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Target vs Walmart: Which is BEST FOR YOU?

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Where do you tend to shop more, Target or Walmart? I used to think they were pretty interchangeable and would just stop at the one closest to when out running errands. Turns out, depending on where you are in life, one may be a much better fit. If you’re still deep in diapers or stocking up to feed a family every week, one is the clear winner! Same with fashion and beauty, one is far superior! For me, I need both of these stores 😂

Target vs Walmart⭐️🛒 

 

I headed to the cosmetics section first. At Target, they are going to accept cosmetic returns, even the opened products! Although you can’t return open cosmetics at Walmart, this is the spot for great prices on personal products like shampoo and body wash.

 

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If you’ve got kids, Walmart is the place to score better deals on quality diapers.

 

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I found that the Walmart food section is also superior. They have a bigger selection of groceries for much better deals!

 

Overall, Walmart is cheaper, more convenient, and has more quantities.

 

On the other hand, Target has fewer items that are a little fancier with those designer collaborations. Home goods aren’t just cuter at Target, but they are also more durable.

 

While Walmart’s clothing selection has come a long way, Target is the place to go for cute and affordable fashion finds.

 

Something silly I noticed is that Target’s shopping experience was just superior! They have bigger isles, better lighting, and the store is overall just more aesthetically pleasing.

 

The Bottom Line? 

Walmart is great for the things you need. It has better deals on the essential items, with more quantities available.

Target is better for the things you want. It has a great return policy, and the clothing and home selections are superior.


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Easy Time-Saving Drawer Organizing Hack

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Save time and money with this easy drawer organizing hack! Who has a drawer you’re scared to open? 🙋‍♀️ Mine was in Kid 3’s bathroom! Always an adventure when I dared to peak inside to see what he had jammed in there…although it was nice to discover where our new pack of 500 Q-tips ended up! This is my favorite way to organize my drawers. Hope you love this hack as much as I do 🤗

 

🤩🎉 EASY ORGANIZING HACK: Save Time & Money ⏰💰


organizing hack

Step one is simple! Take everything out of the drawer. This will make it a lot easier to rearrange it.

organizing hack
organizing hack
organizing hack

This next part is a game changer. Grab your parchment paper because we are going to be making a template out of the drawer. Mark the front, wrap it up, and head to the store!

organizing hack
organizing hack

Here is the beauty of this hack…instead of guessing what will fit in your drawer, you can use your template to perfectly size and match dividers / bins that will work!

organizing hack
organizing hack

When you get back home, simply place your organizers in the drawer for an exact fit. How simple is that?!

What drawer needs attention at your house? Comment and LMK 🥰


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Holiday Storage Hacks: Episode 2

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Welcome to part 2 of my holiday storage hacks! These are DIY + EASY + AFFORDABLE 🤗 Do you have any old pantyhose hanging out in the bottom of your sock drawer? Go grab ’em sister! They are the answer to storing candles without marking them up! And that’s just one of my easy tips to packing up the holidays! Scroll for my favorite frugal ways to store ornaments, lights & more! 🥰

 

📦🎄MONEY SAVING HOLIDAY STORAGE HACKS✅💰

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holiday storage
holiday storage
holiday storage

Do you have a stack of drink holders in your car? Well, go grab ’em because they are perfect for storing your delicate ornaments! Plastic party cups work here, too!

holiday storage
holiday storage

For your smaller ornaments, I recommend storing those in leftover egg crates. You can also separate plastic balls by color and store them in baggies.

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holiday storage
holiday storage
holiday storage
holiday storage

Now to the dreaded lights! Hangers are a fantastic way to keep them organized, and so is this little cardboard box trick! You can make your own organizer by cutting up sections of leftover boxes. It is so easy and so useful!

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holiday storage
holiday storage

Using plastic wrap is one of my favorite holiday storage hacks! I pretty much wrap anything I can and leave it until next year!

holiday storage
holiday storage
holiday storage

Who would have thought pantyhose were perfect for protecting your candles from getting scraped up in storage? Works like a charm!

 

When do you start breaking down your holiday decorations, before or after New Year’s Day? Comment and LMK ❤️💚


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Holiday Hacks on Today With Hoda & Jenna

LORAfied Today Show Hoda and Jenna

 

Click ➡️ HERE ⬅️ to watch the episode!

