Starbucks Dupes at Walmart!

Genius Hotel Hacks That’ll Change the Way You Stay

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Do you know how to ask for a bigger room without paying more? How about the best floors to stay on? Plus the floor you never want! Here are my favorite and EASY ways to make your hotel stay better and safer 😍

–✈️🤩 HOTEL HACKS: FREE UPGRADES 💰🧳

Tip #1: Ask for a corner room.
Corner rooms are often larger and quieter — and sometimes even come with better views. I scored a huge upgrade just by asking at check-in. No extra cost, just way more space!

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Tip #2: Stay Between the 2nd and 6th Floors
For both safety and convenience, aim to book a room between the 2nd and 6th floors. These levels are typically within reach of fire truck ladders in case of an emergency.

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Tip #3: Avoid the 1st Floor
Rooms on the ground level are more convenient, but they’re also more vulnerable to break-ins and foot traffic. For added security and privacy, you’ll want to opt for a higher floor (whenever possible)!

Tip #4: Steer Clear of Elevators and Ice Machines
When checking in, ask for a room away from elevators and ice machines. These high-traffic areas can be surprisingly noisy, especially late at night — and nothing ruins a trip like a bad night’s sleep!

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NOTE: You can make any of these requests when you check in, but it’s best to call ahead and speak to the front desk at the hotel you’re staying at, not their reservation service. That way, the team at your hotel can note your reservation requests 😉

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Sephora Beauty Dupes: Walgreens Skincare Finds

Save Your Skin and Your Wallet With Walgreens Skincare Dupes!🧴🫧 💆‍♀️

Who says great skincare has to break the bank? I scoured the skincare aisles at Walgreens to find affordable dupes that deliver results without the luxury price. These drugstore gems are total game-changers! Your skin (and budget) will thank you. Let’s dive into the best skincare dupes hiding in plain sight at your local Walgreens!

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask vs. Walgreens Hydrating Lip Mask

Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask has a cult following for a reason! It’s rich, smells amazing, and leaves lips feeling pillowy soft. But at nearly $25 a jar, it’s not exactly budget-friendly. Luckily, the Walgreens Hydrating Lip Mask is a surprisingly close dupe that delivers major moisture without the designer price tag!

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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA vs. Walgreens Watermelon AHA Mask

Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment is a top rated favorite that gently exfoliates, hydrates, and leaves your skin glowing. But if the $40 price tag isn’t your vibe, Walgreens has a sneaky good dupe. Their Hydrating Watermelon Overnight Mask delivers similar hydration and light exfoliation with a refreshing, fruity feel!

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Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream vs. Walgreens Moisturizing Facial Cream

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is a skincare staple. Lightweight, super moisturizing, and perfect for everyday use. But at nearly $40 a jar, it’s not the most budget-friendly option. Enter Walgreens’ Ultra Hydrating Facial Cream: a surprisingly close match in texture and performance. It delivers long-lasting moisture, absorbs quickly, and leaves your skin feeling soft and balanced—all without the luxury price!

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Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream vs. Walgreens Body Butter Firming Cream

Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is famous for its amazing scent and skin-smoothing magic, but at $48 a jar, it’s definitely a splurge. Walgreens’ Firming Body Cream is a budget-friendly alternative that brings the same tightening and hydrating benefits to the table. Perfect for firming up on a drugstore budget!

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Tower 28 Daily Rescue Facial Spray vs. Walgreens Cleansing Mist

Tower 28’s Daily Rescue Facial Spray is a go-to for calming stressed, sensitive, or breakout prone skin—thanks to the hypochlorous acid! But if $28 for a mist feels steep, Walgreens has a great dupe! Their Soothing Facial Mist with Hypochlorous Acid delivers similar skin-calming, redness-reducing benefits at a fraction of the price. The ingredients are super comparable, and it’s gentle enough for daily use!

