If you’re a regular I Dream of Sleep reader, you know how much I believe in the sleep promoting power of essential oils. Though I was a doubter in the beginning, they’ve become a regular go-to for me when I’m needing sleep support. If stress keeps you up just as much as your insomnia does,Read More
How to Make a No Sew Eye Pillow in 20 Minutes or Less
There’s a few things that I must have whenever I go to bed at night. One, my favorite pillow, my SleepPhones, and most importantly, my lavender eye pillow. If I don’t have those three things, it’s not going to be a good night. For anyone. Hey, I’m a sleep diva, okay? I even take allRead More
10 Relaxing Sleep Gifts for Her: A Sleep Diva’s Gift Guide
Some men think that chocolates or flowers are the way to a woman’s heart, but I have to disagree. Flowers die and chocolate makes me fat. Women live hectic lives. We’re raising kids, going to work, and keeping it together at home. At the end of the day, we’re just stressed out and exhausted. No,Read More
How to Make an Essential Oil Sleep Inhaler in Less than 5 minutes
Essential oils can be so beneficial to your health, and especially for your sleep. I have to admit, though, I came late to the aromatherapy party. It never dawned on me that sniffing some oils could possibly help my insomnia. But once I found out how well they worked for me, though, I was allRead More
How to Use Lavender Oil to Get your Best Sleep Ever
So you’ve got insomnia and heard lavender essential oil might help, but you have no clue as to how to use lavender oil for sleep. Plus, you’re probably thinking, can lavender really work for insomnia? Back when I was looking for natural ways to beat my insomnia, essential oils weren’t even on my radar. Seriously, howRead More
Make Relaxing Diffuser Blends for Sleep with Just 3 Oils
These are My Favorite Diffuser Blends for Sleep, Ya’ll! I’ve been studying and using essential oils for a little over a year now, and a diffuser is still my favorite way to use my oils, especially when I’m using them to promote my sleep and relaxation. I’m super bummed thought because I haven’t been ableRead More
6 Creative Ways to Use Lavender to Sleep Better
Make your Own Lavender Sleep AidsSaveSaveDo you like to use lavender to sleep better at night? It’s no wonder lavender’s one of the most popular natural sleep remedy, it’s been scientifically proven in medical studies to improve the quality of sleep in 60% of cases. I didn’t need medical research to tell me how great lavenderRead More
You’ll Love this Double Lavender Sleep Spray Recipe for Insomnia
I wanted a DIY Essential Oil Spray without AlcoholSaveSo I’ve been on a bit of a lavender kick lately. But there’s so many ways I can use lavender to help me sleep. No joke, I use a lavender balm or lotion, diffuse lavender, and sleep with a lavender eye pillow almost on a nightly basis. The one thingRead More
Make your Own Homemade Sleep Lotion (even if you’re not crafty!)
Sleep Aromatherapy Lotion: It’s a Good Thing!SaveSaveSaveDo you have trouble winding down at night? You don’t have to stare at that ceiling until 2 a.m. You can use aromatherapy recipes to help insomnia, like this homemade sleep lotion recipe, to help calm your mind and body. Some nights I use sleep balm to help me sleep,Read More
The Best Essential Oil Sleep Recipes (and how to use them)
Essential Oils: Probably the Most Natural Sleep Aid on the Planet! SaveSaveSaveI’ve had trouble sleeping off and on for like, ten years or so. I’ve gotten desperate at times, even trying some really wacky ways to get to sleep, like sniff a jar of chopped onions before bed. (no joke!) Essential oils can be very effective whenRead More
How to Use Aromatherapy Oils for Sleep
Essential Oils Help Sleep and Relaxation I’ve only been using aromatherapy oils for sleep for about a year, and I am amazed at how well they’ve worked to help my insomnia. But I admit I knew absolutely nothing about essential oils in the beginning. I was just desperate to get some sleep and decided to tryRead More
Essential Oil Recipes for Night Sweats: Sleep Cool Like a Boss!
It’s Easy to Make your Own Essential Oil Recipes for Night Sweats! Not long ago when I was having trouble sleeping, a friend told me to try essential oils to sleep better and it worked. So after a particularly sweat-filled night, I wondered if trying essential oil recipes for night sweats would help me sleep cooler.Read More
How to Make Sleep Balm in Less than 15 Minutes
Rub Insomnia Away with Homemade Sleep Balm Insomnia got you up at night? Don’t take sleeping pills! It’s easy to learn how to make sleep balm and customize it to what’s keeping you from falling asleep. As an insomniac, I’m always on the lookout for natural sleep aids. I like sleep balms because they’re aRead More
5 Easy and Effective Essential Oil Recipes for Sleep
Make your Own Essential Oil Recipes for Sleep I regularly find myself staring at the ceiling just willing sleep to overtake me. More often than not, I’m awake until it’s just about time to get up and start my day. Ugh. That is until a few months ago when I discovered how aromatherapy may help theRead More
How to Make a Sleep Themed Gift Basket
Give the Gift of Sleep: Make a Sleep Themed Gift Basket! A sleep themed gift basket is great gift to give to someone whether they have trouble sleeping or not. I mean, everyone has to sleep, and I haven’t met a person yet who doesn’t love going to bed and having a good night’s sleep.Read More
Epic Gifts for People Who Can’t Sleep
Sleepy People Deserve Gifts for Insomniacs Everyone has THAT person on their list. You know, the one who already has everything and is impossible to buy for. But maybe they have insomnia or an occasional problem getting to sleep. Heck, nearly everyone on the planet has trouble sleeping at one point or another. And whoRead More
How to Sleep with a Stuffy Nose Naturally
Natural Remedies for a Stuffy Nose so you Can Breathe at Night It’s bedtime. You’ve got a cold, and all you want to do is lay down and sleep but you can’t breathe. But is it possible to get some sleep with a stuffy nose? One of the things I hate most about having a cold or allergiesRead More
What Essential Oils are Good for Sleep?
Sleep, Why Won’t You Come to Me? There’s nothing I hate more than laying in bed at night and staring at the ceiling waiting for sleep to come. Have you ever wondered what essential oils are good for sleep? Have you ever wondered HOW essential oils help you to sleep and what is the best essential oilRead More
How to Make a DIY Lavender Eye Pillow for Sleeping
Why Buy? Make a DIY Lavender Eye Pillow Instead! My current lavender pilow had bit the dust. I was going to buy another when when I thought, why buy another one when I can make a DIY lavender eye pillow instead for a lot less? I made it in less than 30 minutes. After I made it,Read More