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Ghost Ravioli Halloween Recipe

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Have you ever made pasta from scratch? I have and I can tell you I’m not rushing to do it again ? I love it, but the time commitment is a doozy! That’s why I LOVE THIS EASY RAVIOLI RECIPE! Just wait until you see how quick and simple this one is. Plus, these little ghosts are perfect for Halloween. This is by far my favorite Halloween hack I’ve ever done.

 

LORAfied Spooky Ghost Pasta Halloween Recipe
1 cup of ricotta
1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Magic Seasoning (link here)
Splash of lemon juice
1 packet of egg roll wrappers
1 beaten egg
1 jar favorite pasta sauce (I used Alfredo)

 

Halloween         The first step is the easy filling with just 4 ingredients. Combine your ricotta, parmesan, magic seasoning, and lemon juice in a bowl.

Now, for the “pasta,” we are using egg roll wrappers! Place your wrappers onto a tray and brush each one with egg wash (one beaten egg). Scoop one tablespoon of filling onto the center of each wrapper. To make the ghost, gently pinch around the ball of ricotta and seal the wrapper.

After freezing the wrappers for at least 30 minutes, bring your pasta water to a boil (I add salt and oil to mine). In a separate pan, heat your sauce of choice. I highly recommend using Alfredo sauce for these guys. Drop the ghosts into the boiling water to cook. When they float, they’re done! Mine took approximately 2-3 minutes.

To finish these guys off, add them to the sauce in a serving plate. I used chopped olives for the eyes of the ghosts. No one is ever going to believe these are made out of egg roll wrappers!

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Affordable Car Hacks

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How much time do you spend in your car? Here in LA our cars are an extension of our homes so making it a haven is a priority. These 3 things make my time on the road a little easier. Whether I’m picking up smelly kids from sports or getting some work done while waiting for the aforementioned smelly kids, these items are fantastic! Especially the tray, which is on sale for less than $6 bucks right now!

LORAfied Car Hacks

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Link to the diffuser

Link to my favorite essential oil 

This first item is a car diffuser and humidifier. The best part? It fits perfectly in your cup holder. Just add your favorite essential oil or use it as a humidifier.

 

Link to wireless adapter

Tired of being tied down to car play? There’s now a wireless option! This car accessory is super easy to use. All you do is plug in your adapter, turn on your Bluetooth, and you are ready to roll.

 

Link to steering wheel tray

When I’m eating on the go, this steering wheel tray is my saving grace. It attaches to your steering wheel, giving you the perfect tray to set down your food and eat on the go. Who ever thought eating in the car could be this civilized? And get this… there’s even a desk mode for when you need a surface to get some work done.

 

These car hacks are affordable and game-changers for the car. Stick around for more affordable travel finds!

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Low Carb Starbucks Drink Dupes

Starbucks Have you ever looked up the carbs in your favorite Starbucks drink? We all know they’re loaded with sugar, but who knew it was this bad?! Here’s how to order a coffee on the run that tastes great but isn’t liquid sugar ? Get ready to write these down, I’ve got some goodies in this one ☕️?

 

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If you like their top seller, this low-carb caramel macchiato dupe is incredible. The regular version comes in at 42 carbs, but with this recipe, we brought it down to just 6 carbs!

 

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Introducing the zero carb vanilla frappucino. Can you believe it?! The regular comes in at a whopping 56 grams of carbs. This dupe is the way to go, sister!

 

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Low-carb iced matcha latte. The original guy comes in at 45 carbs, but if you order it this way, it comes down to just 8 carbs.

 

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Finally, we have the classic iced vanilla latte. If you make it this way, you bring this drink from 22 carbs to zero carbs! A big tip here: order 3 parts water to 1 part heavy cream. That’s going to make it feel like you’re drinking milk.

 

NOTE: Because sugar comes in most of their drinks, make sure to request sugar free.

Now, it’s time to make your own low carb drink! I made a little cheat sheet to make the ordering process quick and easy.

 

Make Your Own: Iced or Hot

*Request no sugar*

Coffee

Americano

Espresso

Heavy Cream
Half & Half
Almond Milk

SF Vanilla Syrup
Light Drizzle of Mocha or Caramel

When you are thinking about all the carbs you aren’t drinking, these drinks taste a lot better!

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My Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe

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Introducing my pumpkin surprise Bundt cake! This is my version of The Great Pumpkin. There are so many things you can do with this cake…plain vanilla frosting for a white pumpkin would be pretty here, so many options! The best part? The cake only has four ingredients.

