Easy Caffeinated Eye Serum

Hey everyone!

Busy summer months are right around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but I don’t tend to get enough sleep in the summer with all of the activities and fun to be had.

Great news though, even though you might feel a little tired when life is busy, you don’t have to LOOK tired because I have a great DIY caffeinated eye serum recipe for you today!

Caffeine has long been thought to help diminish dark, under-eye circles and puffiness due to its ability to constrict vessels. It can also help revitalize the skin and help even out fine lines.

What I love about this recipe is that it’s SO easy to make. It takes just minutes to put together and man does it work well! As an added bonus, if you love the smell of coffee like I do, you’ll get to enjoy a nice, light coffee aroma every single time you use this stuff =)

For this recipe, you’ll need minimal equipment, most I’m sure you have sitting around in your kitchen.

Tools/Ingredients:

approx 1/4 cup – Vegetable Oil of Choice – I’m using Meadowfoam Oil

2 TBSP Coffee (fresh ground is ideal, but any coffee will do)

Clean Jar

Small Mesh Strainer -OR- Cheesecloth

Glass Dropper Bottles

How To:

1. Place 2 tablespoons of coffee in the clean, empty jar.

2. Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil of choice – I’ll discuss what I like to use in the next paragraph.

3. Close the jar tightly and allow it to sit for about a week – you can go longer if you want your serum stronger, but a week will give you good results. Gently shake your jar of coffee once a day.

4. After the week is up, strain out your coffee using a mesh strainer or cheesecloth. You’re going to really want to press out your coffee grounds as they can absorb A LOT of oil.

5. Place into smaller glass vial or roller bottle and use twice daily for optimal results.

Note on Vegetable Oils:

You really can use any vegetable oil you have on hand, but did you know that vegetable oils can help provide added benefits to recipes like this? I like to use Meadowfoam or Jojoba Oil for this recipe because they are both full of skin-loving vitamins and other constituents. A second note – please do not add essential oils to this recipe, they’re far too strong to use this close to the eye!

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out and how you’re liking it!

Happy Crafting!

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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