Quick and Easy Hack to Clean Dirty Shoes

Here’s an easy hack to clean dirty shoes! It’s a quick DIY paste you can make at right at home.

LORAfied Dirty Shoe Cleaning Paste

Ingredients:

½ cup baking soda

1 Tbsp. salt

1 Tbsp hydrogen peroxide

1 cup white vinegar

Directions:

Mix ingredients together until you get a thick paste. Using a Silicone Spatula, apply a thick coating directly on the stains. Let it completely dry (in the sun if possible.) Scrub with soap and hot water (I use Dr. Bronner’s castile soap.) The paste doesn’t remove the stains but it does loosen them. Making them much easier to scrub off! See the before and after here!

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Where to Find the Best Grocery Store Roses

Raise your hand if you’re a fresh flower person ?‍♀️ My husband Scooter isn’t a fan of sending flowers because he just can’t stomach the price, so my roses always come from our local grocery store. Honestly, I rarely pick up roses because they’re so expensive in general. But this time of the year, they are hard to resist, so let’s start with the good news: the prices of roses are down about 5% this year, the bad news, they’re still really expensive! This Valentine’s Day the national average for a dozen roses is just over $80 ? Here’s how to show your love and save your money!

Costco: $19 for 24 roses

Trader Joe’s: $20 for 24 roses

Safeway: $30 for 24 roses

After shopping at Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Safeway, I was able to tell which roses are good, better, and the best! While they are all individually beautiful, I found some key differences when put next to each other.

Good: Trader Joe’s gets my good rating because of the short stems.

Better: Super tight buds makes Costco a better choice.

Best: Best in show goes to Safeway, which is also Scooter’s choice!

How do you feel about receiving grocery store flowers? Are you a fan or would you rather receive a florist delivery? Comment and LMK! ?

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How to Make My Adorable Valentine’s Day Love Shack

I’m still seeing clearance Christmas decorations everywhere, are you? Micheals crafts store had a ton of gingerbread houses marked down to a dollar this week! Makes me wish I had space to store them for next year ? Go grab one and make your own Love Shacks ❤️? they’re so cute and fun to make!

This Valentine’s Day hack is SO easy and adorable! Start by picking up a gingerbread house. Most are on major sale right now! The decorating part is totally up to you – I suggest sticking to pink, red, and white frostings and candies. There are a ton of Valentine’s Day candies to choose from.

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My Easy Eyelash Hack for Longer and Fuller Lashes

Do you wish you had longer or fuller lashes? Me, too! But I’m weird about things glued near my eyes, are you like that? False eyelashes and extensions wreak havoc on your natural ones and can leave you with less lashes than when you started. So how do you get the WOW look without damaging your natural ones? I’ve spent a crazy amount of time and thought on this over the years and today I’m sharing my fail-proof combo!

Step 1: Lash Primer

I specifically use the L’Oreal lash primer. Make sure to bend the wand before use to ensure fuller coverage on your eyelashes!

Step 2: Benefit Cosmetic’s Roller Lash Mascara

The best part about this product is that the wand already comes curved to ensure volume and coverage. The difference that the Roller Lash Mascara makes is insane!

Before and After

NOTE: I have no affiliation with either brand, these are the brands I truly love! Find both the primer, mascara and more of my beauty favorites here! ?

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How to Make My Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake

Are you a cheesecake fan? When I went to pick up a slice at The Cheesecake Factory this week, I almost passed out! With tax, it was nearly 11 bucks! CRAZY, right? We can do better for our wallet and tastebuds! Here is my delicious Cheesecake Factory copycat cheesecake. Click here for Kid 3’s review on this one! ?

Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake Crust (*Make First*)

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup almond crumbs

1/4 cup walnuts crumbs

2 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 stick melted butter (save the wrapper)

DIRECTIONS:
Start by covering the bottom of your pan with foil. For this crust, the nut crumbs make all the difference! After making your crumbs in a food processor, add all of the remaining ingredients and mix together. Take your leftover butter wrapper and use to grease the pan. Finally, press crumb mixture into pan. Put in refrigerator or freezer while making filing.

Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake Filling

INGREDIENTS:

6 pkg cream cheese (8 oz. each at room temperature)

2 cups sugar

5 large eggs (room temperature)

16 ounces sour cream (room temperature)

1/4 cup flour

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 tsp. vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:
This incredible filling starts ton of cream cheese! The good news is that opening the six bricks of cream cheese is the most difficult part of the recipe. After fluffing your cream cheese, add in the sugar and those eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla and sour cream, followed by a little bit of flour. It is just so simple!

Now it’s time to put this masterpiece together! After pouring your filling on top of your crush, place pan in baking dish. Fill outside with water to create a water bath.

The baking and cooling portion is time consuming but super easy. Bake your cheesecake for 1 hr 15 mins at 325F. Turn off the oven, crack the door open and let it set for 1 more hour while the oven cools (it will still be a little jiggly when you take it out). Sit on counter for another 2 hours to completely cool and set. Finally, refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

Thanks to Catalina @sweetnsavorymeals for the inspo! Let me know if you try this recipe, and stay tuned for more copycat recipes.

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Viral Baked Burger Hack You Need to Try

This baked burger hack is one of my most requested meals! It is low carb, easy to make, and a meal the whole family will love!

LORAfied Baked Burger Hack

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. Ground Beef (ground turkey or chicken works too)
1 Medium Onion, thinly sliced
Sprinkling of Magic Seasoning

DIRECTIONS:

Grab a baking dish and add sliced onions to the bottom. Stamp the meat over with hands, then sprinkle on your Magic Seasoning. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes, top with cheese of choice, then pop it back into the oven to melt.

These baked burgers are a hit! Let me know if you try them ?

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Part 2 of My Helpful Car Hacks

Welcome to part 2 of my helpful car hacks! Do you ever wish your car came with a little trash can? Despite my nagging, my kids still leaving little “gifts” in the car for me! Now, we not only have a car-can, I’ve created a car-cornhole game which encourages trash to land there instead of the cup holders! Plus a new car hack for your socks and how to keep your drink cold in the car all day?

This car hack starts in your kitchen! Pour your cereal into another container and you have yourself a trash can. Tell the kids it’s the car version of cornhole. They are going to love it!

Next, grab some socks. Put these on your wipers to keep them sticking from a frosty windshield in the morning!

Keep your drink colder with this car hack! Did you know that the Stanley tumbler can actually fit a large starbucks drink? It’ll keep it cold for longer and that cup holder will stay clean.

Make sure to let me know which car hack is your favorite!

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Part 1 of My Helpful Car Hacks

Who drops their phone in between car seats at least once a day? ?‍♀️ ?‍♀️ Here’s how to stop that problem forever! Plus, an easy DIY paper towel holder for your trunk! These car hacks are so easy but make a huge difference.

The WORST feeling is dropping your phone… even if you can see it, you can’t quite reach it! Stop this problem forever with a simple pluming installation from your local hardware store. All you need is a pool noodle! After cutting it to your desired length, simply slip it in the crack! How easy is that!?

Having a paper towel roll handy is a game changer! Placing a bungee cord through some paper towels is the perfect car hack to make sure you’re prepared for any mess on the go. Attach that bad boy in your trunk and you are all set!

How much time do you spend in your car? Living in Los Angeles, we spend a crazy amount of time in our cars and are on the road everyday. These car hacks help me get through a busy day!

If you liked these car hacks, check out Part 2!

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My Crazy Easy Food and Dinner Hack

Incoming food hack alert… If you’re looking for a dinner shortcut, this is it! Perfectly wilted spinach in seconds! No over-shriveling…you know what I’m saying, when your entire bag of spinach ends up being 2 tablespoons! Honestly, one of my favorite easy food hacks and it’s fun, too! NO EXTRA PANS ?

Begin by grabbing your strainer and raw spinach. It’s time for the magic to happen! All you need to do is pour your pasta water right on top of the spinach. This is KEY to getting perfectly cooked spinach. Make sure sure to include the pasta too!

