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Packing Hacks to Turn Your Luggage Into a Bag of Tricks

How much to do you enjoy packing for a trip? Honestly, it’s one of my least favorite parts of getting away. To make it easier, here are some of my favorite packing hacks. This video has gone viral on my TikTok account with more than 875K views and counting! I wanted to make sure you saw these before your next trip.

HACK #1

Use a vitamin holder to keep rings and earrings neat and separated. I’d recommend a large or extra large one to be able to fit rings or bigger earrings!

HACK #2

Large plastic straws work great at keeping necklaces from tangling! Drop one side in and pull it through to close.

HACK #3

Packing Hacks

Pack an oven mitt to store your hot irons when you’re on the go.

HACK #4

Until you can get home to do your laundry, pack some dryer sheets. Stick one of these with the dirty clothes to help with the smell!

HACK #5

Last, but not least, don’t forget small trash bags. They’re great for wet swimsuits and dirty shoes!

Happy packing!

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The Lingerie Hack You’ll Wish You Heard Sooner

Lingerie Hack

How do you wash your bras? Growing up I was always told hand washing was the only option, now I know better! Here’s a hack that starts in the bedroom…

If you don’t have a lingerie bag, grab a pillow case and toss your bra right in!

Lingerie Hack

Loosely tie & drop it into the washer. You’ll then add detergent, select the delicate setting, cold water and let it rip!

Instead of putting it into the dryer, we’re going to put it on a hanger to dry.

And there you have it, no more hand washing! This is a lingerie hack you’ll want to pass down.

 

 

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The Easiest 3 Ingredient Magic Marinade Ever

3 Ingredient Marinade Recipeclick photo to see me in action!

Do you marinate your steaks, chicken or tofu before cooking? I have found I can make any piece of meat taste better when I do. Here’s a 3 ingredient magic marinade that works on almost anything!

3 Ingredient Marinade Recipe

Main marinade ingredients

1/4 Cup Soy Sauce (I use GF)
1/4 Cup Avocado Oil
2/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar

Optional add-ins:
1 tsp. Minced Garlic
1/4 Cup Worcestershire sauce

STEP 1

3 Ingredient Marinade Recipe

Place meat in a baggie. Salt and pepper well.

STEP 2

Mix 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce (I use GF), 1/4 Cup Avocado Oil & 2/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar.

STEP 3

Pour and marinate in the refrigerator 1 – 4 hours, flipping halfway through. Can marinate longer, just not longer than 24 hours.

This seriously makes ANY meat you buy takes a lot better!

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Keep Avocados Green for Longer With These 3 Tips

How to Store Avocados

What’s the longest you’ve been able to keep a cut avocado green? The minute we slice one open they start aging and the rush is on to use it before it turns brown, right?

Here are 3 tricks to keep an opened avocado green for days!

TIP #1

Store cut side down in a container of water!

TIP #2

Store with a piece of onion- the sulfur helps keep the color.

TIP #3

 

Spray avocados with oil (I’m using Chosen Organic Avocado Oil Spray) and wrap with plastic.

Place all 3 methods in the fridge for 2-3 days!

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How to Keep Your Bananas From Ripening Too Fast

Do your bananas ripen faster than you’d like? Here’s how to slow their roll and keep them fresh longer!

Have you ever wondered what that tape on top of the banana bunch was for? Well, that little piece of tape serves a purpose.

Go grab your plastic wrap, we’re about to save a bunch!

Separate your bananas and wrap each top with plastic- this slows down the release of ethylene gas which causes them to ripen fast.

Separate your bananas and wrap each top with plastic- this slows down the

There you have it, perfectly wrapped bananas that won’t ripen too fast!

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Valentine’s Day Craft: Create a Love Shack

Valentine's Day Craft

Have you seen the price of roses this year? They’re through the roof! Here’s a fun craft to spread Valentine’s Day love for a steal, using recycled holiday decor!

Grab a clearance gingerbread house and your leftover pink and red candies for this craft, we’re making a Valentine Love Shack.

Any assortment of Valentine’s Day candy you have will do! Grab the candy hearts, the pink and white mini chocolate balls, M&Ms… and grab the whole family while you’re at it!

Using Organic White Frosting & All-natural Red Food Coloring, stir up some pink frosting.

Get as creative as you’d like here! I like to use a Piping Tool for ease.

Valentine's Day Craft

Voila! We have ourselves a beautiful, festive Love Shack.

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The Superbowl Crispy Chicken Wings Hack You Need

Chicken wings hack

Do you like chicken wings? I love them, but if you’re like me and worry about how fried they are, this hack is for you! These wings happen to be keto, paleo, low carb, baked and don’t require an air fryer. A superbowl staple- crispy chicken wings coming right up, just in time for the big game!

