Starbucks Copycat White Mocha Latte Recipe

When’s the last time you picked up a speciality latte at Starbucks? I was shocked by the price! Almost $6 before a tip ? Here’s my EASY + AFFORDABLE hack to make a week’s worth of this holiday treat for a fraction?

☕️❤️ STARBUCKS COPYCAT WHITE MOCHA LATTE RECIPE ⭐️?‍♀️

White Mocha Sauce Ingredients: 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14oz) 1 can evaporated milk (12oz) 1 tsp instant coffee (regular or decaf) 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup white chocolate chips

Starbucks Copycat White Mocha Latte Recipe

Combine everything in a sauce pan, except the white chocolate chips, whisk until heated and sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat, add chips, stir until melted. Immediately pour into jar, over heating can cause too much thickening. Store in fridge.

Layer in this order: 2-4 Tbsp of white mocha sauce 2 shots of espresso (or *instant coffee) 1 cup steamed milk of choice Top with whipped cream if desired (Recipe below)

*NOTE: You can use instant coffee in place of espresso by mixing 1 tablespoon instant coffee and 1/4 cup hot water.

Whipped Cream ingredients: 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 Tbsp vanilla syrup (I used Torani) Hand whisk heavy cream and syrup together until creamy or use a frothing wand.

Which milk do you prefer in your coffee drinks? Comment and LMK! I’m an almond milk fan ??

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My Favorite Gift Wrapping Tips and Tricks

Need help gift wrapping? Today I am showing you 4 of my favorite gift wrapping hacks to make this holiday season go as smoothly as possible? ? You can find my little elf cutter at https://www.littleelfproducts.com. Don’t forget to use code LORA10 to save 10%!

To organize my ribbon, I use a paper towel holder. It helps me measure and cut only what I need! Just stack and cut!

Now, grab some bells and stick a few in with a gift. This drives my curious kid crazy and adds extra suspense!

Looking for a wrapping shortcut? Grab the little elf cutter HERE (use code LORA10 for 10% off!) This little guy is a life savor! He’ll help you measure and easily cut clean lines all for about $5!

Finally, go grab a letter opener. I use these to fine tune those little pieces of paper that can be kinda tricky!

Stay tuned for more of my simple holiday hacks!

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Easy 2 Ingredient Cupcake Hack

Have you noticed the sneaky change Betty Crocker basically made overnight without warning? If you plan on using a cake mix this holiday season, you need to know the MIX has SHRUNK and is very different ? When I picked up a box of their Super Moist Butter Recipe Yellow cake mix I was shocked to see they left the directions exactly the same despite reducing the amount of batter! Including identical amounts of water, eggs and butter…WHAT IN THE WORLD?! As you might imagine, the price is the same! And get this, the cupcakes with their new, smaller mix crumble when you try to break a piece off or eat them ? HERE’S HOW I FIXED the NEW MIX to make them MOIST and get us 24 CUPCAKES again! ?

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Betty Crocker Cake Mix Hack:

-1 Box Betty Crocker 13.25 oz (make as directed)

-1 extra egg 1/2 package Vanilla pudding mix

-Bake 325F for 14 mins or so

Note: Some of their other flavors are calling for different amounts of water, but that’s basically it. I’d still recommend the extra egg and pudding for all of the their 13.25 oz. mixes.

Have you noticed the shrinkage? Comment and LMK! It caught my attention when I went to make 24 cupcakes, like I have for years, but the batter wasn’t filling the pans ? I hope you liked this cupcake hack!

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Honest Review on the Butter Candle: Hype or Hip?

EASY + AFFORDALBE SHOW-STOPPING HOLIDAY PARTY HACK! Have you seen this?! Who thinks the price of a cheese board is out of control? ?‍♀️ Here is a super fun alternative that’s going to get everyone’s attention. Best of all, any stick butter will work! ?
This one of the wackiest hacks, so I thought I’d give it a whirl.

??️?LORAfied FOOD HACK: BUTTER CANDLE APPETIZER ??

