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.
would love to make the Dream Stick for my son who is a police officer with two boys 18 months and 4 years old. he doesn’t get enough sleep and I would love to make him some.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Want to try the peppermint oil!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet, but see the cool uses for them on this site and others, so am pretty sure I am getting some for Christmas! One thing I do want to try (because I’m skeptical) is this sleep salve.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils mainly for soapmaking. But we also like to mix several drops with some baking soda to leave in a dish near the cats’ litter box.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use them for my face. But I’ve been wanting to branch out – and this would be a great opportunity!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to essential oils but I can’t wait to start using them more for homemade bath/body products and especially to start using them as natural medicine for my family. Ever since my son was born last year I have been changing my whole house around to natural and organic choices. Love your ideas and site! Thank you for the awesome give-away opportunities!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not tried EO projects yet, but I am anxious too!! The first one I want to try is the warming one with he black pepper in it. That would be wonderful!! thanks so much
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use essential oils when I bath – lavender – and when I clean – lemongrass. My mother-in-law gave me a Relaxing mixture ( an oil blend ) that I put on my temples when I need to chill out. Which is often. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to put a few drops of melaluca and lemon grass into the oil blend that I use for washing my face!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to try this blend as we have 3 of us on a regular basis that have problems sleeping through the night.
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I use lavender oil mixed with water in a small mister and spray on the sheets at night before bedtime to help relax me :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.i love to diffuse oils while i sleep it is so relaxing
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use sweet orange eo in my homemade febreeze. Wake my whole house up!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.The power of essential oils to heal and modulate challenges we face in our daily lives is amazing. Would LOVE to win this giveaway. Mele Kalikimaka to all. Mahalo Jilllee
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My fav, of course, is lavender. It takes away all my stress and can tell you, I’m off of those sleeping pills that aren’t good for anyone. Natural is really the best. I will have to look for the “dream” EO to try it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t tried the essential oils yet but I am eager to try them. Orange oil is at the top of my list.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve never used essential oils, unless Tea Tree Oil counts. My whole family uses it in our shampoo & conditioner to keep away lice. My daughter WAS bringing it home from school constantly, but not anymore! I’d love to try the Jeddy’s blend. My daughter has ADHD, and I’d love to try a natural way to help her.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet but would love to give them a try and use the lavender oil to make some dream sticks!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love peppermint oil for headaches and foot soaks. This kit would be wonderful!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.The power of essential oils to heal and modulate challenges we face in our daily lives is amazing. I have inherited my mother’s middle of the night wakefulness. Am ordering what I need to make some sleep sticks. Would LOVE to win this giveaway. Mele Kalikimaka to all. Mahalo Jilllee
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have really bad folliculitis (itchy inflammation of the hair follicles on my legs) and I am constantly using tea tree, lavender, and peppermint to help soothe the itch and calm the inflammation so I don’t scratch my skin off. I also love to use lavender to help me sleep as I have occasional insomnia. It works like a charm! Coconut oil is also one of my favorites for dry skin, deep conditioning, and cooking! I would love to win this set!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t tried any yet, but I would sure love to try lavender or that dream blend you mention. If it would make my 18 month old sleep more than two hours at a time I would be so over the top elated! :) Thanks for the chance!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Frankincense is my favorite! I use it to relieve my headaches and tension! Thanks for the chance to win!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Would love to win this! I am having trouble finding a local supplier. Guess I will have to order online.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using lavender and lemon for making my whipped body butters.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.For cleaning, I use orange essential oil to enhance the smell of vinegar.
I am looking forward to making dream sticks! Thanks Jillee!!