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 love using essential oils in my humidifier as well as for health and beauty purposes. Tea tree oil for acne and itchy scalps! I’d love to win the give away, thanks jillee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to EO’s. Have been using lemon oil in my water as a detox, and have used peppermint oil for stomach issues. I am eager to learn more and would LOVE to try the dream stick. What a great prize. I’m crossing my fingers! Thanks Jillee
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use my oils in so many ways, but my current favorite is in the deodorant I just made with tea tree, lemongrass and orange essential oils. Mmmm, smells so good!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I LOVE using lavender and peppermint!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love my eo’s and have to thank Jillee for her blog was my introduction. Dream is dreamy! Good luck all
Please log in or create a free account to comment.love peppermint for spiders
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have been using tea tree oil and neem oil for the last few months for my three kids and eager to try more for my family. I love all the information I am learning about providing for my family in a more natural way.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jillie I love your blog! You have turned me on to Essential Oils. I would love to give my daughter the Liquid Xanax and Dreamy Sleep blend. I will follow your blog forever. Merry Christmas. Anna
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have only recently began experimenting with EO’s and that is after subscribing to your blog. I would love to try all the goodies that you write about but I don’t think my mortgage company would appreciate their money going for oils!! I would love to make the Sleep Salve you just wrote about since I am a caregiver for Alzheimer Patients and work 12 hour nights. When I come home mornings, it’s sometimes hard to fall asleep with all that’s on my mind. I have an aversion to pill-taking so this salve would be a wonderful alternative. There are so many EO”s that I need that anything would be welcome! Thanks so much to you and your sister for sharing your knowledge on oils and thanks also for the giveaways. By the way, my hubby loves using your laundry detergent, softeners and others. HE has allergies and these are great for him!! He even does laundry now!!! Have a wonderful Christmas!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love a good night’s sleep so the Dream sticks would be a “Dream”!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like lavender and eucalyptus in my bath to help me relax. I also need to make something to help my fiancé with his constant headaches.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have been using Lemon like crazy the last few weeks. I just love it
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love this sight…this year my family decided that everything we gift this year would be homemade….WOW!!! Your site became famous…we made bath essentials…shampoo…body body ect…I cannot wait to see what you come up with next!!! Excited!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I want to try the “How to Make Your Own Flu Shot With Essential Oils. I love Essential Oils.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use lavender to help me sleep :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Lavender is my favorite, but there are so many more to try!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use Dream Salve,helps those long sleepless nights
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have a couple favorite uses. I originally got into Oils to try to help my 3 yr old sleep through the night so I usually put lavender on the bottom of his feet before bedtime. It doesn’t work as well as I would hope so I need to try this dream blend for him! My other favorite thing is adding On-Guard to a humidifier. Not only does it help when we are sick but it smells amazing!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the way peppermint keep spiders away. Love the smell.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve been using more essential oils lately…would love to win this.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never used essential oils but am hearing a lot of positive stories about them. I would love to learn about their use and try them out myself to help aid with sleep and weight loss!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Oh my…I’ve never used EOs before, but I’d love to have a whole collection of them just to try your and your sisters’ recipes. I can’t believe how you ladies come up with such awesome ideas to better your and your family’s health and well-being. If I had all the right “stuff”, I’d definitely try the dream sticks (in the deodorant tubes I’ve been saving!). I’d also love to make some lip balms and the warming balm and the winter cheeks (for my grands that play outdoor sports all winter long!) and the allergy caps that you’ve given the recipe for in earlier posts, etc., etc., etc.!!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Oh how I long for a whole collection of EOs, but for now, this EO Prize Package would be a great start to a great new year for my family and me!!!
Love you ladies! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
My favor use of essential oils is in beauty products, like my fav lip balm, and I’m really eager to try that Dream blend, sounds great!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My all time favorite EO is lavender. I use it everyday. I add some to my face lotion which helps keep my skin clear and blemish free. I dab it behind my ears and on the back of my head which helps my mood. I love diffusing a blend of myrtle, rosemary and lavender to ward off sickness. I just love EOs and would sooooo love to win this giveaway!!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My all time favorite way to use EOs is in my homemade whipped body butter! I love coming up with wonderful scent combinations depending on my mood and what I have on hand. I am so in love with this that I am making body balms and lotions for my CocoBella Tees store!
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