Wanted! – Tasty snack bars with less than 100 calories. Review

Before you ask what does this have to do with “craft” WANTED! snack bars are made in Australia (for the body conscious person) and are the brain child of Slim Secrets Founder Sharon Thurin so that counts in my eyes. I am writing about these bars today because deep down in all of us is a woman wanting to do the right thing by her body. Who is going to turn their nose up at something as tasty as a WANTED! Bar. When Slim Secrets asked customers what they “WANTED” in a bar many came back and said that they would like a bar with less than 100 calories that are nutritionally balanced, gluten-free, with no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners that tasted great!. Slim Secrets listened and as a result their WANTED! Range was born. Not only do the WANTED! bars taste like a decadent treat but they provide you with solutions to your snacking dilemmas and all with all under 100 calories per bar….. GENIUS!!!!!!!

You can choose from 4 delicious protein/fibre filled flavours

Peach Perfection Snack Bar

Feeling unwanted? What you need is a dose of sumptuous peach and a rub down to soothe the mind and body and give you a special glow. Goodbye peaky hello peachy!

Not really a “peach” type of girl I still enjoyed this bar. Chewy and crunchy with a coating of white chocolate on the bottom YUMMO!!!!!!

Cranberry Choc ‘N’ Nuts Snack Bar

You said you wanted to have it all. Well now you can with a side order of nutritious berries and nuts to offset that wicked chocolate and you have a win-win situation.

This did not even touch the sides by far my favourite of the 3 I did try. I could smell the cranberry as I opened it. Loved the milk chocolate coating on the bottom. Same texture as the other bars Chewy and crunchy at the same time. I felt like I was being naughty, super happy that I was being good. A great choice to fulfil your afternoon chocolate cravings.

Juicy Apple & Cinnamon Snack Bar

Adam & Eve discovered that the most forbidden fruit is always the most wanted! Go ahead and have it all with this tempting, guilt-free snack bar.

Wow this one came in 2nd for me I could smell the cinnamon ( love cinnamon ) and apples. I would eat this one anytime of the day but if I was in a hurry to get to work and had run out of time to have breakfast I would eat this one for sure.

Vanilla Almond Snack Bar

So you really want to indulge? Well here’s our little secret – aromatic vanilla and crunchy, satisfying almond pieces that taste gorgeous and cheekily under 100 calories!

Did not get to try this one but after trying the other 3 …………….. let me at it!!!!!

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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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