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 too do not sleep well and would love to try Dream!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I think my favorite would have to be lavender.. I am a new essential oil user and I have used a lot of your recipes.. I love them!!! The healing salve is wonderful!!! I recently had some surgery and used lavender oil on my scar and it has really healed up nice!!! Everyone says they can hardly see it!!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’d love to try the Dream blend, I’ve never been a good sleeper, and this sounds so effective.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love EOs. Use them daily for many things. I so need a better, newer diffuser. All I’ve been able to afford is one that was $17 and they don’t make them any more. I diffuse for uplifting moods and to calm everyone down at night. Also when anyone sniffles the Shield goes right in.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils much but my daughter is in the Philippines on her mission and I sent her some tree tea oil. It helped her a lot!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love LLS. My version of LLP with spearmint instead of peppermint. I put it on the bottom of my feet at night.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use essential oils in my homemade bath products and right in the bath water!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use of essential oils is to help my grand-daughter go to sleep at night rubbing a mixture of lavendar and a carrier oil on her little back. She loves the smell and it helps her to relax.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I think this new year’s resolution will be learning more ways to use the oils.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using my diffuser with On Gaurd. It makes me feel like I am really doing all I can to protect my family from colds and flu this winter. Breathe, Deep Blue, Eucalyptus, and Peeprmint have been really useful to our family right now as well!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never used essential oils but have been intrigued by them since reading your blog. The one I’m really interested in is the one you just posted about to help you sleep. I have 2 sons that have a hard time falling asleep at night so I was thinking about making them each one of the tubes for Christmas. Thank you!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just ordered a whole bunch of essential oils, butters, etc as my Christmas gift this year. I can’t wait to learn the thousands of ways I’ll be able to put them to use! By the way… Love your site, Jillie!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve been reading a lot about EOs lately but haven’t had the chance to get some yet. I love all the ideas that you’re giving me to start out!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am fascinated by the very idea of using essential oils, but really have no experience with them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I read a lot about the subject and wonder just how a drop or two can make such a difference in one’s life! I want to learn all about them and incorporate them into my daily routine for health and well-being. I think this beautiful gift package is the answer I have been looking for!
Thank you, Jill, for all the wonderful things you teach us.
I admit I have not had a great deal of experience with oils.. rather I have dabbled a bit in aromatherapy.. although I have been doing a bit of research regarding the benefits they do hold for a surprisingly number of physical, mental, and emotional situations.. I believe I may try this recipe though for my son..
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite so far is adding eo to homemade chapstick and lotions. Smells so good!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use of essential oils is Peppermint oil for tension headaches. It works fast.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love Spark Naturals essential oils and One Good Thing by Jillee. I get so many good ideas here. This is an awesome giveaway, thanks for the opportunity to win.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have diffused various types in the kitchen…. smells so wonderful.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love lemon…among others. I was just pondering if the nifty deodorant wind-up gizmo could be reused!!!!! Fantastic idea . These ideas and recipies are awesome…thank you, Jillee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to try the dream sticks to get a wonderful nights sleep. I am 79 1/2 and read your articles every day and have learned so much and tried many new things.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oils for cleaning and my favorite is diffusing them in my home.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love you blog, Jillee. I am learning so many new things. I am somewhat new to essential oils. I like to put peppermint or orange oil in a sprayer with hydrogen peroxide to disinfect countertops. I would love to win the EO kit.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.When I was pregnant, I put a few drops of lavender on a handkerchief and put it in a baggie. When I started feeling nauseated I would open the baggie and inhale the lavender scent. It really helped.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use the OCM for my face each night, and I recently added lemon oil. I’m hoping it will help keep freckles and marks from age and sun a little lighter for a few more years. :) If nothing else, it smells lovely.
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