Ingredients
2 cups butter (use salted)
1-2 tsp. minced garlic (optional)
Zest of 1 small lemon (optional)

Directions

Put everything in sauce pan and melt.

Using a toothpick, poke hole into bottom of paper cup, insert wick.

Pour into paper cup.

Let firm in fridge for a few hours or stick in the freezer to speed it up.

Chances you’ll give this a try? What kind of bread would you use for dipping? We are BIG sourdough fans and let me tell you, as that candle melts into the bread, folks will be fighting over those pieces ? Comment and let me know if you think is if fun or completely ridiculous!

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Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

Have you picked up a slice of the Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf? It’s delicious and usually sold out at our Starbucks, which is surprising given how expensive it is! Here’s an EASY + AFFORDABLE DUPE, frosting and all!

?❤️ STARBUCKS COPYCAT GINGERBREAD LOAF RECIPE ⭐️?‍♀️

Ingredients

Bowl 1:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground mustard

Bowl 2:
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup apple butter (sub applesauce in a pinch)
1 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp orange extract OR a squeeze of orange

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F
First, mix all of the bowl 1 ingredients together and set aside. The secret to this entire recipe is the dry mustard. Trust me on this one!

Next, Combine butter and sugar together, then add remaining ingredients into bowl 2. Don’t forget the freshly grated orange zest! Using a mixer, add the dry to the wet until well blended. The batter will be thick.

Finally, pour your batter into pan. To line your pan, use parchment paper and clips to hold it all down. Bake the loaf for about an hour, until the middle doesn’t jiggle. Let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese brought to room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

While your loaf is baking, it’s time to whip up the frosting! Using a mixer, combine all 3 ingredients until smooth.
Finally, pour the entire batch of frosting over your cooled loaf and spread evenly. Cut your slices and enjoy!

I seriously cannot stop eating this! I hope you love this gingerbread loaf recipe, and follow along for more.

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Marie Callenders Secret Copycat Cornbread Recipe

?? MARIE CALLENDERS SECRET COPYCAT CORNBREAD ??️

Have you ever made the Marie Callenders cornbread mix? I knew the first time I made it, it wasn’t the same as their famous one you get at their restaurant. I was talking with my mom, 93 year old Norma Jean about this and she said “Well you know the restaurant uses a cake mix to make theirs” WHAT?! ? Yes, sister, YES! The best part, this RECIPE DUPE is SO EASY, I can’t wait for you to make it! Thank you, Mom ? When it comes to the honey butter, some claim it has bacon in it, it does not, but I will say that sounds delicious ?

Dupe Cornbread Recipe:

1 box yellow cake mix (including the eggs, oil & water)

1 box Jiffy muffin mix (including milk & eggs)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a large bowl, make cake mix according to directions

In a medium bowl, whip up the cornbread mix, again, according to the directions on the box

Pour the cornbread mix into the cake mix and stir until combined

Pour into prepared pan

Place a sheet of foil on top rack and put the cornbread on the middle rack

Bake approx. 30-40 minutes. Freezes beautifully.

BAKING HACK: grab some aluminum foil and stick it on your top rack. This is going to help reflect the heat so that the top of the cornbread doesn’t burn.

Honey Butter: 1/2 stick butter 1/4 cup honey

Using a blender, whip both together. Store in the refrigerator.

Once you make this, you won’t want to go back to the Marie Callenders mix! Would you make the butter with or without the bacon? Comment and LMK! I’m going without the bacon…this time ????

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Grocery Store Hacks: Trader Joe’s Sticker Shock! What Not to Buy

?❤️ TRADER JOE’S: STICKER SHOCK??

Are you a Trader Joe’s fan? I LOVE this grocery store! One of my favorite things is how they remove the dreaded “conundrum of choice” by only stocking a few good options. On the flip side, that lack of choice and convenience can also be pretty pricey. I was shocked when I learned the markup on some of my kitchen staples! Here are some things I’ll be buying at a conventional grocery store…and the ones I’m still grabbing at TJ’s ?

