Rice bags
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I sometimes, after I heated mine, pour a few drops of lavender oil or even geranium oil on it. I use mine for sore mussels or a stiff neck and the oil scent is very calming and relaxing. Very nice for cold feet during the winter - most of you are preparing for winter now ...
#83
Yes it is safe as long as you don't put it in for really long lengths of time. I find they hold the heat better than plain cotton. Flannel is good and what I usually use with an outside case to be removed for washing. I have never used any scents in them and was wondering how you use the oils or cinnamon? Do you use just a stick and crush it or put it in whole?? or use the powder. could someone talk about these!!! :?: Jan
#85
I have several, and used corn in them, but gave one to a friend that just put it in the linen closet and forgot it. When her DH had a bad back, she heated it up and had bugs. I do suggest you heat them at least monthly if you use corn or cracked corn. We all thought it was very funny
#86
Originally Posted by IBQUILTIN
I have several, and used corn in them, but gave one to a friend that just put it in the linen closet and forgot it. When her DH had a bad back, she heated it up and had bugs. I do suggest you heat them at least monthly if you use corn or cracked corn. We all thought it was very funny
#87
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Years ago Martha Stewart had instructions for making a rice bag using a knee sock. She said to heat it for two minutes, but if you use a sock with nylon in it, be careful! Nylon melts. I used cotton fabric and made long tubes, instead of using socks. This wasn't for keeping plates warm, though, but for putting across your shoulders to alleviate stiffness and/or pain. It really works, but just heat for 1 minute. It stays warm for quite a long time and feels so good. Also good for cold feet, instead of a hot water bottle that can leak.
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Originally Posted by deedum
lavendar buds, what and where do I get these? Does it make everything smell better than rice?
I've used them for years mixed with a little cedar shavings, and maybe other things like lemon peel, broken cinnamon stick, peppermint, rosemary, whole cloves. These I mix and place in little muslin "tea bags" which I also purchased years ago from Whole Foods Market for about $.20 a piece (so much easier than sewing the little things for me!)
A bag goes into every box that stores my fabric, scraps, strips, waiting projects; even stuffed between the stacks of fabrics on shelves. Also in my sweaters and out of season clothing boxes. Very rarely do I get a musty smell with old fabric.
Jan in VA
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Originally Posted by deedum
lavendar buds, what and where do I get these? Does it make everything smell better than rice?
I've used them for years mixed with a little cedar shavings, and maybe other things like lemon peel, broken cinnamon stick, peppermint, rosemary, whole cloves. These I mix and place in little muslin "tea bags" which I also purchased years ago from Whole Foods Market for about $.20 a piece (so much easier than sewing the little things for me!)
A bag goes into every box that stores my fabric, scraps, strips, waiting projects; even stuffed between the stacks of fabrics on shelves. Also in my sweaters and out of season clothing boxes. Very rarely do I get a musty smell with old fabric.
Jan in VA
Great idea.
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