Our Story

Hey y’all! I’m the founder, formulator, and maker behind Nugget Oak Naturals, and I’m so glad you’re here.

Nugget Oak Naturals was born from a deep appreciation for the simple, time-honored ingredients that have cared for our homes, bodies, and families for generations—and the belief that those traditions still have a place in the way we live today.

Growing up on a small family farm taught me to value the land, the plants and animals around us, and the gifts God has woven into His creation. There is something beautiful about returning to simpler ingredients and traditional practices while still embracing the knowledge and advancements we have today.

With more than 20 years in prehospital medicine, a degree in public health, and continued studies in herbalism and holistic skincare, I bring both a respect for traditional wisdom and an appreciation for thoughtful, modern formulation to everything I create.

That philosophy is at the heart of Nugget Oak Naturals:

Time-honored ingredients, thoughtfully formulated for modern living.

Every product is handcrafted in small batches with intention—from tallow skincare and herbal teas to our Stable & Pasture collection and hand-poured candles. My goal isn't to make life more complicated or to chase perfection. It's simply to offer thoughtfully made alternatives that help you bring a little more intention, simplicity, and tradition into the everyday.

I hope Nugget Oak Naturals reminds you that living more naturally doesn't have to mean living in the past. Sometimes it simply means slowing down, choosing well, and rediscovering the goodness that has been there all along.

Rooted in nature. Made with care.

Be well,
Candice