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 never used any but would love to try vanilla or lavender!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use EO’s in so many ways, but my favorite way is to diffuse them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve only used a couple of EO’s but would love to try some of the blends you talk about on your website. Like the Dream Blend. Just wish there was a kit that had a few of these blends together. Thanks for all the wonderful things I can make myself & they are so good.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using peppermint oil for stuffiness and headaches.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love making solid lotion bars with essential oils.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to add tea tree oil to my shampoo…it makes my scalp feel tingly!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using EOs for salves of every kind…pain, breathe better….
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Please log in or create a free account to comment.I cannot tell you how much I love the dreamy sleep salve!!! It is by far my favorite use of essential oils. I do not go to bed without it!!!! I just made it for Christmas gift giving!! I look forward to using more oils for health and for my kiddos! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!!! This site is the best and my favorite!!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have only made scented bath salts before, but really would like to win the essential oils prize. I have Fibromyalgia & think that the oils would be great for me. I’ve slowly been trying to buy some of the oils mentioned in your post so I can try some.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use your “recipe” for #2 spray for the bathroom. Everyone loves it!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have always wanted to try my hand at creating balms, lotions and salves I have learn so much from your site! Not only what you need to use to create yummy healthy creations but also awesome places to get just what you need!! Thanks!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I enjoy lavendar… Just breathing it in is so relaxing! What an awesome giveaway.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love to learn the many uses for peppermint oil.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.With the exception of lavender I haven’t had much experience with essential oils, although I would love to experiment with citrus essential oils.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Unfortunately my budget keeps me from being able to try good essential oils. I do love lavender very much though as it is a very calming, soothing scent to me. I have walked through lavender fields before and thought it was nirvana !
I appreciate all of your hints and DYI things here because they have helped me to stay in our meager budget, especially with your laundry products !! I can’t believe how much I have saved there !!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using Essential Oils in a Diffuser. Especially love anything with Peppermint! Would love to win this package!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you for posting this! I have always been interested in essential oils, but have yet to take the plunge. Now that I am trying to get pregnant, I am always looking for more ways to improve my environment naturally. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jeddy’s blend and liquid xanax!!! Peace and patience in my house!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love putting a few drops of lavender in the water reservoir for my humidifier in the bedroom.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It makes my home smell wonderful and I use it with my home made laundry soap that I learned from right here on this site! Thanks so much, it saves me so much money. Keep up the good work.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Lavender and clary sage are my absolute favorite essential oils! But there are too many to list with too many great properties! I could talk about oils and their healing powers for days. I’m a believer!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love my homemade “vapor rub” that is safe for my children and good for my husband and me too! It keeps us breathing well through the night when we’re fighting colds. It’s a great use of essential oils and I feel better about using it instead of petroleum based products.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would like to try anything with vanilla.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Peppermint essential oil on cotton balls around the house keep mice at bay.
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