WEEKLY READING VLOG | house of sky and breath, book shopping, + a grocery haul!

[@beautygeek718]

Your my comfort KZbinr 🥰 today was a tough day at school so it's nice to watch your videos!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thank you 🥺 i’m so glad i can help! i hope the night made up for the day!!

[@sophiecarbone4977]

That ratio sounds perfect! Especially since you have moved I love to see that whole process!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

awh. thank you so much!

[@beckyhadsell1578]

I love Ginger in the background at the beginning.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

she’s always watching 👀

[@aliciaw82]

I think life stuff in vlogs gives insight to the person and a more genuine peek into their lives. I love Peter and his channel and that whole situation is just heartbreaking. Crazy to think how much of an impact someone can have on your life that you’ve never met. Hope your week is better 💜. Nugget ice maker sounds like heaven LOL. 🌊

[@KourttneyL]

I’ve been waiting to get the egg chair on sale. 😍 it’s $200 off so I snagged it 🥳👏🏻

[@viktoriapetrova03]

I agree. I love watching people's life style videos and they are also helpful to get to know the person more.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

yes, exactly this!

[@juliadorry]

I’ve been binging these long vlogs the last few days and it’s been curing my anxiety 😅🥰

[@betsey2966]

Hey girl! I’ve been laying low, but watching and loving your videos…binge watching ones I’ve missed. Congratulations on your house! Loving the life content, of course, and sending lots of love and understanding from someone who has suffered greatly from anxiety. So much love to you.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

awh thank you so much!! i hope you’re well 💛

[@betsey2966]

@@oliviareadsalatte I am, thank you! You’ve been even more on my mind as I’ve been reading the new Finlay Donovan book 🤩!

[@lihfng]

Honestly, I love the ratio for books and lifestyle. I do a lot of mindless task around my desk and room and I like having you talk about your day and stuff on the background; kind of makes me feel like I have company.

[@holdenbeach4ever]

I love Peter too. It has been a very sad week. According to their friend Sara on reddit she said he is doing better. I'm glad you mentioned him, I knew you would be having a hard time. Big hugs!!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

awh thank you, i hope you’re okay too! and that’s good, i’m glad to hear it!

[@karinmaier6708]

I am always happy when i can watch your videos. Thank you for all❤

[@alissabiles1119]

“That is not stable, neither am I, but I’m still out here.” 😂😂😂 I feel ya.

[@jazminee3601]

I just wanna say I recently found your channel and I love your reading vlogs. Sometimes I throw it on while I’m getting ready in the morning, and its just so entertaining lol

[@meglapides]

I have Celiac Disease and I'm lactose intolerant so GF/DF is my life 😂 I love the King Arthur cookie mix but their brownie mix is the best GF brownie mix I've ever had! Pro tip make it with oil to make it DF and it also makes them extra gooey! Violife has good dairy free cheese (I especially like their cheddar slices and their parmesan). Bobo's are GF/DF oat bars that come in so many different flavors and they're really good snacks! And I don't know if y'all can have peanuts but The Perfect Bar are refrigerated protein peanut butter bars that basically just taste like peanut butter! And they're made with honey instead of refined sugar! 🌊🧜‍♂🐟🐠🐡

[@nenerson1195]

Love me some King Arthur box mixes!

[@Kalreadsalot]

My family has a tortoise as well and her name is Tink !

[@kimmieandersen5478]

Ur commentary 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 Omg I’ve giggled so much in this vlog 🤣 Don’t ever change!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

hahaha thank you 🙈💛

[@ReadingNymph]

Catching up on vlogs I missed, love a grocery haul 🧜‍♀️

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i need to do another tbh 🤔

[@lalu1424]

Not creepy at all. Most of my lifestyle bloggers I watch have started including book videos and I love it. You including lifestyle videos is great and just makes me want to watch more!

[@kittykins4521]

I’m here for the lifestyle vlogs!! I love it! My daughter is 6 and thinks Ginger is so pretty and wishes we could keep her lol. Also you randomly inspired me to haul out my eyeshadow I haven’t used in ages and do an eye look. I love the colors you use and tried to mimic with what I had lol.

[@kittykins4521]

And I had so much more to comment on but I watched earlier and my babies distracted me. I need to start keeping a notepad for highlights I want to comment on lol

[@mabfab]

I always love the cooking section of your vlogs! And always down for a grocery haul. I just moved to a town with Trader Joe’s and went for the first time in my life.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thank you!! i need to go to one asap!

[@lexislibrary923]

I should try a tabbing system. It'll help me remember things I like in books.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

yes! it also helps me stay focused too 😊

[@tawnyachristensen7310]

Loved this! Your home is going to be so cute. Recently bought the "Throne of Glass" series on kindle, so I'm excited to try it.🧜‍♀

[@jennifer4152]

Same

[@oliviareadsalatte]

awh thank you so much!! and omf YES!! that’s my favorite series of all time by her!

[@steelcutoaths3033]

I haven't watched Peter in a while so I had no idea! I hope he has a smooth, quick, and complete recovery!

[@andromeduh4145]

I feel the same about the whole Peter Monn thing. He's really gotten me through some times. I really hope he's okay and will be okay knowing everything that happened 😔

[@jennifer4152]

😢

[@dominikawie5665]

Did I ever mention how much I love long vlogs. And I'm extra loving the house update

[@Maritinylibrary]

For the snack stuff, Sprouts has great options and they are cheaper than Whole Foods. But also there's a KZbin channel (and they have a blog) called Pick Up Limes that does different snacks and actual meals that are vegan and all that stuff. Also love the addition of life stuff!

[@LairOfBooks]

I’m feeling the same way about Peter, I’ve been watching him from the start and his voice has gotten me through a whole divorce. He’s also the last video of every day and it feels like waiting for a relative to pull through. Sending him all the love & light 💙🙏🏽💕

[@oliviareadsalatte]

yes!!! 🙏🏼 💙

[@LaDiDaLauren]

Your one liners killll me 😂 really glad I found your channel and loving these vlogs 🌊 🐠

[@oliviareadsalatte]

awh thank you!

[@bookswithbray]

Catching up on your weekly vlogs!!!! 😍

[@oliviareadsalatte]

💛💛💛

[@kristenbell5214]

This was the best vlog I've ever seen. Hope you feel better soon

[@oliviareadsalatte]

awh thank you!!

[@RosebudsRealm]

Haha thanks for the tag! Glad you loved the midnight live ✨

[@heabooktubes]

Thanks for keeping me company while I clean. 🥰🌊🧜🏾‍♂️

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i love being involved in others productivity 😫🙌🏼

[@teighlorc2963]

Im loving this detailed tabbing system actually *taking notes for good tabs*

[@Nf-fq5xd]

OK idk if you’re into this tip but my anxiety was so bad (I am obsessed with coffee and was having like 5 espresso shots a day!) and then to ween myself off I started getting the instant coffee packs from Starbucks and just putting a little water in it to make a “shot” for my lattes. It really helped my anxiety but I still get caffeine which is my life lol. PS. Trader Joe’s has the Boursin Dairy Free cheese & it is so gewwwd. Also Thrive market is where I get a lot of my bulk gluten free/dairy free stuff. Thanks for your videos!!

[@teganj9512]

LOL I had that same hello fresh meal this past week.

[@user-ls7tc8tk6h]

If you love tofu I highly recommend trying out Pumfu! It’s a tofu made out of pumpkin seeds and I like to grill it and make tofu scramble out of it too 💕

[@oliviareadsalatte]

you know i love anything pumpkin involved 👀

[@jennifer4152]

Love this video! Keep it up love to watch unpacking videos. So glad you mentioned Peter Monn. I feel the same way!💙Have watched him for years and I’m so worried about him.😢 Starting the throne of glass series, because I want to make sure I don’t miss any clues. Thanks for the videos🤗

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i’m so worried too! and thank you so much 💛 you’re gonna love that series!! it’s my favorite of hers!

[@jennifer4152]

@@oliviareadsalatte sending hugs!💙A little scared to read it because it’s so long,but I need to!😂Love your videos!

[@MegBookishRamblings]

We have a People's Co-op which has a variety of delicious food but also expensive at times... I tend to go to a place called Fresh Thyme for things I can't find at other grocery stores as much of their stuff is similar to the Co-op but better priced and also have enjoyed Trader Joe's. I'm in the middle of moving so have been a more anxious ball of stress than usual and I have also watched people's vlogs who have brought me comfort though they don't know it. I hope Peter will be okay! I'm almost 50% through HOEB so hope to get to HOSB towards the beginning of March. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your new home especially the Library!

[@klhansen4]

I am gluten, dairy, soy, and caffeine free (getting ready to start my 3rd year) Alex Snodgrass has 2 amazing cookbooks that changed my life with this life style change) as for grocery stores, Aldi has the best gluten free selection at great prices. I always go there first and then follow up at either Kroger or Walmart. One snack I have been loving is a date cut in half with some nut butter. Sometimes I add a little bit of Hu chocolate. I have them in my freezer and grab one after lunch. I really like gluten free pretzels. The crunch is so satisfying. I eat a lot of fruit as a snack also.

