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 never used to be a fan of essential oils. I thought they made everything smell bad and I didn’t believe in the “magic” of them. My aunt uses them all the time and kept trying to get me to use them. It wasn’t until I got sick with a terrible infection that I decided to go for it. I called her up and she gave me a few different ones to try as well as the On-Guard beads. Nothing I tried helped me get better (I’m not one for going to the doctor) until I did this and now I’m hooked! I love the On-Guard oil blend for so many reasons!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can’t wait to get some Dream!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love lavender, but I would love to try the bergamot.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I know the perfect person who could use this to help her sleep better. Tis the season…
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to EO’s and have started with oils for fighting the invasion of wrinkles and keeping my skin moisturized. I have always had a problem sleeping and have needed to use medications which I would love not to use anymore but they are the only thing that work! I rub shea butter on my feet at night to keep them soft but by making and using Dream-y Sleep salve sounds like it would be the solution for a good nights sleep and soft feet!! I have been using warming oils to freshen the air in the house but I think the added health benefits of diffusing essential oils would be so much better Thank you Jillee for your wonderful site. I am learning so many wonderful things.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use oils everyday to keep my family out of doctors offices….we haven’t been in one for two years!! I don’t have one favorite because I have SO many!! But have to say Dreamy Salve is a top five can not live with out!! Thank you for all you do! Happy Holidays everyone…
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite uses for essential oils are the ones that help reduce muscle knots in my back, which is a chronic problem. My massage therapist uses an eo cream blend made just for massages which I purchased, and even she loves it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the Dream Blend and have made the salve (I have not slept so good in Years!) ……Now I can’t wait to try this stick version!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love EO’s and am trying to find as many ways as possible to add them into my life, but can’t afford many right now. Love adding them to salves and my deo :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never tried essential oils.
Ever since I started reading your blog I have become fascinated with them. There are so many I would LOVE to try I don’t know where to start.
The dream blend sounds wonderful also the immunity boost.
Thank you so much for all the information you share, you are AMAZING!
Camille
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We use eo’s for cleaning, beauty products, homeopathic uses, laundry and I think my favorite use is lavender on my wool dryer balls. My clothes smell amazing and the eo’s don’t irritate my skin.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to essential oils. I use them in reed diffusers and to add to my home made candles.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use for essential oils is adding them to baking power and sprinkling on my carpet to freshen up the room.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite essential oil to use is lavender for muscle aches. It works. I would love to try that Dream Blend. Sounds interesting.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love diffusing, smells so good, plus health benefits! Also love my Jeddy’s, has helped my anxiety so much!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love this idea of making a stick to use on the feet. It would be so much more convenient!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t tried essential oils yet, but I have wanted to for a while. Lavender is my favorite scent, so I think I would try that one first. Thanks for the giveaway!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We use peppermint oil with coconut oil as vapor rub when the kids have colds.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to try this dream stick. Both my husband and I have terrible insomnia some nights.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils everyday. This morning I put lavender oil on my finger that I burned baking yesterday. Peppermint oil really gives a boost in our morning baths!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils for lower back pain. It sometimes takes the pain away completely and other times just takes the edge off. Either way, I am glad I have them to use. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I must say that my favorite essential oils are the blends you have recommended. I use Jeddy’s blend regularly, It has helped me so much. And, I love the dreamy sleep salve. I’m tempted to try your idea of dream sticks. Thanks for your tips!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.While I do use some oils in my home made laundry soap, glass cleaner and carpet powder they are not EO. I would LOVE to try the ADHD blend for my son who cannot concentrate or sit still for more than 2 seconds. I don’t want to put him on any synthetic prescription drugs and am hoping the EO blend would help.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Oh this is an amazing idea, I love love love the sleep balm, have been using it since I saw it on here, I am finally sleeping. I would adore this giveaway to be able to use the EO all over the house. I have ordered a little bit from the suggestions on camp wander from spark, I super excited, hope I win this one
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I LOVE essential oils. I use them for so much around the house as well as on my body. My favorite use, at least for right now has to be my nightly foot cream. I make a basic salve with coconut oil, shea butter, grapeseed oil, castor oil, and beeswax and as it cools I infused it with Melaleuca oil, lavender, peppermint, lemon, and geranium.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Every night before bed I put some on the soles of my feet. Depending on the day some times I will repeat the process first thing in the morning. The effect WONDERFUL.