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Supergoop Glow Oil SPF vs. Walgreens Sunscreen Body Oil

Supergoop’s Glow Oil SPF is a summer must-have. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and leaves your skin looking glazed with sun protection. But if $38 for a bottle has you hesitating, Walgreens’ Sunscreen Body Oil SPF 50 is an underrated dupe! It offers the same glowy finish, hydrates beautifully, and protects your skin from the sun—all without draining your wallet!

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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid vs. Walgreens Azelaic Acid Suspension

The Ordinary’s Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% is a cult favorite! Known to help fade dark spots, calm redness, and smooth skin texture without irritation. Walmart’s version delivers nearly identical results with a similar feel. Both have a lightweight, texture and glide on easily. Either one is a solid pick – they’re practically twins in the skincare world!

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Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser vs. Walgreens Gentle Cleanser

Youth to the People’s Superfood Cleanser uses superfoods kale, spinach, and green tea to gently cleanse while giving your skin a fresh boost. If you love that clean, green feel but not the $39 price tag, Walgreens’ Gentle Cleanser is a great everyday alternative. It has a similar lightweight texture and finish, and it gets the job done without stripping your skin!

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Paula’s Choice 2% BHA vs. Walgreens BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is a skincare icon—known for clearing pores, smoothing texture, and keeping breakouts at bay. If you’re a fan of salicylic acid but want a more accessible option, Walgreens’ 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant steps up with a very similar formula and feel. Both use salicylic acid to exfoliate inside the pores, helping reduce blackheads and improve skin clarity over time. The Walgreens version holds its own!

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Hope you love these skincare dupes as much as I do! For a daily routine on a budget or if you just love a good drugstore gem, these Walgreens finds prove that great skin doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag 💕✨

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My Butter Swim Biscuit Hack!

🤩💛 BISCUIT HACK: BUTTER SWIM BISCUITS 🧈🏊‍♀️

Did you grow up eating biscuits? I sure did! All kinds: buttermilk, canned, rolled…you name it! And to this day, when a waiter asks if I’d like toast, a muffins or biscuit, my answer is always the same: BISCUITS 🤗
I cannot wait for you to make these! Truly the BEST and EASIEST biscuit have EVER! If you love biscuits but hate to bake, this biscuit hack is for you.

Butter Swim Biscuits
5 Ingredients + a lil’ salt 😉
2 1/2 cups Flour (all purpose)
4 tsp. Baking Powder
1 Tbsp. Sugar
2 tsp. Salt
2 cups Buttermilk or Regular milk (just make sure your milk is whole fat)
1 stick of butter, melted

Now, it’s time to make ’em! Zero cooking skills are needed- no yeast, no kneading, no rising, no nothing! Start by preheating your oven to 450F. First, we mix! Mix all ingredients, except for the butter, adding milk last. Stir until combined, making sure to not over mix the batter!

Next up comes the fun part! Melt your butter and pour into an 8” x 8” pan. Using a large spoon, drop the lumpy batter on top of the melted butter and spread. Cut into a 9 square grid pattern letting butter seep in between the cuts.

Finally, bake for 20 – 28 mins! Time will vary based on your oven (mine are done in 20)
Let the butter soak into biscuits before serving 😍

How do you eat your biscuits? Comment and LMK! I’m still a sucker for sausage gravy 😋

XO,
Lora

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McDonald’s Apple Pie Secrets!

🍎🤫 McDONALDS SECRETS: APPLE PIE 🤩🍏

Are you a fan of Mickey D’s apple pie? It was the first dessert on the @mcdonalds menu and it’s still going strong! And here’s something surprising, it’s their dessert with the least amount of sugar! Now, it’s not going to qualify as a diet treat, but if you’re looking to curb a craving it’s not an awful choice! In fact it’s a WAY better option than any of these:
1 Crumbl cookie
1 Krispy Kreme Donut
1 Chick-Fil-A Chocolate Chip Cookie

Before I get to the secrets, you’ve got to hear this! If you are trying to make the best choices at a fast food drive thru, the McDonald’s apple pie is one of the best dessert choices you can make. This guy is BAKED, not fried and has 230 calories and 14g of sugar.

