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 have used EOs for any number of things. My favorites are tea tree, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint and eucalyptus. I’ve even encouraged family members to try a more ‘natural’ approach to healing and cleaning remedies. Essential oils are wonderful additions to my home.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We have two dogs and two cats in a small home and also just started having trouble with our septic system. I am using a pan on the stove with cinnamon sticks and cloves in water to help freshen the house. A diffuser with some EO would make a big difference.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I made the dreamy sleep salve. Use it every night on feet, elbows & hands.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’d love to try many EO recipes, your warming salve comes to mind first but there are so many!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I made lotion and lip balm yesterday… Rose scented soap tomorrow.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use EOs for all kinds of things. It’s hard to pick a favorite. I make foaming hand soap, minty tooth powder, all purpose cleaner, kitchen cleaner, and dish soap. Love it all.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I adore lavender essential oil; I use it in the rinse water for linens, scent potpourri with it, and use it in homemade soap! (But I’m also fond of eucalyptus; it’s great under your nose when you have a stuffy nose!)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t had the opportunity to use essential oils yet, but I really like the idea that they can be used for so many things without introducing more chemicals into the my environment. I suffer from migraine headaches, so I would really like to try the oils associated with that remedy. I also have a niece who could benefit greatly from Jedy’s Blend and my father could benefit greatly from the dream-y salve. I would be ecstatic to be able to help them out.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used essential oils yet, but am anxious to give it a try. I want to try the lavender blend.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m learning something new about essential oils every day. Your blog has helped me so much in this journey, too! (and Camp Wander, too!)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am excited to try using lavender oil to help me sleep! I’m a night owl, too, but even a night owl needs to eventually fall asleep. Help!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m just getting started, but the thought of keeping the flu away naturally has me really excited!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never used essential oils, I mean, I’ve likely used premade products that had a minute amount in them, but I have never had a straight up bottle of them to use myself on whatever thing I’m making just because of a restrictive budget. Which is a pity because I make plenty of homemade whatnots that could greatly benefit from a little pick me up (or calm me down, perk me up… you get it). Lip balms, face creams, scrubs, yada yada. So really it’s hard to pick, but I did a little digging just for this comment! Call me chicken but I’d probably want to stick with what I know in either a vanilla or cinnamon, partially for the uplifting or soothing qualities, and partially because I LOVE lotions and such with “Winter Spice” smells. So there we go! Final answer, Jillie…
Cinnamon, or Vanilla!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have not tried essential oils but have been reading about them. I am most eager to try the Drea blend.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t use essential oils but would love to try making the dream salve. I would love to be able to sleep well again.
on my pets…to keep fleas & other nasties at bay
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t really used essential oils before but I’d love to try making this “Dream Stick!”
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils to control my brakeouts.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using EO in so many ways. I make a blend for calming several of my kids and then have a variety for the lotion bars that I recently made. I just love this website and I love Jillee for sharing so many great ideas. I turn to her page often for so many homemade wonderful items. Thanks Jillee!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love tea tree oil. So many people can’t stand the smell of it. As for me, I can’t get enough of it! If I feel i have a pimple coming out, I get my tea tree oil out. It’s very calming and it works! I definitely want to play with more varieties of essential oils!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am a newbie to the eo world. I have used just a few for headaches and congestion. Loved them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am still a novice with essential oils. I really like to diffuse essential oils. I also use lemon oil in my daily green tea with honey. A warm drink to start of the day. Recently I have talked my son into using peppermint with a carrier oil for his stomach problems. They seem to help him a lot.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m just starting to learn about essential oils!
This would be a great prize/
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Lavender spritz spray that I keep in the fridge.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My favorite essential oil is lavender. It is so versatile and can be used for everything from cleaning, to scenting sachets for closets, and for relaxation for sleep. I would love a diffuser. I have bought quite a few spark natural essential oils and would love to try them in the diffuser.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t used oils in a very long time. I’m a night owl as well and have a hard time shutting my thoughts off for a goods nights rest. Would love to try ” Dream”
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have used them in my floor steamer, and in the humidifiers. My first attempt at using oils was with tea tree oil and some water in a spray bottle to combat a bit of bathroom mold. I would love to learn even more and use them all over the house.
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