From Garden to Jar: The Journey of Every Herb Used at Christa's Creations
Step behind the scenes at Christa's Creations and discover how a backyard garden in West Point, PEI grows into handcrafted skincare, artisan soaps, natural home products, and wholesome meals for my family. From harvesting calendula, chamomile, lavender, and herbs for tallow skincare and soaps to preserving fresh vegetables for winter and creating naturally scented simmer pots, every season begins in the garden. This is the story of simple living, homemade traditions, and the passion that inspires everything I create.
Sometimes the Best Thing You Can Make Is a Memory
Christa and her boyfriend floating peacefully down a river while camping in New Brunswick, enjoying quality time together surrounded by nature.
A Day in the Life at Christa's Creations
Christa's Creations isn't built during my 9-to-5—it comes to life before sunrise, after supper, and on weekends. While I work a full-time career during the day, my evenings are spent making soap, creating skincare, testing new recipes, and dreaming up what's next. My mornings often begin with a cup of coffee and a peaceful walk through my garden, where many of the flowers, herbs, and vegetables that inspire my products are grown. On weekends, you'll usually find me packaging orders, photographing new products, updating my website, and planning the week ahead. Come behind the scenes and discover the passion, patience, and late nights that go into every handmade product at Christa's Creations.
Why I Use Essential Oils in My Handmade Soap (It’s Not Just About the Scent)
Many people expect handmade soap to have a strong scent, but that's not why I use essential oils. Here's why I choose them, why my soaps smell naturally lighter, and why quality ingredients will always matter more than overpowering fragrance.
Can Homemade Dish Soap Really Replace Liquid Dish Detergent?
Sometimes the biggest reasons for making a change have the smallest hands. This is the story behind why I created my handmade natural dish soap—and how my granddaughter, Hadley, reminds me every day why choosing thoughtfully selected ingredients matters. Watch my real-life dish soap comparison and discover why I made the switch.
My Journey to a More Natural Home (And Why Christa's Creations Was Born)
What started as research into hormone health became a complete lifestyle change. Here's the story behind Christa's Creations, why I chose beef tallow skincare, and how simple ingredients transformed the way I care for my home and skin.
From Garden to Jar: Why Calendula & Chamomile Have Become My Favorite Skincare Ingredients
"From calendula and chamomile to lavender and even homegrown beets, discover how my PEI garden inspires the handcrafted skincare at Christa's Creations. Learn why growing your own botanicals makes every jar and bar even more meaningful."
Beef Tallow in Skincare? Stay With Me… Your Skin Might Thank You!
Beef tallow in skincare? It sounds a little strange—until you discover why people have trusted it for centuries. Learn how natural ingredients can nourish your skin, simplify your routine, and why you definitely won’t smell like a cheeseburger! 🧼🥩✨