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 have not used essential oils but I have been following your blog for a while now and I’m eager to try them. I think I would like to try the dream blend first as I too find it hard to get a good nights sleep.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love Lavender essential oils and I am CRAZY about the Dream Blend, can’t imagine life without it. Thanks Jillee I am a huge fan!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve read that lavender and frankincense have powerful healing properties, I’m very curious about using them!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We use Jeddy’s blend on my grand daughter!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oils to make my own car freshener and to create a nice atmosphere at home by putting them in the diffuser.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Awesome idea to try. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a blessed CHRISTmas.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t tried anything with essential oils, but this would make a great reason to start!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Good Monday Morning!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite and most important use for essential oils is to relieve severe neck pain. Without the EO’s I would have opted for surgery.
I use lavendar for everything! I throw a little bit of it in most of my homemade cleaning and personal care items.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have been wanting to try the sleep salve! I even shared it with my friends. I use melaleuca oil in my face wash products and we use lavender oil all the time.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.By far my favorite use is a perfume – I love how you can create whatever is needed for each specific day.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can’t wait to try this!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using lavender and frank on my face with coconut oil
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use a couple of drops in a spray bottle with vinegar and water mix to tone down the vinegar smell. Love lavender!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Lavendar when laundering linens, but really wanting to try dream!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using a lavender oil to spray on my sheets.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not used essential oils yet but I am very excited to try the cream for arthritis. Both my brother and I have arthritis in our hands, although his is much much worse. His fingers are now crooked from the arthritis and he has much more pain than I do. So the first thing I will make is arthritis cream and give him a large jar!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love essential oils! Jeddy’s blend is a favorite, along with using them in oil pulling and diffusing.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.What a great gift to make for family and friends!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am loving the use of respire and shield during this winter season both for the feet an in a diffuser.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have many uses for EO but my favorite is using it in my salve & my homemade deodarant.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils before but they’re on my Christmas list! Your oil posts have got me super intrigued. I think that lavender and eucalyptus sound heavenly!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Oh my goodness! This WOULD be a dream gift! I have just started using your essential oil recipes and put them on my wish list for Christmas. My poor boy is sick today and I have been pulling out the last of my tea tree oil and eucalyptus. What an awesome set!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am excited about trying Zen. Also the dreamy sleep salve.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I spritz my pillow at night with lavender oil. I use peppermint to wake my brain up in the afternoons.
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