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Homemade Honey Coconut Lip Balm – A Sweet and Simple Holiday DIY

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There’s something so comforting about the scent of warm honey and creamy coconut—it instantly makes me think of holiday baking, cozy jumpers, and slow, intentional self-care. This homemade honey coconut lip balm recipe is the perfect little project for gifting (or keeping!) during the colder months when lips are crying out for moisture.

I originally made this as part of a handmade gift set for teachers. My daughter insisted we add glitter to the packaging and a tag that said “You’re the balm!” Naturally, it was a hit.

Why Coconut Oil + Honey?

  • Coconut oil deeply moisturizes and helps protect against harsh winter winds.

  • Raw honey is healing, antibacterial, and full of skin-loving nutrients.

  • Together? They’re a powerhouse of natural lip care—rich, nourishing, and so simple to blend.

DIY Honey Coconut Lip Balm Recipe

Makes about 6 small tins or tubes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

  • 1 tbsp beeswax pellets

  • 1 tsp raw honey

  • Optional: a few drops vanilla, peppermint, or sweet orange essential oil

Want a vegan version? Swap beeswax for candelilla wax.

How To Make It:

  1. Melt it down.
     In a double boiler (or a small heat-safe bowl over simmering water), gently melt the coconut oil and beeswax together, stirring until fully combined.

  2. Add honey and scent.
     Remove from heat. Stir in the raw honey and essential oil if using. Work quickly—honey doesn’t fully dissolve in oils, so keep stirring to mix it through.

  3. Pour into containers.
     Carefully pour the mixture into lip balm tins, tubes, or small pots. Let cool and set completely before sealing with lids.

  4. Label and store.
     Store in a cool, dry place. These balms will last about 3–4 months. Add a cute label or holiday ribbon if gifting!

Make It a Holiday Gift Set:

Pair your lip balm with:

  • A homemade sugar scrub

  • A mini soy candle

  • A DIY face mask or clay soak
     Pop everything into a mason jar or kraft paper gift bag with a hand-lettered tag. Done and dusted!

Why You’ll Love This Lip Balm:

  • Only 3 ingredients

  • Nourishes dry, cracked lips naturally

  • Smells like a tropical holiday treat

  • Perfect for winter skincare & stocking stuffers

  • No synthetic fragrances, dyes, or preservatives

 

Comments

  1. This lip balm sounds like it will smell good as well as very smooth for the lips

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Grinch Gunk Bath Slime – A Silly, Skin-Safe Christmas Soak for Kids

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

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

 How to Make – Melt & Pour Version

  1. Gently melt soap base in microwave or double boiler until fully liquid. 
  2. Stir in glycerin, mica, and essential oils. 
  3. 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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