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Ultimate Pantry Challenge Guide: Eat up and Save Money!

Time for a pantry challenge! How do I know another pantry challenge is in order? Well, here I am again, playing pantry Tetris. The cupboards are almost full and after…

Ultimate Pantry Challenge Guide: Eat up and Save Money!Read More

Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier

Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier: A Review

Grant Sabatier became a millionaire in 5 years, at age 30. In his new book he wants to show you how to reach the same financial freedom. Here’s my review.…

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The Power of the Habit Snowball

Use the habit snowball to build a happier, healthier life, focusing on one habit at a time for growing momentum. Photo: Mara Ket (Unsplash) A year of good habits and self-improvement Let’s talk…

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Santorini restaurant, a good place to save money on food while traveling

27 Ways to Save Money on Food while Traveling

Food is one of the best parts of any vacation, and it doesn’t have to blow your budget. Here are my best tips on how to save money on food…

27 Ways to Save Money on Food while TravelingRead More

The Zero-Waste Chef book cover

The Zero-Waste Chef Cookbook: A Review

Going zero waste in the kitchen doesn’t have to be hard — and it can be delicious! Anne-Marie Bonneau shows you how in her unpretentious and practical cookbook. Here’s my…

The Zero-Waste Chef Cookbook: A ReviewRead More

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Halloween at Home

Photo: Benedikt Geyer via Unsplash Halloween may take place at home for many of us, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be fun! Here’s how to create happy Halloween at…

Halloween at HomeRead More

Fruits and vegetables in paper bags

Reduce food waste (and save money) with a vacuum sealer

Food waste costs money and is bad for the environment. Learn about my new favorite tool for helping to reduce food waste – a vacuum sealer. Intro to vacuum sealers…

Reduce food waste (and save money) with a vacuum sealerRead More

colored pencils in a circle

How to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping

These back-to-school shopping tips will make both your wallet and the planet very happy. Get ready to save Back to school shopping may be a little different this year. (Like…

How to Save Money on Back-to-School ShoppingRead More

various colorful toys

5 Reasons to Join a Toy Library

Join a toy library to save money, the environment – and your sanity. Here’s all you need to know. Toy Heaven Imagine this: every week, your kids bring home new…

5 Reasons to Join a Toy LibraryRead More

different sized bowls of food

Ultimate Pantry Challenge Guide: Eat up and Save Money!

Time for a pantry challenge! How do I know another pantry challenge is in order? Well, here I am again, playing pantry Tetris. The cupboards are almost full and after…

Ultimate Pantry Challenge Guide: Eat up and Save Money!Read More

Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier

Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier: A Review

Grant Sabatier became a millionaire in 5 years, at age 30. In his new book he wants to show you how to reach the same financial freedom. Here’s my review.…

Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier: A ReviewRead More

Snow heart in gloved hands

The Power of the Habit Snowball

Use the habit snowball to build a happier, healthier life, focusing on one habit at a time for growing momentum. Photo: Mara Ket (Unsplash) A year of good habits and self-improvement Let’s talk…

The Power of the Habit SnowballRead More

Santorini restaurant, a good place to save money on food while traveling

27 Ways to Save Money on Food while Traveling

Food is one of the best parts of any vacation, and it doesn’t have to blow your budget. Here are my best tips on how to save money on food…

27 Ways to Save Money on Food while TravelingRead More

The Zero-Waste Chef book cover

The Zero-Waste Chef Cookbook: A Review

Going zero waste in the kitchen doesn’t have to be hard — and it can be delicious! Anne-Marie Bonneau shows you how in her unpretentious and practical cookbook. Here’s my…

The Zero-Waste Chef Cookbook: A ReviewRead More

Jackolantern

Halloween at Home

Photo: Benedikt Geyer via Unsplash Halloween may take place at home for many of us, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be fun! Here’s how to create happy Halloween at…

Halloween at HomeRead More

Fruits and vegetables in paper bags

Reduce food waste (and save money) with a vacuum sealer

Food waste costs money and is bad for the environment. Learn about my new favorite tool for helping to reduce food waste – a vacuum sealer. Intro to vacuum sealers…

Reduce food waste (and save money) with a vacuum sealerRead More

colored pencils in a circle

How to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping

These back-to-school shopping tips will make both your wallet and the planet very happy. Get ready to save Back to school shopping may be a little different this year. (Like…

How to Save Money on Back-to-School ShoppingRead More

various colorful toys

5 Reasons to Join a Toy Library

Join a toy library to save money, the environment – and your sanity. Here’s all you need to know. Toy Heaven Imagine this: every week, your kids bring home new…

5 Reasons to Join a Toy LibraryRead More

different sized bowls of food

Ultimate Pantry Challenge Guide: Eat up and Save Money!

Time for a pantry challenge! How do I know another pantry challenge is in order? Well, here I am again, playing pantry Tetris. The cupboards are almost full and after…

Ultimate Pantry Challenge Guide: Eat up and Save Money!Read More

Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier

Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier: A Review

Grant Sabatier became a millionaire in 5 years, at age 30. In his new book he wants to show you how to reach the same financial freedom. Here’s my review.…

Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier: A ReviewRead More

Snow heart in gloved hands

The Power of the Habit Snowball

Use the habit snowball to build a happier, healthier life, focusing on one habit at a time for growing momentum. Photo: Mara Ket (Unsplash) A year of good habits and self-improvement Let’s talk…

The Power of the Habit SnowballRead More

About

Hi, I’m Olivia. Welcome to the Hollow. After years of international living, I’ve put down roots in a lovely little valley in the Finger Lakes region of New York.  On this blog I’d love to share inspiration and well-researched practical solutions for a varied, joyful, delicious, affordable and simply good life. Join me and my family on our adventures!

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