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The Best Target Shopping Hacks

Even though I love Target, there’s a few things I won’t buy. Here is my guide to shopping at Target, including the products to skip on and save.

Let’s start with the stuff we all need. Toiletries like body-wash and toothpaste can definitely be found at other stores for much cheaper. In most cases, Walmart beats Target by a mile. And generally, store brands are a really good deal, but Target’s diapers have not done well in testing. I suggest Costco for those.

When it comes to gift supplies and party items, dollar stores are way more affordable. If you are looking for higher quality, head to TJ Maxx or Ross. And if you are looking for affordable decorative bins, check out Home Goods, TJ Maxx, or Marshall’s.

Attention pet owners: skip out on Target’s pet food and supplies. You can find better deals at Costco, Sam’s club, and online. And finally, when it comes to electronics, unless it’s a blowout sale, you can usually find better deals at Best Buy or Amazon.

Stay tuned or more easy shopping tips and the best ways to save.

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My 6 Ingredient Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

My cinnamon roll bread pudding is going to be your new favorite way of eating cinnamon rolls. You don’t even need to turn on the oven. It’s so good and simple you’re going to love it! The best part is, it’s less than a dollar per serving.

LORAfied Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

SLOW COOKER BREAD PUDDING

2 cans cinnamon rolls (12 oz cans) setting frosting packets aside
4 eggs
1/2 cup half & half
3 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon

Spray your slow cooker
Cut rolls into quarters, covering the bottom of your dish
Pour 1 packet of the frosting (which comes in the can) over the pieces
Whisk together the 5 other ingredients and pour on top
Slow cook on low 3.5 – 4 hours
Serve with the remaining frosting packet

P.S. Here’s the slow cooker I use and love

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Trader Joe’s Hacks to Save Money

It’s time for the truth about Trader Joe’s! If their store brands look familiar, it’s because they are. You can save big on a lot of your favorites at TJ’s (80% of their products are private label) same product, just different packing! Here are some of my favorite Trader Joe’s finds for less.

Ranch Dressing (Kid 3’s favorite): Hidden Valley

Smoothies and juices: Naked

Oatmeal: McCann’s

Dairy free yogurt: Forager

Pita chips: Stacy’s

Crackers: Carr’s

Tomato Soup: Pacific Foods

Pistachios: Wonderful

Hummus: Tribe

What’s your favorite Trader Joe’s item? Comment and LMK! I’m a big fan of their garlic and onion pistachios ?

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Back to School Organizing Hacks

Back to school is exciting but also terrifying. Not to worry, though! Here are 3 easy hacks to tackle the season.

When I said “tackle it,” I meant it! Turn a tackle box into a one-stop-shop for all of your school supplies. Everything is in one place, and the kids can easily carry it from room to room.

Now, grab a a dish rack. I turned this guy into a school supplies caddy!

Lastly, turn a shoe caddy into school supplies storage! It fits right behind the door for whenever you need it. You got this sister!

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My 3 Ingredient Air Fryer Peach Cobbler

This is the easiest peach cobbler hack ever with only 3 ingredients. This recipe took me a while to perfect, as the topping to butter ratio was a trick! One night I blew through 6 cans of peaches trying to get this one right ? But the outcome was worth it!

LORAfied Air Fryer Peach Cobbler:
3/4 cup yellow cake mix
2 can of peaches, drained, saving a little bit of the juice
4 tablespoons syrup from the peaches
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat air fryer to 325F
Carefully place baking dish (I use a 7.5” round) in air fryer
Spray with avocado oil
Dump in both cans of drained peaches
Sprinkle peaches with cinnamon, if desired
Sprinkle dry cake mix on top of the peaches
Drizzle peach juice and melted butter over dry cake mix
Air fry at 325F for 20 mins.

Note: each air fryer is different, so cooking times may vary slightly. Also, the dish will be super hot when it’s done, so I just leave it in the air fryer basket and serve it from there. For extra flavor, add 1 tsp. vanilla to the melted butter before drizzling it on.

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The Best Travel Accessories for Hair Tools, Jewelry and More

Do you travel with some sort of hair tool or jewelry? Both can be super tricky to pack, but not anymore! I’m in love with this sleek hair organizer and wait until you see what I’ve found for jewelry! Plus a few more fun things to making packing easier.

