Honest Review on the Butter Candle: Hype or Hip?

EASY + AFFORDALBE SHOW-STOPPING HOLIDAY PARTY HACK! Have you seen this?! Who thinks the price of a cheese board is out of control? 🙋‍♀️ Here is a super fun alternative that’s going to get everyone’s attention. Best of all, any stick butter will work! 🤗
This one of the wackiest hacks, so I thought I’d give it a whirl.

🧈🕯️💛LORAfied FOOD HACK: BUTTER CANDLE APPETIZER 🤯🎉

Ingredients
2 cups butter (use salted)
1-2 tsp. minced garlic (optional)
Zest of 1 small lemon (optional)

Directions

Put everything in sauce pan and melt.

Using a toothpick, poke hole into bottom of paper cup, insert wick.

Pour into paper cup.

Let firm in fridge for a few hours or stick in the freezer to speed it up.

Chances you’ll give this a try? What kind of bread would you use for dipping? We are BIG sourdough fans and let me tell you, as that candle melts into the bread, folks will be fighting over those pieces 😋 Comment and let me know if you think is if fun or completely ridiculous!

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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 🩵🎄

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Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

Have you picked up a slice of the Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf? It’s delicious and usually sold out at our Starbucks, which is surprising given how expensive it is! Here’s an EASY + AFFORDABLE DUPE, frosting and all!

🎄❤️ STARBUCKS COPYCAT GINGERBREAD LOAF RECIPE ⭐️👯‍♀️

Ingredients

Bowl 1:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground mustard

Bowl 2:
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup apple butter (sub applesauce in a pinch)
1 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp orange extract OR a squeeze of orange

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F
First, mix all of the bowl 1 ingredients together and set aside. The secret to this entire recipe is the dry mustard. Trust me on this one!

Next, Combine butter and sugar together, then add remaining ingredients into bowl 2. Don’t forget the freshly grated orange zest! Using a mixer, add the dry to the wet until well blended. The batter will be thick.

Finally, pour your batter into pan. To line your pan, use parchment paper and clips to hold it all down. Bake the loaf for about an hour, until the middle doesn’t jiggle. Let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese brought to room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

While your loaf is baking, it’s time to whip up the frosting! Using a mixer, combine all 3 ingredients until smooth.
Finally, pour the entire batch of frosting over your cooled loaf and spread evenly. Cut your slices and enjoy!

I seriously cannot stop eating this! I hope you love this gingerbread loaf recipe, and follow along for more.

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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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My Viral Mashed Potato Hack As Seen On Today with Hoda & Jenna

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

DIRECTIONS:
Boil potatoes 20-30 minutes (depending on size), until you can easily insert a toothpick.
Remove from water and set aside.
Slice in half, placing cut side down on top of baking rack and smash!

Add butter, half & half, salt and beat until fluffy with a blender.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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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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The Best Ever Thanksgiving Turkey Hack

🦃 🤯 TURKEY HACK: THE BEST EVER + NO BASTING! 1 Step: Set It and Forget It 🤎

Are you in charge of the turkey this year? If you are, this turkey hack is going to be a game changer. No more setting a timer to baste the turkey, no more stressing about it drying out 🥳

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350F, remove middle rack, only leaving the lowest rack you have
Remove turkey from bag
Remove bag of giblets, set aside to use in other recipes, if desired
Place on roasting pan or make your own
Butter outside, inside and under the skin (I use 1 stick of butter)
Salt & Pepper outside and inside of bird
Fill cavity with citrus, veggies & herbs (I use an orange, onion, celery, rosemary & thyme)
Cork cavity opening with half an apple
Tie legs, dress the wings
Soak 1 pkg of cheesecloth in 2 sticks of butter, drape over turkey, completely covering your bird
Bake 13 minutes per pound. My turkey took exactly 3 hours. Internal temp should read 160-165. Let rest for at least 20 minutes, longer if possible.

