Holiday Storage Hacks: Episode 1

The Best Wrapping Hack Ever!

?? WRAPPING HACK ✂️❤️
Have you ever miscalculated how much paper it takes to wrap a gift? Me, too! It’s so frustrating, right?
Here’s a SUPER SIMPLE TRICK using that same piece of wrapping paper you thought was too small ? This wrapping hack even shocked Hoda and Jenna!

When it looks like you don’t have enough paper to cover that gift, this wrapping hack is here to save the day.

Start by turning your gift at an angle. Next, take a corner of the paper and pull it toward the middle of the gift to measure.

Next, square off the paper and trim off the extra piece of paper.

Finally center your gift and wrap at an angle. Just tuck in the sides and fold the flap over.

How great is this hack!? Do you prefer bows or ribbons on your gifts? Comment and LMK! Honestly, I start off all excited with the matching ribbons, taking the time to tie them, then as the clock is ticking closer to Christmas I start tossing the sticky bows on top and calling it a day ?

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Drugstore Sephora Beauty Dupes

?? DUPE ALERT: SEPHORA COPYCATS ?‍♀️ Stocking Stuffers ?

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Are you still working on your Christmas list? Sis, I’m SO far behind, it’s ridiculous ? If you need some LAST MINUTE MONEY SAVERS, check out these beauty dupes you can grab at your local drugstore! They make awesome stocking stuffers and are perfect for the makeup lover in your life… or maybe just for yourself ?

If you’re a fan of Clinique’s “almost lipstick,” ELF has an incredible dupe.
Clinique’s Almost Lipstick (in Black Honey): $25
?‍♀️ e.l.f Hydrating Core Lip Shine (in Ecstatic): $7

Skip Dior and try the Colourpop lip oil copycat for only $10!
Dior Lip Glow Oil: $40
?‍♀️ Colourpop: $10

If you are looking for some affordable perfume dupes that are just as good as the original, check out these guys. The Fine’ry body sprays are less than $10- I linked dupes to the Chanel, Billie Eilish, and Tom Ford scents.

We all love Charlotte Tilbury, but the pricetag is a lot! If you’re looking for a dupe at a fraction of the price, try this guy from Milani.

Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand: $42
?‍♀️ Milani Liquid Contour: $12 or less

Another great Charlotte Tilbury dupe is this flawless finish copycat from ELF. It’s a fan favorite
Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Finish: $49
?‍♀️ e.l.f Halo Glow: $14

You know how I feel about eyeliner! This one is a biggie for me and saves you so much money.
Hourglass Eyeliner: $21
?‍♀️ Revlon Micro Liner: $7.50 or less

This next one isn’t a dupe, it’s a viral sensation and you have to know about it.
Viral Must Try: Maybelline Sky High Mascara for $10!

Let me know which one you would want in your stocking! I think the Maybelline Sky High Mascara is a must! Stick around for more money-saving dupes.

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Affordable Luxury Gift Dupes

?? DUPE ALERT: LUXURY FASHION COPYCATS ?‍♀️

Still searching for the perfect gift? I’ve got you covered! Who says you can’t have the designer look without the designer price tag? ?? With these prices, you can even treat yourself!

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Let’s start with my favorite find! If you’re a fan of Manolo Blahnik, you need to check out these guys. They are seriously so cute, and you save SO much money.
Manolo Blahnik: $1,195
Target Dupe: $30

If you like the Rag & Bone retro running sneaker, say hello to their fraternal twin for only $35!
Rag & Bone: $295
Target Dupe: $35

This Rothy’s dupe is crazy! They are such good quality at a fraction of the price.
Rothy’s: $100
Target Dupe: $20

Let’s talk about these guys! They are a fantastic copycat of the Hermes fluffy sandal. The best part? Only $15!
Hermes: $1,025
Target Dupe: $15

One word… Lululemon! Check out this body bag, an incredible dupe for the one over at Lululemon.
Lululemon: $48
Target Dupe: $15

Can you believe the Bottega Veneta bag costs over $4,000! Crazy right?! I found some incredible dupes starting at only $50. With these dupes, you literally save THOUSANDS of dollars.
Bottega Veneta: $4,400
Amazon: $50
Anthropology: $128

These are the Cartier bracelet dupes. I just love these guys, and it comes with 3!
Cartier: $7,350 EACH
Target Dupe: $13

Which gift would you like to recieve? Comment and LMK! I can’t get over the red heels ?