 

WOW, sister, just WOW! To say it was an honor to share some of my favorite Holiday Hacks on @hodaandjenna with @hodakotb & @jennabhager wouldn’t begin to cover how I feel. My heart is especially full and let’s just say Scooter has finally stopped calling my full-time job a hobby 😉

Have you ever put your dream on hold to raise your kids? Support your spouse? Care for a loved one? Or maybe you couldn’t take a chance on it because you had to keep food on the table and dreams are risky and certainly don’t pay the bills right away. I GET YOU! My career highway has been dotted with 🚷🚧 road signs, telling me to slow down, pull over, even suggesting I just simply ✋!

Some of my speed bumps include: Having Kid 1 when I was 22 and married to the wrong guy for me. Being a single mom for a decade never saying no to a news live shot because being a divorced parent is expensive. Then finally getting a break at the network when I meet Scooter. While I really tried to continue working after Kid 2 came along, it became clear both Scoot and I couldn’t be on the road at the same time, so I hung up my cleats to be at home with Kids 2 & 3.

But I’m going to be honest, and anyone who knows me knows this, I missed my career, I missed the gathering of information, the research, the sharing what I had uncovered.

3 years ago, during a routine yearly checkup, my doctor told me I had to figure something out…meaning he could tell my normal peppy spark was dimming…it’s because I had been suppressing my goals, thinking they’d just go away, it was that obvious 😳 And here’s the kicker: I was 50 years old at the time (now 53!) What in the world could I possibly start?

For the love of LORAfied, sister THIS IS YOUR SIGN 😍


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Holiday Storage Hacks: Episode 1

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Okay, who’s ready to take back the space you’ve dedicated to wrapping gifts? 🙋‍♀️ I love the holidays, but I also love getting my house back in order. Introducing my DIY holiday storage hacks to store all those wrapping goodies 🤗 🎁 🎄 The best part? We’re using items you already have in your home!

 

🎁 ❤️ HOLIDAY STORAGE HACKS: EP 1 FREE + EASY 🎄✅

 

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holiday storage hacks
holiday storage hacks
holiday storage hacks
holiday storage hacks
holiday storage hacks

My first hack starts in your bathroom! Cut open that toilet paper holder and wrap it around your wrapping paper. This is a fantastic way to hold it in place without damaging it. Pipe cleaners work great here, too!

holiday storage hacks
holiday storage hacks

Next, grab a garment bag! This is my absolute favorite way to store wrapping paper. This holiday storage hack keeps it neat and protected til next year!

holiday storage hacks
holiday storage hacks
 

Pant hangers are perfect for storing your unused ribbon. It keeps them neat and organized. You can hang these guys up right next to the wrapping paper!

 

How many rolls do you have left this year? Comment and let me know! I have 8, not sure if I overbought wrapping paper or underbought gifts 😂


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How to Make Cookie Cutter Whipped Cream Toppers

LORAfied whipped cream cookie cutter toppers

Are you looking for a fun (and tasty) way to get into the holiday spirit? Then this hack is for you! Introducing cookie cutter frozen whipped cream toppers…to compliment any hot drink from hot coco to coffee, or even tea. They’re cute, festive, and melt into your drink!

 

☕️🍪 Holiday Hack: Frozen Whipped Cream Toppers 🤎🎄

What you’ll need: you can use any whipped cream, even Cool Whip works! Basically any topping you can freeze. You could even do little dollops out of a can onto parchment paper and freeze those.

What to do: top with candies for extra fun… Anything that’s going to melt in a hot drink. Think M&Ms, red hots, chocolate chips… And, of course, sprinkles, any kind of sprinkles! We’re going to decorate these guys like cookies, and then stick them in the freezer.

 

Once they’re frozen, pull them out and let them sit out for a minute or two, then use cookie cutters to cut them out. Once your shapes are cut out, any unused shapes can go back in the freezer!

 

What’s your favorite cozy winter drink? Comment and LMK!🤎


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Cake Hack: 6 Ingredient Holiday Bundt

LORAfied holiday bundt cake recipe

EASY + 6 INGREDIENT = SHOWSTOPPER 🥳 Plus this beauty is AFFORDABLE…it only LOOKS EXPENSIVE!

