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running1 11-17-2010 01:09 PM

I've also heard of using untreated "deer corn" found at the local farm/seed store. I like the idea of making two cases... one to wash...

mosquitosewgirl 11-17-2010 01:13 PM


Originally Posted by starshine
There are some great ideas here. I have the pyrex to go casserole carrier with the heat pad but I'm going to try some of these for on the table trivets.

I had a bread basket that came with a marble block in the bottom, the block could be put in the oven and then put in the bottom of the basket to keep the rolls/bread warm.

Be careful putting them directly on the table if it is wood, especially if it has varnish on it. The moist heat created by the warmed bag can ruin a table top.

bjh11 11-17-2010 02:43 PM

I've made them out of the cheap washcloths...just fold them in half and fill with long grain rice, not instant rice. Don't fill too full want to keep them a little flexible. put in microwave for about 2 -3 mins.

jan22 11-17-2010 04:41 PM

My mother is 95 and in a care home. She complains that her feet are always cold. I was wondering how I could make a rice bag for her feet. Would it work if I could make a square or oblong one and put ties on each corner so it could be wrapped around her feet after heating in the microwave. A filler with a removable cover for washing. I need to experiment a little I guess.

Suzi P 11-17-2010 04:44 PM

Mine is lined with a couple of thick flannel layers so that it stays warm longer--it seems to help.

swizzy 11-17-2010 04:58 PM

i HAVE SEEN THEM MADE WITH FLAX SEED ALSO

sassey 11-17-2010 04:59 PM

I have a rice bag made especially for lower Back the person that made it sewed in long fabric ties so you could tie it on and move around and it would stay put.

I have another one that is filled with cherry pits smells so good when you take it out of microwave, like cherry pie it also stays warm longer

Suzi P 11-17-2010 05:03 PM

I love it--of course, that meant you had to pit the cherries, so you had to make the pie--everyone is happy! I wonder if pumpkin seeds would work?

nanakathy 11-17-2010 05:21 PM

I made these with rice, flax seed, and lavender buds. The flax seed is supposed to make it moist heat. I also make a flannel sleeve that can be washed. Everyone loves them!

crankygran 11-17-2010 06:00 PM

I used flannel as well and fine thay are great for releiving cramps in fingers or other body parts.


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