Don’t Stockpile Sanitary Products. Instead Buy These.

This week in the media it has been all about stockpiling and crazy hoarding scenes from across the globe.

Last week we wrote an article about alternatives to toilet paper, but since then the shortages have expanded. 3 days ago I was sent a text message from a major supermarket chain employee telling me to stockpile sanitary products.

This shortage doesn’t affect me, because my daughter and I have already been using Modibodi re-usable period underwear for the past year.

I didn’t even have to forward that warning on to anyone because as each teenager girl needed products the girls were already chatting openly about the underwear.

I had parents calling me asking me which products to buy as my daughter had told their daughter and so on and so on.

This whole craziness of shortages has open everyone’s mind to consumerism. How many facials tissues are you throwing in the bin instead of using re-useable handkerchiefs into the washing machine? How many rolls of toilet paper are you using when you could use re-useable wipes or simply water. If there is one good thing out of this Coronavirus stockpiling is that it will teach us all that we can manage without and just how much we consume.

So back to the underwear. I personally recommend the full breath underwear for teenagers. I know they like pretty colors and nice shapes, but when you have your period do you really care that your underwear is spotted? The full breath gave my daughter full coverage of her butt cheeks and allowed for movement, handstands, cartwheels etc.

She tried lighter color underwear and found the sight of the “bloodstain” off-putting, so for us, BLACK or those with a black gusset are best! She used her normal range for swimming when she was caught out at a party and they worked just fine, but Modi Bodi does have a full swimwear range. We are yet to try them though.

For me, I have always used tampons so on heavy days I prefer to use tampons so I don’t have that feeling of blood loss.

However it’s not a big enough problem to make me rush out and stockpile tampons.

I hope this helps you to move forward to not only avoid shortages but to invest in our environment too!

There’s always one cheeky elf who pushes things a little too far—and this time? He’s covered in Grinch Gunk! This fun, fizzy Grinch Gunk Bath Slime is a gooey, giggle-worthy bath treat that looks mischievous but is totally skin-safe. It’s squishy, jiggly, and dissolves into the bath for a silly Christmas soak your kids won’t forget.

Whether you’re staging your Elf on the Shelf’s latest misadventure or putting together a “Grinch Spa Kit” for holiday gifting, this bath-safe slime is part sensory play, part bath magic.

Why You’ll Love This Grinchy Goo

Safe and fun for kids
No harsh ingredients—just skin-loving gentle goo
Doubles as sensory play before bath time
Can be poured into the bath like a bath gel
Perfect for Elf on the Shelf setups or DIY stocking stuffers
Customisable with scent, shimmer, and fun containers

Ingredients – Guar Gum Gel Version (Skin-Safe, Natural)

Makes about 1 cup of Grinch Gunk

1 cup warm distilled water
1 tsp guar gum powder (natural thickener)
1 tbsp glycerin or aloe vera gel (skin soothing + slip)
5–10 drops peppermint essential oil (or vanilla-mint blend)
Green mica powder or food-safe soap colorant
1 tsp baking soda (optional, helps soothe skin)
Small jar or squishy tub container

Optional:

A pinch of eco-safe glitter
Mini plastic Grinch or Elf toy
Printable “Help! The Grinch Got Me!” tag

Melt-and-Pour Version (For Squishy Soap-Like Texture)

½ cup clear melt-and-pour soap base, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable glycerin
Green soap colorant or mica
5 drops peppermint essential oil
Heat-safe jar or silicone mold

How to Make – Guar Gum Version

In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and glycerin.
Slowly sprinkle in the guar gum powder, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Add baking soda, essential oils, and green mica. Whisk again until smooth and gooey.
Add glitter or shimmer if using. Pour into small jars.
Let sit uncovered for 10–15 minutes before sealing.

How to Make – Melt & Pour Version

Gently melt soap base in microwave or double boiler until fully liquid.
Stir in glycerin, mica, and essential oils.
Pour into jar or mold and allow to cool and firm up. The result: a jiggly, jello-like slab of bath slime!

How to Use Grinch Bath Slime

Scoop a tablespoon or two into the tub as the water runs
Rub between hands for silly slime play before rinsing
Watch it dissolve into a silky, minty soak
Store leftovers sealed, out of sunlight, for 1–2 weeks (guar gum version)

Note: As with all kids’ bath products, adult supervision is recommended. Avoid eyes and mouth.

Elf on the Shelf Setup

Here’s how to make your elf’s Grinch-y mischief come to life:

Place your Elf in a clear jar of green slime
Add a sign that says:
“HELP! The Grinch Got Me!”
Scatter a few green drops or slime trails around the counter
Leave behind a note that says:
“I tried to sneak a treat, but the Grinch left me stuck in goo! Scoop some into your bath—if you dare!”

Gifting Tips

Grinch Gunk makes an adorable DIY gift for:

Christmas Eve boxes
Classmate gifts
Stocking stuffers
Holiday bath kits
Grinch movie night party favours

Packaging ideas:

Green slime in mini jam jars
Labelled with: “Grinch Gunk – For When You’ve Been a Little Naughty”
Tie with black ribbon or pipe cleaner “antlers”
Pair with a mini candy cane or elf sticker

This Grinch Gunk Bath Slime brings just the right amount of holiday chaos to bath time. It’s festive, fun, and full of sensory magic—and the perfect way to turn a simple soak into a giggly, sparkly memory.

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