Btw, if pumpkin spice isn’t your thing, you can still make this cake with any Bundt cake flavor…chocolate would be delicious and spooky!

LORAfied Pumpkin Bundt Cake

 

 

Pumpkin Cake
NOTE: this makes 1 cake, you will need to make 2 to make the pumpkin shape ?

Ingredients

1 Spice cake mix (I used Duncan Hines, but any brand will work)
1 can pumpkin purée 15 oz can
1 cup milk (I used 2%)
4 eggs

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F.
Mix eggs, milk and pumpkin together, then blend in cake mix.
Pour into prepared pan (I grease and flour mine).
Bake for 30 – 40 minutes, every oven is different, so start checking at 30 minutes.
Let the cakes cool completely before removing from the pan.

 

Now, time for the fun part. To assemble you pumpkin, flip the bottom Bundt upside down. Sliver off the top layer to make an even base. After frosting the Bundt, place the second cake right on top. I filled the middle hole with candy and placed a cookie on top. For the pumpkin stem, I covered an ice cream cone in chocolate. Frost the outside to finish, and you have yourself a pumpkin cake!

P.S. Here’s the Bundt pan I used for this pumpkin cake??

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Toilet Paper Money Saving Hack

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Do you have a favorite toilet paper? Here’s where to grab your favorite ? brand AT A DEAL…and don’t forget to download coupons in the store apps, they matter when it comes to TP, except at one store ?

Our first stop: Walgreens. Grab your cottonelle coupons! This is the best place to buy this brand. Next up is Target! Here, your best bet is Scott and Charmin. Boy, do they have a lot stocked! For additional savings, check out the Target app. CVS is also a great spot for Charmin.

Coupons are great for saving, but if they aren’t your thing, check out Costco. The Kirkland brand at Costco is your best bet. For Quilted Northern, hop on to Amazon (here) and click that save & subscribe button.

 

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The Best Fall Yard Hack

Do you struggle with random brown patches of grass? Most of mine are “gifts” from my fur babies Tippy and Tiger! I was a little embarrassed to have a folks over with all the spots, but not anymore! This stuff is amazing! I have zero connection with this company, this is just something I feel in love with and had to share ?☘️

LORAfied Fall Yard Hack

This grass and shrub renew spray is seriously a miracle worker! Simply spray over dry and brown patches.

It dries in just 15 minutes, and it’s 100% weather proof! It makes your plants look brand new and even acts as a fertilizer.

My favorite part? This spray covers up the dog grass patches while being pet safe.

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Money Saving Drugstore Makeup Dupes

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Have you noticed how crazy makeup prices are these days? With a teen in the house, I can’t help but notice lip gloss can cost more than a shirt these days, but it doesn’t have to! Here are some incredible dupes that will save you a ton! I will admit, these aren’t all carbon copies, but they are so close, to me, they’re worth the savings ?

Drugstore Makeup Dupes

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Nars Blush Dupe

Nars Price: $34

Milani Price: $11

 

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Laura Mercier Powder Dupe

Laura Mercier Price: $47

E.L.F Price: $6

 

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Mac Lip Liner Dupe

Mac Price: $21

Maybelline Price: $7

 

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Urban Decay Eye Shadow Dupe

Urban Decay Price: $59

Covergirl Price: $13

 

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Nars Concealer Dupe

Nars Price: $32

NYX Price: $5

 

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Fenty Gloss Dupe

Fenty Price: $21

Revlon: $8

 

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Nars Foundation Dupe

Nars Price: $52

L’Oreal Price: $13

 

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Benefit Mascara Dupe

Benefit Price: $29

E.L.F Price: $6

 

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The Best 3 Layer Cake Hack

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Have you ever tried to bake 3 even layers? Without that hump that forms, which you try to trim off? Or maybe one of the layers is either too thick or too thin? This SUPER SIMPLE baking hack is the answer! It’s truly one of my favorites and I hope you love it, too ?

 

LORAfied 3 Layer Cake Hack

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup avocado oil
1/2 cup milk (I used 2% milk)
1 tsp vanilla
1 box devil’s food cake mix
2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 small box Jello instant chocolate pudding mix
1 bag chocolate chips

Directions

Beat eggs, then add: yogurt, oil, milk and vanilla, mix until combined.
Mix in cake mix, cinnamon and pudding mix.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Spread on to prepared pan, the batter will be thick.
Bake 350F 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let it cool completely before frosting.

 

Layer Hack

Once it’s completely cooled, grab your cake ring (I use an 8″ ring) and start making circles. Make two circles, diagonally across the cake, then use the rest of the space to make two half circles. The two half circles will be our middle layer, since we can hide the crease with the frosting!

