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 found your blog 6 months ago and it has changed my life. I love the Dream Blend EO and Liquid X. Essential Oils are now apart of my daily life. A BIG thank you to Jillee and her two Sisters.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never used essential oils before, but really want to try! I have pretty bad insomnia, and am now working full time and in grad school full time so I think I would like it for stress relief purposes as well. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like to use them for my homemade cleaning products and personal care products!! I would love to win this package as I am new to EO’s and still have A LOT to learn!! Love your blog, Jillee!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I mostly use essential oils in bath and body products. But I also use them in oil warmers, on my dog, and in household cleaners.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like to use a blend called Breathe Easy as soon as the cold season starts!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love reading your blog! I have learned so much! This is my first time leaving a comment. I’m definitely going to try this. I have RLS and my mind always goes 90 mph as soon as my head hits the pillow. I’ve been using petitgrain and rosemary EOs in coconut oil and rubbing it on my legs at night. It has relaxed my legs and my mind, not to mention how soft the coconut oil has made my legs! It’s been a real blessing!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never tried any essential oils before but I am SO eager to try Vetiver EO because it is shown to help with ADHD and my sister (who is very close to me) suffers from it. I would love to help her out!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love dropping some eucalyptus oil in a steamy shower! clears up the sinuses so well
Please log in or create a free account to comment.So many uses and favorites. Yesterday I had a alterable headache and used the Headache Blend and it was gone in no time.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use Lavender EO on my accident prone toddler!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use of essential oil is in body butter with coconut oil and almond oil. I can change the scent to match my mood or need.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using coconut oil mixed with lavender to help with my headache and help my kiddos relax before nap time. I carry a tin in my purse with coconut oil , lavender and tea tree oil, to pull out for skin emergencies, does wonders. E.O.s have saved my life :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I really love peppermint oil.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to diffuse my eos and to make body butters and salves with them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like adding peppermint to some witch hazel and water to use as a facial toner…very refreshing!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve never tired Essential oils but I follow your site and it really makes me want to become and expert EO user! I would love love this giveaway!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use lemon oil in my humidifier just like you suggested. Brilliant!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have just started making my own health and beauty products with essential oils, coconut oil, shea butter, etc, and would LOVE to win this. :) Thank you!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Your sight is the first I had ever heard of using EO’s. & Now I am obsessed!!!! I use them to clean with,for air freshener,in my laundry & in as much of my beauty routine as possible….but that’s not much anymore! I have a hard time finding them at a reasonable price. I live in a rural town in the middle of nowhere Ky.We just started getting extra virgin coconut oil about 2 months ago!! I guess it had to fall off the face of the earth first!(just a lil back woods humor :) Thank You for all your recipes & home made solutions!!!! It really helps this broke country girl out!!! Thanks So Much !!!! Kristy
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite is lavender but would love to try the bergamot.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the all-purpose healing salve!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love adding Lavender EO to my home made laundry detergent. I also love to diffuse so that my son gets a great restful nights sleep. I use the peppermint a lot for aches and pains, headaches………. inhaling for stuffy nose. My young son will ask for peppermint when he is stuffy. Citrus is great to diffuse thruout the house for freshness. So many I love, so many uses. Makes it hard to pick just one. I normally use Young Living and am interested in trying other brands.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use a few drops of EO in my homemade dryer balls!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite oils are Tea Tree and Lavender–use them daily! And we love Eucalyptus and Clove Bud for when we are sick.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love using oils my favorite is Lavender since I visited a lavender farm in Friday Harbor WA. I use them every chance I get. The best use of lavender was when my little grandson got stung by a bee. I put lavender on it and the pain went away and later that day we couldnt even find the spot the bee stung!
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