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.
We love EO’s at our house, We use Jeddys the most , second would be shield.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am anxious to make some lip salve. My lips are always dry and I carry something in my pocket to apply throughout the day. Now I find out that that is all or part of the problem.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love oils! I use peppermint, patchouli, bergamot, rosemary and orange most often. I am interested in vetiver though. I love to make perfume sticks so I can enjoy anytime.
I never have a problem getting to sleep, however STAYING asleep is a challenge. I think repurposing the deodorant sticks I have is perfect. They would also make great Christmas gifts. Thanks Jilly
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like to spray a calming lavender blend into the air at the law office when things get stressful it calms everybody down instantly!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have read all your posts on essential oils and I’m so excited to get started!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Falling asleep is major issue for both me and my hubs so we will definitely be trying this out!!!! May add some to every ones Christmas stockings too :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My all time and mostly used is lavender.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Cedar wood essential oil for a peaceful sleep! My brain doesn’t turn off at night, and I find it helps with thought patterns during the night…aaahhhh!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to EO’s but am LOVING learning and love getting my monthly new Spark EO:)! I really want to try a diffuser to try out all of these awesome new EOs. I have so much to learn and love to read non-fiction so the reference would be a close second or tie for first!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.have ordered a few EO to use in your recipes…never tried them but hoping the recipes will help the migranes and COPD breating probs…
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would so love to learn more about your sister’s essential oils. I’ve been reading about them in your posts, but haven’t wanted to spend the money on myself, so this would be so nice to have. Good luck to all who enter!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorites are tea tree oil and lavender. So many uses!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Ive been using the dream salve to help me sleep -it has really help and as an added bonus, my feet are amazingly soft!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Would love to try eo to help me try to sleep.Haven’t slept a full night in years.Love your posts.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never tried the eo as it seems quite costly, but if it works for me I’m sure I would find a way to incorporate it into my budget. I could give the dream stick a real test using it for my 4yr old grand daughter who has major sleep issues. Thanks for all your eo suggestions!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like using your Dreamy-y Sleep Salve. I also like the headache stuff too!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love reading your blog, Jillee! I like to rub lavender on my wrists to help me drift off to sleep.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I diffuse EOs in my school clinic everyday to help kill all the germs that “walk in with the students”.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.New to EOs but I am looking forward to trying Shield and Jeddy’s Blend. Placed my order this weekend.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’d love to try Dream! Oh how nice it would be for my children to fall asleep within minutes (geesh, I’d even take within an hour) of putting them to bed!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use mine in a hot, steamy bath, cleaning agent & plug in diffuser. I love that I no longer have to resort to icky chemicals & toxins. Pink grapefruit, lemongrass, blood orange & lavender are my favorites and work so well together. Love your tips, tricks & recipes – thank you so much for all that you do!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.<3 anything lavender or citrus
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks to you and your sisters, EO’s have become a part of our lives….and we are grateful. Jeddy’s Blend rocks our world – it has made a huge difference in my daughters ADD. We have recommended it to so many others and they too love it. My husband was very skeptical about EO’s when I first started ordering them….now he ask if I have some “magic potion” for whatever is ailing him at the moment!!LOL!! So…my final answer – I’d be thrilled with that EO book (which I’ve had my eye on) and some clary sage to try for hot flashes!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love orange and peppermint! They help me stay alert working nights;)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love spraying a water mixture of lavender and rosemary essential oil on my pillow before bed! I fall asleep instantly!
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