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.
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Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils much yet, but I find that tea tree oil helps heal sores.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would have to say lavender as it is in so many of the blends and quite a workhorse. I use oils for myself and to help friends. So far, you and your sisters have helped me to help a friend with a child who just needed to be able to focus, a friend with allergies and adult ADHD, Wasp stings, Poison ivy, dry skin, calming down a dog, savings on laundry, cleaning and the wonderful aroma’s of oils…. while I do not have a diffuser (someday) I have tried various ways to share the aroma’s at work.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Would love to try out some mixes to help my daughter concentrate better at school.
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Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would LOVE to try the sleep stick!! I haven’t slept through the night for years and lay awake many hours!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to try any and all essential oils. My husband is nearing 80 and has foot pain that has been diagnosed as gout and several other things I can’t recall right now. He has trouble staying asleep at night. I have sciatica and can only sleep in a bed for short periods before I wake with awful hip pain. Anything that would help us stay comfortably asleep at night would be a relief.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use a blend of grapefruit, tangerine and lime oils with apricot oil as a carrier. I use it in a mister all day. Smells like a margarita and gives me a little pick me up when I am dragging. I love the smell of this blend because it reminds me of summer!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve only used one essential oil and it was tea tree oil and I used it for my boyfriend’s toe nail after a severe stubbing. Worked like a charm!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t have a ton of experience with essential oils (yet) but last year I made lemon rosemary bath salts as Xmas gifts and they were a huge hit! This year I am making 3-4 different gifts involving EOs (including the Dreamy Salve!) so I’ll have to let you know. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use for essential oils is my all natural vicks style vapor rub:) I make up a simple salve and add eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary to it. I also infuse the oils I use in the rub with chamomile and calendula flowers which are very calming. I use this personally when im sick and my kids love it too! I put it on their feet at night and put socks on them:) I use the same oil combination in my homemade mason jar soy candles to relieve a chest cold!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use tea tree and lavender oil daily. They are such a blessing.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I make my own baby wipes with EO’s and my baby only get a rash when I use the store-bought ones when I’m in a pinch.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use a blend of coconut oil, lemon, teatree sandlewood for my chapped hands. It works great.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite, EVERY night use is with the Jillee linen spray – LOVE it!!! I also really like Rebecca’s Slimmer & Sassier Blend (#1)! The two of you have inspired me to try many different E.O. “recipes”!! :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I wuz born w/ essential from root systems on me, in my food and internal use for healing also. Firm Believer in Natural Oilz period. I use them 24 hrs a day now as Home relaxation and healing, use them on my Friends and educate them as much as possible. I have them in my purse, Truck, Home, Son’s Home, u name it, I have & use it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like using Melaleuca to dry out pimples on my face. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite oils are peppermint and lemon. I do all kinds of stuff with them. Peppermint oil relieves my stomach cramps and has done so much to help with my ibs.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Never have used essential oils, but would like to try all scents!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use basil for bug bites and itchy skin.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We use Jeddy’s Blend to help with my daughter’s anxiety. She swears by it! I think I’m going to need to try this dream blend.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love EO’s in the tub and to help my kids sleep!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I want to make so very many recipes for ME! lol
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My sister and I have used eos for 2-3 years. We’ve never found a site like yours that gives simple and easy to understand directions. I’ve even ordered supplies and started slowly with your remedies. My favorite recipe would have to be the dreamy salve. My 87 year old mom lives with us and shares our difficulty in sleeping. This is a God send for her and us. By the way, I couldn’t get the rafflecopter to work, so this is my entry. Hope that is okay. God bless.
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Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use Lavender in an oatmeal and olive oil face scrub because of the way it smells and the way it relaxes me lol I love the way my skin feels when I use it. :) I would also like to try making other wonderful goodies on a very long list of things to try lol
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