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.
Thank you, Jillee, for this wonderful opportunity. I’m new to using essential oils and so far have used mostly lavendar, peppermint, and tea tree eos, for headaches, to improve sleep, to heal scratches and wounds, to improve sore throats, sinus, and allergy congestion, and to relieve GERD/reflux.- all have aided me to some extent, some more so than others. I’m excited to learn more, and you are giving someone a wonderful opportunity to do so. Thank you.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m a real newbie when it comes to oils. I e used on guard and post tense from do terra. Both seem to work well. I’d love to know more!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love essential oils the are great for air fresheners. my favorite is lavender .
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oils with my steam mop. A couple of drops on the pad and it smells so fresh, with no harsh chemicals.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am just learning to use oils but I love to mix peppermint oil with Epsom salts and take a nice relaxing bath.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.So far I’ve only used then in a simmer pot, but I just purchased some in hopes of learning to do more. I had planned on using them in making my own cleaning supplies’ but I am also interested in learning about personal care items too. Some many possibilities!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve only used essential oils for home scents (in a reed diffuser), but I’d love to try using them as a sleep aid!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would like to try Dream for me and the healing salve for my active grandchildren.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I really want to make something to calm me down at night. I look forward to a future with oils!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I put a few drops of lemon, lime, mandarin, and pink grapefruit in an oil diffuser and the mix makes the whole room smell fantastic. It also helps me concentrate!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have become absolutely addicted to using EO’s. I made your headache pillow and have used it often. Recently made the dream-y sleep salve…OMG I love it! I just made the pain relieving lotion and am so impressed…it works great on the arthritis I seem to be developing. I love your site and refer people to it all the time. Thanks :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using oils in my baths
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I really love diffusing EO’s in my home.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have just started using a few essential oils. Eucalyptus to curb coughing from a cold, lavender for a disinfectant spray, peppermint, spearmint, & orange for toothpaste. There is so much that I would like to learn about EO’s! Such as using EO’s to help headaches , concentration, sleep aide, soothing tummies and boo boo’s… any way at all that I can to help my family & others live healthier and more green .
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love Lavender for everything! Melaluca for a zip zapper!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love lavender and tangerine, but I’d love to try “dream”
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Please log in or create a free account to comment.Have not used essential oils, but am interested in trying them. Especially the Sleep Salve; I also am a night owl (and my husband goes to bed early), and have a terrible time sleeping. I tried entering the giveaway, but not sure it worked. I enjoy your daily post that I receive via email.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We have used the headache blend with great results. Excited to try other EO’s.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use the essential oils to help me with my sinus problems. I use the peppermint oil for the sinus headaches I get. I try to use the rosemary to help open the sinus passageway. I try different oils in the diffuser at night to help in sleeping.
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My fav is lavender. I put it on my nose and dab it on my wrist thru out the day. Also have a roller with lavender and vevetier
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love essential oil for baby. The lavender and eucalyptus are wonderful! I like the lavender to help me sleep which can sometimes be hard with a baby lol
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use essential oils daily. I use them on my face to keep my skin healthy and nightly to relax and get a great nights rest. I also use them to heal wounds and bruises. I’m so happy to have been introduced to them. Don’t know how I got along without them. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love using essential oils for headaches.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love Lavender for almost everything! Melaluca for a zit zapper too!
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