The Question I Get at Every Craft Show

Hey friends! Stacie here, writing from our Enola kitchen where soap is curing on Papa Bear’s custom racks and ingredient jars line the shelves.

At craft shows—especially East Pennsboro Pumpkinfest and Central Dauphin—I get this question ALL the time:

“Can I just make this myself at home?”

My honest answer? “You can… but do you really WANT to?”

I never get offended by this question. In fact, I LOVE it! It means someone cares about natural ingredients enough to consider making their own. That’s exactly the mindset shift we need—away from harsh commercial products and toward gentler options.

Soothe and Moisturize: The Benefits of Whipped Soap for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin can be a challenge to care for, especially when it comes to finding the right skincare products. Harsh ingredients, fragrances, and dyes can irritate and dry out the skin, making it even more sensitive. However, there is a solution that can provide gentle cleansing and moisturizing benefits: whipped soap. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of whipped soap for sensitive skin and how it can be a game-changer for those who struggle with skin irritation.

Sunday Mornings in Our Enola House: When Self-Care Became Non-Negotiable

Hey friends! Stacie here. Let me be honest with you: For years, I gave everything to everyone else. Making products for others, running to craft shows, helping with the grandson, managing the business. My “self-care” was a quick shower if I was lucky.

Sound familiar?

Then one Sunday morning, about a year ago, Maddi looked at me and said, “Mom, when’s the last time you actually took care of yourself?”

As the winter chill sets in, many of us find ourselves battling dry, itchy skin. The cold air outside and heated indoor environments can strip our skin of its natural moisture, leaving it feeling tight, flaky, and uncomfortable. But fear not! Momma Bears Creations’ whipped body butters and lotion bars are here to rescue your winter-weary skin.

The Winter Skin Challenge

Winter poses unique challenges for our skin:

• Low humidity levels both outdoors and indoors
• Harsh winds that can strip away moisture
• Hot showers that further dry out the skin
• Indoor heating that reduces air moisture

These factors combine to create the perfect storm for dry, irritated skin. That’s where our whipped body butters and lotion bars come in as your ultimate winter skin saviors.

Your Tattoo Deserves Better Than Petroleum Jelly

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Getting a new tattoo is exciting—it’s a piece of art you’ll carry with you. But here’s the truth: what happens after you leave the artist’s chair matters just as much as the work itself. Your aftercare choice can make the difference between a vibrant, lasting tattoo and one that fades or scars.

January in Central PA: When Winter Gets Real

Hey friends! Stacie here, writing this on a freezing January morning in Enola.

Yesterday, it was 18°F when I woke up. The kind of cold that makes your face hurt when you step outside. The kind of dry air that cracks your lips within 5 minutes. The kind of winter that leaves my grandson congested and cranky.

Central Pennsylvania winters don’t mess around.

The Diaper Bag Problem That Started It All

Hey friends! Stacie here. Let me tell you how I fell in love with lotion bars.

The scenario: Maddi had a newborn. Diaper bag chaos. Bottles, diapers, wipes, snacks, toys—everything you need when you leave the house with a baby.

The problem: Lotion. Traditional lotion bottles would leak EVERYWHERE. Open the diaper bag, and there’s lotion all over the diapers, the wipes, the snacks. Total mess.

“Wait, What IS That Fluffy Stuff?”

Hey friends! Stacie here. Let me tell you about one of the most confusing—and most loved—products we sell.

The scenario: We’re at a craft show (Williams Grove, East Pennsboro Pumpkinfest, Central Dauphin). Someone stops at our table. They see jars of fluffy, cloud-like product. They pick one up, look confused, and ask:

“What IS this? Frosting?”

I laugh every single time. Because honestly? It DOES look like frosting. Fluffy, whipped, colorful, sitting in a jar like fancy cupcake icing.

Body Butter vs. Lotion: Why I Switched (And Never Went Back)

Hey friends! Stacie here, writing from our Enola kitchen on a cold February morning. If you’ve ever wondered “should I use body butter or lotion?”—let me tell you my story. It’s about the product that changed my life—and eventually became one of our bestsellers.

The scenario: It’s January in Central PA. Temperatures are in the teens. Indoor heating is blasting and sucking every bit of moisture from the air. I’m making soap all day (which means constant handwashing). My hands are a disaster—cracked, bleeding, painful every time I bend my fingers.

“Which Soap Should I Use?” - The Question We Get at Every Craft Show

Hey friends! Stacie here (Momma Bear). You know what question we hear most at craft shows and at our Carlisle Creative Vibes booth?

“Which soap is best for my skin type?”

Usually followed by: “I have dry skin… I think? Or maybe sensitive? Actually, my T-zone gets oily but my cheeks are dry. What do I even have?!”