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The Best Holiday Gift-Wrapping Hacks!

?HOLIDAY HACKS: GIFT WRAPPING ?

Has one of your kids ever accidentally opened a siblings gift by mistake? It’s happened to me more than once and WOW, the aftermath can be a lot to negotiate, right?! Try my absolute FAVORITE GIFT WRAPPING HACK: Photo Gift Tags ? Not only are they cute, it’s super fun for everyone looking for their gifts. Have everyone laughing by grabbing some older photos of your family ? PLUS: FREE WRAPPING PAPER you already have hanging out in your recycling bin AND the HACK that will actually have you excited about finding an empty toilet paper roll ??

Let’s start with my favorite. Take some old family photos and turn them into gift tags! This is a super fun way to personalize gifts, and they turn out so cute. Plus, it’ll give the whole family a laugh!

This second wrapping hack helps you wrap gifts with items you have on hand! Did you know that paper that comes inside the package works great as wrapping paper? To make it look nice, I ironed out the paper and spritzed with water throughout the process. I used an empty paper towel to roll it up and it’s time to wrap. Just wrap as normal and stick a ribbon around it and get ready to embarrass your kids with those photo gift tags?

Next up is my toilet paper roll hack! It sounds crazy, I know, but it’s the perfect way to wrap those small funky sized gifts. Grab an empty paper towel roll, stick the small gift inside, and bend the ends down. Seal with tape and that’s it! It looks so cute and even cuter with a little bow. Who knew empty toilet paper rolls would come in handy?!

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to wrap? Comment and LMK! I’m going with those hoverboards that were all the rage a few years ago and boy were they heavy…wonder where those went ??

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Game Changing Christmas Tree Hacks

Do you draw straws to see who’s stuck putting the lights on the tree at your house? It honestly used to my least favorite part of decorating the tree, but not anymore! I’ve got a new way to put on those lights FASTER AND it adds more sparkle ✨ Wondering how many bulbs to buy? My EASY bulb calculator will take the guess would out of that, too! Plus several other game changers ?

Don’t forget to check out my Storefront to shop the goodies from my tree shop HERE?

✨?LORAfied CHRISTMAS TREE HACKS?✨

Instead of going around the tree, drape the lights vertically. This way, you’ll get more coverage and the process is a lot quicker! Keep in mind, you need around 100 lights per vertical foot.

When it comes to decorations, start with the largest guys first, and then fill in with the smaller ones! Refer to my bulb calculator to crack the code for how many bulbs you’ll need based on your tree size?

Ribbon hack: flat irons aren’t just for hair! They are great to straighten out old bows to make them look good as new.

Tie some bells at the bottom of your branches to let you know if a baby (of any kind?) is tugging at your tree!

Rule of thumb: but your delicate decorations and ornaments toward the top of the tree and put 5lb bags of rice under the tree to keep it from tipping over!

Do you name your tree? Comment and LMK! We call this one “The Little Mermaid” ?‍♀️ Elvis (think blue suede shoes ?) was a close second and of course, Kid 2 wanted to call her “Tiffany” because of the blue ribbons ??

Happy Holidays!

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Genius Butter Hacks

Do you leave your butter out on the counter or is it always in the fridge? If it’s in the fridge, where in the fridge are you keeping it? Believe or not, this all matters! And if you buy unsalted butter, it REALLY matters! Butter Hacks you need to know…including the ONLY BUTTER to use when ENTERTAINING ? Here’s how long you have before your butter goes bad!

If you are having a dinner party, grab the salted butter.
Because of the preservaties, you can leave this guy out for about 1-2 days on the counter. For unsalted butter, we are talking only 30-60 minutes! Any longer than that, it all needs to go in the fridge.

Two of butter’s least favorite tings are heat and light. Keep away from your oven and window.

If you aren’t refrigerating your butter , I recomend using this super cute “butter bell.” You can find the link HERE: https://amzn.to/3VieEVY. Your butter bell can stay on your counter for up to 30 days. How to use this guy is to pour a little water at the botton of your base, add your butter and seal it up. Here’s the catch- you need to change the water in this guy at least every other day.

We all have those butter compartments in our fridge, but turns out that’s not where we’re supposed to be putting our butter. The best place to store your butter is in the BACK of the fridge because it’s the coldest!

