Favorite Kitchen, Crochet & Travel Tools I Actually Use

This resources page includes the kitchen tools, crochet supplies, travel essentials, budgeting systems, and blogging tools I personally use in real life and regularly mention across My Tasteful Threads.

Whether you’re looking for dependable kitchen essentials, beginner-friendly crochet tools, practical travel essentials, or blogging tools you’ll find everything organized here in one place. These are the tools I use and recommend.

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Along with blogging, I rely on everyday tools for cooking, crocheting, traveling, and managing my budget. Here are my favorites:

Kitchen Essentials for Everyday Cooking

These are the everyday kitchen tools I rely on when developing and testing recipes for My Tasteful Threads. Each item is durable, practical, and used regularly in my comfort meal recipes and staple dishes.

Sharp Chef’s Knife – Cuts through beef, chicken and veggies quickly and cleanly.
KitchenAid Mixer – Durable and versatile; I use an 8-quart model, but smaller sizes work beautifully in hoe kitchens.
Durable Cutting Board – Easy to clean and sturdy enough for everyday use.
Measuring Cups & Spoons Set – Essential for getting the recipe just right.
9×13 Baking Pan – Perfect for casseroles, brownies, and more family-sized dishes.
Mixing Bowls (Set of 3) – Handy for mixing, prepping, and serving.
Stainless Steel Skillet/Saute Pan – A kitchen essential that’s easy to clean and built to last.
Spatula – Necessary item for mixing and when stirring food on the stove. Part of my essential list.
Thawing Tray – Another essential item to thaw meats quickly. This little gem saves me so much time.
Small Prep Bowls – Makes it easy to premeasure ingredients and set aside for easy pouring without having to stop.
Large measuring cup and Extra Large measuring cup – Essential for those ingredients that require pouring and need to see the amount.

Easy Family Comfort Meals & Everyday Recipes
These are the same tools I use when cooking and testing the comfort meals shared on my blog — simple, practical recipes meant for everyday life. If you’re looking for cozy dinners, casseroles, and familiar favorites, everything lives in one place.

→ Visit the Easy Family Comfort Meals hub here

Beginner-Friendly Crochet & Knitting Tools

These are the crochet tools I personally use in my projects and patterns — and regularly mention across my blog.

The hooks and yarn tools I rely on in my patterns and tutorials.

Clover Crochet Hooks – Smooth and comfortable to hold, perfect for long projects.
Red Heart Yarn – Durable, affordable, and available in so many beautiful colors.
Stitch Markers – Keep track of your rounds and rows with ease.
Yarn Storage Basket – Keeps your yarn neat, tangle-free, and easy to grab.
Small Scissors – Small sharp scissor for snipping those tiny ends for finishing.
Darning Needles – Small needles with a large eye that makes finishing projects simple.

🧶 Beginner Tip: Start small! A dishcloth, scarf, or granny square is the perfect first project to build confidence before moving to larger pieces.

Crochet & Knitting Hub
If you’re new to crochet or getting back into it, my Crochet & Knitting hub brings everything together in one place — beginner-friendly projects, simple stitch guides, and practical tools I actually use.

→ Explore the Crochet & Knitting hub here

Crochet and knitting remind us to slow down, get creative, and make something beautiful with our own two hands — and that’s at the heart of My Tasteful Threads.

Simple Living & Budgeting Tools

While My Tasteful Threads is mostly about crafts, cozy living, and creativity, I also share light financial tips to help you make the most of your money. From saving a little here and there to organizing expenses, small habits can make a big difference — especially when planning a trip or trying a new hobby.

💡 Get Started with my Budgeting Tool Kit:
I’ve created a simple, easy-to-use kit to help you plan your finances, track spending, and stay on top of your goals.

Grab the Budgeting Tool Kit here

These tools support simple financial organization — practical ways to keep money organized and reduce everyday stress.

Practical Travel Essentials for Slower Trips & Cozy Book Corner

Life is about more than projects and productivity — it’s also about adventures, inspiration, and learning. Here I share my favorite travel resources, must-read books, and a few tips for planning simple, budget-friendly trips.

Travel guides, websites, and tools I personally use
Books that inspire creativity, cozy living, and personal growth
Tips to combine travel, reading, and lifestyle learning

This section reflects destinations I’ve visited and books I’ve enjoyed — shared for inspiration within a cozy, creative lifestyle.

Blogging & Pinterest Tools I Use to Run This Site

The tools I use to run My Tasteful Threads behind the scenes. I use WordPress to run this site and draft posts in Google Docs before publishing. If you’re curious about the tools I personally use behind the scenes — including how I organize and share recommendations — I’ve listed them here for reference.

WordPress – The platform I use to publish and manage all content on My Tasteful Threads
Google Docs – Where I draft posts and organize ideas before moving them into WordPress.
Bluehost – My web hosting provider for My Tasteful Threads.
Microsoft Word – Occasionally used for outlining longer projects and saving offline drafts.
Facebook – Where I share blog updates, cozy ideas, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Pinterest – Where I organize and share recipes, crafts, and blog content for easy saving.
Benable – A simple way I organize and share curated product lists and recommendations I mention on the blog.

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Wrapping Up

I hope this collection of blogging tools, kitchen essentials, craft supplies, travel favorites, and books I love offers a little inspiration — for your blog, your home, or whatever you’re creating next.

Happy creating and blogging! 💛