You could not pay me to use an electric blanket. I am that afraid of them. Dad was a Fireman for 20 something yrs & oh the horror stories we have heard! I also made Corn pillows & pads that we heat in the microwave. I slip them in @ the foot of the bed and it is nice & toasty when I crawl in. They I can put my feet on the corn pads or pillows. I made many diff sizes. Even some small ones that I heat & put in my pocket to keep the hands warm when I'm outdoors. I used Cracked Corn like Deer Hunters use. Made the pillow or pads out of ticking fabric and then made cute pillowcases for them. Heat the lg one for 3--3 1/2 mins. and it is better than a heating pad.