Home-Ec Hacks: Guide to Washing Bed Pillows

Did you know you need to wash your bed pillows? The recommendation is 2-4 times a year. Here’s a laundry hack that will guide you to know how & when to do it!

First, make sure they’re washable. Then, add them at least 2 at a time with a tablespoon of mild detergent. Select Cool or Warm in the gentle cycle.

Then, give the pillows a little shake and toss them in the dryer with some laundry or tennis balls. Dry for at least an hour on medium heat. And at least once a month, give them a good tumble on low!

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Kitchen Hack Alert: Easy Way to Zest a Lemon

Have you ever skipped the zest in a recipe? With this easy kitchen hack, you won’t have to!

The problem with the traditional technique is that you can’t tell when you get down to that white part.

The simple solution? Take the zester and put it in your dominant hand. Whatever your zesting goes in the other. Then, pretty much act like you’re shaving (think of the rind as hair.) I told you this one was easy!

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Healthy Crispy 4 Ingredient Fish Taco Hack

Here’s a great recipe for you to try today! You’re going to love this healthy fish taco hack. Only 4 ingredients, budget friendly & EASY!

LORAfied Crispy Fish Taco Hack

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds white fish of choice, I used Halibut
1 cup plain unsweetened yogurt, I used Kite Hill
1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
1 bag of tortilla chips of choice, I use Siete Nacho flavor

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425F.
Place baking rack on top of cookie sheet.
Cut fish into strips, the size of chicken fingers.
Mix together the yogurt and taco seasoning, combine with fish.
Crush your bag of chips and pour in a dish.
Take a piece of coated fish, dip in chips and lay on baking rack.
Repeat until all fish is done.
Spray with avocado oil.
Bake for 10 minutes, flip, spray and bake another 5-10 minutes more. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of fish.

Serve with shredded cabbage, guacamole, mango salsa, tortillas and lime.

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DIY Baking Staple: Sweetened Condensed Milk

Don’t you hate when a recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk and you don’t have it? Using only 4 ingredients, anyone can make it at home. This is one of my favorite money saving kitchen hacks!

DIY Baking Staple: Sweetened Condensed Milk

Ingredients:
2 cups milk (can even use DF nut milk like coconut)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 stick butter (1/4 cup) I use salted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
Heat milk and sugar together, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Simmer on low, checking and stirring every few minutes until reduced by half.
(This part takes about 30 minutes, set a timer and make sure not to burn)

Add butter and vanilla, stir until melted and combined.

Store in refrigerator. Told you this was an easy one!

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Cinnamon Roll Hack: The Blueberry Buckle

Here’s another easy and delicious cinnamon roll hack! It’s the 4 ingredient blueberry buckle! This sweet treat tastes like if cinnamon roll and bread pudding had a baby. You’re going to love it!

LORAfied Cinnamon Blueberry Buckle

Blueberry Buckle Cinnamon Roll Hack - LORAFIED

Ingredients:

1 can cinnamon rolls, 5 count, large
8oz cream cheese
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F
Spray baking pan (I used a 9×9 dish)
Cut rolls into 6 pieces each
Spread on bottom of pan
Sprinkle blueberries on top
Whisk softened cream cheese & brown sugar together
Pour over rolls and blueberries, gently stir to incorporate
Bake approx. 35-45 minutes, depending on oven

Top with frosting packet while warm. Note: can be made with DF cream cheese!

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Home-Ec Hacks: How to Get Smooth Sheets

Are you tired of wrinkled sheets? Here are some simple tips you can try right now to get smooth sheets and they don’t cost a thing!

Smooth Sheets Without an Iron

Instead of tossing into the washing machine all at once, unwrap and make sure you’re not overcrowded. Gentle detergent is key!

Skip the bleach, it’s super hard especially on cotton sheets! Add a half cup of baking soda and wash on warm.

Take them out as soon as they’re done, give them a shake & stick them in the dryer. Dry on lower heat for a shorter amount of time.

You don’t need to do all of these steps to see results. To me, the biggie is taking your sheets out of the dryer early and either immediately hand pressing and folding or putting directly on the bed!

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Easy Dishwasher Hack for Sparkling Clean Dishes

I’m sharing 2 super easy and simple ways to make your dishes shine without toxic chemicals! Important note: only use 1 of these at a time, do not mix these 2 together!

Dishwasher Hack 1:
Add hydrogen peroxide in your rinse dispenser. It’ll help boost your detergent!

Dishwasher Hack 2:
1/4-1/2 Cup white vinegar in the top shelf and run like normal!

Note: If you’re worried about using vinegar in your machine, just make sure the white vinegar you’re using is 5% acidity or lower, most basic store brands are. I’ve never had a problem and these work for me!

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Easy Low Carb Diet 5 Ingredient Hot Chicken Hack

Here’s a super tasty 5 ingredient hot chicken hack! It’s budget friendly, low carb and easy to make!

LORAfied Low Carb Hot Chicken Hack

Ingredients:

2 pkg boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Approx. 1 1/3 cup nut coating mix, I used a 5 oz. pkg from @diamondnuts
1/4 – 1/2 cup of cheese crisps, (or pork rinds) I used 1 pkg of @mrscubbisons
Note: use rolling pin on bag or food processor, turning to crumbs before measuring.
1 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. Spicy hot rub, any brand

Directions:

Preheat over to 425F
Place parchment paper on baking sheet and top with baking rack.
Mix mayo and 1 Tbsp of rub together, pour over chicken, turning to coat.
Stir together nut mix, cheese crisps & 1 Tbsp of rub.
Dip chicken, one piece at a time, in coating.
Place on baking rack.
Bake approx. 25 minutes, or until done. Check at 20 mins, as ovens vary.

Serve on low carb buns, I use Smart Buns or Unbun and Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce!

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Candy Ice Cream Hack: Pop Rocks Sundae

Here’s a fast, fun & budget friendly candy ice cream hack! Get ready for a mouth full of candy sparklers! The entire family will love this one. The best part is you only need 3 ingredients! Note: can be made low carb/keto with keto ice cream & keto chocolate. 1/2 packet of Pop Rocks only has 5 net carbs!

LORAfied Candy Ice Cream Hack

Pop Rocks Magic Shell Ingredients:

1 cup chocolate, any kind
2 Tbsp coconut oil
Pop Rocks Candy

Directions:

Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Pour over ice cream and top with Pop Rocks.
The magic shell hardens in 30 seconds, make sure to sprinkle fast!

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Fast and Easy Last Minute Grill Tips & Tricks

Today, I’m sharing a couple of “eggcellent” grill tips & tricks with you! These are great to use last minute!

Tip 1

Use an egg carton to start your grill fast. Just vent the ends and the top and fill with charcoal.

Tip 2

Place your raw eggs on the grill for about 10-15 minutes. Then, place them in an ice bath and peel!

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Easy Burger Grilling Hacks to Make the Best Burgers

My hubby Scooter spilled the beans on his tried and true burger grilling secrets!

Burger Blend:

1 pound of meat
1 TBS of seasoning, we use McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning

Start with the pound of meat and added seasoning, make into equal patties and do that important thumbprint. The piece of ice in the middle keeps the burgers moist while they’re grilling! Worcestershire sauce does the same thing.

Note: ice cube only goes on once, on the raw side. Flip burger when ready, even if ice isn’t fully melted yet.

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Home-Ec Hacks: Quick Box Cake Mix Tricks

Here are some of my favorite quick and easy box cake mix tricks. These also work with GF mixes! Do any one of these things or a combo depending on what you’re trying to achieve: