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Stephanie Osmanski

location-pin Stony Brook, New York

School: Stony Brook University

Expertise: food news & tips, shopping, sustainability

Stephanie Osmanski

  • Published in Parade, Newsweek, Travel + Leisure, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, Southern Living and more
  • Reported live from Climate Week on behalf of Insider

Experience

Steph writes about sustainability, food waste and upcycling for Reader's Digest, focusing on the advice and products that would cut in her own home, yard and beyond. Her byline has appeared in Parade, Newsweek, Travel + Leisure, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, and Southern Living. When she’s not writing, you can find her binge-watching true-crime docs, rearranging all the furniture in her house, or exuding big dog-mom energy on Instagram. She also has a personal interest in DIY activities like gardening, flower pressing and flower arranging.

Education

Quinnipiac University
BA, Journalism
 
Stony Brook University
MFA, Creative Writing

Articles

31 of the Absolute Funniest Roses-Are-Red Poems

Some flowers are red; some flowers are blue. We have funny roses-are-red poems to share with your entire crew.

How Long Do Leftovers Last in the Fridge?

Not sure if those leftovers are still good? Don’t chance it—we have the answers to how long a variety of leftovers will last in the fridge and freezer.

12 Polite Habits Grocery Store Workers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

Don’t make these all-too-common etiquette mistakes at the grocery store! Here’s what you need to know before your next shopping trip.