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How to make a Quick Homemade Heating Pad!

By Dawn Peters, eHow Member

Make a Quick Homemade Heating Pad!

If you need a heating pad "now" and don't have time to sew one, then this is perfect for you!

Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need:

herbs

uncooked rice (not instant) See list for more filler ideas

Ribbon or string

Tube socks

Freezer bag

Instructions

Step 1

Simply fill a freezer bag (make sure it's the microwaveable kind) 3/4 full with uncooked rice (NOT instant!), seal shut.

Step 2

Heat for a minute or two then wrap in a hand towel and use as needed.

*optional cooling pad- place in freezer for an hour

You can also fill a clean tube sock, tie closed the open end, heat and use as needed

Filler Suggestion for headache soothers:

Rice and a mix of:

Dried lavender

Marjoram

Rose petals

Cloves

Rosemary

Mix herbs, spices and essential oil with choice heating pad filler (such as rice) and let sit in a sealed container for a few days (occasionally stirring). This will help set and distribute the fragrance a bit

Also good to keep cats and smaller dogs warm, you might have to share!

Caution: These microwaveable heating pads are glorious to use for aches and pains, or just to pamper yourself after a long, hard day-but be careful when removing from microwave and applying to body. Shake bag first, feel around and make sure it's not too hot and won't burn, especially when using on a child.

Source: ehow.com