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 purchased a scrub recently that used lemon oil and fell in love but thought surely I can make this myself at a much lesser cost. After reading this post I made my first scrub using the coconut oil epsom salt and lavendar oil and absolutely loved it. Now I am hooked. I am going to attempt to make some of the other recipes for Christmas gifts (and myself).
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I also love to mix essentials oils to creams and salves and apply to the bottom of my feet. It really seems to help with the absorption and a good night’s sleep. I am excited to try making the sticks. I also try to sneak quietly into the bed because usually my husband goes to bed earlier than I do. One of my favorite oils is lemongrass. I make a body sugar scrub with it. It is awesome for fibromyalgia.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My daughters babysitter used a couple drops of eucalyptus on a bandana and tied it around kids neck for stuffy noses. That was 29 years ago. Have passed on that trick to my daughters for their kids. (bandana kept oil off kids cloths). And yes, I’d LOVE to have this kit too.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Tea tree oil to keep my scalp from itching!!! Also peppermint and grapefruit in the car to keep me awake when I have a long drive.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to make my own skin creams, hair oil and lip balms with essential oils.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love adding lavendar to my hard lotion bars, makes me feel nice and relaxed! I also love my lavendar salt scrub (although this is thanks to Trader Joes, not a DIY project).
I would really love to start using a diffuser in my classroom and home.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have been using oils in my soy candles for a natural aroma, my favorite is eucalyptus/orange, smells wonderful and clean. I also use vanilla/lavender on a piece of cloth for my dryer, thanks to Ms Jillie. Also a life saver in our family is the headache buster with a combination of oils, again thanks to Ms Jillie. I visit her pages often for many ideas and tips.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can anyone explain how fractionated is different than regular coconut oil?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not used oils yet but I am eager to try. I just don’t know where to start and this would be so helpful! I have heard great things about tea tree oil, eucalyptus and coconut oil.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have limited knowledge of EO’s, but I’ve been researching them quite a bit since I’ve subscribed to Jillee’s blog. I’m very into holistic treatments and I already have a list of oils that I want for x-mas!!! Thanks Jillee for all you do, (and Rebecca @ campwander)!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite uses – headache relief, upset tummy relief. Great stuff!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.So far I only use them in my homemade cleaning products.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Dream blend is my new best friend! It’s working great for me thanks!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I want to try it all!! I have been so intrigued by the essential oil posts…however, with Christmas and all my budget…so WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS!! The flu mixture is so interesting!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am anxious to try essential oils. I hear a lot about them,but have never known quite how or where or which one to use. I have reading about it recently and going to give some of these great ideas a try. Thanks for the inspiration.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.After years of not having an animal I finally decided to get a Pug. I never realized what a handful a puppy could be. But I need sleep at night so I decided that lavender in a diffuser might work on my puppy to gently get him to calm down and sleep through the night. Well thanks to lavender we both sleep like babies. It is so great no drugs just nature doing it work.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I made the sleep balm that was a post here about two months ago. I feel like I am sleeping better. I know my feet are a lot softer and my heels have not cracked yet this winter.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Tea tree oil for treating acne
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never used essential oils but would LOVE to give them a try! Thanks for the chance to win!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite essential oil is lavender. It’s great for headaches and
Please log in or create a free account to comment.For when I get very tense and wound up. I use it sometimes
Before work if it’s going to be a crazy day or dealing with
Difficult people.
Mostly flower and berry scents for soaps and lotions that my Sister in Law makes. The scents are really wonderful. Anxious to try this!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I recently made the No. 2 spray that is on your site.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve made the famous Dream Salve … and encountered the same difficulty, so will definitely try this! I am truly a convert to Essential Oils, and am awaiting my most recent order from Spark Naturals (and thanks for the coupon, JILLEE!!)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.OK–so I am 75 years old and probably don’t fit the general population here. I have been so curious about the use of oils and have done some research. Reading your blog ( I’m pretty new here), I’ve learned so much. Unfortunately on a fixed income I find the oils cost prohibitive. I hope whoever wins this offering will really appreciate it. Pretty darn awesome.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have trouble sleeping, so I’m looking forward to trying “Dream” blend……..
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