant, same vine 🤯

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🛒🤩 GROCERY SECRET 🤫 MONEY SAVER💰

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Can you believe red, yellow and orange bell peppers all start out GREEN?! 🫑 As they ripen, they change color and get sweeter, which also helps explain why those colorful peppers can cost up to THREE TIMES as much as the green ones! So if your recipe doesn’t need a specific color, grabbing green could save you some money. And here’s another fun fact: bell peppers are technically a FRUIT. Who knew there was this much to learn about a pepper?! 🤯

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What color of pepper is your favorite? 💚💛🧡❤️ Comment and LMK! Honestly, I’m not a pepper fan at all, but my family loves them! I’ll make stuffed peppers and just eat the filling 😂 so I grab the green ones so I can save some green 💵

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Sam’s Club Secret Hack

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Do you have time to whip up a cake? I guess it depends on the day, but honestly, most days I don’t have that kind of time right now⏱️💨 What if you had the cake layers AND the frosting in your freezer ready to go?

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🎂🤫 SAM’S CLUB SECRET HACK 🤯

If you’re a cake lover, you need to know about this one! You can grab a premade box of 8 cakes for just $28. Choose white or chocolate, or upgrade to tres leches for an extra charge. But what about the frosting?! Don’t worry, they’ve got you covered there too. You can get a massive 13-pound bucket of frosting for $35! Honestly, even if you skip the cakes, grab a spoon and go straight for the frosting. 😂🍰

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Last minute celebration ✅ Cake for no reason day ✅ You won’t necessarily find these items on your local Sam’s Club website but they do have them! Just call and let them know you’re coming in and what flavor you want 🍰💕

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Which cake flavor would try? I think the Tres leches sounds amazing 💃

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2 Ingredient Lemon Scone Hack

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Are you a lemon lover? I know we’re in the throes of PSL season, but to me, lemon is a perennial favorite 😍 If you feel the same, you must try these! Don’t be scared off by the word scone, these are one of the easiest things you’ll ever make and I promise you’re going to love to them 💝

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🍋💛 LEMON SCONE HACK only 2 INGREDIENTS 🤩

Lemon Scones:
Preheat oven to 350F
1 1/3 cups + 1 Tbsp self rising flour
2/3 cup lemon curd
Fold lemon curd into flour, leaving the mix lumpy
Pour onto floured board and press mixture into a ball, this will happen pretty quickly, make sure not to overwork the dough, we’re not kneading it, just making it combine until it holds together and you can form a thick disk shape.
Cut into 4 triangles and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Optional: Brush tops with milk before baking & sprinkle with sugar
Bake 350F 10-12 mins
Makes 4

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NOTE: If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can DIY your own:
Just mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 11/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/4 tsp. of salt together

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Costco Food Court Hack

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Have you been to the Costco food court lately? Yes, the churro is back (for now) but there’s a secret treat that blows it away 💨 Introducing The Mini Costco Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich 🤩

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🍪🍦COSTCO FOOD COURT HACK 🤯

Skip the giant cookie and make these mini Costco cookie ice cream sandwiches instead! 🍪🍦 Grab a $9.99 container of 60 mini chocolate chip cookies from the bakery, then pick up a $2 cup of ice cream from the food court. Scoop a little ice cream between two cookies and you’ve got the cutest mini dessert in seconds!

You can make a ton of these from just one cup of ice cream, which is especially genius if you’re buying treats for the kids instead of getting everyone their own sundae. And while Costco’s giant cookie is delicious, sometimes it’s just too much, this gives you the perfect little sweet treat without going overboard.

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Here’s the best part, you can take all the extra cookies home for later 🙌 Costco, please add my creation to your food court line up or at least start selling your amazing mini cookies in the food court so we don’t have to walk all the way back to the bakery 😉

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–What food court treat is your favorite? Comment and LMK! 😍

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The Genius Car Hack You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

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Have you ever pulled up to a ticket booth and were too far away because you didn’t want to hit your review mirror on the pole? I’m being oddly specific because that’s a real concern I have every time I pull into a parking garage 😂 Or how about just struggling to grab something out of the backseat? A dropped phone, glasses or that straw you just begged the barista for🧋😁 The best part? You already have the solution in your kitchen, go grab these before you hop in your car🏃‍♀️💨

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🚘🤩 CAR HACK 🤯

You didn’t even know you needed these! A simple pair of tongs can be such a helpful tool to keep in your car. Use them to grab parking tickets when you pull in and again when you’re ready to leave. Look for plastic tongs since they’ll give you a better grip.

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And they’re not just for tickets! They’re also great if you’re a germaphobe, drop something in a hard-to-reach spot, or need to grab something from the backseat. Such an easy little car hack!

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What would you use these for the most? Comment and LMK! 🚙❤️

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The LORAfied Cookbook Is a USA TODAY Bestseller!

