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.
Currently I use mostly lavender and eucalyptus oil the most. These are for multiple uses, but most of the time sinus headaches from allergies and for use in battling colds.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Since Im writing this at 4:00am and the alarm goes off in 2 hours this is definitely the one I’m most eager to try!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite use for essential oils currently is making laundry detergent, but I would really like to try my hand at soaps and body butters.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have used EO yet but love to try the cold & flu bomb. My husband goes out of the country quite
Please log in or create a free account to comment.often for work and always comes back with a pretty serious cold.
I love the Dreamy sleep Salve! The dream stick would be even easier to travel with. Llove this site!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Right now I am using lavender in my laundry, I mix it with Epsom salt in the wash and put it on my wool dryer balls. It makes everything smell so nice. I also want to try some of the other ideas on here with lavender because I find it very relaxing.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have used oils for your recipes for lotions I made sock laundry balls for the dryer using lavender wow so nice my daughters each wanted one Tea tree oil has always been a stand by for 10 yrs now just getting into using oils for other things Thanks Jillee for this great package Hope I win
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It sounds as though Dream Blend would be a good first try. Its 4:30 and I’ve been awake since 3:00. I love your blog and all of the great ideas.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using lavender in water to spray on my bedding. It is such a refreshing smell.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t tried any of the essential oils, but would like the peppermint and lavendar.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not used essential oils but have been reading about their many uses. I think I would especially like to try the peppermint and lavendar.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I often have trouble sleeping, so I would love to try lavender essential oil. I’ve heard how soothing it can be!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am very anxious to learn more about the use of Essential Oils. I use lavendar oil in coconut oil as a room freshener. I melt the coconut oil in my warmer and add about 10 drops of Lavendar to it. My family and I are very allergic to any form of candle scents. The EO do not bother us in any way. I would love to win this giveaway so I could read the book and have the EO readily available to me. Thank you so much for your fantastic blog. I learn so much everyday from you Jillee.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I work rotating shifts which really tend to “mess with my head”. Instead of using sleeping pills, I am going to try this!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have used essential oils for a short time now, but recently introduced my granddaughter to your magnesium salve for use with her menstrual cramps. Not only did it help her, but my daughter started using it as well. Thank you for posting the recipe.
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Hi, I have never used essential oils but have read many interesting things that can be done with them and would love to try!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would think lavender would be wonderful for my first attempt. The thought of it helping me sleep sounds wonderful!!
Thanks
I’ve used lemon in my homemade lotion bars. I’d like to try making the hand warming lotion.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This is awesome, thank you for the opportunity!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have to pick one? I think my favorite go-to oil would have to be Lavender as it has so many versatile properties. I love using it to promote hair grown, to calm my dog, to help me sleep and relax, add it to my homemade soaps and bubble bars and so many other things. I would love to win this set!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t have much experience with the oils, but am eager to try! I live in a rural area so will have to do mail order, but I am anxious to try out some lavender oil among others. Thanks!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not had much experience with Essential Oils. My family and I are very sensitive to the smell of candles and the melting cubes for the warmers. I have been using organic coconut oil and Lavendar EO as room freshener. This smells wonderful and does not bother us. I would love to win this so I could learn more about the use of EO by reading the book that is included in the giveaway. I suffer from fibromyalgia and I would love to see if there is a formula that would help with the pain. I am so tired of using all the pharmaceuticals. Thank you so much for all of your fabulous posts. I gleen so much from them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I absolutely love essential oils! Over the years, I have used them for all kinds of personal uses. Some are good for colds, flu viruses, dry skin, as an antifungal, antibiotic, skin care, hair care and the list goes on! I also use them in bath and body products. I love Jill’s site too because she gives so much great information and ideas! I have passed this site on to many friends and they are all loving it as well!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks for all you do!
Renee
I use essential oils for everything! From an upset stomach I use peppermint. To beaches I use lavender and the relief blend. To cuts and scrapes I use the all purpose healing salve. And dream to help me sleep and Jeddy’s blendto help with my anxiety and panic attacks. I use them morning , noon and night. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the idea of trying the Swiss Army knife of essential oils, lavender. And the combinations you dream up.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am new to the many uses for essential oil. I did make mosquito repellant this summer and was impressed by how well it worked.
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