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.
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Please log in or create a free account to comment.I will definitely be making the dream sticks! I love the all purpose healing salve and am giving that for Christmas gifts!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Where do I start? I came across your blog a couple weeks ago, and have found myself returning for my “go to” website for all my home and personal products! Becoming a mom to my two year old son, and 5 month daughter, I have become more conscious and aware of all my cleaning products and personal products I use to clean and put on our skin! I have been pricing out these kits to make,and I have to quote this, “endless” products safe for my children! On a budget it will take awhile, but would love to make this dream stick ( I can’t remember what a good night sleep is :)…). Thank you for sharing all your great alternative homemade natural product with us!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I rub a drop of lavender on the bottom of my kids’ feet at bedtime. They sleep so much better and wake refreshed.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I prefer to use EO in my land made lotions, and adding them to vinegar to use as a hair rinse!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Have been slowly exploring essential oils and have come to realize the amazing benefits. Love lavender!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using oils for many things but would like to try the one for sleep since I can’t sleep through the night without waking up several times each night.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Zen and lavender.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use oils for aromatherapy. I have an oil warmer in several rooms of the house. I love their beautiful fragrances.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Would love to try dream EO. I am a novice but would love to learn about essential oils and this is a really great prize. Thanks for all you do, Jillie.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils before but I would love to start – all your posts on it sound so fabulous and I LOVE the scent of lavendar. :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use oils primarily for aroma therapy,but would love to try the dream blend…..
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used EO before but would love to make this for my Mom who has a hard time getting to sleep.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never tried essential oils. I have read your posts on them though. I think this one on dream sticks might inspire me to try them. I’m a night owl also and sometimes have difficulty falling asleep. My daughter struggles with insomnia and this might help her! Thanks for sharing. I love your blog.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would like to give the Dream-y Sleep Salve. I’ve not used essential oils before.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you!
I use the oils for something different.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.In Oregon in the summer I pick lavender, dry it and put it in old socks. I tie them closed,and throw them in the drier. I am not crazy about dryer sheets so this adds a nice, subtle scent to my dried towels, etc.
When they begin to lose their smell I put a little EO on the outside of the sock and I can use them over and over all winter.
It would be fun to experiment with more EOs!! I also put the lavender stems in my top pocket…..nothing goes to waste!
Since I am up at three…by the time my head hits the pillow …….I am asleep in no time!!!! It must be the subtle lavender smell infused into my sheets and pillow cases and blankets…oh and the socks I wear to bed, too!!!!! LOL…..
I make my own toxin free body and air care products using essential oils so I’d love to win these items. I’ve made the dream balm but maybe I’d try it in sticks too.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite blends are dream and LLP. I can’t live without those! thanks for the chance to win all these prized Jillee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils before, but would love to try lavender or the Dream blend!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.The only oil I have used so far is tea tree oil. I would love to win!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Peppermint eo salve on the skin above the lips for stuffed up noses.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.All I’ve used them for so far is in the laundry, but I’d like to try more.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite EO is what I put in the Healing Salve…Lavender, Lemon & Melaleuca! This is a miracle salve I’ve been giving away to friends….it’s THAT awesome!! Awesome giveaway, thank you!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have recently gotten into making my own soap and have been wanting to use EO’s but can’t afford them :( I have been wanting Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Bergmot, Sage….all of them! lol. I want to try the Dream Blend so badly too!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am intrigued by all your post about essential oils, but am especially interested in trying lavender oil for its healing properties
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