RECIPE: 10 WINGS

Toss wings in 1 T. baking powder  & 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place on foil-lined pan with baking rack. Bake at 250F for 30 minutes, then turn oven up to 425F and bake for 45 more minutes.

When they’re ready to come out of the oven, toss into a bowl & top with your favorite sauce.

Take a bite & enjoy!

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Do You Own a Can Opener? Then This Hack Is for You!

  LORAfied can opener hack

You won’t believe what we’re going to do with this common household item and I bet you’ve never heard of this hack before! Plus, this hack could come in handy for opening gifts this year…?

 

LORAfied Can Opener Hack ⬇️

 

Let’s start with an all-too-familiar situation…

Can Opener Hack

 

I don’t know how many times I’ve almost hurt myself trying to open packaging like this! I have a feeling I’m not alone here. Usually, you try using your trusty kitchen scissors, struggle a bit more, and then want to just give up.

But WAIT!

   

You have a can opener handy & I have just the hack you need.

Simply use your can opener just like normal. It’ll cut a nice, clean edge so things pop right out!

?Mission accomplished?

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Learn How to Make Man Pleasing Chicken

Man Pleasing Chicken

Do you have a family recipe that has been passed down along with it’s ridiculous sounding name? Well, this is mine: Man Pleasing Chicken, awful name, but it’s delicious! This is actually one of my most requested recipes and gets 5 star reviews across the board from men, women and kids! Added bonus: it’s organic, GF, DF & Paleo.

THE RECIPE

Ingredients:
1/2 c organic Dijon mustard
1/4 c organic maple syrup
1 Tbsp organic rice wine vinegar
2 packages of organic chicken thighs (any kind will work, I use bone-in, skin-on)
optional: salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Mix Dijon mustard, maple syrup and rice wine vinegar together in a bowl.
3. Place thighs in glass baking dish (I line w/parchment paper for easy clean up) sprinkle with salt, pepper & garlic powder.
4. Pour mustard, maple, vinegar mix over the chicken. Turning the thighs to coat in sauce.
5. Place in oven and bake for 40 minutes (turning halfway through) or until thermometer reads 160-165 degrees.
6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Plate the chicken, making sure to spoon some sauce over the top.


Serve with roasted broccoli and baked sweet potatoes & enjoy!

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I Bet You’ve Never Heard of These 3 Kitchen Tips Before

Hi everyone! I have 3 MORE kitchen hacks/ tips to share with you today and I have a feeling you haven’t heard of these before. You’ll get some ideas for what to do with leftover coffee, a recipe for what I call Magic Seasoning, & you’ll learn how to make the perfect scrambled eggs!

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Affordable Valentine’s Day Gifts from Amazon

Hi everyone! Can you believe it’s almost February? This is right around the time we start to brainstorm and search for the perfect gift for our loved ones for Valentine’s day. I got you covered with my top picks from Amazon for both her & him!

Last week, I shared My New Kitchen Hacks You’ll Want to Try – check it out!

GIFTS SHE’LL LOVE

Valentine's Day Gifts

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Ray Ban Sunglasses 

Faux Leather Purse

Crystal Jewelry Box

Rose Quartz Gua Sha

Stainless Steel Tumbler

ILIA Multi Stick

Rose Cream Blush

Love Heart Stud Earrings 

GIFTS HE’LL LOVE

Valentine's Day Gifts

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Ray Ban Sunglasses

MK Watch

Baseball Cap

Massage Gun

Leather Airpods Case

Sperry Sneakers

Shave Kit

Hydro Flask

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Get a Customized Latte from Red Maple Cafe

Did you know the latte is the most ordered coffee drink in America? I’m a huge fan, in fact one of my favorite puns is: “I love them a latte!”

According to Starbucks, Los Angeles has more Frappuccino drinkers thank any other US city and I believe it. Here in the city of Angels, spotting a fun cafe is just as exciting as bumping into Bradd Pitt in the parking garage at my doctor’s office! My girls and I have turned looking for lattes into a sport and we’ve gotten pretty good at it. When we come across one that’s extra special, I just have to share.

Add Red Maple Cafe to your LA list, this place is fantastic! With over 50 flavors and a star studded menu, literally, they call their drinks: “Celebralattes”, you’ll find yourself grappling with the conundrum of choice.

Betty White Latte

Kid #2 ordered the “Betty White” latte as a tribute to the one and only who recently passed away. I mean, how cool is that foam print?! You can also customize your latte by uploading a picture to the Drink Ripples app- super easy and lots of fun!

When I was ready to order, since the possibilities are pretty much endless, my first thought was to go with a picture of Rick Springfield. BUT I decided to go with my heart’s twin, Scooter…after all, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!

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