[@bridgetvollmer6337]

I just love your channel...keep keeping it real.

[@Sophie703]

Love your grocery haul! The Whole Foods commentary cracked me up. I’m a teacher too and was like, “I’m in the wrong state! I need that Whole Foods money!” 😆

[@oliviareadsalatte]

awh thank you!! and listen, i’ll tell you, it’s not teaching in texas that purchased those groceries 😂😂😂

[@ravenleigh9155]

Absolutely loved your vlog. Hope you are feeling good 😊♥️📚

[@preciousgahan]

A very much enjoy life stuff in reading vlogs because it makes everything so much more relatable! Plus you have cute kids! 😘

[@preciousgahan]

Also you should reread TOG! I'm buddy reading it with my cousin. Its her first time. But I am loving the reread!

[@audreyw3215]

I actually just recently started reading Throne of Glass and omg it's so good! I finished the first book and the second one is already so entertaining!!

[@AshleyMJacobs]

You’ve been looking so healthy Liv 🥺 you go girl

[@oliviareadsalatte]

omf thank you 🥺 i’m really trying out here!!

[@angiefaye6]

I have blinds on my patio door like that. Something I learned is that the movement of the blinds is controlled by magnets and if you slam the door, the magnets come apart and your blinds are now broken. So just a warning not to slam that door.

[@phantomfablee]

Green bell peppers cut into slices and dipped into a dipping sauce (we use ranch) is like low-key super good.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

ok but that does sound good

[@BookswithBrittany]

Your first trip to Whole Foods is exactly what mine was like 😂

[@oliviareadsalatte]

it’s just too much!!

[@itschristmasliketheholiday453]

Natural Grocers is also great for GF/DF stuff. New Seasons is also cheaper than Whole Foods. But we’ve found (at least here in Portland) that the best stuff comes from local businesses.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thanks for the recs!!

[@stef8771]

gotta love that long video! but like fr love you as always

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thank you!! i’m trying to get them long again now that i have time to 😊🙌🏼

[@dianehaack5273]

I enjoy watching your channel so much I subscribed to it and I would love to see to see life style stuff in your vlogs

[@museofcoffee]

I'm celiac so I have to eat gluten free and I never heard of the stuff you got but i'm gonna look out for them at the store !!!!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i hope you love them!

[@kellyreadingbooks]

I love life stuff in vlogs. Especially when it reminds me life comes up and I can’t read 24/7 and this happens to other people too! I am DF, egg free pescatarian and honestly the snacks I live off of are Cliff Builder Bars in Chocolate Mint (not sure if they are gluten free though) , and I also love making my own bean dip for raw veggies like green beans and carrots. I just do a can of white beans, a TB of olive oil, 1/2 a lemon, and any fresh herb. I have a tiny 2 cup food processor I blend it in but you could just mash with a potato masher. It’s cheap and delicious! Also really love Pop Chips plain sea salt. And Olly or Vega protein powder blended with a banana, spinach and soy milk. Sometimes also with frozen blueberries and pineapple. Apples with sunflower seed butter also since I’m allergic to nuts. Also love Ezekiel bread/toast with avocado and sea salt (great with a breakfast tofu scramble, or could use corn tortillas). Check out Minimalist Baker blog if you’re looking for some more plant based recipes- I believe you can separate them out by dietary preference/needs like GF.

[@KatieColson]

Me watching this on my sprints while I drag you for liking Survive the Night 🤣

[@marybarton9792]

Great video Olivia, I'm loving the life style updates. We're getting t know more about you & your partner. Very nice house can't wait to see a tour once your all unpackes and set up. I wish you both all the happiness with your new hime. As always, love seeing Jake & Ginger :)

[@RachelKathrynnn]

🌊 I’m honestly thinking about re-reading ACOTAR and then reading Throne of Glass…but we will see. Work is about to get stupid, so I won’t have much time to read.

[@pages.and.journeys]

I have celiac disease and Trader Joe’s is the absolute best I’ve found by a mile!!!!. Aldi is great too for snacks but not sure if they’re in texas! Love seeing your lifestyle sections in with the book stuff! You nail the ratio and I love it!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

name twin!!!! we do have it in texas, but i’ll check your trader joe’s because i’ve never been to one before 🤔

[@pages.and.journeys]

@@oliviareadsalatte it’s the only bread that tasted like bread, crisps that are delicious, and most sauces are safe as well. It’s all clearly labelled! Some of the pre made meals are top tier as well. It’s my life saver in uni 😂

[@museofcoffee]

Omg I love that there are people on here who also have celiac disease like me because I got diagnosed when I was 15 and I’m still struggling with it !!!!!