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FULL HEART 💕 THANK YOU 💗

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When I say a cookbook is a team sport, I mean it! These honors are because of YOU! The @usatoday AND @publisherswkly Bestseller awards are something I will always share with you! They’re because you’re here and have made this possible, that is not lost on me and never will be 🫂 Your support means the world 🌎

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When the bestseller lists came out this week, I was blown away, in fact, I started crying 🥹 This might be TMI, but I lost my dad 45 years ago this week when I was 11 years old, although decades have passed I often wonder what he’d think of all of this…what he’d think of his youngest and “oops” baby carrying on his love for food (he owned a chain of restaurants in the Midwest) 🍽️ Well, this week it’s like he gave me a little wink from heaven when these two accolades arrived 😇
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The journey from Pittsburg, Kansas to here is almost hard to believe, especially for me. I will never take any of it for granted and will keep working hard to make your life easier, more affordable and bougie on a budget 😘
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THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your love and continued support 💝

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Ps. The last photo is the handwritten family recipe book my sister Tre gave me when I moved from Kansas to Los Angeles 37 years ago, it was the inspiration for this cookbook 🥰

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Beauty Dupe Alert: Drugstore Hair Hack

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Did you know high end beauty companies are actually copying themselves? Here are some of my favorite hair care copycats you can grab at anywhere 😍 No more rinsing money down the drain 🚿 @hair_by_jenna_noel is spilling the tea on how we can tell 🥰

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👯‍♀️🚨DUPE ALERT: DRUGSTORE HAIR HACK 🤩 SAVE BIG 💰

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If you’re shopping for damaged, dry, or overprocessed hair, look for words like “bonding,” “pH balancing,” “strengthening,” “citric acid,” and “shine.” These formulas are designed to help reinforce weakened hair fibers, smooth the cuticle, and leave hair looking stronger and shinier.

Two of my favorite affordable finds are L’Oréal EverPure Bond Repair and Garnier Fructis Hair Filler + Bonding. Both use concentrated bonding complexes similar in concept to luxury treatments from brands like Redken and Kérastase, but you can grab them at the drugstore for around $10. 😍

And here’s the surprising part: a higher price doesn’t automatically mean a higher concentration. Some of these drugstore formulas actually advertise very concentrated acid/bonding complexes, so it’s definitely worth checking the label before spending $40–$50+.

Bottom line: look for the technology, not just the price tag. Your hair and your wallet will thank you. 💸✨

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What brand are you currently using? Comment and LMK 💆🏼‍♀️

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The Costco Steak Hack That’ll Save You Serious Money

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Have you ever cut your own steaks? It might sound daunting, but I promise, it’s REALLY EASY and absolutely worth the savings! Here’s how you do it AND how to store them for up to a year!

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🥩🤩 COSTCO STEAK HACK: SAVE BIG💰🤯

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If you love a good Costco hack, this one can save you some serious money! I got 18 steaks out of one piece of meat for less than $9 each…and each steak was almost 12 oz. 🤯 By simply cutting the steaks yourself, you can save over 40%!

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How to Cut Your Own Steaks

Before cutting, pop the meat in the freezer for 15–30 minutes. This firms it up just enough to make slicing easier. Place the meat fat-side up and pat it dry. You’ll notice the cut has a slight angle to it, so you don’t want to automatically slice straight down or you could end up with uneven steaks by the time you reach the end. My trick: Make a small line first to use as your cutting guide. Then slice away!

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How to Freeze Steaks for Up to a Year

Now for the other half of this hack: storing them! Wrapping your steaks properly helps protect them from freezer burn and keeps them fresh for up to a year.

Layer 1: Plastic Wrap
Wrap each steak as airtight as possible. This helps lock in the meat’s natural moisture and keeps air out.

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Layer 2: Aluminum Foil
Wrap it again in foil. This blocks out light and gives your steak another heavy-duty layer of protection.

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Layer 3: Freezer Bag
Finally, place the wrapped steaks inside a freezer bag. Before sealing, use a straw to suck out as much extra air as possible. It’s an easy little trick to get an even tighter seal!

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Now you have a freezer stocked with individually portioned steaks ready whenever you need them and you saved over 40% by doing a little of the prep yourself! 🥩💰

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NOTE: I bought a 13.25 lb. slab, roughly 16” long and ended up with 18 steaks weighing in at 12oz 😉 They came out to only $8.83 a piece 😍

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How do you like your steak cooked? Comment and LMK!! I’m a medium-rare plus ➕gal 🥰

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Starbucks Low Carb Fall Drinks

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Are you more of a Pumpkin Spice or Pecan fan? Personally, I’m here for all the fall feels and things which means driving through Starbucks and little more than I should 🤭 So I had to figure out how to turn my “treat day” drink into an “any day” drink 😉 Here’s how you can grab your go-to Fall fav GUILT FREE! 📸 ALL 4 of my orders are in the reel 😍 including their new Pecan drinks!

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🤩🧋DIET HACK: LOW CARB STARBUCKS 🍁 FALL DRINKS 🎃

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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Original Numbers

250 Calories

31 Carbs

3 protein

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Pecan Crunch Cold Brew Original Numbers

410 Calories

54 Carbs

4 Protein

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Pecan Shaken Espresso Original Numbers

410 Calories

54 Carbs

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Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Original Numbers

390 Cal

52 Carbs

14 Protein

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NOTES: Here’s the quickest way to cut down on calories and carbs at STBX:

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✅ Ask for Almond milk instead of Oatmilk, it’s actually their lowest carb milk overall, lower than any of their dairy and nondairy options. For creamer, their Heavy Cream or Half & Half are the lowest carb, but high in fat and calories in larger amounts, so don’t overdo those two.

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✅ Want your drink sweeter? Add a 1/2 – 1 packet of stevia…a little goes a long way!

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✅ For creamer drinks ask for an additional “splash” of cream, which is usually half and half at most Starbucks.

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Comment and LMK which one you’d try first! The Pecan Shaken Espresso is my fav 🍂🤎

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