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 like to use lavender and peppermint for relaxing and headache.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m using my homemade thieves blend like crazy on my feet and my family’s feet lately. I’m a teacher and I would love to try Jedy’s blend as well as any other blend. Thank you for all of your tips and the opportunity to win some awesome products!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use for essential oils is in almost everything! I have been making laundry detergent, fabric softener, cleaning products, lip balm and various salves beginning just over a year ago. It started with the laundry detergent recipe that you posted and has grown from there! I think it’s safe to say that between your blog, you sisters’ and Apothekayla, you’ve all helped in creating an essential oils monster! AND I love it!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have started using EO for migraine relief by rubbing some on my temples and it sure helps. Dream sounds so good, can’t wait to get some EO to try it for my daughter and i. Thanks jillee, you are a wealth of great info.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve only used a Peppermint rollerball which I love for my headaches. They all sound so wonderful I have no idea what I’d like to try next!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet but I want to. I love the smell of lavender so I think I would start there. I love reading all about what you guys do with them. Thanks for the chance to win.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t tried essential oils. I would try anything to help me sleep better!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Ok I started with tea tree oil and eucalyptus and lavender. I’m just starting to use EO’s and am really new at it but it is interesting to learn new ways to control the way I feel. I’ve been using the three oils in a spray bottle for my pets, chihuahua’s. I have 5 puppies, born July 5th, 2013 and for some reason likes to tear up the newspaper I put down for them to use the bathroom on, so I spray around the edges of the newspaper and they don’t tear it up anymore. I love the smell of the eucalyptus and learning the benefits of it. I also use the lavender in my wash and sometimes in the dryer if I forget it in the wash lolol. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to win in your giveaway. Would love to win any of the items and start learning to use them one way or another.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.A few drops of eucalyptus on my pillow when my nose is stuffy helps me breathe better at night
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love EO! I use it in my bath, deodorant and just made a batch of bath salts for our Christmas exchange! Would love to be able to do more!!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to diffuse lavender and use peppermint on my feet!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have had these oils pinned for a long time in my got to try. The expense is what keeps me from trying. If I could try without buying first to see if it works, I would be hooked. I would love to win this or even just the dream oil to try. I love your tips, so many of them are now mine too!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I really would like to start using essential oils more as I’m chemical sensitive… I have a few that I use but starting to get into it slowly, this would give me a solid start. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils in my homemade shampoo and deodorant. Love them!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love lavender oil. It calms me..
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to essential oils. I have used Eucalyptus to open my sinuses by using it over the stove in a little hot water. Also have added lavendar to my bathwater – love the smell. I understand you can use essential oils to help with migraines, my daughter suffers from them. I would love to win! Thank you.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use Essential oils in my homemade hair spritz and also add it to my DIY prepoo mixtures.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have been wanting to try Dream for awhile now. I am having some issues with sleep and I hate it! I have always been such a good sleeper. AAAGGHHH!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love to diffuse oils and rub them on the bottom of anyone’s feet who will let me!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I live in a house full of dogs (we have 4) and sometimes things get a bit stinky. A drop or 2 of rosemary with some lavendar neutralizes “doggy odor” and makes the house smell fresh. It also is very calming for the dogs too.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like using essential oils for a quick pick-me-up. I love orange oil for that. I also use a four thieves blend for times I feel like I am getting sick and it helps! This is an amazing giveaway. I have wanted a diffuser forever, I want to try Spark Naturals, and I like to make my own lotions, deodorant etc. so I would be soooo thrilled to get the coconut oils and beeswax. I definitely want to try the Dream blend – I have horrendous insomnia!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet. I think lavender is the one I want to try first.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love essential oils and use them daily. I use them when I clean and for my kids. I love lavender, tea tree, and peppermint essential oils. Those are the only ones that I do own currently. I would really love to win this giveaway!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Looks great!!! Would love to win!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essentials in my every day routine. My daughter loves it when I give her a hot stone, well it’s more like warm pebble, back massage. I use the oils to diffuse throughout the room to relax me when I’m stressed out and that’s a daily occurrence. The dream stick idea seems like a really good idea to use on my daughter. She will wake up crying at night and it worries me that she doesn’t get any sleep. This maybe a remedy.
Thanks for the idea!
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