LORAfied On-the-Go Grocery Store Hacks: Costco vs Crumbl Cookie Throwdown

LORAfied On-the-Go Grocery Store Hacks: Costco vs Sam’s Club Pizza Throwdown

WHICH ONE WILL WIN? Have you tried the pizza at either store? Both a HUGE DEAL and delicious…but each in their own way! I’ve had so many requests for this challenge I thought I’d better get it up before the Super Bowl so you can start your party planning ?? Good news: both places let you call and order in advance ? Who has the best pizza? Time to find out. ?❤️?

In terms of price, both pizzas are under $10. Sam’s Club comes in at $8.98 while Costco is $9.95. Sam’s Club does not require a membership for purchase, but to get Costco’s pizza, you definitely have to be a member.

At Sam’s Club, you’ll find 4 different options but just 2 at Costco. Costco’s pizza wins for size, serving 12 slices. Sam’s club is a bit smaller, giving you 10 slices.

Now for the real test, the taste test. Up first is Sam’s club. I talked to costumers who agreed that this pizza was more firm. While they taste pretty similar, the textures are different. Costco has a thinner crust. Costco won for overall flavor!

But at the end of the day, Scoot and I agreed that both are great. He just needed a beer to go with them?

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Fun and Easy Donut Latte Hack

Are you a donut dunker? I am! I LOVE the combo of donuts & coffee and that little bit of glaze left behind in the cup YUM! ? Just wait until you try my new little trick! Honestly, I wasn’t sure this was going to work and I think the folks at Dunkin thought I was nuts, they finally asked what I was doing after my 3rd trip to the counter. Each time I bought a different cream filled donut…vanilla cream…chocolate cream (my fav)…Boston cream…you get the idea ? THEY ALL WORKED! You can use ANY cream filled donut (I don’t suggest jelly filled, as it doesn’t seal as well) I can’t wait for you to try this one ?

This donut hack starts your favorite cream filled donut. Any type works- I went for the chocolate cream! I also ordered my favorite latte for this hack.

Now for the fun part. Cut a circle on the top of your donut to make a spot to pour your coffee. Make sure you only cut about 1/2 way through the donut.

When you cut it open, you are going to see that cream filling. Spread the filling around the donut until you can’t see any more donut. Doing this creates a waterproof barrier between the donut and latte. Don’t forget to cover the hole where they fill it with cream!

All that’s left to do is pour your latte into the donut, and it is DELICIOUS! To be honest, I wasn’t sure if this hack was going to work, but it does and it’s so fun. I can’t wait for you to try it!

Which donut would you try this combo on? Comment and LMK! Chocolate filled is my favorite because it gives my latte a hint of mocha ?

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Genius Movie Hack: Buttered Popcorn Trick

Do you butter your popcorn when you go to the movies? I’m a big fan, but always struggled to get the butter evenly distributed…even when shaking the container around there was always a splash zone where the popcorn was absolutely soaked ? This fantastic hack solves this problem once and for all ? It works at home, too ?❤️

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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LORAfied On-the-Go: 2 Game Changing Fast Food Sauce Hacks

Are you a sauce fan? I LOVE SAUCE! In fact, I don’t eat many things plain ? But the challenge has always been how to get the correct sauce ratio. I’m not a fan of blobs of sauce, nor the idea of opening a packet and pouring on it on a paper covered tray, that’s always bothered the neatnik in me ? Thanks to these genius hacks I’ve got all your bites covered ?

Sauce Hack #1

First up is my hack for getting the perfect sauce ratio when you are dealing with a sauce packet. Often times, opening up the packet ends in one big glob of sauce on your food item. No worries because I have the perfect solution! Poke a hole in the corner of your sauce packet (I just used a plastic fork), helping you get the PERFECT drizzle!

Using the hole, I drizzle the sauce right on the bite I’m about to take. This way, you get the perfect amount of sauce with EVERY bite!

Sauce Hack #2

Instead of opening up your tearable sauce packet the way we were all trained to, try tearing it all the way down the side of the packet. This creates the perfect sauce pouch!

Creating this little pouch isn’t just adorable, it also keeps your sauce cleaned and contained, instead of making a giant mess. This is also my secret for getting the perfect French fry to ketchup ratio.

