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.
fave use is for the kids. i like the rollerball & use Jeddy’s blend on the kids! thanks : )
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use of essential oil is for control of mold (tea tree) and rash/eczema (tea tree and lavender)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love peppermint and wild orange in my morning facial scrub!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m still kind of new to EO usage, but so far I’ve really enjoyed being able to help my young children by diffusing the oils. I came down with a stomache bug a few months ago. I used shield on myself and diffused the oil around my kids. I stopped being sick within a few hours, was totally recovered the next day, and nobody else got sick. The a few weeks ago, my 18 month old had a clear, runny nose so I diffused the LLP blend for her and that helped clear her up. It also helped keep it from going into anything else.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use an essential oil blend to shorten the duration of cold sores, a different blend to boost my kids immune system and to help them sleep. I’m just getting started with them but I love not using chemicals all of the time.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet but have my first starter pack ordered from Spark Naturals. My first baby is 6 weeks old and I’m looking forward to using the lavender oil as a way to help my kiddo relax and sleep better.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use oils in my foot bath.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to mix essential oils in with plain baking soda and put on top of toilet lid in a nice container with a shaker top. When I need to clean toilet bowl I just sprinkle this mixture into bowl and the whole bathroom smells wonderful.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I enjoy the essential oil scent of lavender to assist me in drifting off to sleep! I also like to put it in my bath to relax me and leave my whole body with a lovely scent.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.At the moment, I’m loving Eucalyptus, to clear up my stuffy nose.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I really would love to try out ghe thieves EO! I headr soo many good things! I sure wouldn’t mind the dream salve. hope to win!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils before. Today I ordered Dream Salve from your sister. I want to try it out and if it works well, I’ll try making some of my own. Great blog. Thanks for sharing!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Jillee!
Right now my favorite essential oil is lavender. I have been using the lavender in my coconut oil, vitamin e oil and beeswax facial cream. It has done wonders for my skin :D I haven’t bought over the counter face cream in almost a year!! I am waiting to make the Dream Salve and I want to make the blackpepper and carrier oil rub to warm your hands. So much to do ;D Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oils for everything from cleaning to beauty products.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.When my nose is stuffy, I like to put a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil on the floor of my shower. The hot steam and eucalyptus is wonderful for clearing the sinuses!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oils in our homemade coconut oil lotion – smells and feels wonderful!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet, but I’m so eager to! I’d love to find something that helped my husband sleep better, and I’d love the ones that help you breath easier. They seem so amazing, I have several friends that swear by them!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like using DigestZen or Peppermint for my stomach. It is great!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used them a lot, but my favorite way so far is to mix eucalyptus oil with olive oil and put it on the bottoms of my children’s feet when they are coughing. It works wonders!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love essential oils. We use them most everyday with Shield being our oil of choice right now and I am anxious to learn more about essential oils.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love to use EO’s in my crystal healing sessions. They help layer the healing energy. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve only ever used lavender essential oil for sleep. I’d love to win and make the dream sticks.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to rub lavender on my feet before bed
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m rather new to essential oils but have already deemed them “must haves” in my life. I’ve avoided the bug everyone else has by using Thieves in my diffuser. Lavender made my ‘cold weather’ chapped lips better overnight! Can’t wait to continue learning more!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used many essential oils, but the dream blend sounds like exactly what I need right now. I have an 18 month old who has only slept through the night a handful of times in his life. Needless to say this mama needs some rest! Thanks for the giveaway!
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