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FREE Birthday Items for You: 2026 Edition

🥳FREE STUFF FOR YOU: 2026 Edition 🎉🎁 SAVE THIS ONE! 🧁

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Who really makes your birthday happen? Your spouse? Kids? Friends? Maybe you take the wheel like I do 🤭 This year I did something super fun and created my own personal party! I ran around town without spending a dime and grabbed all my FREE BIRTHDAY GOODIES! It was so much fun and everyone was so nice. Although I did all of these on my actual birthday, the vast majority give a pretty big grace period on when you can claim your free items, some give you up to a month to claim your gift 🎈

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🎉💝 LORAfied 2026 BIRTHDAY FREEBIES 🎂🥳

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My first stop was Chick-fil-a. The free items here are based on your membership status and points, but I got my entire meal for free! How awesome is that?!

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On to Nothing Bundt Cakes! The week of your birthday, pick our any bundtlet flavor you want… for FREE!

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Jersey Mike’s is pretty darn good! You can snag a free sandwich and drink for FREE!

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Next stop is Crumbl, where you get a full size cookie for free, and you can choose your flavor! Note: You have 40 days from your birthday to pick your free gift up.

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Sephora‘s free birthday gift is FANTASTIC, and they give you your entire birthday month to grab it. It’s full of some amazing mini sized products you don’t want to miss out on.

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This is a goodie! Make sure you hit Starbucks on your actual Birthday, because this is a one day offer. You get one free drink, ANY drink at ANY size.

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Next, I ran to Baskin Robbins. On the day of your actual birthday, you get a gigantic scoop of your choice flavor for free.

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If you’re a fan of McDonald’s, head over for free fries!

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Finally, I stopped at Bath & Body Works. You can get a free travel size item of choice with any purchase, no matter how small the amount!

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🎉💝 MORE BIRTHDAY FREEBIES BELOW! 🎂🥳

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🥞 IHOP: Free stack of pancakes

🥪 Subway: Free 6-inch sandwich

🌮 Taco Bell: Free Baja blast with order

🍟 Wingstop: Free fries

🍗 Buffalo Wild Wings: 6 free wings

🍔 Arby’s: Free dessert

🌶 Chili’s: Free dessert

❤️ Red Robin: Free burger

🥢 P.F. Chang’s: Free appetizer

❄️ DQ: Free Blizzard

🥤 Jamba Juice: Free small smoothie

☕️ Dutch bro’s: Free drink

🍩 Krispy Kreme: Free donut

🤎 Cinnabon: Free iced coffee drink

🍻 BJ’s: Free Pizookie

🥨 Auntie Anne’s: Free Pretzel

🥪 Jersey Mike’s: +72 points to your account = free 6-inch sub

🐔 Chick-Fil-A: these freebies will depend on your tier. Check out the terms here!

CVS: $3 ExtraBucks Rewards®

Ulta: Choice of a free select travel size or deluxe sample items

It is crazy how much free stuff is out there! Which one of these freebies would you pickup first? Comment and LMK! I’m going with Nothing Bundt Cakes then immediately heading to Sephora 🤗

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Genius Buttered Popcorn Hack

🍿POPCORN HACK 🤯 The PERFECT AMOUNT of BUTTER 🧈

Have you ever snuck a snack into the movies? Candy and a can of soda pop is pretty easy, but that movie popcorn just can’t be duplicated! So if we’re going to pay the price for bucket of popcorn it would be nice to have every bite perfectly buttered wouldn’t it?! 🤩 Here’s a hack that will change your popcorn game forever 🎬

We all know the struggle of trying to get an even layer of butter on our popcorn. No more struggling with the butter dispenser… instead grab a plastic spray bottle. My super cute bottle is glass and fits in your pocket. It’s also airplane approved!

Now time for the hack… instead of dispensing butter onto the popcorn, we are actually going to fill our mini spray bottle with melted butter! I know it sounds crazy, but trust me on this one. Our bottle is going into the movies with us.

All that’s left to do is spray the popcorn with a layer of that melted butter. The best part is, you can spray after every layer you eat, making sure the butter is evenly distributed on your popcorn.