Thanks to these genius sauce hacks, you’ve got all your bites covered! What’s your favorite sauce? Comment and LMK! I’ve always been a ketchup girl and still put it on my scrambled eggs ?

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LORAfied Capsule Wardrobe: Staple Pieces to Add to Your Closet

It’s here! The official LORAfied Capsule Wardrobe. I’m sharing this curated collection of essentials that are timeless, versatile, and can be mixed and matched to create a variety of outfits. The best part? Every item is under $40! These pieces are a great way to maximize style and functionality but won’t break the bank. Hope you love them as much as I do!?

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Genius Firecracker Chocolate Popcorn Hack

?✨FIRECRACKER POPCORN HACK with CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE TRICK ?❤️

How much popcorn do you eat? Kid 2 eats A LOT and we’ve come up with some pretty crazy combos! To date this is our favorite sweet one! This popcorn hack includes so many goodies, including the easiest way to melt chocolate and a secret ingredient to add to your popcorn. This treat is customizable for any occasion and perfect for the Fourth of July!

This popcorn hack is so easy and starts with the microwave. I used this microwave glass popcorn popper that I absolutely cannot live without! Whatever your preferred method is, whip up a batch of plain popcorn. After making your popcorn, spread it over a parchment lined baking tray.

Next up is my satisfying hack for melting chocolate, and it’s going to blow you away! You can use any kind of chocolate your prefer. Boil some water in a pot, and drop your chocolate bar into the pot with the wrapping still on. The chocolate bar will melt FAST, you’re basically going to dip it in the water, wait a few seconds and pull it out. Make sure you don’t walk away!

When your chocolate bar is melted, sprinkle the melted chocolate all over your popcorn to coat. I snipped off a corner of the chocolate’s wrapping to make it a mess-free process. We topped our popcorn with a white chocolate bar and mini M&M’s.

Now, here come the fireworks! Can you guess what the secret ingredient is? POP ROCKS! I picked up some popping rock candy and sprinkled it over the popcorn while the chocolate was still hot.

This popcorn hack is so fun, you are going to get carried away! What’s your favorite popcorn topping? Comment and LMK ?

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Easy Apple Pie Hack on the Grill

How much do you love apple pie?! Apple cobbler? Apple Brown Betty? If you said yes to any of those you’re going to love my deconstructed apple pie on the grill. QUICK & EASY with stuff already in your kitchen! And the best part is, no pie plate to clean up.

Grilled Apple “Pie”

Serves 4-6 People

Apple Filling:
2 apples, peeled and diced
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp cold butter, cut into pieces
1-2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract

It’s time for the base of our deconstructed pie, the apple filling. The best part of this is that you probably have most if not all of these guys already on hand in your kitchen. Stir everything together until all of the apple pieces are coated.

Topping:
1/4 cup uncooked oats
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, grated
Pinch of salt

Now it’s time for the topping. Just wait until you taste that grilled brown sugar. This topping comes together with butter. My secret hack is using a cheese grater to grate the cold butter. Add the grated butter to the mixture of other ingredients in a bowl and toss together. It will be lumpy and crumbly! This delicious topping is going to act just like a pie crust.

Now it’s time to put it all together. Divide apple filling on 2 sheets of foil (dull side) and sprinkle on that topping. Don’t worry if it’s not pretty sister, this guy is going on the grill!
Cover with 2 more sheets of foil, making sure to tuck the corners in and up to seal.
It’s grill time! Cook on the grill for 12-15 minutes. Because it’s going to be super hot when done, let it set for about 10 minutes before opening. I made sure to scoop some ice cream right on top, and boy was it good!

NOTE: I highly recommend adding a layer of parchment paper on top of the foil before you add the filling. Studies are showing it’s better for your brain health to keep food from touching foil when heating ❤️
Can be made with GF flour and Non-dairy butter ?

Would you add ice cream or eat it plain? Comment and LMK! I’m ice cream all day long! ?

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The Best Tips for Flying with Pets

Have you ever flown with your pet? Or wished you could? It’s actually easier than you think! If you’re on a long trip, it’s also cheaper than hiring a pet sitter or boarding your pet. Here are my favorite tips for flying with pets.