What about butter spreads and margarines? Because of the lack of fat content in those guys, those guys are best refrigerated. And guess what, the color of your butter doesn’t matter! If your butter is more yellow, it probably means the cow was just milked in the spring or the summer. If it’s a whiter butter, it was probably winter or fall.

Do you buy salted or unsalted butter? Or maybe butter spread? Comment and LMK! I’m a salted butter gal…even when a recipe calls for unsalted, I still use the one with ??

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Apple Pie Hack With Cinnamon Roll Crust

?? APPLE PIE HACK WITH CINNAMON ROLL CRUST ?❤️ SO EASY!

Are you more of a pie person or a cinnamon roll fan? Why choose? Now you don’t have to! This hack isn’t only EASY… it’s ONLY 4 ingredients!

LORAfied Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

Ingredients:

1 can cinnamon rolls, 8 count
2 cans apple pie filling (21 oz. Each)
Caramel sauce/topping
1 package premade pie crust (2 count box)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F
Cut cinnamon rolls in half, roll flat on a floured board.
Press into greased pie plate.
Pour in both cans of filling.
Top filling with caramel topping (measure with your heart here).

Using a small cookie cutter of choice, cut a design on the top crust, then lay over filling, making sure to pinch the edges together.
Using second crust, cut out the pieces for the edge of your crust. Brush edges with egg wash (see note below), then place pieces on top.
Brush entire pie with a little egg wash, a sprinkling of sugar and a little bit of flaky salt.
Cover edges with pie protector or foil, place on baking sheet.
Bake 40-50 mins.
Cool completely before cutting.

NOTE: Egg wash: 1 egg + 1 Tbsp. Heavy cream, milk or water beat well to combine.

What filling would you choose? Comment and LMK! I’m thinking this crust would be insane on a pecan pie ?

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The Best Stuffing Hack

? ? STUFFING HACK: EASY + PRETTY! Would you agree that stuffing is the least photogenic dish on your Thanksgiving table? ? This hack will change that! AND, the part my husband Scooter is jazzed about: more crunchy surface area ?

LORAfied Stuffing Hack

Dressing Ingredients:

4 cups dry cornbread cubes 4 cups dry sourdough bread cubes 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp rubbed sage or 1 Tbsp of fresh 1/2 stick butter 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 4 cups chicken broth 4 eggs, beaten

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F Grease large baking dish Combine bread cubes, salt and sage in large bowl and set aside. Melt butter in sauce pan, add onion and celery, cook until soft. Pour butter mixture over the bread cubes Add broth and eggs, mix well. Depending on type of bread you’re using you may need more or lees of the chicken broth. Bake at 350F for 50-60 mins. (the longer you bake, the crispier it gets)

Scooter’s Cranberry Sauce: 1 bag (12oz) fresh cranberries 1/2 – 1 cup of sugar (May add more depending on your desired sweetness) 1 cup of water Optional juice of 1 orange and orange zest. Bring water & sugar to to a boil, add cranberries and cook about 10 minutes until the cranberries start to split. You can smash them a little or leave them more whole, your preference. Once cranberries have split, add the orange juice and zest, it using. This will thicken as it cools.

Enjoy and have a happy Thanksgiving!?

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My Viral Mashed Potato Hack- No Peeling!

Where does peeling potatoes land on your list of life’s joys? It’s not very high on mine and boy is it time consuming, right? This is THE BEST POTATO HACK EVER! I can’t wait for you to try it ? No peeling, no dicing, no nothing!

LORAfied Mashed Potato Hack

INGREDIENTS:

Bag of Yukon gold potatoes, approx. 3-4lbs.
1/3 cup butter, melted
Approx. 1 cup half & half, warmed (use less for thinking
1 tsp. Salt or to taste

Toss your peeler, because you will not believe how easy this hack is! The days of losing life minutes to peeling potatoes are over. All you need is a bowl and a baking rack for this hack.

Boil potatoes with SKIN ON for 20-30 minutes (depending on size), until you can easily insert a toothpick. Remove from water and set aside.
After slicing your potatoes in half, place the potato half cut side down on top of baking rack and smash into the bowl! It’s so satisying!

To finish off your mashed potatoes, add your butter, warmed half & half, salt and beat until fluffy with a blender. Light and fluffy without all the work.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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