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 started trying essential oils about 6 months ago. I have a diffuser and I’ve tried several but lavender is definitely a favorite for bedtime! I also learned how to make my own foot soaks–I injured my rt foot in an auto accident in January and it has become a nightly ritual of mine to enjoy a 1/2 hr foot soak. I use oils that are good for pain and have anti-inflammatory properties since my foot still swells and hurts. This would be such a wonderful prize to win! Thank you for the opportunity ;-), I love your blog!! I’m going to try the dream stick when I can get the dream EO.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have been putting the diffuser with Respire in my son’s room at night. Helps with his cough and breathing!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use a blend of eucalyptus tea tree oil in my laundry when washing towel and bed sheets every month or so. THis blend helps get rid of dust mites for everyone with allergies and gets rid of that musty smell towels get over time
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils when I am sick. I love that it helps with my breathing. Where I am at it is so hard to get them so I have to order over the internet. Not real sure if I am getting quality essential oils or not. I would love to win this becuase I trust You. Thanks
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t tried essential oils, yet, but have been reading up on them to learn. I would like to try the oils that help with headaches since my daughter frequently suffers from them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love essential oils! I use then in my sugar scrub – sometimes lavender, sometimes peppermint, for a pick me up. Thanks, Jillee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.As soon as my kids start sniffling we add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to their shower/bath and they soak for a while to clear their sinuses. They even ask me for it now! I’ll add some lavender too and they sleep like babies!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet but this dream stick would just fit my bill. Sleep often eludes me and it is very aggravating.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have been using Young Living oils and am having limited success with oils. I read all your posts and get so excited to try the things you blog about, but there is not always a match between your oils and the young living…this would be a great way to transition over and benefit even more from your posts!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like to use essential oils when I whip coconut oil into a body butter. Very luxurious and great for your skin!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t tried the oils yet… but this dream oil definitely sounds the most interesting!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Have used EOs for air freshener. Want to start using for health/Wellness. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You and your sister are so much fun to follow! I have learned so much about EO’s from you two, and have several of my own favorite “blends” that I use for headache, decongesting, and more. I even put EO’s in my homemade fabric softener (your recipe, Jillee)!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I Love using Purification in a diffuser to make my house smell so fresh.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use of EO’s are to diffuse them, I love the various blends I mix up and diffuse…..
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love that EO’s clean as well as chemicals but without the bad effects. The fact that they smell great is wonderful also.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite essential oil is lavender. I use it in the bath and on my pillow to help me relax and sleep. I am interested in trying the dream blend EO since I suffer from insomnia.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love a diffuser. I like to diffuse oils especially this time of year.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have trouble sleeping so this would be good for me
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love diffusing Christmas blends!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Would LOVE to try the Dream Blend!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.The Dream Cream for sure!!!!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not used essential oils yet. I read your thought on them in your blog and know I need to try them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t met an essential oil I don’t like!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.OOh another opportunity to win essential oils! :)
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