Supplies: Rice or flax seeds or beans), sock

Optional supplies: dried lavender, dried rosemary, dried mint, scented oils (lavender, rose,...)

Steps:

1. Find a sock with no holes.

2. You can decorate the sock with permanent markers or keep plain.

3. Pour the rice into the sock, leaving enough space at the top to tie a knot.

4. If you do not want to add a scent go to step #5. If you want to add a scent, then add a tablespoon of dried lavender, dried rosemary, dried mint or a few drops of the scented oil and mix well with a spoon. You can find rosemary plants on the bike path going under Shasta Dr from Patwin.

5. Once everything is in the sock, tie a knot at the top to prevent the rice from falling out.

6. Use a cover to cover warmer. It can be a decorative sock or sleeve.

7. Your gift is ready.

8. Write down these instructions to give away with your gift:

Instructions on how to use hand/foot/neck warmer

• • To use your warmer, warm it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Shake and warm for another 30 to 60 seconds, until the desired warmth.

  • To warm it in the oven, place in cold oven on a pan and turn heat to 200 degrees. Shake pillow after five minutes, then replace for another two to five minutes, testing often.

  • You can even warm your warmers in a slow cooker. Place the warmers in the slow cooker for 2 hours.

  • Note: Be careful not to overheat the pillow! It can get hot enough to burn you or even start a fire!

  • Don’t get them wet. Keeping them dry prevents bacteria and mold from forming in them.

  • Try chilling your pillow in the freezer when you need to cool rather than warm an area.