 

 

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

2 Cups butter, softened

6 Cups powdered sugar

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

6 Tbsp heavy whipping cream

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

Using a mixer, beat butter for about minutes.
Add sugar and beat another 3 minutes.
Continue mixing, adding in cocoa, vanilla and salt.
Add in cream at the end and blend until smooth.

With your butter cream, simply spread the frosting between layers. Use the rest on the outside and decorate as desired!

How easy is that!? This cake hack is one of my favorites and makes the perfect 3 layer cake in no time!

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Low Carb Pizza Takeout Tips

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Do you ever feel guilty after eating pizza, thinking you could have made a better choice? Me, too! But honestly, it’s so convenient and affordable, it’s a super easy choice, especially when you’re tossing some kids in the equation on a busy night or game day. Here’s how to make one of our favorite foods a little healthier and lower carb ?

 

Tip #1: Tomato Sauce is a carb killer

 

Tip #2: Go with the thinnest crust possible.

 

Tip #3: Stick to low carb toppings like most meats, cheeses, and veggies. Skip out on onions, pineapples, and sweet peppers

 

Bonus Tip: While cheese is already super low in carbs, we switch the mozzarella with provolone. It doesn’t have any carbs at all!

 

What to order
Dominos: Thin & Crispy crust, white garlic pizza sauce, provolone cheese (instead of mozzarella). Italian sausage, olives, spinach. Approx. 11 carbs a slice.

Pizza Hut: GF crust, Alfredo pizza sauce, chicken, olives & mushrooms. Approx. 15 carbs a slice.

 

For your wing order, go with the plain wings BONE IN! The boneless wings actually have more carbs. At Domino’s, go for the ranch. At Pizza Hut, we grab the butter garlic sauce.

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Must-Try Cinnamon Roll Cheeseburger Recipe

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Introducing the cinnamon roll donut cheeseburger. This EASY 3 INGREDIENT RECIPE is my quick and delicious take on one of my favorite things: The Donut Burger. The best part? These guys come together in less than 5 minutes.

 

LORAfied Cinnamon Roll Donut Cheeseburger Recipe

1 lb. Ground meat (I used beef)
1 can cinnamon rolls (grab the regular size, not the grand)
Sliced cheese of choice

Heat donut maker.
Cut cinnamon rolls in half, roll into thin strips and connect ends, making a circle.
Place in donut maker and “bake” for about 2 minutes, each machine is different, so check at about 1 and half minutes in, you don’t want to over bake them.
Remove and set aside.
Divide meat into 12 balls.
Poke a hole in each one using a wooden spoon.
Sprinkle generously with my Magic Seasoning 
Place in machine and cook until your desired temp. I cooked mine for about 2 mins.
Top with cheese, place on buns and drizzle with frosting packet from canned rolls.

 

NOTE: If you don’t have a donut maker, bake cinnamon rolls according to the directions and fry or bake your cheeseburgers as you normally would ? Here is the one I used!

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TJ Maxx Shopping Hacks

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Do you ever shop at TJ Maxx? I love finding a deal and this store is a pretty good spot for that on most items, but which ones are really a bargain? Here’s how to navigate this off-price retail store ?

Let’s start with prices. The items with red tags clearly have been marked down, but you can actually find the original price by looking at the last four digits on the tag. Purple tags are designer items, and yellow tags are final clearance.

What to buy: pet supplies and their food items are a go- they are great quality and have the best discounts. Luggage is also a must-buy here! You can find major deals on some of the best luggage on the market.

Be careful with designer items and make sure to inspect them – they usually have been reported for quality issues. Their cosmetics are usually a skip as most items have already been turned into samples.

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The Easiest Comforter Laundry Hack

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When’s the last time you washed your comforter? Honestly, I used to dread it! It’s big, bulky and always ended up in a tangled mess, but not any more! Here’s how to wash your comforter, and it’s easier than you thought.

LORAfied Comforter Laundry Hack

Before you even take your comforter off the bed, start by spot treating just like you would with any piece of clothing. The most important step is folding- instead of picking it up in a big ball, fold it accordion style and head to the machine.

The secret to make sure this guy doesn’t bunch up in the wash is to place it in vertically. When it comes to laundry detergent, use half the amount you would for a normal load.

Use cold or warm water, but not hot. Go with the heavy-duty setting, and tumble on low.

 

How easy is that?! Here is the link to my favorite comforter, and it’s on sale!

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