Frugal Friday
Published by ashley on Friday, October 13, 2006 at 7:40 AM
This past week, I wasn't feeling well. Among other things, I was having horrible cramps. As I was lying in bed bemoaning womanhood and all sorts of stuff, Paul asked me if there was anything he could do. When I mentioned a hot water bottle would be nice, but we didn't own a hot water bottle, he disappeared into the kitchen. Soon he came back with an ingenious creation: he poured uncooked rice into a clean sock and then put it into the microwave for about a minute. It was deliciously warm and heavy enough that it gave the perfect amount of pressure. When I was done with it, I just needed to wash the sock and Paul can wear it again! Paul said we could probably cook and eat the rice too, but I guess I don't trust the cleanliness of his socks. :-)
Be sure to go over to Crystal's blog and check out all of the other Frugal Friday posts!
We keep one in the freezer as well for little bumps and bruises.
Our favorite use: my children heat them and slide them under their bed covers at night during the colder months....they have a nice toasty bed to climb into!
-Tracy