Sam&#8217;s Club Secret Hack

2 Ingredient Lemon Scone Hack

–

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 💝

–

🍋💛 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

–
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

FOLLOW ME

Costco Food Court Hack

–

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 🤩

–

🍪🍦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.

–

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 😉

–

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

FOLLOW ME

Tap to shop my favorite car essentials, including my trunk organizer and food holders for eating on-the-go

The Genius Car Hack You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

–

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🏃‍♀️💨

–

🚘🤩 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.

–

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!

–

–

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

FOLLOW ME

The LORAfied Cookbook Is a USA TODAY Bestseller!

–

FULL HEART 💕 THANK YOU 💗

–

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 🌎

–
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 😇
–
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 😘
–
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your love and continued support 💝

–

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 🥰

–

FOLLOW ME

Click here for shampoo and conditioners you can grab for 75% LESS

Beauty Dupe Alert: Drugstore Hair Hack

–

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 🥰

–

–

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

–

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. 💸✨

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

FOLLOW ME

The Costco Steak Hack That’ll Save You Serious Money

–

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!

–

🥩🤩 COSTCO STEAK HACK: SAVE BIG💰🤯

–

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%!

–

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!

–

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.

–

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

–

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!

–

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! 🥩💰

–

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 😍

–

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

FOLLOW ME

Starbucks Low Carb Fall Drinks

–

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!

–

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

–

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Original Numbers

250 Calories

31 Carbs

3 protein

–

Pecan Crunch Cold Brew Original Numbers

410 Calories

54 Carbs

4 Protein

–

Pecan Shaken Espresso Original Numbers

410 Calories

54 Carbs

–

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Original Numbers

390 Cal

52 Carbs

14 Protein

–

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

–

✅ 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.

–

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

–

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

–

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

FOLLOW ME

Trader Joe’s Beauty Dupe

–

Have you seen Trader Joe’s self-care section lately? They aren’t messing around! I couldn’t believe it when I saw this one and had to figure out how in the world they could be making this dupe without getting in trouble 🤔I have the answer and the unbelievable price! Run and grab this one, it’s the best clone they’re ever done 🏃‍♀️💨

–

🤩🚨DUPE ALERT: TRADER JOE’S SKINCARE 👯‍♀️ COPYCAT 🤯

–

–

Trader Joe’s new Vitamin C Serum is a major SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic dupe! The SkinCeuticals patent expired last year, opening the door for similar formulas to hit the market. And the active ingredients line up: 15% vitamin C, 1% vitamin E + 0.5% ferulic acid in both. I know, I was skeptical too 😂 but for a $175 savings, this one is absolutely worth a try! 🍊✨

–
Have you tried any of their skincare products yet? Comment and LMK 🥰

FOLLOW ME

Costco Pizza Hack

–

🍕🤩 COSTCO PIZZA HACK 🤯

–

Have you ever had pizza from Costco’s food court? I’ll bet you’ve never had it this way 😉 Time for another “Bougie On A Budget” and yes, this will count as cooking in my book 👩‍🍳

Here’s how we are going to jazz up a $10 Costco pizza! After picking up a large pepperoni pizza (ask them not to cut it), the first step is to crisp the pizza up. If you don’t have a pizza steel, line your bottom oven rack with tin foil and place the pizza directly on the rack above it. In a 500F oven, bake for at least two minutes or until you reach your desired crispiness on your crust.

–

Now, it’s time for the fun part! Turning the $10 Costco pizza into a pepperoni ricotta basil hot honey pizza! Start by drizzling EVOO around the edge of your crust. To add dollops of ricotta, simply fill a plastic baggy, snip off the end, and use it as a piping bag! Follow with some grated parmesan, basil, and hot honey!

–

Pizza “Recipe”: Ricotta 🌿 Basil 🔥 Hot 🍯 Honey 🍕Pepperoni

–
1 Costco Pepperoni Pizza (ask them not to cut it)
Crisp in a 500F oven for at least 2 mins or until crust is your desired crispiness
Remove and top with:
A drizzle of EVOO on the edge of the crust
Drops of ricotta
Fresh basil
Grated parmesan
Hot honey
Slice and serve

–

Remember, these toppings are just suggestions! This Costco pizza hack is totally customizable… you can even add the toppings before putting in the oven. What would you put on yours? Comment and LMK, I think topping their cheese pizza with ham and pineapple would be amazing 🌺

FOLLOW ME

2 Ingredient Ice Cream Pancake Hack

–

Are you a pancake fan? I LOVE them, but don’t love mixing all the parts 😂 Introducing the world’s EASIEST PANCAKES EVER! Fancy, Frugal and Fast 🏃‍♀️💨 I can’t wait for you to try ‘em 💕

–

🍦🥞 ICE CREAM PANCAKE HACK 🤩 ONLY 2 INGREDIENTS 🤯

–

EASY Recipe:

Everything you need for fluffy pancakes is already hiding in the ice cream! Just mix 1 cup melted ice cream + ¾ cup self-rising flour + ½ cup water. That’s it!

Any flavor works, but full-fat ice cream gives the best results. And don’t overmix! A few little lumps are the secret to extra-fluffy pancakes. 🤫✨ Easy, delicious, and basically dessert for breakfast. 🍨🥞

–

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

–

What flavor ice cream would you use? Comment and LMK 🥰

FOLLOW ME

Costco Sample Secrets

–

Do you love the Costco samples? Have you ever bought one after trying it? I sure have 😂 Sample driven sales make up around 17% of Costco’s yearly bottom line! Before you grab another one of their “free” samples here are some things you need to know 🤓

–

🛒🤯 COSTCO: SAMPLE SECRETS 🤫

–

Once you try a product, you’re up to 70% more likely to buy it and the longer those samples keep you wandering through the store, the more likely you are to spend. Those carts are big business too, helping generate billions in sales each year!

–

Here’s another secret: the people handing out samples aren’t Costco employees. They’re paid by the brands, which pay for the opportunity to showcase their products inside the store. And don’t feel guilty if you taste something without buying it, they don’t work on commission and can hand out as many as 1,000 samples from a single station in one day!

–

Want the best selection? Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays typically have more sample stations than any other days. And keep an eye out for the hot food carts…the smell alone is designed to stop you in your tracks and make that product extra tempting!

–

Are you more likely to grab a hot or cold sample? A healthy or a more decadent one? Comment and LMK 🤩

FOLLOW ME