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.
My 24 year old daughter has been diagnosed with cancer. She has always had problems with insomnia and anxiety that are of course worse right now I would love to try essential oils to help her and the rest of our family. The dream salve sounds amazing.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have tried some essential oils in the past (to make goat milk soap), and LOVE the citrus-y scents! Enjoy snooping around your blog!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I guess you could call me an “essential oil newbie or wannabe”–I haven’t really tried them, but am anxious to try them. I bought coconut oil to make the dream salve but have to wait til after Christmas to get the rest of the products–so if I win them woohoo!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like to use potpourri a lot around the house, since I now only use flameless candles….
Please log in or create a free account to comment.For gifts this year I will be making a salt scrub with essential oils.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Based one of your earlier posts, I recently purchased Shield. However, I’m wanting to use it for my toddler and am waiting for the carrier oil to come in the mail. I’m super excited to try anything that will help defend us during the winter season!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love essential oils and they play a big part in my life everyday.
After surgery at 30 I found I could not wear perfumes any longer. I mixed my favorite oils and have worn them every since for 24 years. The kids call it “Mom’s” smell.
I adore the smell of rosemary and I lightly brush fresh sprigs across the dogs to keep flying insects off them while we are in the yard.
I put lavender in the grandchildren’s rooms when they stay with me to help them sleep. I work disasters and live on the road most of the year so lavender oils help me relax and unwind after a day in the field and just a few sniffs of rosemary gets me going when I just can’t take one more step.
I visit your site almost every night Jillie to get great new ideas to take on the road and share …..
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use tea tree oil in the soap I make. It has been incredible. I go to the dermatologist 2 times a year because I have pre-cancer spots. I did a lot of sunning as a kid. Since I have been using the tea tree oil in my soap, I have healed spots and kept others from forming. I love tea tree oil.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I do not use EO’s yet but have been getting there slowly but surely. Now I own lemon so I can make my own dish tabs. Yesterday I realized I need two more EO’s to make the allergy mix. I plan on ordering or stopping soon to purchase those. I sure would love to win this grand prize.
chris
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use Tea Tree a lot.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils for everything. They are what my families medicine cabinet is full of.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Exciting!! I love using rosemary & peppermint to help clear stuffy noses! I would LOVE to win this fabulous prize package!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t really used essential oils before. What a great way to get my feet wet in the oils! My husband has some minor medical issues that aren’t being “fixed” by a doctor. I would much rather approach natural ways instead of all the side effects of prescriptions.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve never used EO but the Sleep salve/stuck sounds very interesting as there are many of us nighthawks in our family!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.love your website and look forward to receiving your daily emails. I have made and used several of your hints and ideas and looking forward to trying the calming stick. Thanks for all your hints and keep up the good work.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use for essential oils is peppermint for headaches.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not used essential oils before but would really like to – I would like to start with many of the ideas on your website – I think I would start with lavender and peppermint oils.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the salve with lemon, lavender, and malalucea!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am most interested to try lavender essential oil, I love the scent and you can use it for so many different purposes
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve just started using essential oils – my first project was the Flu bomb, which worked very well!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love every single one (and blends) of my essential oils. I use them in my diffuser. I make dreamy sleep salve, natural deodorant, natural toothpaste, laundry detergent, cleaning products….you name it, I make it. I especially love my dreamy sleep salve. I sleep through the night now and I haven’t done that in many years. Essential oils have changed my life and I can’t imagine a day without them. Thank you for all your amazing information. I could never have made the transition to a healthier life without your generous wisdom and guidance.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use of essential oils are in making solid lotions. These are super hydrating and because they are solid you can take them on an airplane without taking up precious space is your 1 quart bag of liquids!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Have been using eo since learning about them from following your & Rebecca’ s blogs. Have truly been a blessing but have never diffused. Want to start diffusing as a new beginning in the New Year!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Abundant blessings from above!
Great idea to put your Dream balm in a stick! I like essential oils too and lately I’ve been using wintergreen for sore joints and muscles. I’m also putting orange oil and clove oil with water into the kettle on my wood burning stove for some aromatherapy and humidity.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.love tea tree oil for blemishes.
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