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LORAfied Cookbook and Tour Updates!

👩‍🍳 THE LORAFIED COOKBOOK IS HERE 🤩💕

Since the release of my cookbook, I’ve had the joy of celebrating it with two very special TV appearances. What an honor it was to make the big announcement on TODAY with @jennasheinelle, and I had such a blast joining @sherrieshepard on the @sherrishowtv 💃🪩 I’m beyond grateful to Jenna, Sheinelle, Sherri, and all of their incredible teams for making the experience so memorable. One fun detail I absolutely loved was that every dressing room on the Sherri Show is themed, and I was lucky enough to be in the Lucille Ball room 😍

✅ The LORAfied Cookbook is available NOW everywhere books are sold! You can find the links HERE

This book is filled with easy recipes with ingredients you’ll recognize, can find anywhere AND can afford! It’s packed with Time Saving Hacks and there’s a picture of every recipe so you know exactly what you’re making! I’ve also included QR codes you can scan with your phone and see my cooking & baking hacks in action 🎉

THANK YOU for all of your support! This cookbook is possible because of YOU and doesn’t happen without you! I’m so very Grateful For You 🥺❤️

BOOK TOUR UPDATES 🤩

*NOTE: NEW LA Tour Stop Just Added: June 27, 2026 Barnesnoble in Thousand Oaks!

As you may have seen on my Instagram, I have kicked off my book tour! It has been nothing short of fantastic. Something about me is I am a HUGGER! It will come as no surprise, when I see you on the book tour this month, I’m going to hug you just like I did at my kick-off stop at Costa Mesa’s South Coast Plaza with Kid 3 and Chynna 🎉

I come from a family of huggers and I’m raising huggers…hopefully 😉 I am beyond grateful for you and I want you to know how special you are to me. None of this happens without you. I am here For You and I can’t wait to meet you 💕 Special thanks to the folks at @williamssonoma for all the support! If you haven’t gotten your tickets to see me, click HERE for the book tour information!

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Hands-Free Zipper Hack!

🤯 ZIPPER HACK: HANDS FREE 🤩

When you’re alone and can’t get a shirt or dress zipped up by yourself, what do you do? Wear something else? Head out and see if you can find a friend when you’re out and about? Now, with this hands-free zipper hack, you don’t have to! I love this life changing hack and hope you do, too 💕

The best part of this hack is that you already have everything you need: a belt and a safety pin. Before putting on your piece of clothing, open a safety pin and weave it through the zipper. Next, attach any belt (with a buckle, preferably), to the safety pin.

To get yourself all zipped up, simply pull the belt all the way to the top and undo the safety pin!

Comment and lmk if you’d try it😍 I use this hack all the time- it’s so handy!

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Brownie Mix Hacks!

🤩 BROWNIE MIX HACKS: 1 BOX = 3 DESSERTS 🤯

If you had to pick one: cake, cookies or a decadent brownie, which one are you going for first? If you’re like me and they all sound good, these quick & easy brownie hacks are for you! You can make all 3 recipes below with just 1 brownie mix box- no mixers needed!

NOTE: I used Duncan Hines Brownie, but any 18 oz. size mix will work.

Best Brownies Ever
1 Brownie Mix
1 can 14 oz Sweetened Condensed milk
2 eggs
Instructions:
Mix everything together, pour into greased pan and bake at 400F for 20 mins. or until done.

Condensed milk is the secret ingredient here! Trust me when I say no one is going to believe these came from a box.

Brownie Cake
1 Brownie Mix
1 tsp Baking Powder
3 eggs
1/3 cup Melted Butter unsalted
1 tsp Vanilla Essence optional
1-2 Tbsp water, if needed
Instructions: Preheat the oven at 350F
Mix all ingredients together. Add a tbsp of water, one at a time, if needed. Pour in prepared pan, I line mine with parchment.
Bake 28-30 mins or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

This is seriously one of the best, most decadent chocolate cakes I’ve ever had! A hack I use is double lining the pan and spinning while baking. This will give you an even bake throughout and no burnt bottoms!

Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
1 Brownie Mix
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
5 tablespoons avocado oil
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients and mix well, the cookie dough will be sticky. Bake for 8 minutes, making sure to not over bake, as they can dry out quickly. Allow cookies to cool on pan for a couple of minutes before transferring to baking rack.