Let’s start with their cheese. The markup on their sliced cheese is crazy! 115% higher than Target. Stick to the specialty section here.

Organic milk is also a hefty jump. 25-75% more than Walmart. However, their nut milk is a grab!

TJ’s chicken is 75% higher than Vons. But their chicken broth is a buy!

Be careful with the produce as their freshness and ripeness isn’t always consistent. However, the bananas are a go!

While the almond butter is a pass at 80% more, the organic peanut butter is a buy!

Have you noticed any sticker shock at Trader Joe’s? Comment and LMK which item. My ? moment was the almond butter!

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Sam’s Club Secrets: How To Hack Walmart’s Superstore

?❤️ SAM’S CLUB SECRETS: How To Hack Walmart’s Superstore ?

Did you know the Sam in Sam’s Club is for Walmart’s founder Sam Walton? Scooter had no idea! Since my hometown in Kansas is pretty close to the Walmart mothership in Northwest Arkansas I grew up with that little tidbit…but what I didn’t know was how to read their coded price tags, until now. I’ve packed a lot in this one! Please save and forward to someone who can use it this holiday season and beyond! ?

This place is stocked with deals. Their batteries are made by Energizer, and their jeans are Wrangler! The candy department has some of the best deals I’ve seen.

Next up: How to read their price tags

Codes with “A” mean it’s always in stock with a possibility of future markdowns.

Codes ending in “S” mean seasonal products. Check the labels because some seasonal items aren’t always obvious!

Codes with “C” are the most important. Go ahead and grab them because it means those guys are on final clearance and aren’t coming back! Prices ending in “1” also are on clearance.

Codes ending with “O” mean the product is a one-time buy and won’t be restocked.

NOTE: Their tech deals are great finds if you look for “Instant Savings”

SKIP: Skip those tempting samples! Keep in mind, if you try the samples, you are 65% MORE likely to make a purchase!

Did you know Sam’s Club was owned by Walmart? Comment and LMK!

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Electric Skillet Dinner Hack: Easy No Boil Spaghetti & Meatballs

?❤️ DINNER HACK: 4 INGREDIENTS + 1 PAN + ONLY 20 MINUTES ⏲️? #ad

How crazy are your weeknights? I thought as the kids got older, things wouldn’t be so nutty come dinnertime, but honestly, it’s harder now than ever to balance “all the things” and get a meal on the table. This is one of my family’s favorites! It works with any pasta, any sauce and any type of meatballs. And here’s the best part…I didn’t have to turn on the stove or boil a pot of water?

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Ingredients:
1 jar pasta sauce
1 jar water
1 bag frozen meatballs
1 box of pasta
1 cup mozzarella cheese

After plugging in your skillet, start by adding a jar of pasta sauce, a jar of water and frozen meatballs (beef, chicken or veggie) to your pan. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Now it’s time for the pasta. Yup, it’s going in dry! Move it around for a little bit to make sure it’s all separated.

Just 10 minutes later, add your cup of cheese. I went with shredded mozzarella and added some cute little mozzarella balls just for fun. You can use anything here… even simple parmesan works too.

Cover the skillet with the lid to let the cheese melt, and it’s time to eat! It’s cheesy and easy- two of my favorite words?
NOTE: can be made in a regular pan on the stove as well ? This dish makes great leftovers ?

What sauce and meatball combo would you use? Comment and LMK! Vodka sauce with turkey meatballs is a winner ?

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Grocery Store Hacks: How to Save Big at Any Store

If you’re trying to save on groceries and want to know some of my secrets, then this post is for you! Today I’m sharing my best grocery hacks that might sounds crazy but can save you money!

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Tip #1:

When you first get to the store, do a loop all the way around. Items on the edges are usually cheaper than the ones down the middle aisles.

Tip #2:

Look up or down to save 20 to 40%! That’s because the most expensive products are going to be in your line of sight.

Tip #3:

Instead of fresh seafood, there’s about a 40% difference if you just buy the frozen.

Tip #4:

Most stores offer their best deals on Wednesday and they’re usually still honoring coupons from the week before.

