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Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:30:55 +0000

[...] love the idea of the homemade heating pad. Unfortunately, I don’t have a microwave. So I just use a plain old heating pad under my [...]

By: Rebekah.

Rebekah. — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:58:00 +0000

I had a rice pack that a friend made me a few years ago, but I’ve never heard of using a sock. Cool idea! I’m definitely going to try it.

By: PaulaB52.

PaulaB52. — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:39:00 +0000

I use mine to heat up my part of the bed in the winter. It makes the bed warm & toasty. When I get into bed, I push it down towards my feet and I can fall asleep so much easier.

Also, if you shop @ Sam’s you can buy the Hidden Valley Dressing Mix in a large container for much cheaper than buying the little packs. It works for me because I make the dressing from scratch instead of buying the bottles.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:34:00 +0000

I made one of these not so long ago, for when My husband was so sore, and I had nothing else to offer him- I found a lonely sock, filled it with rice, popped it in the microwave, and – voila – a warm compress!

By: Bethany.

Bethany. — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:20:00 +0000

Rice socks are amazing for childbirth and the postpartum time! Make several extra-long rice socks so that you can rotate them and always have one in the microwave heating up. They are great for back rubs during labor, warm compresses on cramps and sore areas after childbirth, and they also make a great little back prop for putting behind the baby as they lay on their side if you nurse in bed!

By: Michelle Peacock.

Michelle Peacock. — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:16:00 +0000

We LOVE our rice socks! I use mine most for “monthlies”–one over my tummy, one on my lower back. Ahhhhh!

By: Jessica.

Jessica. — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:56:00 +0000

Hey Kacie!
I'm a 22-year-old newlywed (married almost 15 months) who also recently moved to Pennsylvania, although I'm on the complete opposite side of the state as you! So, we have a few things in common, I guess! I really enjoy reading your blog and love all of your frugal tips. I'm totally jealous that you have a Kroger out there - my husband and I went to school in Ohio and I fell in love with Kroger and the things I depended on being on sale. Alas, the grocery stores out here are SO much more expensive. Anyway, I have a question for you: I see that you write a lot about getting rebates. I was thrilled to see a Pert Plus rebate in our Sunday newspaper (my husband likes that shampoo), but other than that, I've never seen rebates. Are you mainly getting them from Walgreens?

Also, I noticed on your menu list that you plan to make taco soup. I make a taco soup recipe quite often that also requires Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. I completely understand not wanting to spend the cash, but I would recommend it if you can - the dry dressing packet really adds a LOT to the flavor of the soup. Usually you can buy the dry dressing packets in multiples (like at Super Wal-Mart), and since I usually double my soup recipe and freeze it, I can justify spending the money on the unique ingredients. Just my experience, but who knows, the squirt of dressing might turn out great!

Thanks for blogging!!!!

By: Hilda.

Hilda. — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:52:00 +0000

Oh, this is great. I have been complaining of back pain since Friday and I think I just might try this.

Hey, you can make these socks into draft blockers as seen here:

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=11565

By: Maggie D..

Maggie D.. — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:01:00 +0000

Hi Kacie, we use the rice packs too, and they’re really great for those sore muscles. I’m following the link you left in your comment on my blog this morning. Thanks for visiting! I have enjoyed your blog… lots of good frugal ideas.

By: Kacie

Kacie — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:59:00 +0000

Thanks for the link, Debbie. I think making pretty rice packs is a very doable craft for me.

Thanks for saying hello, Rebekah! Now, I can go visit your blog :)