by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 13, 2020
No matter your crafting preference, be it knitting, painting, or needle felting, a love for the arts is a powerful passion to have, and if you’ve been struggling to control your weight or simply trying to drop those excess pounds, crafting may be exactly what...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 30, 2020
Stepping into the golden years of retirement doesn’t mean merely sitting in your favorite armchair by the window, a cup of tea in hand, watching the world go by – although that does sound great! To maintain a great quality of life as we age, it’s essential to...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 25, 2020 |
Summer has come to an end, and with that comes shorter days, less time in the sun, and for some, Seasonal Affective Disorder (also known as SAD). The most common form of SAD is winter depression, which impacts 4-6% of people, with an additional 10-20% of people...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jun 26, 2020
It might be hard to believe, but did you know that needle felting can improve your physical and mental well-being? From reducing stress in your life to tackling chronic insomnia, there are many benefits to using your hands to do a craft like needle felting. Here are...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 27, 2019
Do you have an inner critic? I know I do! It’s that nagging voice that seems to have an opinion about something I’ve just done. Our inner critics can really do a number on our confidence, convincing us that we are not good enough. Luckily, we can silence that...
by Teresa Perleberg | Sep 20, 2019 |
It’s common to hear someone say, “Oh, I don’t have time to pick up a hobby, plus I’m too stressed!” But what if a craft like needle felting was just what the doctor ordered? It turns out researchers are proving what crafters have known all along. Creative pursuits and...
by Teresa Perleberg | Aug 30, 2019 |
If you’re one of the 500 million Americans who have trouble falling asleep at night, you know how your restlessness can throw you off-kilter for the entire day. Tossing and turning, waking up every hour (on the hour), fidgeting, throwing the sheets off—it’s no fun at...
by Teresa Perleberg | Jan 11, 2019 |
As a society, we’ve become sedentary creatures. We sit at work, we sit in front of the TV at home, and we sit in our cars during gridlock traffic. If you watch even an hour of daytime TV, I’m sure you’ve heard Dr. Oz (or another TV doctor) tell you about the benefits...
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...
