Brunch Hack: My 3 Ingredient Chocolate Cheesecake Croissants

My Drive-Thru Car Hack

How often do you eat on the run in your car? I’m eating lunch on the road at least once a week, while it seems the kids are eating in the car almost daily! As you know, I’m a neatnik, especially when it comes to my car, so I had to share this drive-thru car hack with you all!

Grab your food box and separate the two halves in between the straw of your drink. Use the extra room for fries, sauces, and any extra sides.

This car hack may seem simple, but it’s a game changer in the drive-thru!

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3 Simple Home Scent Hacks to Try Today

3 simple ways to make your house smell incredible FAST! We all know the old realtor trick where they back a batch of cookies before an open house, here’s the quicker way to make your home smell divine in a fraction of the time. And if scents aren’t your thing, I have a hack for that, too!

LORAfied Home Scent Hacks

Coffeeshop:
1/4 Cup coffee beans on baking sheet

Bakery:
2 Tablespoons vanilla extract in a small bowl

Place either in a 300F oven for 20 minutes to an hour.

For No Smell:
Pour 1/2 inch white vinegar in a bowl and leave it on the counter for a few hours to soak up the unwanted scents.

NOTE: I use Lucy’s Vinegar?

And there you have it… 3 home scent hacks to try!

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The Ultimate Cake Hack and Recipe: 4 Desserts In 1

This the ULTIMATE Mother’s Day cake hack the entire family will love, no matter what their favorite dessert is! The combo of these four flavors is insane! I know it sounds completely wacky, but IT WORKS and will make everyday happy.

LORAfied Mother’s Day Cake Hack

Working from the bottom to the top:
Pecan Pie
Frosting
Brownies
Frosting
Cheesecake
Frosting
Red Velvet
Frost outside of cake starting at the bottom up

Start by layering the desserts from top to bottom with frosting in between. They can be store bought or homemade. To even out the width of the cheesecake, I decided to use wafers to create an even layer. Make sure to start with the heaviest dessert and work your way up. Finish by frosting the outside from bottom to top!

This cake hack is a brownie, pie, cheesecake and cake all in one!

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Amazon Find: Plant Watering Rain Cloud

This rain cloud indoor garden is seriously my knew favorite thing. I know, I know…who really needs one of these?! I first thought they were ridiculous, turns out they are ridiculously addictive!

It is so easy to put together. All you do is stick the rain cloud over any flower or pot. After pouring in the water, watch it rain… no green thumb needed!

It’s affordable fun and very calming to watch, plus it makes a great little Mother’s Day gift.

Shop it here!

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The Best Way To Keep Your Cellphone Clean

Is that your toilet seat… or cellphone calling? Our cellphones are a lot more dirty than you would think! Here’s my helpful hack to keep your cellphone clean and germ-free!

Take equal parts water and alcohol and use a funnel to pour it into a spray bottle. Skip those expensive cloths and use a t-shirt instead to wipe your screen. Grab a toothbrush and toothpick to fine-tune those hard to reach places.

How easy is that?! You may be surprised what comes off of your phone, but this cellphone hack will keep it nice and clean.

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The Best Flower Arrangement Hack EVER!

Introducing my 2 step flower arranging hack! Any flowers and any color in this vase will make you look like a pro. There are so many gorgeous spring colors right now, I decided to create this rainbow, here’s how you can do it, too!

LORAfied Flower Hack

First, grab your vase and fill with water. A quick tip is to pour a little vodka in your water if you are out of flower food.

Click HERE for this amazing & affordable flower vase!

Here’s what you need in what order to recreate my arrangement (arrange left to right):

❤️ 3 Red Roses
? 3 Orange Roses
? 3 Yellow Roses
? 3 Green Roses (Pistachio)
?Blue Hydrangeas, depending on size on size, you may not need 2.
? 3 Indigo or dark purple Ranunculus or similar, Iris and Lilacs work, too!
? 3 Violet Roses
Optional: I also picked up a couple stems of filler flowers in each of the 7 colors.

This flower arrangement hack is seriously so easy! All you do is trim your flowers and stick ’em in the little holes. My base is just under 16 inches long and has 22 openings. Start by placing 2 of each color in the holes, leaving the 2 holes between empty until you have all of the colors in place *SKIPPING the indigo (dark purple) ones at this point. Now go back and add the remaining main flowers, along with the filler of the same color in the empty holes.

