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Exciting news, soap lovers! Momma Bears Creations has found a new home at Carlisle Creative Vibes, and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

A New Adventure Begins

We’re excited to announce that you can now find our handcrafted soaps, lotions, and other pampering products at Carlisle Creative Vibes in Carlisle, PA. This vibrant hub of local artistry and creativity is the perfect spot for our lovingly made creations.

What You’ll Find

At our new location, you’ll discover a wide range of our popular products:

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?!”

Why I Started Making My Own Soap (It Wasn’t for Fun)

Hey friends! Stacie here. Let me tell you how this whole soapmaking journey started.

The problem: My hands were a mess. Dry, cracked, sometimes bleeding. I was using “moisturizing” soap from the store, but it made my skin feel WORSE.

The lightbulb moment: I read the ingredient list on my soap. Sodium laureth sulfate, synthetic fragrance, propylene glycol, triclosan… I didn’t recognize half the ingredients. And I was washing my face and body with this stuff every single day.