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 only been using EO for 6 months so far my favorites are Jeddy’s blend, Dream and Liquid X. Just bought Frankincense about two weeks ago and it is my new BFF. Thanks to Jillee and her two sisters Rebecca and Dori you have change mine and my family’s life forever.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You might remember me as the girl who suggest olive oil, vitamin e, and tea tree oil blend for acne and clear clean skin. I still use that and tell everyone about it. I also am a HUGE fan of peppermint oil. It is amazing for headaches and I sometimes use it to help me fall asleep. It can have a calming effect. Lavender doesn’t do that for me, though I have made my own lavender essential oil which I LOVE and is so easy to do. I can’t believe it worked. Oh man, what a cool giveaway. Now to enter the rafflecopter thing lol awesome name. Thank you !
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I sooooooo want (ok … need !) to start using essential oils ! Honestly my first attempt will be to try to find a headache/migraine “solution” as my college-age daughter has been struggling this year with headaches (heavy school load and p/t job stress to boot!) and she’s so “anti pills” that I’m hoping , not to mention confident, that this may just be what will do the trick (also as it’ll be from one Jillee to another Jilly-beans :) )
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not yet used essential oils but have been reading about their strengths in helping with certain ailments. I am most eager to try the Dream blend and any oils that may help with arthritis.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have just been introduced to essentil oils by reading your blog. I have order some to help with my allergies/asthma and am excited about having a natural remedy. I hope to collect more of these oils as to establish non-toxic remedies for ailments.
Enjoy your blog very much.
Marie
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve been dying to try Zen blend…I can really use it right now.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never tried any oils, but am desperate to find a natural sleep aid… I toss and turn all nite and have become unproductive at work from my sleepless nites!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like to add a few drops of lavender to the shower (out of the water stream). The steam carries it around the bathroom and it smells wonderful!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am excited to try them out for eczema
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m torn between peppermint and lavender oil. Both smell so good! I love adding oils to unscented lotion to make my own custom scent!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the essential oils in the Sleep-y Dream Salve! I also love lavender for putting me to sleep–you can tell I love my sleep. Thanks for all the great tips on this website and for introducing me to Tropical Traditions.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used EO before, but have recently been looking into it. I’m definitely curious about the dream blend because I have such a hard time sleeping at night. Using essential oils sounds more appealing then getting on some medication.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not used essential oils but anything that might make me sleep better is worth a try.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to add lavender and water to a spritzer bottle and spray may fabric sofa and floor before having company. It freshens everything up. I also like to add it to my laundry.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet but I am wanting to make bath salts scented with lavender to give as Christmas gifts. I have also made body lotions and would be nice to experiment with different oils.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I could not live without my LLP allergy blend! It has been a lifesaver!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love lavender, but I would really love to try making some calming essential oil blends. I’ve never tried before but it’s something I’d like to get into.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m fairly new to EO’s but I have used Lavender as room spray and soother in my baby girl’s room. I’ve also got a mix I found at our local natural market called Gray Matter that I find very soothing when I have headaches. I’m eager to try more especially with my daughter. I need to make up the winter cheek mix for her little cheeks soon as winter has settled in with vengence here too.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never tried essential oils but I sure could use the dream sticks as I have a hard time sleeping also.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am just now researching essential oils. I have made homemade deodorant using Lavendar, but I’m excited to branch out. Looking forward to reading more of your blog posts and learning a lot more about essential oils!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use them for the aromatic benefits.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Lavender for burns. I burned my finger touching a hot glass pan from the oven and it was so painful and after applying lavender, the pain went away!!!!!!! So when my husband and I were away from the house and my daughter removed a pan from the oven and then went to move it out of the way (forgetting the oven mitt) she called me in sobs and tears and pain (she was 9 at the time) and I told her to put on lavender and then put ice on…she was fine in a matter of minutes! Although when we got home and I wanted her to do some chore, the pain resumed for some weird reason!!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils in my soaps to give them a natural fragrance with added benefits and no harmful chemicals.
I also have fallen in love with using Rosemary EO in castor oil + almond oil hair masks, to help my hair grow, treat split ends, and it also helps me shed hair less often.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.EO are my all time favorite allergy treatment!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oils in my homemade vaporub
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