Warm hands and a snack.. Who knew!

I buy 50# bags of flaxseed at the local feed and grain store. You can buy smaller bags at health food stores.

Thanks for your comments and suggestions. I wondered if the corn would eventually dry out from heating. I may empty the warmers and give that cracked corn to the birdies. Perhaps rice would be better.

Sue

I use rice and mine have been frozen for cold packs and heated in the microwave for a heat pack. The rice holds up well, so far, and I've been using it for over a year.

I also have been using rice with lavender or vanilla scent in the bag. The rice molds (sits well, not nasty mold) around the neck or on my piggies.

I've got bags filled with feed corn that have held up for a couple of years; they do get a bit steamy but not enough to dampen the sheets. And we haven't had any popping yet!

I use flax seed! Works great! You can buy it at a health food type of store, or try a store that has bulk bins~

I have made tons of these rice bags, we call them heaties, and I use the cheapest rice I can find and I have never had a problem. All my friends love them and request them. They are especially good for neck and back problems.

I've used corn for years. It doesn't mold. It does feel a little damp at first but it only takes a couple uses and it dries right out.

I think you need a bit of moisture to help prevent scorching. One site recommends spritzing bagwith water to add some moisture or just put a cup of water in micro. with the bag. That said, i have several that have been used for years with out anything additional being done to them. I have evem filled an odd sock with rice for a fast heating bag.