Just look at that wilt! This dish is great hot or cold and couldn’t be easier. Let me know what toppings you add?

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How to Make My Copycat See’s Candy Chocolate Fudge

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you’ve bought chocolates lately, you know they are more expensive than ever! I almost passed out when See’s charged me $30 for a 12 piece box of fudge this week! Can you believe it?!? With my copycat See’s Candy fudge, you can make your own for less than 4 bucks! It’s so EASY! Even if you’ve never made fudge, you’ll look like an expert.

See’s Copycat Fudge

INGREDIENTS:
1 stick of butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup evaporated milk (pour just shy of the mark)
10 large marshmallows
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

This recipe is so much easier than you would think! Start by placing your butter, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract into a bowl then set aside. Make sure to hang on to your butter wrapper for a hack later on in the recipe!

Now to the stove! Start with exactly 10 marshmallows then add the sugar and some evaporated milk into a pan on the stove. Melt the mixture, stirring often over medium heat. This will take about 10 minutes in total. Once it reaches a soft boil (at about 4 mins), reduce the heat to low and set a timer for 6 minutes. Let it boil, and DO NOT STIR during this step!

NOTE: If you have a candy thermometer, your looking for a soft boil at around 235F or so. I do not use one for this recipe.

To prepare your pan, grab that leftover butter wrapper and use to grease your pan. This is my mother’s go-to hack in the kitchen!

Once the mixture is done boiling, immediately pour the mixture over the butter, chocolate, and vanilla and blend with a hand mixer until combined and creamy. This step is so satisfying! Next, add walnuts if desired. Skip them if they aren’t your thing.

Finally, add your fudge mixture into greased 8×8 pan and refrigerate until set. How easy is that?!

Would you make this with or without the walnuts? Comment and lmk! ? Special shoutout to Stephanie @copykatrecipes for the copycat inspo on this one!

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The Game-Changing Microwave Hack You Need

Is your microwave hiding a secret? I have been using my microwave for years, but recently discovered a helpful microwave hack that makes time in the kitchen so much easier!

Have you ever noticed this bar on the top or bottom of your microwave? This actually is a key that has cooking times and tips specific to your microwave. So handy and it’s been hiding from us! I’ve seen it for years, but never put my readers on to take closer look…until recently! This is a game changer for me! I’m now reheating my coffee and hot water to perfection, I kid you not! Turns out, I can even cook frozen French fries in mine if I wanted! Yes! Crazy, right?!

I can’t wait to hear from you, what can you cook in yours? LMK in the comments and stay tuned for more game-changing hacks?

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How to Make Non-Toxic Toilet Bowl Cleaner at Home

Cleaning toilets is one of my least favorite chores and when you think about all the toxins we’ve been inhaling all these years while doing it … YIKES!? My DIY non-toxic toilet bowl cleaner will make your commode sparkle without all the chemicals.

Easy Squeezy Toilet Bowl Cleaner

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups water, I use filtered
1 cup Baking Soda
1/3 cup Borax (can also use more Baking Soda here)
1/3 cup Castile Soap, like Dr. Bronner
25 drops Essential Oil of choice, I use lemon
Squeeze bottle

Making this is so easy and it smells great. Start by mixing together your water, baking soda, borax, and some castile soap. I suggest using a container with a spout to make it easier to pour into the squirt bottle at the end!

This next step is what makes this cleaner smell so great! Add any essential oil you prefer into your mixture – I prefer lemon for that crisp, clean scent. Mix it up, pour the mixture into a squirt bottle, and you’ve got an incredible toilet bowl cleaner. Depending on how dirty your toilet bowl is, you can either flush right away or let it sit.

Where does toilet cleaning land on your list? I rather fold laundry all day than tackle the toilets! Follow along for more hacks that make cleaning less scary.

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Quick and Easy Hack to Clean Dirty Shoes

Where to Find the Best Grocery Store Roses

How to Make My Adorable Valentine’s Day Love Shack

My Easy Eyelash Hack for Longer and Fuller Lashes

How to Make My Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake