Tara Karen

Local to Patchogue and Suffolk County NY, these small businesses are just awesome!

I love learning and used to read fiction often, but now my brain prefers audiobooks and podcasts. These are great for learning on the go, or to take your mind off of your daily commute.

The things I’m buying, using, making and loving this fall season

I am a recovering overstocked pantry person. My apartment looks like I have a team of hungry children at home when it is just my boyfriend and I. I’m working on scaling back, but I also want what I want when I want it! These are my current obsessions and finds that keep things organized and easy to find.

There are just somethings that come into our life and we wonder how we lived without it. We don’t need them but oh man they make us feel good. Most of these are under $100, but there are some that are a splurge but worth every penny.

As a ADHD gal, I've found things that have helped me with executive functioning and help with my focus, memory, and just overall wellness.

I'm a low maintenance girl but as I get older there are definitely products that I've noticed have made a huge difference.