This hack is SO fun and satisfying. Follow along for more helpful hacks!

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The Best Easter Egg Hack Ever!

🤩🥚EASTER EGG HACK: Color & Cook AT THE SAME TIME 🤯

Are you coloring easter eggs this year? Since I started decorating them this way, I’m never going back! You feel like you’re making works of art 💕 You won’t believe how EASY and GORGEOUS they are in person! My husband, Scooter, who has never commented on Easter eggs can’t stop talking about them, they are that INCREDIBLE 😍

The best part of this hack? We are going to cook and color the eggs at the same time! It’s so easy- we even start with raw eggs. You are going to take one and wrap it around a piece of silk fabric. Now just follow this with an outer layer of muslin- this will keep it from bleeding onto the other eggs.

Next, place your covered eggs into a pot of water with 3-6 Tablespoons of vinegar. Turn on the stove and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 mins. Remove your eggs and let cool.

Once they cool down it’s time for the fun part! The final step is unwrapping your eggs and polishing them with oil. It’s like you are unwrapping a gift! And here’s a nice little bonus: this year, you aren’t going to be left with food coloring on your fingers.

To find all of the goodies to turn your Easter eggs into beautiful works of art, click HERE!

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My Mini Waffle Sausage Sticks and Cookbook Sneakpeek!

👩‍🍳🧇 SNEAK PEEK RECIPE: Mini Waffle Sausage Sticks 🤩 + BTS of the LORAfied COOKBOOK 🩷

The publisher is only allowing me to release a handful of my over 100+ recipes from my cookbook and this is one of them! I am so excited for this book to come out. Preorder my cookbook HERE!

LORAfied Mini Waffle Sausage Sticks
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1½ cups milk (any kind)
⅓ cup (2/3 stick) melted butter (cooled to room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter, for greasing
18 cooked sausage patties (pork, chicken, or plant-based), thawed if frozen
18 wooden coffee stir sticks
Melted butter and maple syrup, for dipping (in separate bowls or mixed together)

1. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions
2. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl.
3. Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix. If the batter seems too thick (it should be pourable), stir in a little more milk.
4. Spray your preheated waffle iron with cooking spray.
5. Insert a stick into the edge of each sausage through the center to the other side. Dip a patty into the batter and then set it in the waffle iron.
6. Close the lid and cook according to the waffle iron manufacturer’s instructions, or until golden brown.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to make the remaining waffles, spraying with more cooking spray between batches to prevent sticking.
8. Serve with bowls of melted butter and maple syrup for dipping.

What kind of sausage would you put inside? Comment and LMK 💕

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Low Carb McDonald’s Big Arch Burger Hack

🍔 McDONALD’S DIET HACK: LOW CARB BIG ARCH 🤩

Have you heard about McDonald’s new burger? Well, new to us here in America… Mickey D’s has been taste testing it in a good chunk of Europe and Canada for a while. Getting any nutritional breakdown on this one was a McDoozy 😵‍💫 It took me some time, especially figuring out the calorie and carb count on that toasted sesame and poppy seed bun, but I FINALLY found some deet’s on that component thanks to mcmenuprices.com out of the UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 & Ireland 🇮🇪 Get ready to screenshot my orders complete with their calorie and carb breakdowns because you’re not going to find this specific info anywhere else…McDonald’s certainly isn’t going to share it as this is their highest calorie and carb laden burger yet 😳 Not to worry, I’ve hacked the Big Arch for ya so you can try it without blowing your diet 🥳

📝 NOTES:
1 beef patty: 220 calories, 18 grams protein, 0 carbs
1 slice of white cheddar processed cheese: 50 calories, 3 grams protein, 0 carbs
1 toasted sesame and poppy seed bun: 212 calories, 38 carbs, 7 grams protein

Although the new Big Arch burger looks delicious, the nutritional facts on this guy are something else. This new McDonald’s burger comes in at 1,020 calories, 59 carbs, and 53 grams of protein. You could have almost 2 big macs for one of these! If you want to try the big arch without all the calories and carbs, try these two low carb versions I put together.

For this first low carb option, all I’ve done is removed the bun and 1 slice of cheese. This brings the big arch burger down to 758 calories, 43g of protein, and 21 carbs!