Start by finding an airline approved pet carrier. Here is the link to the one I love- it is great!

When you book your flight, you are going to book your pets at the same time, but you aren’t going to pay for it until you get to the airport. Make sure to get there early- we do this because there are limited spots for pets, so make sure you secure your little guys a spot!

We’ve always flown Delta with our little guys, but there are many pet friendly airlines! Check the picture above for the full list of pet friendly airlines to travel with.

Here’s the current costs for a one way pet ticket:
Southwest – 125.
Delta – 95.
United – 150.
American – 150.
Jet Blue — 125.
Hawaiian – in Hawaii 35. Hawaii to mainland 125.
Spirit – 110.
Frontier – 99.

Now, onto security. Here, you are actually going to take your fur babies out of the bag and walk them through the metal detectors.

Just before boarding, we take one last stop at the pet relief station. Don’t forget to break down the carrier to avoid causing any traffic while boarding.

Although you bought your pets their own tickets, some airlines count them as your carry-on item. Make sure to check before you fly!

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Summer Grill Hacks: Part 1

GRILL HACKS: Summer Series Pt. 1 ?☀️

Are you a griller? In our house it’s Scooter ? Manning the grill is one of his favorite things! Today I am sharing 3 game changing grill hacks to step up your grilling game this summer.

Tip 1

Clean and season your grill with an onion! Scooter was probably just as surprised as your are, but this hack is a game changer. The onion helps get all of the pesky crud off!

Tip 2

When grilling veggies, just grab a baking rack! This keeps your veggies from getting lost in this grill forever.

Tip 3

Grab some fresh herbs to infuse a bit of flavor and place it on the baking rack! It smells great and does wonders for making your food taste extra fresh and flavorful. I added mine to my baking rack along with those veggies.

Stay tuned for more grilling hacks and summer tips.

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4 Genius Pool Hacks

Are you a little freaked by the layer of sunscreen left in the pool? I am ?. I’ve got a hack for that and some other fun summer tricks. Here are 4 free and easy pool hacks to make your life easier this summer!

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Did you know that the Stanley Tumbler actually floats? How great is that!

Freaked out about that mystery layer that floats on top of your pool? I sure am! To keep your pool clean, toss in some tennis balls. These guys soak up hair products and more importantly, leftover sunscreen!

Next, grab a hamper. We are going to use this as out pool organizer! It’s perfect for storing your pool noodles and other random pool accessories.

Lastly, if you dread deflating your pool floats, grab a binder clip. The best part? Simply attach the binder to the spout. You can walk away and watch the magic happen. Hand-free deflating makes life so much easier and saves a ton of time.

What kind of water time do you prefer? Pool, beach or lake? Comment and LMK ?

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Dupe Alert: Designer-Inspired Fashion Staples

??‍♀️DUPE ALERT: DESIGNER COPYCATS ? ?

Love the designer look but not the crazy prices? These are INCREDIBLE DEALS that will update your summer fashion game without breaking the bank ?

You can shop all of these designer fashion dupes HERE

Let’s start with these Walmart sneakers. They are an exact dupe of the Dolce Vita Dolan sneaker. The Dolce Vita sneakers are $150, but these dupes are only $35.

These Gucci copycats from Target are fantastic. Less than $33 each for the slides and loafers, while the Gucci versions cost over $900. What?!

If you’re a fan of the Hermes sandal that cost $760, pick up these Target dupes. They are an incredible lookalike and only cost ya $20!

Next, take a peek at these Christian Dior inspired slides. The designer version costs $775, while the Target dupe only costs $25.

This Bottega Veneta dupe from Target is only $30 and looks identical. While the original… it’s $5,500. Yikes!

If you love Designer handbags like me, check out this incredible Walmart dupe for the Dior handbag. This guy is only $18, while Dior’s is over $2,000.

Lastly, take a peek at this adorable Tommy Bahama inspired hat. Walmart’s version is only $7, while Tommy Bahamas’ costs ya $144. It’s 95% less!

What are you more excited about- new shoes or a new handbag? I’m going with shoes, the comfier the better ?? Hope you love these dupes, and follow along for more money saving hacks!

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