Tip #5:

Buy fruit and veggies whole. For example, a cup of pineapple is $7 more!

Tip #6:

Did you know stories actually fluctuate their pricing throughout the day? If possible, you want to go mid afternoon before everyone gets off work.

Tip #7:

Studies show using self checkout can also help because you’re more likely to stick to your list and buy less!

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Fancy Yet Frugal Halloween Party Hacks

?? LORAfied HALLOWEEN PARTY HACKS: MONEY SAVING TRICKS + TREATS ??

How many of those plastic Halloween buckets are in your attic or garage? I found 7 in mine ? Here’s what to do with those little guys and 4 more EASY HACKS to make your pumpkin party a real treat ?

Candy Bucket Flower Vase

This is one of my favorite Halloween hacks! These plastic candy buckets can easily be transformed into a festive flower vase. Easy to do and cute as decor!

Pumpkin Drink Dispenser

This creative DIY drink dispenser will WOW your guests! Just trace around a bowl for the perfect opening. Grab your mixer, and only using one beater to clean out the inside. This part is strangely therapeutic! Then, grab a cookie cutter and make an opening for your boxed wine (just pull the tab out of the opening.) To rim the glasses, add a little simple syrup and some colored sugar.

Spider Ice Cubes

These spider ice cubes are so fun! Grab a pack of 50 HERE from Amazon for under $10!

Vampire Teeth Napkin Holders

How cute are these vampire teeth napkin holders?! Grab this set of 12 from Amazon!

Candy Corn Cupcakes

LORAfied halloween party hacks - candy corn cupcakes

Ingredients:

1 box white cake mix (16.5-oz)
3 eggs
1 cup water
1/4 c. Avocado oil (or oil of choice)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Yellow color: 1 Tbsp. yellow food coloring
Orange color: 1/2 Tbsp. yellow food coloring + 1/2 Tbsp. red food coloring
1 can white frosting (I used Miss Jones Baking, it’s a nice pure white color)

Directions:

Preheat oven 350F
Mix up the batter, then divide between 2 bowls
Add yellow food coloring to one bowl, and the orange to the other, stir until completely combined
Scoop yellow batter into cupcake liners, followed by and even amount of the orange
Bake 18 minutes, cool and frost with white frosting
Makes 12-16 cupcakes

Are you a candy corn fan? Comment and LMK! My family is divided, Kid 3 and I aren’t fans, but admit, they sure are cute ???

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Leftover Halloween Candy Hack: 2 Ingredient Fudge

What are you plans for any leftover Halloween candy? How about turning into Fudge?! I’ve done some fun things with it in the past, but this is by far my favorite! This is the fudge for folks who thought they never could make fudge! No boiling, no candy thermometer, heck, we’re not even turning the stove on ? See below for my 2-Ingredient Fudge recipe!

?❤️ LORAfied Leftover Halloween Candy Hack

Ingredients:

1 can chocolate frosting (not the whipped kind)
1 1/2 cups of chopped chocolate bars, I used a combo of Hershey’s, with and without nuts and Nestle crunch bar (can also use 1 bag of chocolate chips)
1/2-1 cup of candy bar add-ins for the topping

Directions:

Microwave the chopped chocolate, stirring every 30 seconds until melted, this will take about two minutes.
Stir in chocolate frosting until everything is melted and combined. Pour in a parchment lined pan, top with your favorite candy and put in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
You can also freeze leftovers ?

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Starbucks Copycat White Mocha Latte Recipe

My Favorite Gift Wrapping Tips and Tricks

Easy 2 Ingredient Cupcake Hack

Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

?❤️ STARBUCKS COPYCAT GINGERBREAD LOAF RECIPE ⭐️?‍♀️

Marie Callenders Secret Copycat Cornbread Recipe

Grocery Store Hacks: Trader Joe’s Sticker Shock! What Not to Buy

Sam’s Club Secrets: How To Hack Walmart’s Superstore

Electric Skillet Dinner Hack: Easy No Boil Spaghetti & Meatballs