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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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My hubby Scooter spilled the beans on his tried and true burger grilling secrets!
1Â 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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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:
Thicker & richer:
1 – 2 extra eggs (2 extra egg whites for white cake mixes)
Homemade taste:
Add 1 tsp. vanilla to pump up the flavor
and/or
Melted butter instead of oil
More moist:
Use milk instead of water
and/or
Add a small box of instant pudding
Tender:
2 T. – 1 cup Mayonaise to make your cake more tender & enhance flavor
For chocolate cake mixes:
Coffee instead of water to really amp up the flavor
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Here’s a budget friendly laundry hack that will make your clothes look and smell better without all the toxic chemicals!
Ingredients:
1 gallon jug
2 cups 3% hydrogen peroxide (the basic kind you get at the store)
3/4 cup lemon juice
10 drops or so of essential oil, I used lemon
Directions:
Pour peroxide and lemon juice into jug, fill to the top with water and add essential oil, if desired. Add 1 cup to your bleach dispenser per load or once machine is filled with water. This laundry hack works great on whites! I also use in my mixed loads, but since clothing can vary, please do a test on your colors and darks before using. Avoid pouring directly on clothing. Note: this is NOT intended to be used as a disinfectant.
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Here’s my super easy 2 ingredient orange cinnamon roll hack. These are insanely delicious and easy to make!
Ingredients:
1 can 8 count canned cinnamon rolls
4 oranges, cut in half, orange segments removed
Directions:
Place orange half’s in cupcake pan then nestle 1 roll in each half. Top with orange zest. Bake at 400F for about 15 mins.
Glaze Ingredients:
Packet of frosting from can
1 Tbsp. orange juice from removed segments
Big pinch of orange zest
Mix together and drizzle over rolls
Enjoy!
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Here’s a 12 layer, no bake ice cream cake hack you need to try! Only 4 ingredients and you can throw it together in 10 minutes!
Ingredients:
1 carton whipped topping, I like @truwhip it’s a healthier option
12 ice cream sandwiches, like @nestle
Chocolate sauce of choice, I used peanut butter fudge flavor @stonewallkitchen
Candies of choice, I used mini @mmschocolate
Directions:
Layer in this order in 8×8 pan: 1/3 of whipped topping, 6 ice cream sandwiches, 1/3 of whipped topping, Heavy drizzling of Chocolate sauce, Candies.
Another layer of 6 ice cream sandwiches, 1/3 of whipped topping, and finish with sprinkling of candies. Freeze until set.
Enjoy!
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How often do you get your fitted sheet on the right way the first try? I honestly feel like I’ve won something when I nail it straight out the gate! If you’re tired of the bed sheet battle, here’s a hack that will make sheet changing day a little easier!
First, you’re going to have to struggle with the bed sheet one last time to get it on. Once you finally get it on the right way, grab a sharpie. That’s all we need for some sheet sanity!
One of your corners is going to have a tag. Find that little guy and mark it. For me, I literally write, “RIGHT CORNER” and that does the trick!
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How do you boil eggs? Are they ever overcooked or undercooked? And what’s the best way to peel them? This home ec hack will help!
Grab a pot with the lid. Put your eggs in first, then the water, filling about an inch above.Â
Now, cook on high until it boils like this. Cover and remove from heat.Â
10 minutes later, drop them into an ice bath. It will shock the shells, making them easier to peel. Extra tip: drop into a glass, cover the top and shake! The peel comes right up.
Quick Tips:
8 mins = softer yolk
10 mins = firm, but still tender (most preferred)
12 mins = more firm
Note: fresh eggs can be harder to peel, so make sure you put those in an ice bath for easier peeling.
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If you’re looking to enjoy onion rings without feeling guilty, this is the onion ring hack for you! I wrangled Kid 2 to help with this one to show just how easy these are!
Ingredients:
1 pkg shredded cheese (any kind)
1 small onion, sliced into rings, you won’t need the entire onion, make them as thick or thin as you’d like.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400F. Take half of the cheese and place in donut rings. Top each with a slice of onion. Then, sprinkle with Magic Seasoning, if desired. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake 10-15 minutes, depending on your oven, mine took 15. Enjoy!
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Here’s my 1 pan wonder Spaghetti and Meatballs hack! Only 5 ingredients and no precooking your pasta! This is crazy easy and delicious! Any type of pasta works, I use a low carb, GF one. Can also be made DF and vegan!
Ingredients:
1 pkg uncooked pasta
25 oz jar pasta sauce
1 jar of water
1 bag frozen meatballs
1.5- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (I used a combo of mozzarella and Parmesan because I had it on hand.)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425F. Place uncooked pasta in baking dish. Pour pasta sauce over pasta. Fill pasta jar with water and pour in pan.
Place frozen meatballs on top. Generously sprinkle top with Magic Seasoning. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, add cheese and bake uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes more. Top with fresh basil, if desired and enjoy!
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Do you know the correct way to use a can opener? I thought I did until I stumbled across this can opener hack! It’s simple, easy and safer than the old way. I’m never turning back!
Keeping the can opener on the edge is a struggle. Here’s a better way: lock the can opener in place with the blade just under the silver edge. Now, you can turn with ease!
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Looking for a last minute breakfast or brunch idea? This show stopping cinnamon roll hack will make you look like a culinary star! It’s only 1 ingredient, budget friendly and so easy even the kids can make it!
Ingredients:
1 can large cinnamon rolls (5 count)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F. On a parchment lined pan, place 1 roll in the middle. Take the remaining 4 and unroll. One at a time, wrap each roll around the center, creating one large roll.
Bake 20-25 minutes. with frosting packet and serve!
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