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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.

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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 🍫 💝

Germ-free Laundry Hacks

🧺🤩 LAUNDRY HACKS 🤯

Did you know the latest cold and flu virus has the ability to live in your laundry hamper for up to a month? It can even survive the washing machine IF you’re not washing it the right way 😳 Here are some tips on how to do your laundry the right way to make sure your clothes are germ free!

✅Use chlorine bleach when you are dealing with whites

✅Use peroxide or chlorine-free bleach for colors

✅Use the HIGHEST heat your clothes can handle

✅Warm water is better than cold water

✅Dry clothes on HIGH for 45 minutes

✅Run your kids’ laundry separately to avoid germ contamination

✅ Wash underwear separately- these guys have the most germs!

✅Disinfect your laundry hamper- spray down and wipe!

EXTRA TIPS:
✅ 45 minutes of drying on high is the minimum time. Make sure clothes are completely dry and not still a little damp.

✅ Wash Hands after loading clothes in machine AND after transferring wet clothes to the dryer

✅ When the weather is nice, using a clothing line in the sun is the best disinfectant.

✅ You can use any detergent, just make sure to use the chlorine or chlorine free add-ins.

The Best Cake Mix Hacks

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Do you have a box cake mix in your cabinet? I currently have at least five, I say at least, because there’s good chance I have a couple others hiding behind those 🤭 They’re just SO EASY and with these little hacks, they taste homemade! This cake turns out SO MOIST it’s crazy, not a crumb in sight! Here’s how to get all the credit with a fraction of the work 💕

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🎂🤩 CAKE HACKS: BOX MIX ➡️ HOMEMADE 🤯

You’ll need:

1 box cake mix (any flavor, 15.25 oz)
1 box instant pudding mix (any flavor, 3.4 oz)
1 cup milk (I use buttermilk), room temperature
4 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup salted butter, melted
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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LORAfied Cake Mix Hacks (In Order!) ✨

Skip the water. Replace it with milk or buttermilk for a richer cake.
Use 4 eggs instead of 3 for a more bakery-style texture.
Make sure eggs are room temperature. If needed, place them in hot water for a few minutes.
Add vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
Add sour cream or Greek yogurt to keep the cake ultra-moist.
Swap oil for melted butter for a richer, homemade taste.
Add a box of instant pudding mix. The biggest game changer for moisture.
Mix wet ingredients first, then dry for a smoother, more consistent batter.

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🔥 VERY IMPORTANT: Room Temperature Ingredients: If your eggs, milk, or sour cream are cold, your cake will not turn out the same. Cold ingredients don’t blend properly and can mess with the texture.

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line pans with parchment paper.
Mix wet ingredients first, then add cake mix and pudding mix until smooth.
Place cake pans on a cookie sheet before baking for even heat.
Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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Baking Tips I Swear By ✨

Parchment liners are my favorite. I promise your cake will release in perfect condition every time.
Place a cookie sheet under the cake pans while baking to prevent the bottoms from burning.

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PS: This cake does not crumb! No one is going to believe this came out of a box 😉

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What cake mix & pudding combo would you use? Comment and LMK! Devil’s Food with Chocolate Pudding is AMAZING 😍