Secret #1: Did you know this pie has 6 different types of apples?! All in 1 pie!

🍎6 Varieties🍏
Jonagold
Fuji
Golden Delicious
Gala
Rome
Ida Red

This little guy is another secret- the apples are SLICED! Not diced, no chunks, but slices! They’re convinced that slices give you more of an apple taste… they really do!

The nice thick filling that keeps the apples from moving, especially while you’re driving, is called apple powder. This is the secret thickener! The apple powder is made from dehydrated apples, and what it does is suck up all the juices, making it possible for you to eat and drive.

What McDonald’s pie is your favorite? They’ve had over 40 flavors through years! Comment and LMK 🥧❤️

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Sephora Beauty Dupes at Costco

??DUPE ALERT: COSTCO COPYCATS ?‍♀️ SEPHORA??
Have you seen the beauty section at Costco lately? All of a sudden it’s full of amazing beauty treasures and the prices are incredible ? These are the Costco beauty dupes that Sephora doesn’t want you to know about. You can shop more of them HERE, even if you don’t have a Costco card ?.

Let’s start with my favorite! These lip balms are a FANTASTIC dupe for the Tarte juicy lip balm without the price tag!
Tarte Juicy Lip Balm: 1 for $26
Costco NYX Dupe: 3 for $15

Three words… Sol de Janeiro! Because it’s so expensive, we might as well call it Sol de Dinero. This Costco dupe is a great way to save money while smelling amazing.
Sol de Janeiro: 1 for $25
Costco Nutrius Dupe: 3 for $30

If you are a fan of the Laneige sleep mask, let me tell you about a fantastic dupe I found at Costco.
Laneige Lip Sleep Mask: 1 for $24
Costco Glowiest Dupe: 3 for $20

This next guy right here is a GREAT dupe for the the super pricey Elemis Cleansing balm and even comes with a headband to go with.
Elemis Cleansing Balm: 1 for $40
Costco Versed Dupe: 2 for $30

This last item right here isn’t a dupe.. it’s the ACTUAL thing but for a great deal at Costco. You can get this entire set of snail mucin for way less… run to grab it!
COSRX Snail Mucin: 1 bottle for $25
Costco’s Price: 4 item kit for $38

Have you tried any of Costco beauty items? Comment and LMK which ones and how you like them ?

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The Best Easter Egg Hack Ever!

🤩🥚EASTER EGG HACK: Color & Cook AT THE SAME TIME 🤯

Since egg prices are still crazy expensive, this year I’m coloring fewer and I’m going to make them works of art! You won’t believe how EASY these are and how GORGEOUS these Easter eggs are in person! My husband, Scooter, who has never commented on Easter eggs can’t stop talking about these, they are that INCREDIBLE 😍 This year your Easter eggs are going to look as expensive as they are!

The best part of this hack? We are going to cook and color the eggs at the same time! It’s so easy- we even start with raw eggs. You are going to take one and wrap it around a piece of silk fabric. Now just follow this with an outer layer of muslin- this will keep it from bleeding onto the other eggs.

Next, place your covered eggs into a pot of water with 3-6 Tablespoons of vinegar. Turn on the stove and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 mins. Remove your eggs and let cool.

Once they cool down it’s time for the fun part! The final step is unwrapping your eggs and polishing them with oil. It’s like you are unwrapping a gift! And here’s a nice little bonus: this year, you aren’t going to be left with food coloring on your fingers.

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Low Carb Diet Hack: Taco Bell Edition

DIET HACK: LOW CARB TACO BELL

How often do you find yourself ordering on the run? With my work schedule and an unpaid job as a personal chauffeur to my teens I find myself in the drive-thru more often than I’d like, so l had to figure out some better choices. Here’s my latest edition of TASTY LOW CARB ORDERS- all from Taco Bell✅

First up is the cantina chicken bowl, my personal favorite! This guy went from 44 carbs down to 5 carbs. Here’s how I ordered it:

Next up we have the loaded beef nachos. These guys are usually 44 carbs but if you order ‘em this way, we’re talking around 10 carbs. The secret? Skip the chips! Here’s the order:

Here’s the beefy five-layer burrito without all of the carbs! We even left the beans and brought it down from 65 carbs down to 10 with this order hack: just no tortilla! Order it this way:

When I ordered the Nachos Bell Grande, I took off the chips and the beans. This one isn’t going to win any beauty pagents, but it tastes incredible! Keep in mind we took this puppy down from 80 carbs to 10… wow! Here’s the order:

BONUS: All of Taco Bell’s hot sauces are carb free! Also low or no carb: their sour cream and guacamole ?