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Let’s start with this guy. It’s the perfect answer to all things hair. Your flat iron even fits in there. The best part? It protects the counter from heat!

If you’re tired of things busting open in transit, these rubber sleeves will keep ’em secure.

To keep your necklaces from getting tangled, check this gadget out. Drop the necklace in, wrap it around, and close the cap.

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This one’s my favorite. These individual jewelry pouches keep everything protected and organized.

I LOVE clear makeup cases, and this one’s a goody! Your makeup goes on the bottom and brushes on the top.

Lastly, my teen is loving these travel pouches. They’re great for ‘stuff’, and I love them too.

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How to Survive the Taylor Swift Era’s Tour

Raise your hand if going to a concert with 60,000 screaming teens sounds like your idea of fun ? I never thought I would be going to a Taylor Swift Concert, but we did it. It’s amazing what you’ll do for your kids. Admittedly, at one point in my life it did sound like a blast, but at 53, I can finally say I’m beginning to understand my mom. Here’s how we survived the Taylor Swift Era’s Tour.

The first thing I learned is that you are supposed to dress like an album. I ended up finding a shirt with starts on it… but Scooter had no idea. We got the shoes right, though! Sneakers are key.

Thankfully, Kid 2’s friend brought the bracelets to trade. Again, we had no idea. Something we did get right at our age was the ear plugs. Maybe I am a Taylor Swift fan after all! Shop one of my favorite Amazon ear plugs HERE!

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The Best Drugstore Mascara Dupe

Do you have a favorite beauty product? For a decade, mine has been my Benefit mascara, which honestly is pretty pricey. When I heard about this drugstore dupe for my favorite item, I ran to the store and had to try it for you guys.

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Before I compared the two, I had to put on the lash primer I cannot live without.

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First up, I put on my go-to mascara. This guy is $28, so I was excited to see if the $6 drugstore dupe was worth it.

Next up was the drugstore dupe. If there was ever a mascara twin, this guy is it! I seriously cannot tell a difference. There is a microscopic difference in the brushes, and they perform the exact same!

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The Elf mascara is a winner in my books. The price difference was the kicker for me! Stick around for more beauty hacks.

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Ice Cream French Toast Hack

Ice cream for breakfast? Sign me up! This is seriously the best ice cream french toast I’ve ever had, and you only need 2 ingredients. It’s SO good, even Scooter couldn’t get over it!

LORAfied Ice Cream French Toast
Ice Cream: 1 pint – quart of melted, any flavor (I used French Vanilla from @traderjoes)
Bread: use your favorite, I used brioche, again from TJ’s

Add your melted ice cream to a dish and dip the bread in the melted ice cream. Fry in a greased skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown.
You can make an entire loaf and freeze the leftovers, or just make an individual serving ?

It’s so easy, you don’t even have to write it down! Let me know what toppings you choose.

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Barbie Shoe Cupcake Hack

These Barbie shoe cupcakes are SO cute and the best part? They are made with a 2 ingredient batter! That’s right sister! Here’s how you make ’em.

2 Ingredient Cupcake Hack:
1 box strawberry cake mix
1 regular size can of Sprite, you can also use diet

It’s kind of hard to believe this works, but just these two ingredients are going to give you a nice and spongy cupcake.

Preheat oven to 350F
Using a mixer, combine cake mix and enter can of sprite.
Scoop into cupcake liners and bake approx 18 mins.

NOTE: these have the texture of a sponge cake, if you’d like them more dense, make according to the box mix ?

Barbie’s shoes:
Pepperidge Farms Milano cookies (any flavor)
Pepperidge Farms wafer cookies (I used vanilla)
Frosting of choice

Once your cupcakes are cool, it’s time to make Barbie’s shoes. Cut a slit in the back of the cupcake. Just slide that Milano in at an angle and start decorating. I added two layers of frosting to the cupcake and even added a little icing detail to the sole of her shoe.

Finally, for the heel! Just cut your wafer cookie in half, add a little frosting to act as glue, and stick it on there.

These turned out so cute. I hope you love this Barbie-themed cupcake hack!

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