Every so often I wake up with a horrible kink in my neck
One that makes it hard to look side to side, causes throbbing headaches
And makes me beg for massages.
I woke up with one of those this week.
I can not take anti-inflammatory medication due to my Crohn’s disease
Just Tylenol
And we all know that just does not cut it sometimes.
I need heat to loosen my muscles.
I do not own a heating pad or a hot water bottle
I remembered having a heated rice wrap when I was younger.
and knew I could make my own rice neck warmer
After the kids practice last night I stopped at our local dollar general
Picked up a few bags of rice and raced home ( following the speed limit)
I took some Amy butler fabric that I had been saving hoarding for 3 years
- I cut out a long rectangle, about 2 feet long x 10.5 in wide
- I folded the rectangle in half the long way, right sides together
- I sewed one short end and the long side
- Flipped the fabric right side out
- I filled the tube I just created with rice, not too full or it will not mold to your body
- I tucked the raw edges in and top stitched it shut
Done
In less than 10 minutes I have a neck warmer
I popped it in the microwave for about 2 minutes
Wrapped it around my neck and was in a warm heaven
I even whipped up a small square one for Lenny to use as a hand warmer.
I really want to get some lavender and add that to my next one…
I am seeing christmas gifts in the future here friends…
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[…] Rice Neck Warmer: These are so simple and make a really nice gift. All you need is a nice, fabric, a sewing machine, and minimal skills. You can also add dried lavender and other herbs. Heat one of these in the microwave for a minute or two and put on a sore muscle or tummy. […]