We just got back from traveling and I am not sure what I did, but I woke up this morning after my first night back home with a very painful neck. You know the kind where you can’t really hold your head upright? That’s what I have going on right now as I write this.
So I’m grabbing my super handy DIY Aromatherapy Rice Bag. It’s super easy to make and fun to customize and I think you’ll love it. So I thought I’d share the love and share the recipe with you!
What I Love About This Recipe
This recipe requires using a sock. I use the sock the hospital gave me when I had my first baby girl, Gloria. When I use this recipe, it not only helps with my aches and pains but pulling it out makes me smile remembering what a gift my little girl is.
Choose a sock (or shirt sleeve) with a meaning behind it and it will change your day. Instead of being focused on your pain it will also give you some good memories!
What’s in the Aromatherapy Rice Bag?
Here’s what’s in the DIY rice heating pad with essential oil.
Clean Sock
Choose a sock that has meaning behind it. My co-worker Shilah loves cats so a cat sock is perfect for her (also makes a great gift). You could also use a long sleeve from a shirt or sock of a loved one to bring you some happy thoughts.
Rice
Any type of rice will work. The rice will absorb the essential oils and heat to help ease your pain.
Orange Essential Oil and Focus Blend
Orange Essential Oil and Focus Essential Oil Blend – these oils are cheerful and calming to help you relax through your pain.
Things to Remember When Using This Recipe
This recipe is safe to use with children ages 10+.
This recipe is not recommended for use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding due to the Focus Essential Oil Blend. Always consult your doctor before use.
Avoid using this recipe around cats as the Orange Essential Oil may cause irritation. For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
DIY Aromatherapy Rice Bag
DIY Aromatherapy Rice Bag with Essential Oils
Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
1 clean Sock
1-3 cups Rice
Fabric Glue or Sewing Kit
10 drops Orange Essential Oil
10 drops Focus Essential Oil Blend
Directions
- Measure the amount of rice you will need by filling your sock half full of rice.
- Pour rice into a bowl so you can add essential oils easily. Then mix them together.
- Add 10 drops of Orange Essential Oil and another 10 drops of Focus Essential Oil.
- Then give it a good mix to fully incorporate the oils to the rice.
- Sew or use fabric glue to seal the sock closed.
- To use, heat rice bag in the microwave for about 1 minute (you may need to experiment depending on the size of sock you use).
How Are You Going to Make This Recipe Special?
This recipe is great for self-care and is a great gift. Know someone who loves crazy socks or a special love like Shilah loves cats? They will love you thinking of them when you make this recipe for them! Let us know your thoughts by commenting below or connecting with us on social media @fromsimplyearth!
Subscribe today to our Essential Oil Recipe Box. Each month, you can receive four full-size 100% pure essential oils, six natural recipes, plus the ingredients you need to make them in our Recipe Box.
With the box, you’ll learn new ways to use essential oils, make more essential oil roll-on recipes, and have the peace of mind that you are making your home toxin-free. This month of April, we focus on Home Detox. This box is worth over $150 if priced from the Big Essential Oil Companies. You get all those goodies from Simply Earth for only $44.99. Go get it!