This second option is my personal favorite way to eat this guy. I removed the bun, 1 slice of cheese, and one of the burger patties. We’ve still got a quarter pounder of beef and all of the goodness. The Thanksgiving onions are my favorite part of this and totally worth the carbs! The zesty sauce is also great… it’s like the Big Mac sauce with a kick! This guy comes down to 538 calories, 25g of protein, and 21g of carbs.

Would you rather have 1 Big Arch or 2 Big Macs? Comment and LMK! I’m still a Big Mac gal…without the bun, of course 😉 Stick around for more low carb hacks and more!

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McDonald’s Dirty Soda Hack

🥤❤️ McDONALD’S DIET COKE HACK: LOW CARB DIRTY SODA 🤩

Have you tried a dirty soda yet? The craze is sweeping the nation! Both of my girls are fans, but we don’t have a place like Swig near us in Los Angeles, so I had to create my own dirty soda🥰

This is a low carb hack you probably didn’t see coming, but trust me, sis! I went through the McDonald’s drive-thru and ordered a medium Diet Coke and asked them to add 1 pump of sugar-free vanilla. For this dirty soda hack, you’re going to need two McDonald’s creamers and pour them right in!

You won’t believe that this only has 40 calories and 2 carbs! It seriously tastes like you are drinking an ice cream float. This is how you make Swig at your local McDonald’s!

What soda would you try it with? Comment and LMK 😍

Drugstore Makeup Dupes!

💄NEW: DRUGSTORE MAKEUP DUPES 👯‍♀️ BETTER THAN SEPHORA 🤯

Did you know there only around 7 big beauty manufacturers in the world? So it stands to reason both luxury brands and drugstore makeup often come from the same place. Here are the products I truly believe are better than their pricey counterpart at Sephora 😉 I wear these everyday and have for decades 💕

One of the biggest questions I get is how I do my eye makeup, specifically my wing! I’ve tried all the fancy eyeliners and keep coming back to this L’Oréal product. This is not sponsored at all… I truly use this product everyday: L’Oréal’s Felt Tip Black Eyeliner. It costs about 64% less than the high end brands and works even better!

FELT TIP EYELINER:

L’Oréal- $13
Lancôme- $36

One of my favorite things to do is take a clear mascara and use it as a brow gel. Clear mascara from any drug store is going to cost you about $8, but over at Sephora, clear brow gel can cost you up to $30!

Brow Gel:
Cover Girl- $8
Kosas- $28

Despite what a lot of people think, I don’t wear any false eyelashes! My secret is to use a lash primer. I use L’Oreal’s lash primer every single day, and it truly makes a difference! No need to spend a fortune on high end lash primer when this drug store dupe is the answer.

Lash Primer:
L’Oréal- $10
Lancôme- $30

This is my setting powder secret! This Physicians Formula setting powder is better than any high end setting powder out there, like Guerlain’s setting powder that costs over $60!

Setting Powder:
Physicians Formula: $16.50
Guerlain: $62

What drugstore product is always in your basket? Comment and LMK 😍

Costco’s Secret Switch

🍦🤫 COSTCO’S SECRET SWITCH 😮

Did you know Costco stopped selling their fan favorite food court chocolate ice cream?! 🤯 Instead, they’ve switched gears and are going after the McDonald’s Shamrock shake crowd, specifically the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry folks. It’s a shocking and IMO, a risky move they didn’t really advertise. Mint isn’t as universally loved as chocolate, but ‘tis the season 🌈☘️ Will the Luck O’ The Irish be with Costco? Or should this be left to Mickey D’s? 🤔

Costco now only offers two flavors- vanilla ice cream and mint ice cream (no more chocolate). Costco’s mint flavored ice cream is a copy cat of McDonald’s signature mint flavor that gives us the infamous Oreo shamrock McFlurry. Even better, Costco is offering a new mint chocolate sundae that seems to be a dupe of McDonald’s Oreo Shamrock McFlurry.

