by Misty Anderson | Nov 19, 2018
I was headed home from town the other day, a good 30 minute drive for me. As my car bent left, then right, and then left again along the winding roads, leaves began falling, gently blowing across the road looking almost translucent as the golden rays of the sun worked...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 16, 2018
Whether it’s picking up groceries, holiday shopping, or even crafting, when it comes to making decisions for your household, it often comes down to your bottom line. If you’re used to buying your grocery store’s $2 loaf of bread, why on Earth would you buy the locally...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 9, 2018
And just like that, the holidays are here! As soon as the discount bins are filled with this year’s Halloween candy, it’s time to start gearing up for the holiday season. Though it’s easy to get wrapped up in the madness of giving, shopping, and spending, here at Bear...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 2, 2018 |
Like all the best things in life, great craftsmanship is simple. A chef can’t prepare world-class delicacies without pure ingredients. Farmers can’t yield a plentiful harvest without sowing robust seeds. And crafters can’t create beautiful designs that can be passed...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 26, 2018 |
Ever hear the adage, “waiting on pins and needles”? It conjures up feelings of anticipation – that tingling sensation right before a life changing event. Then it happens. Only it’s not jitters in the pit of your stomach. Instead, it’s unusual stiffness in your hands...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 5, 2018
There’s no question, self-care is this year’s hottest topic. With 80% of Americans afflicted with stress, it’s safe to say we could all use a little self-care to ensure we are aligned with the best version of ourselves. Now, we all know breakfast is the most important...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 28, 2018
If there’s one thing for sure, it’s that we could all use a little more human connection these days. Trapped behind our screens, bogged down by social media, and worn out from wearing our mother, sister, wife, teacher hats, it’s easy to succumb to low self-esteem and...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 21, 2018 |
There’s something absolutely magical about walking into a craft store. With endless possibilities and new projects awaiting at every turn, it’s no wonder felters quickly become obsessed with the project at hand. But beyond the thrill of parading through the local...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 14, 2018
More and more these days, you hear about people living with chronic pain. Whether due to an autoimmune condition, an old injury, or a myriad of other things, chronic pain is, well, chronic. Thankfully, researchers in England have discovered a link between crafting and...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 7, 2018 |
As anyone with a crafting habit can tell you, making art can be a very therapeutic process. Heck, even just stabbing wool against a block can work wonders for melting away frustrations of the day. But, for many, more targeted therapeutic exercises can be so helpful...