NOTE: Do not open the oven while cooking. You don’t need to check it and more importantly, you’re not basting it! Resist the urge to peek, just let the magic happen 🤗

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Marie Callenders Secret Copycat Cornbread Recipe

🌽🍞 MARIE CALLENDERS SECRET COPYCAT CORNBREAD 🦃🍽️

Have you ever made the Marie Callenders cornbread mix? I knew the first time I made it, it wasn’t the same as their famous one you get at their restaurant. I was talking with my mom, 93 year old Norma Jean about this and she said “Well you know the restaurant uses a cake mix to make theirs” WHAT?! 🤯 Yes, sister, YES! The best part, this RECIPE DUPE is SO EASY, I can’t wait for you to make it! Thank you, Mom 💛 When it comes to the honey butter, some claim it has bacon in it, it does not, but I will say that sounds delicious 🤤

Dupe Cornbread Recipe:

1 box yellow cake mix (including the eggs, oil & water)

1 box Jiffy muffin mix (including milk & eggs)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a large bowl, make cake mix according to directions

In a medium bowl, whip up the cornbread mix, again, according to the directions on the box

Pour the cornbread mix into the cake mix and stir until combined

Pour into prepared pan

Place a sheet of foil on top rack and put the cornbread on the middle rack

Bake approx. 30-40 minutes. Freezes beautifully.

BAKING HACK: grab some aluminum foil and stick it on your top rack. This is going to help reflect the heat so that the top of the cornbread doesn’t burn.

Honey Butter: 1/2 stick butter 1/4 cup honey

Using a blender, whip both together. Store in the refrigerator.

Once you make this, you won’t want to go back to the Marie Callenders mix! Would you make the butter with or without the bacon? Comment and LMK! I’m going without the bacon…this time 😉🍯🧈🥓

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Money Saving Cheese Board Hack

🧀💰MONEY SAVER: $30. CHEESE BOARD HACK 🤯❤️ Did you know the average cost of a large charcuterie board spread runs between $100-$200?! NEARLY 7x the price of a large turkey 😳 That’s significantly more than the rest of the meal combined! Here’s how to create an AMAZING board for 70% – 85% LESS! 🥰

LORAfied 1 + 2 + 3 Cheese Board Recipe:

1 condiment (pick 1 or more: grainy mustard, honey, fig jam) 2 different crackers (or baguette) + 2 fruits and/or veggies 3 different cheeses & 3 different meats *Optional add-ons: nuts, dried fruit or olives, which I used

Budget Board Shopping List:

Smokey Gouda: 2.99 (Aldi)

Swiss: 2.00 (Walmart) (cut into 3 shapes – slices, triangles, mini triangle chunks)

Brie: 2.97 (Walmart)

Olives: 2.23 (Walmart)

1 Cucumber: .74 cents (Walmart)

1 Green apple: .64 cents (Walmart)

Bread Sticks: 1.90 (Aldi)

1 speciality cracker: 3.59 (Aldi)

Baguette: 1.65 (Aldi)

Hard salami: 2.78 (Walmart)

Sliced salami: 4.92 (Walmart – used for salami rose)

Roast beef: 3.64 (Walmart – 1/2 package rolled into cigars, 1/2 folded into ribbons)

From my pantry: Honey Grainy Mustard

Shopping Tips:

-The stores with the best prices on cheese are Aldi, Costco and Walmart (30-40% cheaper)

-Skip the specialty section and head to the regular dairy case. You’ll save 500%!

-Generic brand cheese is usually the same quality as their pricey counterparts

-Skip “fancy” crackers. Pick up a baguette and slice it your self for a fraction

-Fruits like apples and veggies are great substitutes

-Skip the specialty meats and go for the sliced deli meats instead. Roll & arrange yourself

-Turn the regular salami into a rose as seen above

What cheese do you dig into first on a cheese board? Comment and LMK! Mine has to be Brie ☺️

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Grocery Store Hacks: Trader Joe’s Sticker Shock! What Not to Buy

🛒❤️ TRADER JOE’S: STICKER SHOCK💰😳

Are you a Trader Joe’s fan? I LOVE this grocery store! One of my favorite things is how they remove the dreaded “conundrum of choice” by only stocking a few good options. On the flip side, that lack of choice and convenience can also be pretty pricey. I was shocked when I learned the markup on some of my kitchen staples! Here are some things I’ll be buying at a conventional grocery store…and the ones I’m still grabbing at TJ’s 🤗

Let’s start with their cheese. The markup on their sliced cheese is crazy! 115% higher than Target. Stick to the specialty section here.

