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 am so excited to see you offering essential oils in a giveaway again! There are SO MANY things I have bookmarked to use them for and they are a bit out of my budget at the moment. Winning them would be awesome!
If I had to pick one scent, it would have to be lavender as I think the majroty of the things I want to get essential oils for use lavendar or list it as one recommended scent option.
Thank you so much for these generous giveaways.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’d really like to try that dream blend. It can be hard to sleep well in dorms! O.o
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My very favorite oil is Shield I use it everyday on the bottom of my feet. My husband and daughter both had the flu this year already and I did not get it and I beleive it is because I used Shield everyday! Guess what, they now use it too! Thanks for this wonderful giveaway this is the one I would love to win.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would say hands down, no contest the Headache Buster is the single greatest EO (blend). I’ve had migraines for over 20 years and these help fend off the nasty headaches before they get started.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils in my two diffusers all the time. My favourite blends are peppermint + anise and lavender + sweet orange. I also add peppermint oil to my homemade cleaner (vinegar + water + drop of dish detergent). I love EOs!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Due to some health problems, I have a great deal of trouble sleeping. To help with that, I use Dream, Bliss, and Lavender. Then, to keep me awake and invigorate me during the day, I love the citrus scents and peppermint. I just got tangerine…yum!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love my homemade deoderants using different essential oils. I can wait to dive in and start making more things!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I very favorite oil is Shield I use it everyday on the bottom of my feet. My husband and daughter both had the flu this year already and I did not get it and I beleive it is because I used Shield everyday! Guess what, they now use it too! Thanks for this wonderful giveaway this is the one I would love to win.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use EO’s in all kinds of things..this year it was lip balm, room sprays and healing salves. I have not made any dream blends yet but will soon…my friends semm to mention the need more than ever!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils very much but I have been wanting to try the the sleep blend that you posted since I have always struggled with insomnia.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks for all the great posts.
Chris
I use them for personal and health care as well as cleaning!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use EO’s in my DIY baby wipes that I use as I’m putting on my makeup.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite blend is a neuropathy blend that helps with chemo side effects and it smells good too!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not tried essential oils but have heard diffusers with “sleepy time” oils have helped little ones sleep. My daughter has a brain defect and has always had difficulty sleeping… I would LOVE to try something new to help her!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to try the Dream Blend. Need more zzz’s. I hate taking my prescription med due to that left over foggy feeling the next day. Thank you for the opportunity!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.*hugs*deb
I love using Purification in my diffuser to make my house smell so fresh
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m interested to try the eye cream-Vitamin E, Coconut Oil, and Lavender.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I really like the eucalyptus when I’m stuffy.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love Jeddys blend for the whole family & mu husband loves the headache buster!! Both work very well. Would love to try the Dream & the one for flu :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Headache blend works great with a migraine!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I put peppermint oil in the vaporizer when my kids are sick. It really helps ease congestion and coughing and they sleep much better!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.So far, I’ve only used Jeddy’s Blend and I mix that in coconut oil so my daughter can have a “lotion” to rub it on her wrists and chest. I also like to have a little in the ends of her hair so when she is bent over her desk working, she has a little curtain of it around her.
My next adventure is salves and sunscreen and I am wanting to use the EO that also have sunscreen ratings.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We love Essential Oils for everything from getting rid of a headache to freshening up the carpets!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet but, I am dying to! I have seen so many great recipes and uses for them from you, Jill, and Rebecca! I might start right here with this recipe and try it on my boyfriend because he has a lot of trouble sleeping. Thanks for all you do. And MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet although I’m wanting to very soon. The one I’ve been wanting to try first is Peppermint because there are so many, many uses for it from headache relief to scaring away spiders, but the Dream oil sounds great because both my son and I have a hard time with getting good sleep these days.
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