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 so wanted to make the Dreamy Salve but could not find the beeswax in anything but a huge block which I would never use up. If I won this I would be away to the races and make up the dream sticks.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like the birch for head and muscle aches. Works well and smells great
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use a lemon-eucalyptus blend in my humidifiers and in my homemade laundry soap. It gives everything a fresh smell plus has super cleaning properties.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Since menopause sleep is rarely uninterrupted, rarely more than 3-4 hours at a time. Getting up for work at 4:30 am makes it even more difficult to get a restorative rest. Just beginning to investigate essential oils. I like the idea but must admit I’m a skeptic.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oil before, but I want to try Orange Essential Oil! and also Lemon Essential Oil. I like the smell of citrus :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have used lots of your tips, look forward to whipping this up!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to use a headache blend containing peppermint oil when I have a slight headache. I feel so much better afterwards !
Please log in or create a free account to comment.lavendar by far…it relaxes you, it’s a flea/tick replant and it just smells so darn good
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love essential oils but have never had the opportunity to do a whole lot with them. Would love to give it a try.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I made your body butter recipe with orange and lemon. It smelled so good. In fact I should probably make some more.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Since I was turned on to essential oils, I use them in place of store-bought fabric refreshers (water and a few drops of lavender EO in a spray bottle); as a bathroom spray I made a concoction of citrus oils and water and spray right into the toilet before using it and no one is the wiser; I make a moisturizer using coconut oil and essential oils–even my husband uses it! I LOVE ESSENTIAL OILS!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We love using essential oils and making creams! We love adding butchers broom to a basic naked salve for tired achy legs!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love this idea! Thanks, Jilley!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Lately I’ve been making my own fabreeze, and I must say I like it much better than the real lol deal. Any combo of scents I want and I don’t have to run to the store when I’m out, I just whip up a new batch. With a diffuser, I would use my pumpkin spice blend this time of year.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite way to use essential oils is with my kids. My kids now come to me and ask for oils. For bo-bos or for sleep or just anything. I just love that they are all natural:)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love lavender. I use it on burns, bites and all sorts of other things. I also love lemon, peppermint, rosemary, black pepper, and so many more!!! I use them for allerigies, pain relief, to help sleep and relax, to clean with and for any other thing I can think of to use them for!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We use EO for everything! I have been wanting to make a variety of salves for a while. Imagine…if I win today’s giveaway I could get started right away. Maybe even be able to share for Christmas too :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to try the Dream blend oil. I always have trouble sleeping and would much rather use natural vs chemical methods.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love putting a few drops of peppermint in the shower when I’m congested to help clear me out and pick me up. I also love to put a few drops of lemon down the disposal for a refreshing smell!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to have a diffuser in my home! I love using EO’s to clean my home!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t have a lot of experience with essential oils yet; but I know I’ve used them in something. I have four different kinds that I ordered on Ebay. I know I made some discs to put in the bottom of the garbage can and would like to make some homemade air fresheners next.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love essential oils. I made a blend for my son after purchasing Jeddy’s blend after reading your post on it. I use essential oils to help with my migraines and to make my own cleaning products.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to try essential oils. I don’t have extra money for this. I would LOVE to win this awesome givewaway! I take benadryl to sleep at night. I would love to try a natural approach. Thank you.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have wanted to try them for a long time. I want to try making a “Vicks” like rub.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use them in all my hand made soaps…………yummmmm
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