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The $20 Secret Cupcake Bouquet from Walmart!

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🧁💐 WALMART SECRET 🤫 $20. Cupcake Bouquet 💝

What would you rather smell: Frosted cupcakes or flowers? I’m going frosting all day long! Today I’m kicking off my new series “Bougie On A Budget” with one of the best deals on a custom cake I’ve ever seen! I LOVE IT and I hope you do, too! 💕

For just $20, you get the sweetest bouquet ever (literally)! This has got to be the cutest edible floral arrangement I’ve ever seen!

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And the best part? You can totally customize it! Choose buttercream or whipped frosting, vanilla or chocolate cupcakes, and any color combo your heart desires. This is personalized luxury on a Walmart budget — and I’m obsessed! 💕🧁

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Chicken Tender Hack!

🍗🤩 CHICKEN TENDER HACK 🤯

Do you enjoy removing the tendon from a piece of chicken? Before this hack, I dreaded it, but now, it’s so satisfying I look forward to it 😂 I know! This also works on that pesky membrane, too 😉

The key to this chicken hack is to grab some kitchen pliers! HERE is the link to the ones I own and love. What you want to do is grab the tendon of the chicken tender with your pliers. With your other hand, use a fork to get a hold of the tendon- this will help pull it out!

Now, slowly pull the tendon using both your pliers and the fork to remove that bad boy! This chicken hack is SO satisfying and helpful!

Follow along for my helpful kitchen hacks and MORE! Love ya, sis!

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LORAfied Cookbook Tour Information

👩‍🍳📖 COOKBOOK TOUR TIME 🤩

I’m hitting the road in May for my book tour and can’t wait to meet YOU! Your support is the reason I’m here and I couldn’t be more grateful 🙏 I really hope you can make it! I’ll be custom signing books, giving out hugs and taking selfies with ya ✍️🫂😘 I truly have the best followers in the world! I’ve always said if I could put all of us in one room, we’d all be friends 👯‍♀️ Come join me as we spread happiness, share hacks and easy recipes around the country ✈️ Scooter 🛵, Kid 1, Kid 2 & Kid 3 🦙 will be making a surprise visits at a few of the stops! Even 95 year old Norma Jean and A LOT of my family will be at the signing in Kansas City ❤️ I just can’t wait 😍

TOUR INFORMATION:

Click HERE for the link to order your tour tickets!

And no worries if you can’t make it sis! HERE is the link to preorder my cookbook, including the link to my signed copies! The LORAfied Cookbook is packed with over 100 truly EASY recipes, QR codes that will take you to videos of my hacks and there’s a photo of every recipe so you know exactly what your’re making 🙌 Ingredients you recognize and can grab at one grocery store, any store! No more driving around town looking for things you’re only using once, no special kitchen gadgets. Good food you’ll be proud to serve and love to eat! This will help you get things done faster in the kitchen so you can take back those life minutes and use them for something else 💕

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Dishwasher Cleaning Hack

🫧🤩 CLEANING HACK: DISHWASHER 🍽️🫧

Have you ever wondered why your dishes aren’t coming out as clean as they use to? Here’s an easy little trick you can do right now to make your dishes instantly cleaner 🧽 One of my many landlord tricks 😉

When one of my tenants called me that their dishwasher was broken, I came to check and you will be shocked what I found! There was nothing wrong with the dishwasher. The problem was actually the dirty filter. Every dishwasher has a filter, and it’s so easy to pull out!

To bring your dishwasher back to life, soak the filter, clean the gunk out, then stick it right back in! I used water, dish soap, a little vinegar, and baking soda to clean the filter but it doesn’t really matter what you use! You can also just use dish soap.

Scooter and I have been landlords for over 20 years, it’s our side hustle that started by accident. When we got married, the real estate market was slow and I was having a hard time selling my house. At the time, we were struggling to cover two mortgages, so I rented my house out at a price that almost covered the bills on it. It took about five years before we started seeing positive cash flow from it, which wasn’t fun. But, during that time we learned a lot and decided we were pretty good at handling a rental property, so we slowly started buying others, we’re now up to seven rentals. While it’s not for the faint of heart, as the downside of being a landlord is real (if you follow along in my stories, you know a tenant trashed one of our houses last year 🥴) overall, we really enjoy it.