Organic milk is also a hefty jump. 25-75% more than Walmart. However, their nut milk is a grab!

TJ’s chicken is 75% higher than Vons. But their chicken broth is a buy!

Be careful with the produce as their freshness and ripeness isn’t always consistent. However, the bananas are a go!

While the almond butter is a pass at 80% more, the organic peanut butter is a buy!

Have you noticed any sticker shock at Trader Joe’s? Comment and LMK which item. My 🫢 moment was the almond butter!

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Sam’s Club Secrets: How To Hack Walmart’s Superstore

🛒❤️ SAM’S CLUB SECRETS: How To Hack Walmart’s Superstore 😉

Did you know the Sam in Sam’s Club is for Walmart’s founder Sam Walton? Scooter had no idea! Since my hometown in Kansas is pretty close to the Walmart mothership in Northwest Arkansas I grew up with that little tidbit…but what I didn’t know was how to read their coded price tags, until now. I’ve packed a lot in this one! Please save and forward to someone who can use it this holiday season and beyond! 💕

This place is stocked with deals. Their batteries are made by Energizer, and their jeans are Wrangler! The candy department has some of the best deals I’ve seen.

Next up: How to read their price tags

Codes with “A” mean it’s always in stock with a possibility of future markdowns.

Codes ending in “S” mean seasonal products. Check the labels because some seasonal items aren’t always obvious!

Codes with “C” are the most important. Go ahead and grab them because it means those guys are on final clearance and aren’t coming back! Prices ending in “1” also are on clearance.

Codes ending with “O” mean the product is a one-time buy and won’t be restocked.

NOTE: Their tech deals are great finds if you look for “Instant Savings”

SKIP: Skip those tempting samples! Keep in mind, if you try the samples, you are 65% MORE likely to make a purchase!

Did you know Sam’s Club was owned by Walmart? Comment and LMK!

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Electric Skillet Dinner Hack: Easy No Boil Spaghetti & Meatballs

🍝❤️ DINNER HACK: 4 INGREDIENTS + 1 PAN + ONLY 20 MINUTES ⏲️🥳 #ad

How crazy are your weeknights? I thought as the kids got older, things wouldn’t be so nutty come dinnertime, but honestly, it’s harder now than ever to balance “all the things” and get a meal on the table. This is one of my family’s favorites! It works with any pasta, any sauce and any type of meatballs. And here’s the best part…I didn’t have to turn on the stove or boil a pot of water😉

LORAfied Spaghetti & Meatballs

Ingredients:
1 jar pasta sauce
1 jar water
1 bag frozen meatballs
1 box of pasta
1 cup mozzarella cheese

After plugging in your skillet, start by adding a jar of pasta sauce, a jar of water and frozen meatballs (beef, chicken or veggie) to your pan. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Now it’s time for the pasta. Yup, it’s going in dry! Move it around for a little bit to make sure it’s all separated.

Just 10 minutes later, add your cup of cheese. I went with shredded mozzarella and added some cute little mozzarella balls just for fun. You can use anything here… even simple parmesan works too.

Cover the skillet with the lid to let the cheese melt, and it’s time to eat! It’s cheesy and easy- two of my favorite words😉
NOTE: can be made in a regular pan on the stove as well 😊 This dish makes great leftovers 💕

What sauce and meatball combo would you use? Comment and LMK! Vodka sauce with turkey meatballs is a winner 🥰

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Game Changing Christmas Tree Hacks

Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

🎄❤️ STARBUCKS COPYCAT GINGERBREAD LOAF RECIPE ⭐️👯‍♀️

Apple Pie Hack With Cinnamon Roll Crust

LORAfied Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

My Viral Mashed Potato Hack As Seen On Today with Hoda & Jenna

The Best Stuffing Hack

The Best Ever Thanksgiving Turkey Hack

Marie Callenders Secret Copycat Cornbread Recipe

Money Saving Cheese Board Hack

Grocery Store Hacks: Trader Joe’s Sticker Shock! What Not to Buy

Sam’s Club Secrets: How To Hack Walmart’s Superstore

Electric Skillet Dinner Hack: Easy No Boil Spaghetti & Meatballs

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