Long live the rice sock!

I thought this email from M was funny:

"I'm still trying to get out the door, but currently with my feet wrapped up in the rice sock so I can at least get them warm before leaving. They are COLD. Long live the RICE SOCK!"

I gave her her first rice sock this week and she is clearly an addict. As am I. So for those who are not in the know:

• One large tube sock (I use the kind good for sock monkeys but it isn't necessary).
• One empty toilet paper or paper towel roll (used as a funnel).
• One bag plain rice.

Fill the sock about 2/3-3/4 of the way full and leave enough room to tie a secure knot around it. My original was a gift and had lavendar in it. I don't mind the smell of warm, dry rice but if you do you can add something to scent it.

Heat in microwave for no less than 3 minutes. Put at foot of bed under covers and it will keep your feet warm all night. Use for tummy pains, aching shoulders, sore back or to cuddle with when lonely. Ryan has one. Christi and I gave them as gifts one year. Indispensable and dirt cheap.

Also I wrote a readable post here.