[@pages.and.journeys]

@@museofcoffee i was the same age and I’m still struggling!!! Flare ups are still common for me!!

[@sambarnard9506]

Really like watching your vlogs 🌊🌊🐬

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thank you!

[@sarahgreen5475]

I wasn’t going to…but I bought both Sarah J. Maas books since everyone has been talking about them. If you don’t hear from me again my TBR stack has crushed me! 😆

[@melindaforry644]

🌊 I am here for the long vlogs!! And I think I need that ice maker! I’m pretty sure ice nuggets make it way easier to drink your allotted amount of daily water. Right? ❤️G&J

[@Brookeworm_xx]

I love Trader Joes! I love shopping there and their wine isn't that bad. Loved the vlog tho! The lifestyle? I can definitely get behind along with book news. LOVE

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thank you!!

[@haunted_pages]

Love your videos 🌊

[@oliviareadsalatte]

💛💛💛

[@KristinKravesBooks]

I'm feeling the same way about Peter. I've watched him since the first time he did Booktubathon and I introduced my mom to his videos. He is a big reason why she is over two year sober today. I have been feeling off ever since his accident. Parasocial relationships are definitely interesting!

[@raquelweber3287]

Great video Olivia, I really enjoyed it a lot :) 🌊

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thank you!! 💛

[@kellyreadingbooks]

“and I know that is not stable but neither am I” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 yeah same lol

[@neenaa4738]

Sprouts has a good selection of foods! Their app is also helpful to browse products.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

oh good to know!!

[@koribee7743]

🌊 loved this vlog 🧜‍♀️

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thank you!!

[@armadillosky5253]

I’ve noticed here in rural Minn that different stores carry different favorite products, so I have to go to ALL the stores lol! Anyhoo, Schar gf crackers are good and I really like tinkyada gf pasta. I love your vlogs, so many things I want to try. And I really want to read crescent city now! 🌊🧜‍♀️

[@ThePrincessCook]

Thanks for another great video ❤️

[@hudfamfour]

Did I just buy both of the Crescent City books and use my credit card points to get them?! Yes I did! These sound super interesting! I started the Throne of Glass series recently and can’t wait to get further into that too.

[@Sarahphases]

I’ve been feeling exactly the same about Peter. I keep distractedly looking for updates as if I know him. It’s making me so sad and anxious. It’s hard to draw the line between empathy and parasocial. I would feel terrible for anyone in his situation but he’s someone I’m familiar with. 😩I hope he’s okay. I can’t imagine how he’s feeling inside or out.

[@motive_of_the_witch2369]

I'll have mine copy of "House of Sky and Breath" tomorrow and I can't wait. I'll be like those crazy dogs waiting for a postman 😂 As always Ginger ❤️

[@oliviareadsalatte]

hahahah, that’s literally me with all book mail! 🐈💛

[@adrienneadelsperger897]

Great vlog! 🌊

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thank you!! 💛

[@whitneyleno3368]

Trader Joe’s has a great vegan garlic dip and spread. Great with veggies or on sandwiches

[@oliviareadsalatte]

ohhhh i know my partner would love that garlic dip!

[@RealMiaColucci]

I love the lifestyle inclusions too which is why you’re one of my absolute favorites to watch :-)

[@christinah3332]

I’ve been gluten free for over 15 years (not by choice) and here are my go to’s: King Arthur mixes and their website has fantastic recipes, just search gluten free, and their flours are sold on Amazon, target and most grocery stores; Aldi grocery stores have a line called living g free that is good; thrive market (online) has a ton of snacks that are gluten free. Love the lifestyle content :)

[@StitchInTime]

I'm lactose and gluten intolerant and I can find decent priced foods at Target and Grocery Outlet but I don't know what the equivalent would be in your state.

[@kellyreadingbooks]

PS- died laughing when you said “what’s the store with the bad parking lots?” 😂😅

[@averageannn]

"that is not stable. neither am I and I'm still out here" 💀💀💀 olivia how are you this funny i can't dealll 😂😂😂

[@nickellee9681]

Aldi has a fair amount of vegan and gf options. I’m not sure where you are regionally, so I’m not sure what it’s called there but Krogers has a ton of stuff that is reasonably priced.

[@AllyEmReads]

I just wanna say that I've tried doing my iced coffee the way you always show, with the brown sugar in the espresso and??????? Never going back to regular sugar again omg

[@oliviareadsalatte]

right?!?!?!