Which one would you order? Comment and LMK! The Cantina Chicken Bowl is my pick ?

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Dollar Tree Dupes: Cleaning Edition

🤩🚨 DUPE ALERT: DOLLAR TREE 💰🌳 COPYCAT 👯‍♀️ CLEANERS

Do you like to clean or do you dread it? Honestly, I have a love/hate relationship with it…that hardest part for me? Wasting money on the actual cleaning products! Wouldn’t you rather put that money towards food..shoes…your vacation fund? Me, too! Here are some incredible cleaning DUPES for a FRACTION OF THE COST 🥳

Dollar Tree’s Pink Stuff dupes get INCREDIBLE reviews! These guys have almost everything those folks make- the only difference is, Dollar Tree’s version costs 75% less.

If you are a fan of the Mr. Clean erasers, this is the dollar tree dupe. They are the exact same thing! Run to grab these and save over 70%! Same sponge… different box.

Same thing over here for the Shout Wipes! The dupe looks exactly the same with 70% savings.

This little guy over here is a dupe for the Dawn Power Wash. Honestly, it’s getting incredible reviews, and best of all, it’s going to save you over 50% buying it this way.

Online, there’s an incredible fancy high-end cleaning brand. It’s SO expensive… 3 products for $75! This dupe line is getting such incredible reviews, and it’s 95% less!

Don’t forget about their name brands! If you are buying these any place else, all that money is just going down the drain.

What’s your “can’t live without” cleaning product? Comment and LMK! 🥰

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FREE Birthday Items for You: 2025 Edition

🥳FREE STUFF FOR YOU: 2025 Edition 🎉🎁 SAVE THIS ONE! 🧁

Who really makes your birthday happen? Your spouse? Kids? Friends? Maybe you take the wheel like I do 🤭 This year I did something super fun and created my own personal party! I ran around town without spending a dime and grabbed all my FREE BIRTHDAY GOODIES! It was so much fun and everyone was so nice. Although I did all of these on my actual birthday, the vast majority give a pretty big grace period on when you can claim your free items, some give you up to a month to claim your gift 🎈

🎉💝 LORAfied 2025 BIRTHDAY FREEBIES 🎂🥳

My first stop was Chick-fil-a. The free items here are based on your membership status and points, but I got my entire meal for free! How awesome is that?!

On to Nothing Bundt Cakes! The week of your birthday, pick our any bundtlet flavor you want… for FREE!

Jersey Mike’s is pretty darn good! You can snag a free sandwich and drink for FREE!

Next stop is Crumbl, where you get a full size cookie for free, and you can choose your flavor! Note: You have 40 days from your birthday to pick your free gift up.

Sephora‘s free birthday gift is FANTASTIC, and they give you your entire birthday month to grab it. It’s full of some amazing mini sized products you don’t want to miss out on.

This is a goodie! Make sure you hit Starbucks on your actual Birthday, because this is a one day offer. You get one free drink, ANY drink at ANY size.

Next, I ran to Baskin Robbins. On the day of your actual birthday, you get a gigantic scoop of your choice flavor for free.

If you’re a fan of McDonald’s, this one’s for you. On the day of your birthday, you can get a free item on their birthday menu. NOTE: Free items vary based on location. I chose from: the spicy chicken sandwich, 6 piece nugget, or fries.

At Sprinkles, you can get a full-size cupcake of your choice on the day of your birthday.