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How to Make Air Fryer Cookies In Under 10 Minutes!

The perfect hack for the perfect air fryer cookies every time! It only takes 7 minutes. And the best part? It even works with the store-bought dough!

LORAfied Air Fryer Cookies

Directions:
1. Line bottom of air fryer basket with parchment paper

2. Roll cookie dough (approx. 1 T.) into balls, then flatten a little

3. Place each cookie near the edge, not the center of your basket.

4. Air Fry at 320F for 6-7 mins. They will be misshapen when you remove, even if you use perforated parchment paper, so step 5 is key.

5. Remove immediately and transfer to counter, making sure to leave the cookies on the baking parchment. While still warm, take a small glass, place on top of cookie and make little circles to make them perfectly round.

NOTE: Don’t exceed 325F, no matter what your recipe says. Depending on your air fryer, you made need to adjust cooking time a little, but not a lot.

Fresh baked cookies in just 7 minutes thanks to the air fryer! Stick around for more air fryer hacks to make your life just a little bit easier.

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The Best Way to Pour Fizzy Drinks

Turns out I’ve been pouring drinks out of a can the wrong way my entire life! Have you? Here’s one of the handiest drink hacks out there to help you pour fizzy drinks! No more splashing, no more glugging AND more carbonation!

This drink hack is easy but a game-changer. Try tilting the can and pouring from the side. That way, there’s no splashing and more of the fizz we all love.

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Packing Tips and Tricks That Will Keep You Organized

Do you usually overpack or under pack? Here are my packing tips for packing success no matter where in the world I’m headed. I’m sharing my outfit formula, colorway trick and viral packing hack.

STEP 1

I start with my daily pills and vitamins. I separate them for each day and pop them in my daily pill baggies. Then, I make a morning and night pouch for each day with the pill baggies along with other necessities like hydration and stevia packets

STEP 2

Next up – toiletries, hairbrushes, and chargers. I organize them into this travel pouch and charger case.

STEP 3

I pick a color palette for each vacation. That way I bring fewer pieces and everything mixes and matches. For example, on my Asia trip I chose blue and white. Make sure to pack outfits for the day and night. For shoes, I stick to walking shoes, flip flips, and flats or sandals.

VIRAL PACKING HACK

To pack and unpack in one easy step, use a hanging shelf. Just fold your outfits and place each day on a shelf! Then, collapse it right into your luggage. When you arrive at your destination, pull it out and hang it up!

Stick around for more travel hacks to come!✈️

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Singapore Travel Recap and Guide

SPRING ☀️ BREAK (stop 2) SINGAPORE

Welcome to part 2 of our Asia trip! This Singapore travel guide will help you cover the lion city in just two days.

The LORAfied Singapore Guide:
Hawker Center (Food Court)
Gardens By The Bay
Boat Quay – nightlife, restaurant row on the river
Subway – clean, safe and easy
Afternoon Tea – amazing options all over town
Marina Sands Hotel & Mall
Rooftop dinner at Marina Sands
Try the chili crab

Tip: Make time for the airport, it’s the world’s best and a destination in itself!

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Bangkok Travel Recap and Guide

SPRING ☀️ BREAK (stop 1) BANGKOK, THAILAND ??

I am so excited to share my experience in Bangkok with you all! Our trip to Asia was magical, so I put together a Bangkok travel guide highlighting the must-see places and things.

The LORAfied Bangkok Guide:
Grand palace
Sleeping Buddha
Jade Buddha
Noodle Shop
Chinatown
Flower market
Canal tour
Tuk Tuk Ride
Thai foot massage
True Pad Thai & BBQ Pork Buns
Impromptu Bangkok Buzzcut optional
Hotel: Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

Notes: In the plus column – Thailand is very affordable, the dollar is strong and English is spoken most places. We’re here during their summer, although it’s pretty toasty and humid, it’s a slower time for tourists which means no lines or crazy crowds. The biggest drawbacks – getting here and the massive time change.

Stay tuned for my travel guide for stop 2, Singapore!

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