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 am loving learning how to use essential oils, especially the diy Respire blend I made which seems to be helping my grandchildren’s allergy issues. Thanks so much!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used any but I really want a grapefruit one. Trader Joe’s used to sell this grapefruit sea salt scrub that I LOVED but they don’t have it anymore so I’d love to try to recreate that.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Just now learning some of the uses for essential oils. I have tried a few, but the amount of information is kind of mind boggling!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love lavender for helping me sleep
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to diffuse Peace and Calming oil blend, but I also love to learn how to make products using the EOs.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the Lavendar EO the best. I frequently find my self at the “end of my rope,” and a little Lavendar for me will usually save the life of the person who got me there.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite way to use my EO’s is directly on me! I make the “sticks”, if you will, as little EO solid perfumes. The jeddy’s blend and headache blend have helped me so much this semester in grad school! (And have pushed me through more than one paper!)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Diffusing! Lavender is my favorite:)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jillee- I love using essentials for relaxing and staying well. I love all the great tips you provide! Your blog is my favorite!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.i would love to win this!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have only used tea tree oil, but love learning all your posts and your sis’s. Have wanted to jump into essential oils. This would be great.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I soooooo want this gift pack!!!! I am lost as to where to buy this stuff and having it all done for me is such a gift!!!!!!!! Please let it be me!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not tried out the essential oils yet- that is why I hope to win this to help me get started. I would use it to add scent to the dryer balls I made last week, and since I am having trouble sleeping as well I would love to try the dream sticks!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Would love ti use the diffuser to help with allergies.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite EO is lavender because I’m a fellow insomniac.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t jumped into the world of essential oils . . . yet. However after reading Jillee’s post on 10/31 about the triple threat bladder bomb, I’m diving in head first. I suffer with frequent UTIs & plan on giving her remedy a try next time one rears its ugly head.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite way to use essential oils is burning them to help with anxiety and depression. Not only do they smell good, they’re a great supplement to therapy and traditional medication :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have always been so interested in the use of aromatherapy to cure so many of our ailments! The oils are so expensive so I’m hoping I get to win this awesome package! So excited!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t tried essential oils yet, but there are so many amazing things that I would love to try that call for essential oils! I will have to start looking in my area for these things. Thank you Jillee for all your awesome recipes! My house thanks you :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have a wall plug in scenter that I use lavender and lemon ( my fav) in the bathroom. I got the scenter from Scentsy and it’s so cute. It’s in the shape of a beehive with cut=out bees and when its turned on. the bees are on my wall……………….SO CUTE………….Thanks for another great giveaway
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would be so happy to try an essential oil sleep aid! Thanks for the opportunity!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use Jeddy’s Blend for my son, as well as myself.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am a novice, but my fav. essential oil is Lavender! I would LOVE to win! A great chance to have more fun with my new hobby, Essential Oils! Thank you for such a great drawing!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use lavender oil for everything from relaxation to bug bites. I would like to try oregano and some of the other oils that are organic alternatives to cold medicine, especially for kids.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Ive been wanting to try essential oils….lavender and peppermint….now your dream sticks! Please pick me!!!
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