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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.

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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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My Favorite New Airplane Outlet Tip

This airplane outlet tip is a lifesaver! Have you ever tried to plug in your phone on a plane? I say tried, because it’s almost impossible to for me to get my cell charger to actually stay in the socket. Who gets me? How many times have you been so desperate to charge your phone, you actually held it there with your hand? If your answer is too many, then this airplane outlet tip is for you!

To get that charger to stay in place, I used a Band-Aid. I always have one on hand, and it works like a charm. I’ll admit, this isn’t the most exciting hack out there, but for me, it’s a game changer!

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Money Saving Tip: How to Get Free Boxes Anytime

Remember the last time you had to buy a box to ship something and it was almost the price of the postage?! Or how about the cost of moving boxes??? ? Did you know there’s a place you can get them for FREE? ? Here’s how to score free boxes anytime you need them!

LORAfied Money Saving Tip

Did you know U-Haul has a free box program?! They are the extra boxes that have been used at U-Haul. If you have boxes, you can actually go drop those off too! This is a great way to grab free boxes whether you’re packing up a few things to store in the attic, shipping something to grandma’s house or moving!

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Here’s an Easy Way to Peel Garlic Without a Knife

If you’re looking for an easy way to peel garlic without a knife, look no further! Who looks forward to peeling garlic? Same, sister! Especially since that smell gets under your nails…hack for that on a different day?. This is the world’s easiest way to go from a whole head of garlic to buttons in less than a minute!

LORAfied GARLIC ? HACK ?

First, microwave the whole head of garlic for 20-30 seconds. Now, crack it open and pop those buttons right out! Caution: some of the garlic buttons may be a little toasty.

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Easy Last Minute Dishwasher Hack: DIY Dish Soap

Have you ever loaded your dishwasher only to discover you were out of dish soap? This happened to me last week, it was late at night and there was no way I had the energy left to hand wash them all so I tried this DIY dish soap hack and IT WORKS!

LORAfied DIY Dish Soap

Dishwasher Hack DIY Dish Soap - LORAfied

The only 2 ingredients you need are any liquid dish soap (the kind you’d normally use if you were hand washing dishes) and baking soda! Use just 2-3 drops of dish soap and use enough baking soda to fill the reservoir. Then, run it like normal!

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LORAfied On-the-Go Grocery Store Hacks: What NOT to Buy at Costco

COSTCO: STICKER SHOCK ?? What NOT to Buy!

Are you a Costco fan? I truly LOVE Costco, it’s like a outing instead of a chore ? So many fun and sparkly new things grab your attention, which might explain why it’s hard tell if you’re getting the best deal. To be fair, Costco doesn’t advertise themselves as the best price in town, but for some reason, we’ve been trained to think everything there is a deal. While a lot of items are a big savings, here are the 5 items you’re better off grabbing at your local grocery store ?

Item 1: Chicken

This is probably the most surprising item. You can find chicken A LOT cheaper at Aldi, Walmart, and Vons, saving up to 30%! The best part? You don’t have to buy chicken in bulk.

Item 2: Organic Milk

Organic milk at Costco costs around 25% more than your local grocery store. You are better off buying it there, and again, you don’t have to buy it in bulk.

Item 3: Soda

When it comes to soda, you are going to want to buy this at the grocery store. Grocery stores do something called a “loss leader,” marking down Soda to really low prices to attract costumers.

Item 4: Canned Goods

When it comes to canned goods, you can find these guys 20-30% cheaper at your grocery store, where they’re often on sale.

Item 5: Diapers

One more thing to skip… Costco diapers. Walmart’s private label carries diapers that are 50% cheaper!

Which item was the most surprising to you? Comment and LMK! I was blown away buy the price of the chicken!

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