Finally, I stopped at Bath & Body Works. You can get a free travel size item of choice with any purchase, no matter how small the amount!

🎉💝 MORE BIRTHDAY FREEBIES BELOW! 🎂🥳

🥞 IHOP: Free stack of pancakes

🥪 Subway: Free 6-inch sandwich

🌮 Taco Bell: Free Baja blast with order

🍟 Wingstop: Free fries

🍗 Buffalo Wild Wings: 6 free wings

🍔 Arby’s: Free dessert

🌶 Chili’s: Free dessert

❤️ Red Robin: Free burger

🥢 P.F. Chang’s: Free appetizer

🥤 DQ: Free Blizzard

☕️ Dutch bro’s: Free drink

🍩 Krispy Kreme: Free donut

🧁 Sprinkles: Free cupcake

🍻 BJ’s: Free Pizookie

🥨 Auntie Anne’s: Free Pretzel

🥪 Jersey Mike’s: +72 points to your account = free 6-inch sub

🐔 Chick-Fil-A: these freebies will depend on your tier. Check out the terms here!

It is crazy how much free stuff is out there! Which one of these freebies would you pickup first? Comment and LMK! I’m going with Nothing Bundt Cakes then immediately heading to Sephora ?

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Sugar: Hacked!

🍯🤩 SUGAR: HACKED!

Am I the only one or did you also think honey and molasses were exponentially better for you than a plain old white sugar? While both honey and molasses contain some form of micronutrients, they are both still sugars! But when it comes to plain old calories and carbs you may be shocked at which sugar comes out on top 🤯

The truth is, your body can’t tell the difference between sugar. Added sugar is… added sugar!

Here’s the kicker, though. White sugar actually has fewer carbs and calories than honey. Turns out a teaspoon of the white, brown, and the raw basically have the same amount of calories (around 15 per 1 teaspoon) and carbs (around 4 per 1 teaspoon).

BUT, when you move over to the molasses and honey, they actually have higher calories (around 20 per 1 teaspoon) and carbs (around 5 per 1 teaspoon).

The bottom line? Use the one you want! It’s really the amount, not the kind.

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LORAfied On-the-Go: Low Carb Diet Fast Food Hacks Pt. 1

Sharing the best low carb hacks to help guide you the next time you’re ordering at your favorite fast food chain!

LORAfied List to Low Carb Fast Food??

Low Carb KFC Order?

Buttermilk Ranch (2 g net carbs)
Buffalo (2 g net carbs)
Hot sauce (1 g net carbs)
Chicken Wing and Drumstick (3 g net carbs each)
Green beans, add butter spread (2g net carbs, 0 carbs for butter spread)

Low Carb at Taco Bell?

Chicken Power Bowl (21 g protein, 4 net carbs (with no sauce), 240 calories)
Nacho cheese sauce (and most sauces)
Lettuce wrap or bowl option

*SKIP: bread, wraps, biscuits, anything fried (chicken, fries, desserts), rice, beans, chips

McDonald’s?

Double quarter pounder with cheese, no bun, and no ketchup (42 g protein, 4 net carbs (with no sauce), 540 calories)
Mix buffalo and ranch (low carb and tasty)

*SKIP: sauces can be tricky and add unnecessary carbs. The sweet & sour, hot mustard, tangy bbq, and ketchups are not low carb friendly!

Chick Fil A?

12 count grilled nuggets (38 g protein, 2 net carbs (with no sauce), 200 calories)
Mix their zesty buffalo sauce with their house sauce for a delicious low carb hack
Cool wrap in a bowl (42 g protein, 5 net carbs (with no sauce), 350 calories)

*SKIP: the spicy chicken sandwich, and sauces can add up the carbs here again…2 Polynesian sauces have as many carbs as a bun!

Starbucks☕️

Low carb latte hack: large cup of ice with 2 shots of espresso, then I add my own low carb, high protein shake to the cup. The regular way Starbucks makes it has 49 net carbs! Adding your own shake will make it so it only has 5 carbs (and my shakes have 20g of protein!)

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