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The Zero-Waste Chef Cookbook: A Review

April 13, 2021 //  by Olivia

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 accessible and practical cookbook. Here’s my review.

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Halloween at Home

October 26, 2020 //  by Olivia

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 Home memories.

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

August 21, 2020 //  by Olivia

Food waste costs money and is bad for the environment. Here’s all about my favorite new toy for helping to reduce food waste – a vacuum sealer.

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How to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping

August 7, 2020 //  by Olivia

Save money – and the planet – with these back-to-school shopping tips.

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5 Reasons to Join a Toy Library

January 13, 2020 //  by Olivia

Toy libraries can make your life easier: save money, declutter, help your kids grow. Here’s how toy libraries work.

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Ultimate Pantry Challenge Guide: Eat up and Save Money!

April 19, 2019 //  by Olivia

Is your pantry bursting out of its seams? It’s time for a pantry challenge! Here’s your go-to guide. You’ll use up those accumulated ingredients, get creative in the kitchen, learn what you eat – and don’t, and save money on groceries.

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Favorite Things for August 2018

August 18, 2018 //  by Olivia

Here are my favorite things for August 2018. Simplify your life, save money, buy quality products, and live in joy!

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Homemade Lacto-fermented Pickles Recipe

August 13, 2018 //  by Olivia

Lacto-fermented pickles – sour, salty, and satisfyingly crunchy. Here’s all you ever wanted to know about achieving homemade pickle perfection.

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Favorite Things for July 2018

July 16, 2018 //  by Olivia

Here are my favorite things for July 2018! I emphasize durability, comfort and value for ways to buy quality products, save money, and enjoy life.

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How to Prevent Tick Bites and Protect Yourself from Lyme

July 11, 2018 //  by Olivia

Don’t let ticks ruin the outdoors for you! Here’s how you can protect yourself and your family from Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

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12 Reasons You Need an E-Bike

July 2, 2018 //  by Olivia

An e-bike can change your life! Find out how – and why the investment may be worth it for you.

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How to Make Tick Tubes and Protect Your Yard

May 9, 2018 //  by Olivia

Ticks are on the rise, but you can fight back. Arm yourself with toilet paper tubes and join the battle! I’ll show you how to defend your yard with tick tubes. It doesn’t take much more than cardboard rolls and cotton balls soaked in permethrin, a pesticide with low toxicity to humans.

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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.
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