If you were Santa, would you welcome a slice of cake or another cookie? 😉🎅🏻 Although I’m a HUGE fan of frosted sugar cookies, especially the soft ones cold, straight out of the freezer, this cake is a STUNNER and it’s DELICIOUS! And you can make this any color for any celebration 🎉

 

🎄🎂 CAKE HACK: HOLIDAY BUNDT ❤️💚

Ingredients:

1 white cake mix (15.25 oz) I used Duncan Hines 1/2 packet instant vanilla pudding (3.9 oz) 1 cup sour cream 4 egg whites 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup oil, I use avocado oil , but any will work

 

✳️ DO NOT PREHEAT the oven ✳️

Pour all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Divide batter in half, setting one half to the side. Take the other half and divide in half again, leaving you with 3 bowls of batter: 1 bowl will have 1/2 of the mix, the other 2 will have a 1/4 of the batter each.

Bowl 1: Leave the larger bowl with half of the batter white.

Bowl 2: add 1 1/2 tsp. red food coloring and mix.

Bowl 3: 1 tsp. green food coloring, whisk until combined.

Layer into prepared pan in this order:

1.) 1/2 white batter 2.) All of red batter 3.) All of green batter 4.) Remaining 1/2 of white batter

Don’t mix the layers, if needed you can gently spread them, making sure not to combine with the layer below.

Place on a cookie sheet (this helps keep the bottom from burning) place in a cold oven, then turn the heat to 350F and bake for 55-60.

Cool completely before decorating. HINT: place baggie in a glass for easy frosting filling (just snip off the ends!)

Frosting: Miss Jones Bakes and Duncan Hines

Food coloring: McCormick Spice

Bakeware: QVC

What color combo would you make? Comment and LMK! I’m thinking hot pink and green would be gorgeous!


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Starbucks Copycat White Mocha Latte Recipe

Starbucks Copycat White Mocha Latte Recipe

When’s the last time you picked up a speciality latte at Starbucks? I was shocked by the price! Almost $6 before a tip 😳 Here’s my EASY + AFFORDABLE hack to make a week’s worth of this holiday treat for a fraction🎄

☕️❤️ STARBUCKS COPYCAT WHITE MOCHA LATTE RECIPE ⭐️👯‍♀️

White Mocha Sauce Ingredients: 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14oz) 1 can evaporated milk (12oz) 1 tsp instant coffee (regular or decaf) 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup white chocolate chips

Combine everything in a sauce pan, except the white chocolate chips, whisk until heated and sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat, add chips, stir until melted. Immediately pour into jar, over heating can cause too much thickening. Store in fridge.

Layer in this order: 2-4 Tbsp of white mocha sauce 2 shots of espresso (or *instant coffee) 1 cup steamed milk of choice Top with whipped cream if desired (Recipe below)

*NOTE: You can use instant coffee in place of espresso by mixing 1 tablespoon instant coffee and 1/4 cup hot water.

Whipped Cream ingredients: 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 Tbsp vanilla syrup (I used Torani) Hand whisk heavy cream and syrup together until creamy or use a frothing wand.

Which milk do you prefer in your coffee drinks? Comment and LMK! I’m an almond milk fan 🥤💚


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My Time and Money-Saving Gift Wrapping Hack

gift wrapping Are you running low on gift wrap, too? This easy origami gift wrapping hack will save you time, money & paper!🎁
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gift wrapping

Start by placing your gift at an angle on your prepared wrapping paper. Take a corner and pull it toward the middle of the gift to measure.

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gift wrapping
gift wrapping

Next, square off your wrapping paper and trim off that extra piece.

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gift wrapping
gift wrapping
gift wrapping

Finally, just center your gift and wrap at an angle. Remember to tuck in the sides and fold the flap over!

What kind of tape do you use when wrapping? Double stick? Transparent? Satin Finish? Comment and lmk 🤗


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My Favorite Gift Wrapping Tips and Tricks

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Need help gift wrapping? Today I am showing you 4 of my favorite gift wrapping hacks to make this holiday season go as smoothly as possible🎁 🤗 You can find my little elf cutter at https://www.littleelfproducts.com. Don’t forget to use code LORA10 to save 10%!

