Wouldn't it feel nice and soothing to have a warm pillow on the back of your neck after a hard day at work? Or how about some heat therapy on that knee you messed up a few years ago that flares up every now and then? You can make yourself a pillow that will comfort those sore aching spots with heat. It cuddles that sore spot better than a heating pad.
Now, on to the heat part. Place the pillow in the microwave and heat for twenty seconds. If that doesn't feel warm enough for you try a few more seconds. Now place the pillow on your aching spot. Doesn't that feel good? You can hold it in place with the handles or tie the handles together with another chord. The rice holds the heat and surrounds the area unlike a heating pad that just touches the top surfaces. You can even safely go to bed with this. By the time the rice cools you'll be fast asleep and don't have to worry about turning off the heating pad.
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Thank you Kim... What a neat idea! I know what
to make for about 8 different people on my
Christmas list...
Julia in Orlando, FL
What a great idea! Im gettiing out my sewing machine NOW! I must agree with Julia up there, these will make perfect Christmas gifts, especially for those who live in colder climates when the aches and pains flare up:) Thanks bunches! You really saved my budget this year for Christmas and even upcoming Birthdays.
Yes, they are great! I use mine all the time, & any cheap rice will do. It's almost a nice damp heat & stays hot pretty long. I nuke mine 2 mins, then it is really hot. I used cotton material & on one I made, I sewed a centre seam lengthwise so the rice doesn't all bunch up.
I make something these - but I make my rice bag out of muslin and make a "pillowcase" out of fleece or flannel or other nice fabric. This allows the outer casing to be washed if it gets dirty, or the rice bag to be easily replaced if the rice gets old. It does not have the ties to tie it on though.
I find the extra layer of fabric between me and the rice is nice because sometimes it is too hot.
Regina in NY
Great ideas! Why not not make a heat therapy pillow to keep food warm when taking to a party?? Try wrapping food/covered container in newspaper using your heat pillow and placing in a paper bag!
I make these too but when heating them in a microwave, I put them in with a bit of water in a cup. The rice is less apt to burn and better also for the microwave
I make mine extra special especially when giving it as a gift. I add a few drops of Lavendar oil to the rice. The heat will bring that smell alive. As the smell gets less and less just add a few drops to the outside cloth.
I have a Heat Therapy Pillow with drid beans. It works pretty well too. Is there anything else that it can be filled with?
Donita in Colorado
I used dried corn once. It was great until the winter we were away and the mice found it!
I found that this method of therapy really works. If you don't want to go to the trouble of sewing,try what my grandmother does. She takes two old socks (don't have to match) fill one with Rice, tie the end in a knot. Slip the other sock over the first and tie another knot. You can heat this in the microwave same as before. If you get some festive socks you can have one for all seasons.
You can also do this same thing with a teddy bear, and scent the rice or beans with lavender. It's a great gift to help babies sleep!
It's a rice bag [not a heat therapy pillow] we've been making and using them for over 30 years in my family. try jasmine rice, it smells good when heated and never heat a rice bag for more than 5 minutes in the microwave, the rice could burn and start a fire or burn a hole in your nice rice bag.
I have been making "heat" pillows for years, another filler I use is uncooked oats and I usually spray them with a little scented air freshner, really makes them smell nice when heated up.
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