#9 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – Therapy Sacs
November 27, 2009 by Missy
These are so great for cold toes after sledding or just being out in the cold. You just pop them in the mirco for a couple minutes, put on your cold toes or hands, AAHH instant warmth. They are also great for sore muscles.
tag idea: Stay warm and toasty this Holiday Season, Merry Christmas!
To make: You just sew a pouch, fill with wheat or rice, sew the pouch closed – DONE! So Easy! I used a washcloth for my material and added a ribbon embelishment, but you could use any fabric. (Be sure not to use ribbon with wire in it – for obvious reasons)
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Love the idea of making this with a washcloth! Would hold up well.
I like to put one by my feet in bed in the Winter. I checked out the link you posted. The poem really makes the gift!
My mom would make these by filling a tube sock with rice (we noticed wheat smelled bad if accidently nuked too long) and then tying a knot in the top. Thus they became known as “hot socks.” I love the idea of adding essential oils!
I do this for my kids also. We love the rice packs!
This is a GREAT idea!
Where did you find your essential oil I am in utah, and I am having a hard time finding any HELP!
I found some online – here is one place: http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/
Therapy sacks are good for everyone – family & neighbors!!
Socks work great for these also! I have used the colorful, fluffy socks and they are great!
That is genius! Thanks for the great idea!
HOT PACKS FOR EAR INFECTIONS: Not a good idea!! If they have an inner ear infection.The heat draws the infection but it has no where to go. It can make the ear drum rupture! I learned this the hard way.
I’ve made them with corn, and it works great, too! I also stick them in the freezer in a ziplock bag (these things warm our tootsies… and yes, probably bum cheeks :/….) for when they’re running fevers as a cold-pac. Puts my fevered little guy OUT and lets him get some rest!
hi, i want to know how long do you warm it up in the microwave. thank you.
It takes approx a minute in the microwave to warm them up. I usually put them in for 30 seconds, shake them up, and then pop them back in for another 30 seconds. You can then judge the appropriate temperature:)
If you are finding the wheat getting burned, or smelling badley, its ussually caused by moisture and heating it too long. I use corn that I get from the local feed store to put in mine, then you don’t have to worry about the moldy wheat! Corn also seems to hold the temperature longer <3