Central PA

The Most Common Question We Hear at Craft Shows

Stacie here.

If I had a dollar for every time someone picked up a lotion bar at our booth and asked, “What’s a lotion bar?” - well, I’d have a lot of dollars.

People ask us this question quite often. And honestly? I love it. Because it means they’re curious. They’re holding something in their hand that looks different from drugstore lotion, and they want to understand it.

Gift-Giving Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful

Stacie here.

Here’s something you should know about me: I started making these products as gifts. Not for a business. Not for profit. Just to bring joy to people I care about.

Teachers who poured love into my kids. Friends going through hard times. Family members who needed something made with care.

The reactions taught me something important: People don’t want MORE stuff. They want gifts that make them feel SEEN. Cared for. Valued.

If You Live in Central PA, You Know Exactly What I’m Talking About

Hey friends! Stacie here. Let me paint you a picture:

It’s January in Central Pennsylvania. The temperature is hovering around 20°F. The air is so dry you can practically hear it crackling. Your indoor heating is blasting, sucking every bit of moisture out of the air. You walk outside, and the cold wind hits your face like a slap.

The Gift Problem We’ve All Experienced

Hey friends! Stacie here. Let me tell you about the candle graveyard in my house.

The scenario: Every holiday, every birthday, I get candles. Nice candles. Expensive candles. Candles I’ll “use someday.”

The reality: They sit in a drawer. Unopened. Because I already have 17 candles from LAST year.

Here’s what I realized: People don’t need MORE stuff that sits on a shelf looking pretty. They need gifts they’ll actually USE. Daily. Gifts that make their life better, their skin softer, their stress lower.

What Teachers REALLY Think About Your Gifts (The Honest Truth)

Hey friends! Stacie here. Let me share a secret my daughter Maddi (who taught for years) told me:

The truth about teacher gifts: They appreciate the thought. They really do. But…

They already have 47 “World’s Best Teacher” mugs.

They don’t need another apple-themed anything.

And please, for the love of everything, no more scented candles they’ll never light because they’re allergic to synthetic fragrances.

The Gift Dilemma We All Face

Hey friends! Stacie here. Let me paint a familiar picture:

The scenario: Your mom’s birthday is coming up. She has EVERYTHING. When you ask what she wants, she says, “Oh honey, I don’t need anything.”

Your panic: What do you GET someone who doesn’t need anything?!

The usual solution: Generic gift card. Candle she won’t light. Picture frame she’ll put in a closet. More STUFF to add to her already-full house.

Big News: Find Momma Bears Creations in Downtown Carlisle!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that you can now find a fantastic selection of Momma Bears Creations products right in the heart of Carlisle, Pennsylvania! We’ve partnered with the wonderful folks at Carlisle Creative Vibes (CCV), a vibrant hub for local artists and makers.

This is a huge step for us, making it easier than ever for our Central PA neighbors to experience our handcrafted natural skincare and unique Tattoo Luv products in person.

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.