How often do you clean your dishwasher filter? Comment and lmk! I aim for once a month ✨

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The Best Mascara Hacks!

💄💋MASCARA HACKS: FREE & EASY 🤩

Have you ever wondered if fancy and pricey mascara might make your lashes look better? It turns out, it’s not the product, it’s how you’re applying it. Here are my Lash Tips + Tricks for turning the mascara already in your drawer into lashes what will WOW right now 😉

My first mascara hack is one of my favorites because it’s so important! Never stick mascara on naked eyelashes. Instead, start with a powder or lash primer. This lash primer is my all time favorite!

While it is super tempting to apply your mascara upwards, there is a much better method. Instead, brush DOWN on your lashes. After, go in and brush to the top like normal! I start at the base and do a little jiggle to make sure I’m coating all of my lashes and then stretch. This way, you leave more mascara at the bottom which adds volume to your look.

If you struggle with getting mascara on your eyelids, try this mascara hack. Use a plastic spoon as a guard, getting mascara on the spoon instead of your lids!

And what do you do if you end up getting mascara on your eyelids? The key is to let it dry! Once you do this, it will flake right off.

Did you know that pumping your mascara tube actually adds more air, making your mascara more dry. Run it under some warm water and it makes your mascara feel and act brand new!

One tool I LOVE using is a spoolie. These help with separating the mascara to evenly coat every lash!

My last mascara tip might surprise you, but I don’t believe in putting mascara on your bottom lashes! Applying mascara to the bottom lashes drags down your eyes overall. Applying mascara on the top should be enough! If you want some color on the bottom, I suggest applying a bit of eyeliner!

Do you use regular or waterproof mascara? Comment and LMK! I avoid waterproof like the plague, I think it’s just too harsh on our delicate lashes 💕

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The Best Cookie Hacks!

🍪🤩 COOKIE HACKS: FREE + EASY 🤯 Store Bought OR Homemade👩‍🍳

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 my cookie hacks that will make you look like a pro and they don’t cost a thing 💕

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!

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!

What’s your favorite cookie? Comment and LMK! Peanut butter with dark chocolate chips is my favorite 🥜🍫

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My Quick Dice Onion Hack!

🧅🤩 ONION HACK: QUICK DICE 🤯

Do you like chopping onions? I don’t know anyone who truly does and the temptation to buy precut at the store is real! But pre diced onions cost about 400% more than buying a whole onion and cutting it yourself … so here’s an onion hack that will keep money in your wallet AND it’s tear free 🎉

This quick diced onion hack is SUPER easy! Start by chopping off the end of the onion. Next, cut all around the onion, making little slits. Check the pictures above for an exact reference!

Now, turn your onion on its side and slice like normal. These slits are the key to dicing the onion in just seconds!

And the best part? No tears! Because we kept the root on, there are no tears to cry sis.

This is the best onion hack out there, PERIOD! Is it me, or do red onions look more purple than red? 🤔 Comment and let me know 😁💜

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Hop Into Spring with Costco’s Life-Size Bunny

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What’s the biggest chocolate bunny you’ve ever received at Easter? The average chocolate bunny weights around 1/3 a pound! So when I saw the 10 pounder called Pete at Costco, it stopped me in my bunny tracks 😂 Did I just blow my entire Easter decorating budget on this guy? Yes, I did 🤭 And I’d do it again, I don’t remember the last time a chocolate bunny has made me this happy 💕

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🍫🐰 COSTCO FIND: LIFE-SIZE CHOCOLATE BUNNY 🐇🤩

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If you’re still looking for something to anchor your Easter basket, here he is. A 10-pound, life-size chocolate bunny roughly the size of a small toddler… and yes, he’s cute. Unfortunately, he’ll also run you about $135, so you may blow your entire Easter decor budget on one guy.

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He’s semi-solid, and the official instructions say to wrap him in a towel and give one bold whack…with 151 servings packed into one bunny, you’re not just having a treat, you’re having an experience. Handle with care, buckle him, and get him home before he melts down.

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How would you eat a 10 lb bunny? Would you start with the ears, his feet or his tail? I’m going for the ears first 😍

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