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gift wrapping hacks
gift wrapping hacks

To organize my ribbon, I use a paper towel holder. It helps me measure and cut only what I need! Just stack and cut!

gift wrapping hacks
gift wrapping hacks

Now, grab some bells and stick a few in with a gift. This drives my curious kid crazy and adds extra suspense!

gift wrapping hacks
gift wrapping hacks
gift wrapping hacks
gift wrapping hacks

Looking for a wrapping shortcut? Grab the little elf cutter HERE (use code LORA10 for 10% off!) This little guy is a life savor! He’ll help you measure and easily cut clean lines all for about $5!

gift wrapping hacks
gift wrapping hacks

Finally, go grab a letter opener. I use these to fine tune those little pieces of paper that can be kinda tricky!

Stay tuned for more of my simple holiday hacks!


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Easy 2 Ingredient Cupcake Hack

LORAfied Cupcake Hack Betty Crocker Cake Mix

Have you noticed the sneaky change Betty Crocker basically made overnight without warning? If you plan on using a cake mix this holiday season, you need to know the MIX has SHRUNK and is very different 😳 When I picked up a box of their Super Moist Butter Recipe Yellow cake mix I was shocked to see they left the directions exactly the same despite reducing the amount of batter! Including identical amounts of water, eggs and butter…WHAT IN THE WORLD?! As you might imagine, the price is the same! And get this, the cupcakes with their new, smaller mix crumble when you try to break a piece off or eat them 😕 HERE’S HOW I FIXED the NEW MIX to make them MOIST and get us 24 CUPCAKES again! 🥳

 

🧁❤️ LORAfied 2 INGREDIENT CUPCAKE HACK🤯🎉

Betty Crocker Cake Mix Hack:

-1 Box Betty Crocker 13.25 oz (make as directed)

-1 extra egg 1/2 package Vanilla pudding mix

-Bake 325F for 14 mins or so

 

Note: Some of their other flavors are calling for different amounts of water, but that’s basically it. I’d still recommend the extra egg and pudding for all of the their 13.25 oz. mixes.

 

Have you noticed the shrinkage? Comment and LMK! It caught my attention when I went to make 24 cupcakes, like I have for years, but the batter wasn’t filling the pans 🫣 I hope you liked this cupcake hack!


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LORAfied On-the-Go Grocery Store Hacks! Costco vs. Sam’s Club: Which Is Best for You?

LORAfied sams vs costco

Have you ever wondered what the real differences are between Costco and Sam’s Club? Me, too! After a lot of research here’s how to know which one fits your current lifestyle best 🥰

 

🛒❤️ COSTCO vs SAM’S CLUB 💙🛒 Which Is BEST FOR YOU 🤗

 

LORAfied sams vs costco

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Eye glasses and contacts are definitely cheaper at Sam’s Club. However, Costco has a better selection and a higher customer rating!

 

LORAfied sams vs costco

COUPONS

Both Costco’s and Sam’s Club’s coupon books are pretty much the same and both offer instant savings!

 

TOILET PAPER or BABY WIPES

When it comes to toilet paper, Costco is the winner! But for baby items, you’ll get a better deal at Sam’s Club.

 

FOOD PRICE COMPARISON

Both have rotisserie chickens under $5! When it comes to fruit and veggies, regular produce prices are a little better at Sam’s Club, but organic is better at Costco. Overall, food prices are cheaper at Sam’s Club, but over at Costco the Kirkland brand scores higher for selection and quality.

 

FOOD COURT

Costco wins for quality and selection, although Sam’s Club is cheaper.

 

📝 Few Extra Notes: * The annual fees for both are pretty similar with Sam’s Club coming in a little cheaper. * Costco prices online are more expensive than in store, where Sam’s Club are the same in store and online. * Overall, Costco members report higher satisfaction * More Costco locations than Sam’s Club * If you’re looking to save the most money Sam’s Club is the winner * Better overall quality and customer experience goes to Costco

 

Do you belong to either? Comment and LMK! To do the research for this Costco vs Sam’s Club  reel, I had to join both and honestly, enjoy each for much different reasons. It will be interesting to see which membership I keep at the end of the year 😊


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