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 difusse lavender oil for my son every night. He has a brain injury and I think it calms him and helps him sleep. I also use orange oil during the day. I need to use my oils more thanks for the reminder!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.As of this moment my favorite EO is Frankincense since that is what we are giving as office Christmas gifts and I keep smelling them as I bottle them. But tomorrow is another day and another EO!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use Lavender when I burn myself and love using the Shield blend in my diffuser.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would like to try any of the essential oils that might be calming. I’m sure that covers a good bit of them!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like to use lemon or on guard in my home made deodorant :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I recently found a homemade air freshener. Half a cup of baking soda with ten drops (or more depending on how strong the scent is) of your favorite essential oil. Place in a small glass jam jar with holes poked in the lid. Voila! Right now, I use peppermint for the holidays.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to try the sleep blend. I would love to try lots of different oils and see if they work for me.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have been experimenting with a few eo products trying to keep my family healthy. For a while I made my own blend of Thieves but have recently been using Shield for this. I have also made the healing salve and given it as gifts. One of my dream items right now is a diffuser, although I’m not sure of the benefits of that over my current warmer (candle in the bottom,eo water in top.)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.A use I am eager to try is peppermint EO for keeping out pests such as spiders when applied around windows and doorways.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use the LLP on my feet each night to help with inflammation.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite oil blend is when my mom and I make the Shea Butter mixture because it smells good.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am going to try the winter cheeks stick, because I love lavender. The dream sticks sound enticing also.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You have started me using essential oils and I am impressed with the results! Cold and flu bomb has been my favorite so far. I also have had good results with headache relief. Thank you Jillee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to essential oils but I am learning. Love your blog!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never used any EO’s but I would love to try some of the soothing and calming ones.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Wow this would totally be awesome. I bought a jar of the sleep salve to try and I love it! Would like to make some myself and share with family who have sleep issues!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use lavender oil on just about anything. It’s so versatile.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just started using Lavender oil because I recently found out that it can reduce blood pressure by 50%. Since I don’t sleep well, would like the essential oils in this packet to make the Dreamy Salve.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have no experience with essential oils although I believe in their natural healing abilities. Can’t wait to try some of your concoctions
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using peppermint essential oils to clam my stomach, whether rubbing it into skin or using it in a tea.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils in my face and body washes. Tee tree oil and lavender are my favorite!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never tried essential oils, but am eager to get started. Not that I want a cold or flu anytime soon, but I am really interested in trying the “Cold and Flu Bomb” that you posted a while back.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using peppermint when I have headaches. I just rub it on the back of my neck and on my temples and within minutes ny headache is gone. It is amazing how fast it works. I love using lavendar on my children to calm them down ready for bed.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use is to put a drop of lavender in the center of my kids’ foreheads before bed. We called it ‘good dream oil’
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using oils to help with my immunity, and to help with sleep (so I am eager to try your new sticks!) I also like to put cinnamon and clove in plain green tea to spice it up and to help me out healthwise at the same time.
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