[@ameedwards9467]

Loving the life stuff in addition to the bookish stuff :). Also, I finished House of Earth and Blood this week - it was emotional - and I was supposed to wait until payday to get the new one... but I ordered it and it will arrive today as I don't think I can concentrate on anything else now haha!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

hahaha yay!! i’m so glad you didn’t have to wait to get to the next one; its super good already!

[@carolynnixon7095]

Whole Foods has been expensive from the get-go. I know how? Because I shopped at the first ever WF in Austin in the 80's. p.s. We love our HEB!

[@amalfysanchez9545]

I would love to know which machine you use for the espresso 😁😁. P.S I love watching you videos and the house updates I love those.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i use a nespresso for all my coffee! and thank you 💛

[@amalfysanchez9545]

Thank you !! This will save me some money 🥰🥰💓💓

[@christinab.7237]

Sprouts has a lot of options for dairy free and gluten free. They have a lot of snack crackers, chips, ect that are vegetable based and gluten free. They have a lot of good sales on their fruits and vegetables too. I get dairy free ice cream sandwiches there that are really good, I can't remember if they're gluten free or not but they do have those options there. They have a great selection of plant based meat brands as well. Trader Joe's is really good for frozen vegetables and their fresh fruits and vegetables are decently priced. Their brand of hummus is very good and priced well. However they don't have a lot of selection for dairy free or even gluten free. They do have some items but most are seasonal (I love the gluten free pumpkin pancake mix but It's only around October and November then it's gone). Have you ever tried Spaghetti Squash? It's a great alternative to pasta and isn't at all hard to cook.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

omg spaghetti squash sounds so good 🤭

[@iamgriselda]

Did I miss a house tour because wow it’s beautiful…..I’m a sucker for high ceilings

[@icedcoffeeandbookss]

i would say instead of trying to eat less of things, include more diverse foods in your diet. but if you need to eat less of certain things, by all means do it.

[@lauraleafromthelibrary]

This is not stable but either am I - and I’m still here lmaooo 🧜‍♂️🐠🌊

[@heathers_happily_ever_afters]

🌊🧜‍♀️🐟🐠🐡🦈 I cannot eat gluten or dairy either. I shop at Wegmans Grocery Store, sadly they are only on the east coast. I've found that buying gluten/dairy free items are always more expensive than other food. The only way to cut it down and make it more cost friendly is purchasing raw meat (season & cook yourself) & raw fruits & veggies.

[@jennyleighgentry]

“That’s not stable - well neither am I” None of us are Janice! Just let us live laugh and love in our unstable state - geez 🙄🤣

[@AliDoisRead]

“That is not stable… neither am I” 😂 same girl, same 🌊

[@oliviareadsalatte]

😂😂😂

[@lilygrant2525]

🌊🐟🐠🐡 You: "Oh my god, there he is." Makes eye contact with jake. Me: *Dies of laughter* That was absolutely hilarious. I nearly laughed out loud 😆💕 I'm so sorry for whatever you're going through...I hope everything works out and I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone 🚙💕❤💕❤💕

[@catcmbe]

Do you ever use more than one Nespresso pod for one drink? Like if you want a double espresso?

[@oliviareadsalatte]

the pods i use are technically a double!

[@avasromancebooks]

I have celiac disease and only eat GF! I know you also live in Texas, and so you might have an HEB near you! I buy most of my food from there and Trader Joe’s!💕

[@oliviareadsalatte]

well have to check HEB! that one requires a weekday trip though, because the weekend is too much 😂

[@angelaholmes8888]

Unfortunately the library doesn't have any copies yet of the house of sky and breath

[@allisonb6228]

Any of the Gardein branded products are really good like the Mandarin orange chkn.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

good to know!!

[@amberwi5861]

I’d like any video you’d want to share. I love your videos. 📚📚😃😃 Glad the fur babies have adjusted well in the new house. I just adopted A new kitten. She’s 10 weeks old and an orange tabby, her name is Lucy. Congrats on the new house!

[@winonareads6790]

Same with packaging🙋🏻‍♀️highly appreciate good marketing😂

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@mamesjenkins7583]

Love this! Can you include skin care too?

[@oliviareadsalatte]

oh yes! i need to go restock on my usual products so that’ll be a good time to do it 🤭

[@barbthereader2532]

I didn’t even know I wanted an ice maker, but now that’s the only thing I can think about

[@oliviareadsalatte]

it’s all i think about… sometimes i just go put ice in a full af drink because i can now 💀😂