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 use essential oils for everything, but mostly medicinal and home care products. lavender, tea tree, and peppermint are my favorites!!! :) i need more and don’t have most of the prize, would love it!!! :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve used citronella essential oil to keep bugs away! When I go out on my property there are little bugs that are so annoying! The citronella really helps to keep them away from me without having to soak myself in deet.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve never used EOs before. I would like to after checking out all the info on them. I work afternoons, and have a hard time falling asleep when I go to bed. On weekends I go to bed with my husband, and lay awake for hours. Then sleep late and miss half the morning. I like making my own “stuff” because I can and I know what is in it. (even if it gets me odd looks from friends!)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE……..I talk about Jillie all the time. Just a great place to find information, where to order things, and feel like it is a conversation between friends!
I have been using and learning about essential oils for years. I just love them. Some of the ways I use the oils are:
– Peppermint will help with ant problems
– Lavendar mixed with some water makes a great spritzer to relax before bed time
– I made up a mixture of EO to help my husband with his migraines. I use 15 drops of peppermint oil with 15 drops of lavendar and 15 drops of eucalyptus.
– Plus, I ordered the kit from Sparks to help with colds and flu and it works!
I would love to win so I could make the Dream mix.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use eucalyptus and lemon oil in my vaporizer all winter – helps keep my lungs and sinuses clear and my nasal passages moisturized!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using all my essential oils, but my favorite since I was younger has been Lavender! I would love to try Black Pepper one day. I’ve been dying to get a diffuser, maybe for the holidays? I’d love to win.. I just recently got into essential oils and this giveaway is PERFECT! Thank you so much for hosting :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have just ordered Jeddy’s blend from sparks naturals but is waiting for it to come in the mail. I would love the diffuserto try and am looking into the dream blend. My kids still don’t sleep well at ages 5 and 6.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve only used essential oils to scent homemade cleaning products, but I’m interested in using them as home remedies. It is amazing how they can bottle these scents and the combinations you can xreaste by mixing them!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use LLP for my allergies. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use tea tree oil in a homemade cleanser but I haven’t used any other essential oils. I’ve been reading all the blog entries on making lip salve and my own soap so I really, really want to try lavender oil. It’s in some products I’ve purchased and it truly is very calming!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I religiously use tea tree oil in my laundry. Since i use a free and clear detergent, the tea tree helps with smelly husband socks, babies’ cloth diapers, and cleaning towels. I also use lavender to help me sleep, but I would love to try the dream blend!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just started using essential oils, and by just I mean this month and so far only buying lemon. I really want to get starting using more but some can be really expensive and I with only my husband working its hard to justify the cost.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve never tried any of these but I would love to make something for my hair using the coconut oil. I would love to have healthier hair! :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the healing salve for my dry hands during the winter seasons… works great!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I Love Essential Oils. I Blend Them With Carrier Oils For Massaging Into My Skin. Specials During The Winter. My Favorites ArE Eucalyptus, Lavender, And Anything Citrus.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My fav thing to do is to use Peppermint for headaches. It works every time for me!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils before, but I am hoping they will help me sleep better as well as take care of some acne. There has to be a better way than the harsh chemicals my dermatologist prescribes especially if my hubby and I will be trying to conceive soon :) I follow you on Pinterest and I love checking out your site!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My fave oil is lavender! We use it for baths, for calming, and especially, neat for burns. Would LOVE to win this prize!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oils in my homemade laundry soap!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils before, but I’ve been wanting to try them for quite some time now. This would be perfect!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using EOs for helping my 13 year old son sleep. He has Asperger’s and has trouble “shutting down” at night. I also love them for making natural beauty products.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use lavender, lemon and peppermint on my feet. I sometimes add a pain relief blend too
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve only ever used fragrance oils, not essential ones. We have a lot of respiratory issues in our household though, so I would be interested in an air-purifying blend.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love diffusing the Shield blend. It smells like Christmas!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I absolutely recommend Dream Sleep to any and everyone I know. There is nothing out there that works like it …rested sleep and no hangover the next morning! Absolutely going to and try make the salve! I always look forward to your Blog,
Please log in or create a free account to comment.thanks for all the ideas and EO recipes!! Angela O.