by Teresa Perleberg | May 29, 2020 |
We’re over two months into quarantine and social distancing and it’s hard not to let it take a toll on your mental health. Whether you’re experiencing this crisis on the frontline, have seen a loss in income, or are merely missing life before the pandemic, there are a...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 15, 2020 |
Ever catch yourself going on and on about something because you’re so excited about it? Of course! We all do it, especially when the topic aligns with our passion (and some of us need to dedicate an entire blog to sharing our passion – ha!). Well, this week, I...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 8, 2020 |
Needle Felting is meant to be a relaxing, enjoyable hobby and art form, but what happens when it frustrates you to pieces? What happens when you can’t even look at your current project? You’re not alone – we all get discouraged from time to time!...
by Teresa Perleberg | May 1, 2020 |
Our flock continues to grow lamb by lamb as the Lambing season winds to a close. Lambing is exhausting but fills me with hope and optimism in the way only new life can do. Lambing also makes me nostalgic for the early days. There was a time, many years ago, where we...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 24, 2020 |
While most people rang-n 2020 back in January, when you live on a farm, Spring is the true start to a new year! And absolutely nothing marks a new season quite like bringing life into the world. It’s lambing season at Bear Creek, and so far, more than 46 babies...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 19, 2020 |
Most years, the Easter weekend with all of its cheerful colors and festivities marks the beginning of Spring and planting season. Yet, this year, everything has a little different feeling. Big gatherings were canceled, families gathered by Zoom, and many of the days...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 10, 2020 |
How are you coping in the face of the pandemic? Are you glued to the news? Are you stocking up on supplies? Are you feeling the stress of it all? While many may argue that keeping up with the news on an hourly basis is the responsible thing to do, I believe that...
by Teresa Perleberg | Apr 5, 2020 |
The outbreak of COVID-19 and the resulting stay-at-home directives are adding fear and anxiety to ourselves and our families like never before. For me, it’s all the unknowns – is my family at risk? How long will these changes go on? Will small businesses be...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 27, 2020 |
Living where I do – on a farm in North Dakota – I am deeply connected to farmers, small towns, and small businesses. In some ways, I am surrounded by entrepreneurs, people who are in business because they see a direct need in the community and are able to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 20, 2020 |
As you no doubt know by now, I love my sheep. The short story is, the sheep came to live on our then cattle farm as a birthday gift for my daughter, who was becoming quite the knitter. What started as a flock of four registered Romney ewes has become a flock of...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 13, 2020 |
While the world battles COVID-19, many of us live in areas where schools are closed, trips are canceled, and we are discouraged from going out much at all. It’s an unsettling time, to say the least, and so much uncertainty is fueling fears most of us have never...
by Teresa Perleberg | Mar 6, 2020 |
If you believe social media feeds, everyone else’s projects are perfect! Perfect colors, perfect shapes, even perfect lighting. But seriously, how often do your projects go precisely according to plan? I know my projects sometimes finish a bit differently than I...
by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 28, 2020 |
Any other movie fans out there? Did you happen to follow the Oscars this year? Well, in case you missed it, needle felting made headlines! It’s true, in the category of Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated), “Sister” was one of five nominated. Unfortunately,...
by Teresa Perleberg | Feb 21, 2020 |
Ever feel like your memory isn’t what it used to be? Do you believe you’re not retaining information as you once did? It seems that many people have accepted a decline in memory as we age, yet there are things we can do about it – including needle felting!...
