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 love, love, love all your essential oil posts and have started using them myself. This giveaway would be amazing! It would help me use them in so many wonderful ways!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love peppermint oil! I use it in a lotion!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use peppermint oil almost daily. Headaches or cramping/bloating are what I use it for most. If you are ever trying to fall asleep in a place that is too hot try putting a bit on the insides of your elbows. It really cools you down (or seems that way).
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Since I too have trouble sleeping at times, I cannot wait to make and try your dream stick. Thank you for your great posts!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t use essential oils because I am not sure how to. However, as I read your blogs daily I’m learning more and more how useful they can be. I look forward to experimenting!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite uses for eo are for allergies and athletes foot. I take lemon, lavender, and peppermint for my allergies with some local raw honey for my allergies. I haven’t had to take an OTC allergy med for a year. And I apply lemon, melaleuca, and oregano to my feet with coconut oil then put my so is over it. Killed the athletes foot when nothing else could.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils before but I want to try the dream blend!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Need to make this! Would love to win this prize.!!!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would love to win this gift. I am new to your blog and new to all the healing benefits of EOs. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your wisdom.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I absolutely adore essential oils in a warm bath. I usually take some “time out” each week to take a nice, relaxing bath. A mix of lavender and peppermint leaves me feeling rested and sleepy.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve never used them before, but I’d love to try the lavender oils!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to EO uses so just learning their benefits. Would love to try Dream Blend and also a blend that boosts immune system.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve tried so many things that did not work, I’d love to try this one.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not used essential oils yet but would love to start. I would live to win this to be able to begin using them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve never used them successfully before but really want to try these Dream Sticks you are talking about! :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve never used essential oils much bit I love the idea of the dream sticks. I’d love to win this giveaway! !!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Tea tree oil is the only one I’ve used so far. However, I’m interested in the Winter Cheeks Salve. | I’m beginning to learn more about the uses of these oils.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use coconut oil for everything, moisturizing, cooking, everything. Lavender oil for calming, tea tree oil for health. I’d love to win this kit.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Aromatouch!!! Love this oil and this stuff really works. I look forward to getting new ideas and recipes with our oils from Jillie. You make my day.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use geranium to stanch bleeding
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use for essential oils is to add it to my homemade personal care products.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have only used lavender oil to relax, but I would love to try the Dream Blend. If it makes you sleep that well, boy, do I need sleep…good, deep sleep.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use tea tree oil in my homemade cleaning wipes and floor steamer, I’d like to try some of the cold and flu “recipes” I’ve seen .
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Would love to use the lavender oils. I have vanilla sticks and love the was they make the house smell, but lavender is such a relaxing smell. Your dream sticks sound so wonderful I would love to try it for my family especially my Mother who going to be 94 and has problems with sleeping.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not used EOs but would love to try the Dream blend.
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