Hey friends! We love questions—they help us connect with you. Here are the most common ones we hear at craft shows, at our Carlisle Creative Vibes booth, and on Facebook:
About Our Products
Q: Are your products all-natural?
A: Absolutely! We prioritize natural, skin-loving ingredients whenever possible. While some products may contain a small amount of safe synthetic ingredients for specific fragrances, we’re committed to transparency. Every ingredient we use, we’d feel comfortable putting on our own family’s skin. Check out our full Ingredients page to see exactly what goes into each product!
Q: Are your products suitable for sensitive skin?
A: Many customers with sensitive skin love our products! That said, everyone’s skin is unique. We always recommend doing a patch test with any new product, especially if you have known sensitivities or allergies.
Pro tip from craft shows: We often hear “What’s a lotion bar?” followed by “Can I try it?” Visit us at Carlisle Creative Vibes to test products in person before buying!
Q: What’s a lotion bar? (We get this question ALL THE TIME!)
A: Great question! A lotion bar is solid moisturizer that melts when it touches your warm skin. Think of it as ultra-concentrated lotion in a convenient, mess-free bar form. Perfect for:
- Tossing in your purse or diaper bag (no spills!)
- Travel-friendly skincare
- Targeted moisture (elbows, heels, dry patches)
- Winter skin rescue in Central PA’s brutal cold!
Want to try one? Visit our booth at Carlisle Creative Vibes and feel the difference!
Ordering and Shopping
Q: Where can I buy your products?
A: We’re so glad you asked! You have several options:
1. Shop In-Person at Carlisle Creative Vibes (Our favorite—come say hi!)
- Location: 152 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013
- Website: www.carlislecreativevibes.com
- Browse our booth, smell the scents, feel the products, chat with us or the CCV team
2. Shop Online Through CCV (New as of October 2025!)
- Online Store: Momma Bears at Carlisle Creative Vibes
- Nationwide shipping available
- Same products, same quality, delivered to your door
3. Find Us at Craft Shows & Markets
- We love face-to-face connections! Follow our Facebook page for event updates
- East Pennsboro Pumpkinfest is our biggest event (three years running!)
- Various Central PA craft shows throughout the year
Q: Do you offer online ordering and shipping?
A: Yes! As of October 2025, you can shop our complete product line online through our partner Carlisle Creative Vibes. We ship nationwide!
While we still believe there’s nothing like experiencing our products in person (the scents! the textures!), we know not everyone can visit our Carlisle Creative Vibes booth. Now you can get Momma Bears products delivered anywhere in the US.
Q: Can I place a custom order?
A: We LOVE creating custom products! Whether it’s:
- Wedding favors
- Baby shower gifts
- Teacher appreciation gifts (Stacie started this business making gifts for teachers!)
- Bulk orders for events
- Special scent requests
Reach out via our Facebook page or contact page and let’s talk about what you have in mind. We’re happy to work with you!
Product Usage and Care
Q: How should I store my soap to make it last longer?
A: Great question! Here’s Stacie’s advice from making soap for years:
- Use a well-drained soap dish - Let your soap dry completely between uses
- Keep it away from direct water streams - Don’t leave it under the shower spray
- Store extras in a cool, dry place - Our Pennsylvania humidity can be tough on soap!
With proper care, our soaps typically last 4-6 weeks with daily use—sometimes longer!
Q: How long do your products typically last?
A: Here’s the breakdown:
- Bar Soaps: 4-6 weeks with daily use (proper storage extends this!)
- Lotion Bars: Several months depending on usage frequency
- Body Butters: 2-4 months (a little goes a long way!)
- Whipped Soaps: 3-6 weeks
- Tattoo Luv: Varies widely—tattoo artists use more, clients use during healing phase
Pro tip: A little goes a long way with many of our products. Start with less than you think you need!
Q: Can I use your facial bars on my body (or vice versa)?
A: Good question! Here’s the scoop:
- Facial bars on body: Totally fine! Our facial bars are gentle enough for faces, so they’ll work anywhere
- Body soaps on face: We don’t recommend it. Body soaps can be more cleansing/exfoliating and might be too harsh for delicate facial skin
When in doubt, stick to facial products for your face and body products for your body. Your skin will thank you!
About Momma Bears Creations
Q: Are you really a mother-daughter team?
A: Yes! Stacie and Maddi are the heart of Momma Bears Creations. Scott (Papa Bear) helps with the business side—balancing Stacie’s generous heart with keeping the lights on.
Here’s the real story: Stacie started making products as gifts for teachers, friends, and family. She thrived on the joy it brought people and would gladly give everything away for free (still would!). Maddi wanted to spend more time with her son, and together they built this family business. We started at Williams Grove Flea Market, grew through craft shows, and now have a home at Carlisle Creative Vibes.
Want the full story? Check out our About page!
Q: Where are your products made?
A: Every single product is handcrafted by hand in our home in Enola, PA. No factory, no warehouse, no automation—just Stacie and Maddi making small batches in our kitchen/workshop.
Each batch is personally inspected before it leaves our home. When you order from us, you’re getting products made within days or weeks, not sitting in a warehouse for months. That’s the small-batch difference!
Q: What makes you different from store-bought brands?
A: Honestly? We’re not a faceless corporation. We’re your neighbors in Enola, PA:
- Small Batch: Stacie makes everything by hand, fresh
- Quality Control: She personally checks every batch
- Real Ingredients: Natural ingredients we’d use on our own family
- Community Focused: We started at local flea markets and craft shows
- Authentic: What you see is what you get—no corporate marketing, just real people
When you buy from us, you’re supporting our family’s dream and getting products made with genuine care. That’s something no big-box store can offer.
Q: Do you offer wholesale options for retailers or tattoo shops?
A: We’re absolutely open to wholesale partnerships! We especially love working with:
- Local Central PA shops and boutiques
- Tattoo studios (for Tattoo Luv professional products)
- Gift shops and artisan markets
- Spa and wellness centers
Interested? Contact us via Facebook or our contact page and let’s chat about how we can work together.
Still Have Questions?
We love hearing from you! Seriously—questions mean you care about what you’re putting on your skin, and we respect that.
Best ways to reach us:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/mommabearsus (checked daily!)
- Email: Through our Contact page
- In Person: Visit us at Carlisle Creative Vibes and chat with CCV staff (they know our products well!)
Ask about:
- Ingredient concerns
- Custom orders
- Which product is right for your skin type
- Upcoming craft shows
- Wholesale opportunities
- Anything else!
From Our Family to Yours
Remember, at Momma Bears Creations, we’re not just selling products—we’re sharing our passion for natural skincare and building relationships with our Central PA community (and now, thanks to online ordering, families across the country!).
Every question you ask helps us serve you better. We’re here to help you find products that make your skin happy and give you peace of mind.
Thank you for being part of our journey!
— Stacie, Maddi & Scott (Momma Bears Creations, Enola, PA)