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 use coconut oil for lots and I love lavender. I want to try the fractionated coconut oil. What’s the difference? Thank you for all your advice and recipes and give aways.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Just scratching the surface so far with EO’s, but I would like to try thieves’ oil.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oils. My favorite is Lavender. I use it in my coconut and olive oil mixture for my lotion and deoderant. Another way I use it is in my laundry detergent.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I will be trying this recipe for dream salve soon. Thank you Jillee
I love diffusing EO’s in my office to help me stay focused. My favorite combo is usually lavender and lemon
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using lavender to relieve headaches, but I’d love to win this package and try using the diffuser too!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils in lotions and balms. I also make room sprays, and use them in my homemade cleaning products.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love my essential oils, but I want a diffuser!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use orange, grapefruit and lemon oil in my homemade cleaning solutions. I can’t wait to try peppermint or dream blend.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Coconut oil is my fav!! But for my baths for cold winter days, lavendar rocks!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love using my oils in the diffuser!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like to use the oils in many of the DIY health-related products Jillee has shared with us. They work!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m only a beginner in using essential oils, but I love peppermint for clearing a plugged nose! Really opens the nostrils! Just a drop or two under your nose and viola you can breathe again.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have used lavender for sleep, but this “dream” oil sounds fantastic! I would love to try that for a night’s sleep!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using them when I’m sick! Much better than seeing a doctor!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t tried essential oils,but would love to try lavender oil.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to try essential oils – especially lavender.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never used essential oils, but the thought of a sound night’s sleep is very appealing! I always look forward to your ideas and words of wisdom. If I have a question about just about anything, I always think…Jillee probably knows…:o)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Just made the sleep salve and love it…
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I ‘ve never used essential oils but have been learning more and more about them the past few months. I’m not sure which one I would start with. There are so many I want to try for health, beauty and cleaning!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to the eo world but would love to use them! I am so intrigued by them but alas my families buget is tight and it will be awhile before we can afford it. Thank you for all ur tips and diys…they have saved us a bundle!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I enjoy a blend – it is one to “awaken” – great in the morning- or just a refresher in the afternoon! I don’t know what is in it – I’d like to copy the blend
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Peppermint is useful for so many things!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet, but I want to very much, and have no idea where to start. I’ve been doing a little research on them to see which ones I should start with. this would be perfect.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet, but I’m game for anything. Lavender would be my pick. I really love the smell of lavender.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just smell them when I’m down… especially peppermint and citrus….yum!
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