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’ve never used essential oils before but I really want to try the lavender!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am still fairly new to essential oils. I have added lavender to my oil for face cleansing and I have added some to alcohol to make a linen spray to spritz lavender on the sheets. I would love to try the dream blend. I have a 10 year old who has had a hard time sleeping the last couple of months, and hope it will help.
Thank you for all your great tips and advice Jillee.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have just started my adventure in essential oils. I read your post and also Camp Wander. I have used only the lemon so far and this was for my window/cleanser. I’m becoming addicted to reading all I can about natural remedies vs. taking a pill for everything. I look forward everyday to seeing what you have new for the day.
Good job Jillee
Please log in or create a free account to comment.What a great gift.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to the EO world and have found that, so far, lavender is probably my favorite.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.ooh, i love oils. my favorite use for them is natural healing for my kids. thanks for the chance.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I make a lavender linen spray that is wonderful. I would like to find more ways to use EOs.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to put essential oils into my bathwater for an amazing aromatic experience!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.recently I have been using coconut oil and EO’s to make my own home diffusers. So much better than the fake chemical smells in store bought cubes.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.There are a few ways I like to use essential oils. I like them in my homemade deodorant. I also really like them in my body sprays and room fresheners. I can’t stand perfumes anymore, but I love the smells of essential oils! But my favorite use, by far, is for joint pain. I have arthritis in my knees and there are days where every step is painful. I have found that essential oils work just as well as pain meds!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use diffuser at night with lavender EO and like mint, tee tree
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Dream blend! My sister has a terrible time sleeping and under her Christmas tree she will find a jar of the “dream blend”. Me too – my gift to myself, I’m just not waiting till Christmas.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Last week my 4 year old son had a cough that quickly turned wet and having and was settling into his chest. I made some kids cold and flu bomb healing salve and a jar of “Vicks” healing salve and was able to keep the cough from getting more serious. I live my eo’s
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I also made “no. 2 spray” for a yankee swap gift :)
My favorite use is the Dream Blend! I have had years of trouble sleeping, but can’t really tolerate any prescription for sleep. Since you posted about the sleep salve, I made some and have used it every night with fantastic results!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Putting the salve in a tube is a great idea! Especially if you are travelling for a couple of nights. Taking a small tube is so much easier than packing and cushioning a jar!
I’m so glad I discovered your site. Love your posts!
P.S. I just made some of the shaving cream yesterday (but forgot to put in the baking soda (powder?). It worked beautifully as a shave cream, and as a moisturizer after my shower, too!
I make my own mouthwash using peppermint, spearmint and lemon essential oils. I also use the lemon in vinegar for a final rinse when washing clothes. I love essential oils.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have only used essential oils in cleaning products like homemade floor cleaner, but
Please log in or create a free account to comment.would love to try for more personal uses. Not one person in my household sleeps well through the night, this might be the first thing I try.
i like putting essential oil into homemade soap.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m just getting started using essential oils but have made my own cleansing oil and am looking forward to trying out the sleep salve!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We use them for several things around here. Homemade cleaners, diffusing (love Shield for this!), but probably my favorite is using the Relief blend from Spark on my lower back pain! Works like a charm every time!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We use Jeddy’s blend on our daughter. I am most interested in trying out child safe sleep combos.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use jeddys blend on my son
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have made so many of both yours and your sisters’ recipes! I love Dream (I have it in a roller ball) as well as liquid xanax and flu/cold buster at the ready all the time!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have 2 favorites…the diffuser and making my own bubble bath. I use a lot of lavender and orange :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I put eucalyptus or peppermint oil on the shower walls to help my sinus open up during my morning shower.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use tea tree oil in my scrub for the bathroom and kitchen. I love the smell! Thanks for the giveaway!
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