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 the dream blend, the healing salve, eucalyptus for colds and lots more.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used many EO, but I would love to try the black pepper EO in the warming salve.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I absolutely love the recipe I got from you for the Extreme No. 2 Spray! It is fabulous and my husband likes it too…he says it smells like Fruit Loops. Thank you so much for that post! It’s been a life saver!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to Essential Oils but recently used them for a cold that was coming on – rubbed them on my feet before bed and felt great in the morning! I have used the Sleep Salve also with wonderful
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Thank you for all your knowledge!
I love to mix lavender and lemon oil in neroli water and which hazel for a body spray….. smells so darn good!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have essential oils in my house and my automobile. I always spray lavander oils on my bed sheeting each night for the ease of falling to sleep. I enjoy your website so much!!!! Keep up the good work.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Oregano and peppermint.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jillee! YOU have gotten me into EO’s! Now I use them for everything! My favorite uses are to make my own cleaning products smell great and and be more effective. My mom and I both get migraines so I made the relief blend for both of us and we LOVE it. I also take Shield when I am around someone sick and it’s worked like a charm! I would die of happiness if I won this!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have only recently started using EOs, based seriously on you and your sisters direction and experiences with them, so I only have a few so far. I have been using lavendar to help me sleep, but just got the dream blend over the weekend and used it last night for the first time…LOVED it (but LOVE the idea of the dream stick!). But I have to admit, I think my favorite EO right now is Jeddys…just because it helps my husband keep sane. He has anxiety issues, and when I see him starting to get stressed, I rub some on the back of his neck and it helps immediately. Won’t live without it now.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use a couple drops of Shield on my steam mop pad. Disenfects and diffuses at the same time!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I absolutely love using essential oils for natural perfumes by combining it with jojoba oil. I still need practice with coming up with a “perfect” scent combination but I have a friend who comes up with perfumes that are so much nicer than any store bought perfumes by just combining essential and carried oils together.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just bought my first EO and am excited to try them out and expand my horizons. I have a difficult time with many chemical/commercial scents and cannot even walk down the laundry aisle of a store without a major headache and brain fog. I want to start making more of my own personal care products, so this would be a great starting point for me.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not used any essential oils but would love to try lavender. I want to make myself some homemade chapstick as well
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t use essential oils…YET! I have been doing a lot of research and am very excited to start. I am excited to use lavender (for fragrance and for medicinal purposes) as well as thieves to diffuse and ward off sickness :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to essential oils so this starter pack would be fantastic! I am excited to try the dream sticks on my husband – he always has trouble getting good sleep. For myself I am excited to try lavender. It seems to be so versatile! I love your site Jillee, everything is always so useful and informative!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have a sample of essential oils which are used for providing energy and I absolutely love it. I want more and I need to incorporate them into my daily routine for great sleep, giving me motivation, relaxing when need be, and an overall feeling of well-being.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.LOVE!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.For years I suffered with chronic headaches that medication stopped helping. Peppermint oil applied to my forehead, on the side in pain, has been a great help!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use for EOs is sharing them! I can’t stop sharing with my friends and family. I love all the oils I have and I try desperately to recreate all the breautiful lotions and salves you and your sisters share. Thank you for such beautiful give aways.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Haven’t tried E.O. yet, but I really want to give Jeddy’s blend a try.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m just starting to use EOs and I’m excited to try some of Jill’s suggestions. I have a few family members that would benefit from this dream blend. I love the this blog! Thank you for all the great suggestions.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve only experienced a few essential oils, and was surprised to find that peppermint was my favorite! Surprised, because I’ve never cared for peppermint flavoring in candy, gum or other food and drink. But I tried it after a long exercise session and found it to be both relaxing and invigorating ! I am looking forward to experimenting with other oils and oil combinations!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oils as cures and prevention for illness as opposed to going to the doc and getting prescriptions!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Flu bombs are the Bomb! That’s my fave!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essencial oils yet but I am very interested in trying the cold and flu mixes.
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