MaryAnn Karp

The travel gear I actually use on my trips — from Scotland to everyday weekend getaways. These are the cozy layers, packing cubes, crossbody bag, and small essentials that make flights, trains, and long travel days so much easier.

Take a cozy trip through Scotland filled with warm meals, handmade treasures, and breathtaking landscapes. From rustic cafés serving hearty Scottish fare to historic wool mills and yarn shops tucked into stone villages; This list brings together my favorite stops for anyone who loves good food, cozy textures, and creative inspiration. Perfect for travelers, crocheters, and food lovers alike — a trip that feeds both your heart and your hands.

My go-to crochet and knitting essentials that I actually use for my own cozy projects. These tools are perfect for quick, beginner-friendly patterns like potholders, dishcloths, and simple gifts. I use these exact items when I’m making my crochet projects for My Tasteful Threads.

Quick and easy meals for any time of the day! This collection offers a variety of options that are simple to prepare, with plenty of ways to mix and match so you can keep meals interesting. Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or friends, these ideas make it easy to satisfy everyone and enjoy stress-free, delicious meals.

Northwest Florida is one of the best-kept secrets — with its white sandy beaches, amazing local restaurants, and plenty to do for all ages. From the beach scene to nearby farms and family-friendly attractions, there is something here for everyone. Use this list as your local guide to the best of Northwest Florida — perfect for exploring, relaxing, and making memories whether you live here or are just visiting.

This curated list of practical tips, books, podcasts, and tools make building better money habits simple and doable. These finds have simple and practical information on managing money. I am not a financial planner by trade, but I do find these resources very helpful.

Quality items that are comfortable and wearable anywhere. Dress it up or dress it down - either way, it works .

The foundation of the kitchen are the basic and core kitchen items that provide versatility and functionality. This curated list of kitchen tools are the what people should have in their kitchens - whether starting out or not.