Slumber Essential Oil Blend Sleep Sticks For A Good Night’s Sleep
I’m always looking for ways to get a better night’s sleep, and Slumber Blend has been certainly been a big help in that regard. I have, in the past, used it to make my own sleep salve, but I was looking for a format that would be less disruptive to my early-to-bed, early-to-rise husband.
I’ve always been more of a night owl, so when I would climb in bed at night (or the wee hours of the morning), I would have to find the jar of salve, take the lid off, put it on, then replace the lid and put the jar back, which was a bit noisy and required turning the light on so I could see what I was doing. He didn’t complain about it, but I woke him up more than once (despite my best efforts).
As I considered how I might solve this dilemma, I remembered the post I wrote years ago about making “winter cheeks sticks“, and realized I had my solution right there! All I had to do was use Slumber blend in place of lavender oil, and I’d be able to make my own homemade sleep sticks that would be quick and easy to apply!
Here’s how to make them.
DIY Slumber Sticks: How To Make Your Own Sleep Sticks
You’ll need:
- 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
- 1/4 cup fractionated coconut oil (or other carrier oil)
- 2 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 35 drops Slumber Essential Oil Blend
- Empty lip balm tubes
- Double boiler (or a pot and a metal/glass bowl)
- Measuring cup
Directions:
In the top of a double boiler, or in a glass or metal bowl suspended over a pot of simmering water, combine the coconut oil, liquid carrier oil, and beeswax. Stir occasionally until melted and combined, then remove from heat.
Add 35 drops of Slumber to the melted oil mixture and stir.
Pour the oil mixture into a measuring cup with a pour spot, then use it to carefully fill your empty lip balm tubes. Allow the oil mixture to solidify completely before using.
This recipe will fill about 20-25 small lip balm tubes. If you have any empty tubes left over afterward, you can use them to make homemade lip balm or stain treatment sticks! (Or, for a larger Slumber stick that covers more surface area, you could use an empty deodorant container rather than a lip balm tube.)
Once you have made your sticks, using them is easy — simply swipe a stick over the bottoms of your feet once you’ve climbed into bed, or while enjoying a cup of sleepy time tea. You’ll be off to sleep in no time!
Love the idea of sleep sticks but don’t want to DIY? Just grab my Slumber Blend Ready-to-Apply Roll-On! The convenient roll-on bottle makes it quick and easy to apply Slumber blend topically. No mixing required and no mess!
You don’t just have to take my word for it that Slumber will help you sleep better! Just check out these customer reviews:
“3 weeks ago I started using Slumber. I didn’t think it was making a difference until I forgot to turn the diffuser on one night. I won’t be making that mistake again! The oils helps me relax and fall asleep easily.”
Sherry
“This really works. Without it I’d wake several times a night. With Slumber I sleep thru the night. Absolutely GREAT product!!!”
Lorraine B.
“My first use was the first good night’s sleep I have gotten in well over a year! Fantastic!”
Valerie S.
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DIY Slumber Sticks
Equipment
- Double Boiler or bowl set over a pan of simmering water
- Empty lip balm tubes
- Measuring Cup
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup fractionated coconut oil or other carrier oil
- 2 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 35 drops Slumber Essential Oil Blend
Instructions
- To the top of a double boiler, add the coconut oil, liquid carrier oil, and beeswax pastilles.
- Stir until melted, then remove from heat.
- Add the essential oils, stir, then transfer the oil mixture to a measuring cup with a pour spout.
- Fill empty lip balm tubes with the oil mixture, then allow the mixture to solidify for a few hours before using.
I have been hooked on your blog for just over a year! LOVE IT! I use lavender EO when I make all my laundry soap, scent beads and softener.I diffuse EO’s throughout my house and would love to try your dream sticks! I have 2 sons with Tourette’s, ADHD, OCD and severe anxiety disorder that affects their ability to ‘turn off’ tics etc at night and has them up until 2am or later every night! I would love to try EO’s with them.and especially see if the dream sticks helps them <3. Thanks again for all your tips etc. Look forward to each posts!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.what great gifts!!!! thank you, so much for the opportunity to be a part of this fabulous website/blog/information/etc. community… oh, and i can’t forget your wonderful gifting!!!!
Funny thing… my daughter goes through, at the very least 3-4 bars (of mass-manufactured) soap/week. Then, for no reason, we were given several blocks of unbelievably fragrant homemade soap. We were given several beautiful kinds/smells. I fell in LOVE with each, and every tantalizing, fragrant, soapy, block!!!
Funny thing… my daughter goes through one block of homemade soap/week.
THANKS, SO MUCH!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We love lavender here at our house but can honestly say that we are not yet into E O’s but the more I ready about them the more interested I am. Also,love anything lemon !
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We have used Eucalyptus oil for years for our colds and coughs. Absolutely love the stuff! Would love to try the Thieves oil!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the idea of your “dream sticks” in deodorant tubes for gifts. I collected some old tubes from roll up deodorants and they all have holes in the bottoms of the containers! How do you fill yours without leakage?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I drip some on a piece of driftwood I have as decoration in the bathroom. It works great as a diffuser of sorts. I also dab tea tree and lavender on zits and put a few drops of orange or lemon in home made liquid soap
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love using essentials oils! Will be making all my ladies gifts this year using them in beauty recipes.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use tea tree oil for everything and if I have no other oil around I will always have that. From odd skin issues to warts I it all the time.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve never used essential oils, but have been wanting to try for years.. I have several recipes saved for the day I dive in.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve been hooked on Shield this season…using it to reduce and prevent illness. I’m convinced it has helped with all of the nasty germs around us this season! Thank you, once again, for this chance!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve gotta make these! I like to diffuse – just about anything :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never used essential oils. I have used fragrance oils, is that the same thing? I don’t think it is because I got them at the Dollar Store. I really want to make some of these salves to give as christmas gifts though. My nephew has a VERY hard time falling and staying asleep so I would love to make some dream sticks for my sister to use with him.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never used essential oils but I hear many good things about them!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to hear if they have anything that helps with migraines!
I have never used Essential Oils but have been reading about the benefits. I am really wanting to try the Lavendar.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m most interested in blending EO’s to make cold/flu fighting remedies.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.So far I have only tried eucalyptus oil. I made up a batch of your antibacterial hand lotion with it. I am in love! Not only does it have a wonderful fresh/clean scent, it has really helped my dry hands. Plus it helps fight germs :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oils in sugar scrubs. Pampers me and great to give as Christmas gifts. Can customize scents for everyone.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using my diffuser in my computer lab, really helps with my younger kiddos.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use oils for personal use and for cleaning. I like so many of them, I really couldn’t choose a favorite
I gave a demonstration at a health fair at church on making your own cleaning products. We put drops of essential oils in the ingredients and they just smelled great, besides the wonderful benefits of cleaning!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love using EO in my diffuser. Just ordered some Dream Blend last week and can hardly wait to get it!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite blend is by far the blend in the healing salve. I use the same combo over and over – deodorant, lotion bars even put a few drops in my lotion because I love the smell so much! It’s so versatile and I love how good it is for so many skin issues.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have a diffuser in my amazon basket hoping DH will stumble on it and get it for me for Christmas! Thanks for such an awesome opportunity!
I haven’t used EOs yet, but I’m hoping to get some for Christmas. I’ve been keeping a list of your “recipes” to try.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oil to add clean fragrance to our home…
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use EO’s just about everyday! Favorites are lavender, lemon, peppermint, birch . . . I guess there are too many favorites to list :) AND Jeddy’s Blend has worked miracles for my grandson!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the lavender and peppermint together to get a headache under control fast!
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