This and That....

Hello...

I wasn't going to post today because I thought I had probably bored you ladies enough this week.. smile..

Today I have been trying to resurrect our bedroom..

When we came home from the cottage lots of stuff found it's way into our room.. I don't know why but if there is a room in the house where everything finds a landing place it will be our bedroom..

For forty one years that has been the bane of my housekeeping chores.. Trying to keep stuff out of that room... sigh..

Well, today as I dusted and sorted I found something that I could not find.. grin.. (I wonder why) smile

It is only a rice bag... But it is something that I like and use quite often..

There it was hanging off of our old rocking chair..

I have one at the cottage but this is the one for home..

I thought you might like to make one.. I know the Keepers already know how to make these as we made them to sell one time..

A rice bag is full of rice or flax and you can heat it or freeze it and put around your neck or your knee or whatever is aching...

I personally like it on nights when I can't sleep..

I toss it in the microwave and then keep it close and the scent of lavender puts me to sleep..

Anyway..

Here is how you make it ...

Just cut out two  pieces of flannel or other soft fabric..

18 inches long and 7 inches wide..

Sew together and leave a hole at one end..

In a large bowl place 3 or 4 cups of raw rice or flax...

Add several drops of essential oil such as lavender, peppermint or rosemary.. (whatever turns your crank)  and toss it together..

Let it sit overnite with a plastic wrap on top..

Next day  put the rice in the bag and stitch up the end..

Easy as pie..

To use just place in your microwave for 2 minutes (it depends on your microwave how long you heat it) or place in the freezer for 30 minutes and then use it where you required...

Wonderful for a sore neck or aching knee...

Peppermint is great for headaches..

Lavender helps you relax..

Whatever..

You can look up the different oils and then pick what is best for you...

They also make lovely gifts to add to your gift pantry..

Place in a ziplock bag and add a tag on how to use it..

Well, ladies that is all for this afternoon..

A primitive wreath I made..

Hope you are all enjoying your day.. Thank you for stopping by..

Love visiting with you all..

He is sweeter more precious than silver or gold

His great love for me can never be told...

What a comfort to go to Him daily in prayer

He is sweeter.. more precious

Than tongue can declare..

Jesus..

An old chorus going through my head today..

Blessings...

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