DIY Sock Soothie

by Emily @ Burlapkitchen

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DIY Sock Soothie will help to soothe minor aches and pains.

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Step 1 – Add 5-10 drops of a relaxing/soothing to about 6 cups of Epsom salts. I know I only have a 4 cup measuring cup in the picture but I had to add more. Mix with a spoon

Step 2 – Place your sock around the toilet paper roll and push the sock about half way up the roll.

Step 3 – Use a scoop or measuring cup to slowly add the Epsom salts. You want to fill your sock up but you don’t want to overly filled or it will get hard and uncomfortable. I start with 4 cups then hold the end of the sock super tight ( so salts don’t spill everywhere!) and place it around my neck to see how it feels. This helps me so I know whether or not I need more salts.

You will have to put a scoop of salts in then hold your sock up in the air so the salts move to the bottom of the sock

Step 4 – Tie the end of your sock soothie in a knot. Now, if you are an expert sewer you could sew it at the top, I tried this and the sewing machine ate my sock. I think I’ll stay away from the sewing machine for a little while, LOL

Step 5 – Next, take the sock you want on the outside and put it over top the sock that is filled with salts. This just keeps the salts from falling out the tiny holes in the sock. You may even want to use a third sock depending on the quality of the sock, I was fine with just two.

It is much easier if you get someone to help you with this part.

Step 6 – You have a few options here. You could tie a knot in the sock, sew it, or tie a small piece of string around it. I used a piece of string so I didn’t cover the design of the sock with a knot. I tried to sew it but like I said above the sewing machine was hungry! =P

Step 7 – Enjoy!

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2 Large tub socks (Walmart)
6-8 Cups Epsom Salts ( depends on the size of the sock) (Walmart)
5-10 dashes relaxing essential oils (Health store)
Bowl
Spoon
Funnel or empty toilet paper roll

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Lori on Jun 29, 2016
It certainly is cute and easy to make but my question is about the Epson Salts. I have heard of them for soaking in but never just to put on your body, dry like this. Usually these are made with things you either heat or freeze, have I been missing something all this time? What do they do for your sore neck? Thanks.

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Hannah V on Jun 27, 2016
Such a great idea! Im going to make one for my boyfriend whose neck is perpetually *always* hurting from something! Haha

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- Emily @ Burlapkitchen on Jun 28, 2016
  HaHa, hope this will help him!
  
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Dumpster Diva on Oct 03, 2021

Can you put it in the microwave to heat up for a warm sock soothie?

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