McDonald’s Oreo Shamrock McFlurry
450 Calories
76 carbs
$4-6 (prices vary)

Costco’s Double Chocolate Mint Sunday
800 Calories
90 Carbs
$3 (requires membership)

I had to see for myself how the two compare! Both Costco’s mint sundae and McDonald’s Shamrock Oreo McFlurry are 12 ounces, despite how they may look. Sundae, McFlurry… both places are offering pretty much the same thing!

In terms of taste, the McFlurry is giving more of a thin mint cookie vibe while Costco’s sundae is creamier and gives more of an ice cream feel. Costco’s mint flavor isn’t as strong!

I’m a huge fan of Costco, and I have to say their double chocolate mint sundae is a pretty good dupe. However, McDonald’s is a WINNER for me! Costco… bring your chocolate ice cream back!

What do you think about Costco’s move to mint ice cream? Comment and LMK 💚

Money-Saving Grocery Hack

🛒🤩 GROCERY HACK: SAVE MONEY + TIME + NO LIST ❌📝

Do you make a list when going to the grocery store or do you just wing it? Making a list and meal planning can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! I’ve been using this grocery hack for years and it’s a game changer! QUICK, EASY and STRESS FREE🧘‍♀️ Here is my guide to weekly grocery shopping with no complicated list to save you time and money!

Introducing- LORAfied’s 5️⃣4️⃣3️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ SHOPPING METHOD:

5 Veggies 🥬 *of your choice*
4 protein 🍗 *of your choice*
3 fruits 🍎 *of your choice*
2 Breads 🍞 AND 2 Starches 🍠 *of your choice*

1 sweet treat 🍫*of your choice*

Above is the formula for what you are going to pick up at the store! The beauty of this hack is that it works whether you are feeding just yourself or an army. You will be SHOCKED at how many meal combinations this grocery hack gives you- 240 combinations to be exact, just by picking a variety of your favorite things!

TIP: Picking a variety of frozen options will save you the most money, especially in the protein section! You can save BIG on frozen beef and fish.

LIFE HACK: Yes, I use my laundry basket to put all my groceries in! Trust me on this one, sis!

Lastly, here is my combo I bought this week! Remember, you can pick anything you like:

5 Veggies 🥬 (butter lettuce, asparagus, broccoli, corn, spinach)
4 protein 🍗 (ground beef, chicken tenders, chicken thighs, salmon)
3 fruits 🍎 (apples, berries, oranges)
2 Breads 🍞 AND 2 Starches 🍠 (sweet Potatoes, pasta, sliced bread, flat bread)
1 sweet treat 🍫(chocolate peanut butter cups)

Kitchen Hacks You Will Actually Use!

👩‍🍳🤯 KITCHEN HACKS 🤩

What’s the fastest way to thaw meat? If you haven’t tried this way, it’s a goodie! Plus four more EASY KITCHEN HACKS you’re actually going to use 😉

1. FAST Defrost

Forget to thaw your meat? You NEED to try this hack. All you have to do is place your frozen meat in between stainless steel or aluminum. For example, place in between pans, baking sheets, or anything you have on hand! This hack takes anywhere from 15-45 minutes and is even BETTER than using air or running it under water.

NOTE: when thawing meat, flip it every 15 minutes and make sure your pan or baking sheet on top are making good contact, add a little weight on top if needed.

2. NO Mess Honey

You know how when you need to measure honey, some of it ALWAYS ends up sticking to the spoon. Instead of pouring the honey in the spoon and making a total mess, try this hack instead. In the bowl you are already using, make an indentation with your measuring spoon. This way, you have an exact measurement and don’t even need to make contact with the spoon!

3. Easy Open

I know these guys are supposed to be easy to open, but let’s be real… they aren’t! To make your life in the kitchen easier, try this hack instead. Take your spoon, thread it through the opening tab, and pull her back!

4. Hands Free Straining

When it comes to draining, using your spoon to make a hands-free system works great!

5. Heating Pad Melting Pot

If you’re working with chocolate and you don’t want it to seize up on you, this is the answer. Take a heating pad, cover it with a towel, and stick your chocolate on top. This will keep it nice and melted!

Which one is your favorite? Comment and LMK! The heating pad hot plate is mine, you know I’m a HUGE chocolate lover 🍫 💝