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February 7, 2013 by happyandsimple

In the spirit of upcoming Valentine’s Day, I am giving away a corn heating bag (see my last post for a make-your-own tutorial)!

It seems I may have a slight obsession with these bags. I have chronically cold hands, feet, everything… I heat one up and rest it on my lap every night – keeps me warm and lets me keep the house thermostat lower! The bag is eco-friendly and reusable – made with 100% cotton thread and fabrics, with a washable cozy flannel cover. It can be heated in the microwave and used as a bed or body warmer, or placed in the freezer for use as a cold pack.

One winner will receive the bag of his/her choice (colorful chevron or simple cream, as pictured above). Apologies to my overseas readers, but this contest is open to US residents only. I’ll keep you in mind for the next giveaway…

TO ENTER: This giveaway has ended, and the winner will be contacted. Thanks to all those who entered!

Bags are also listed for sale in my Etsy Shop!

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Posted in DIY Projects | Tagged chevron, contest, corn heating bag, eco friendly, flannel, Giveaway, heating pad, tutorial, Valentine's | 122 Comments

122 Responses

on February 8, 2013 at 8:45 am | Reply Nathalie

Just in time. Waiting here in Philly for our corner of big storm Nemo.
on February 8, 2013 at 12:33 pm | Reply Maria Nay Kiguthi

I’d love to warm up with this. Such a cute idea.
maria_nay @ hotmail.com
on February 8, 2013 at 1:21 pm | Reply Belinda B

This would be perfect for warming up and great as an ice pack for my kids’ booboos!
mikebelindaconnor at hotmail dot com
on February 8, 2013 at 1:51 pm | Reply Dana

Thanks for this giveaway! I always have cold feet at night and would love this!
on February 8, 2013 at 2:19 pm | Reply Shannon

Wow this is a cute idea!! Thanks for the giveaway!
on February 8, 2013 at 2:46 pm | Reply Jessica P

This looks like a great way to stay warm! jessicapeeling@yahoo.com
on February 8, 2013 at 4:39 pm | Reply frecklefacecakes

this is a great idea
on February 8, 2013 at 5:52 pm | Reply molly

I’m in! Looks super cute and I am way too lazy to make it myself. If I weren’t already married and weren’t a heterosexual, I would marry you.
on February 8, 2013 at 7:46 pm | Reply jennifer

Thank you so much for the chance.
on February 8, 2013 at 7:50 pm | Reply Jennifer A

These would be great.
on February 8, 2013 at 7:59 pm | Reply laurajacobson

Oh that is so neat! My daughter in law just hurt her back and we were looking for something like this for her to use at work at her desk! I had something like this years and years ago and just loved it! Yours is so cute!!!
landfjacobson @ charter.net
on February 8, 2013 at 8:04 pm | Reply Nicky

That’s a great idea to have a removable, washable cover.
on February 8, 2013 at 8:24 pm | Reply Sara P.

What a cute idea!
on February 8, 2013 at 8:57 pm | Reply Wehaf

I’m also always cold! This would be great for when I’m working.
on February 8, 2013 at 9:08 pm | Reply kimberlysummer

Love this and have always wanted one of these!
kimberlysummer40@aol.com
on February 8, 2013 at 9:16 pm | Reply ShootingStarsmag

Count me in! These would make great gifts. I love the chevron.
on February 8, 2013 at 9:25 pm | Reply Kristen L.

Love this! Thanks for the chance to win!

krileong@gmail.com
on February 8, 2013 at 9:29 pm | Reply Andrea

So cute! And I was just thinking the other day that I could use a heating pack of some kind.
on February 8, 2013 at 10:22 pm | Reply Keara B.

I love corn cozies! I always have cold feet so I’d love to have one of these to put at the bottom of my bed. Plus the fabrics are so cute. :)
on February 9, 2013 at 1:02 am | Reply Noor Unnahar

It is so lovely!
on February 9, 2013 at 1:29 am | Reply Courtney Johnson

I think I have the worlds coldest feet and hands, so I know this bag will come in handy.
- on February 9, 2013 at 9:48 am | Reply barbara corbitt
  
  Have you been checked for ranauds disease? I have it and my hands and feet are ice cold even in summer. babscorbitt@gmail.com
  - on February 9, 2013 at 10:25 am | Reply happyandsimple
    
    Hi Barbara, I do have Raynaud’s, but only my feet lose circulation for some reason… fuzzy slippers and heavyweight Smartwools are my friends :)
    
    ps – if you don’t win, I’ve heard that an even easier way to make a corn ‘bag’ is by sticking dried whole corn in a 100% cotton sock and knotting it shut.
on February 9, 2013 at 1:32 am | Reply Jennifer R

This seems like a great idea to stay warm plus they are cute. Thanks for the chance.
reejen at comcast dot net
on February 9, 2013 at 8:36 am | Reply Jennifer

I remember having something like this when I was a kid. They’re perfect on a cold evening!
on February 9, 2013 at 9:29 am | Reply nanatonickyandscarlett

Not only is the bag pretty, but it also serves a purpose. Thanks for the chance to win.
on February 9, 2013 at 9:36 am | Reply nanatonickyandscarlett

Thanks for the chance to win. Pretty and functional.
on February 9, 2013 at 10:06 am | Reply mary fanara coleman

My daughter and I would both love this.
on February 9, 2013 at 12:32 pm | Reply Arinna Black

I’d love to win this! My feet are always cold and this would be great to use on them!
on February 9, 2013 at 12:37 pm | Reply Luna S.

I would love to win! would help my sore muscles.
on February 9, 2013 at 2:25 pm | Reply Linda Jarraf

I would love to win one of these. My neck will thank you.
on February 9, 2013 at 3:46 pm | Reply Kennedy

The pattern on this is awesome!! Super cute.
on February 9, 2013 at 7:09 pm | Reply SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime

Pretty pattern :)
on February 9, 2013 at 7:25 pm | Reply Michelle S

I like the cream one. I have one of these that I use all the time, I think it’s filled with rice instead of corn. It really works! I would like to have one that I can keep at work. buckyandtux at gmail dot com
on February 9, 2013 at 9:24 pm | Reply Stephanie Hastie

Oh this would be so nice on a cold winter night@!
on February 9, 2013 at 9:32 pm | Reply Taylor

What a really cool giveaway! Would love to win! Being a soccer coaches wife, this could come in handy in Oklahoma!
on February 9, 2013 at 9:41 pm | Reply tophat8855

I love the faux knit stitch pattern!
on February 9, 2013 at 9:48 pm | Reply Sherri Caudill Lewis

I would love to win this. I have fibromyalgia and chronic back pain and this would really feel good on all of those aches and pains!
on February 9, 2013 at 10:14 pm | Reply Terri Moore

That’s so great that you can use it hot or cold.! I love a ice pack for headaches and a hot pack for a sore neck. I wonder if it smells good like popcorn when you heat it up, I’d like that. terri.moore 30 at yahoo dot com. Subscribed to your blog too.
- on February 9, 2013 at 10:21 pm | Reply happyandsimple
  
  They do smell a bit like popcorn when heated – always makes me hungry! :)
on February 9, 2013 at 10:29 pm | Reply Marla

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to win your hot/cold Corn bag! It is cold here in Easter Oregon and I could really put this to use! Like you, I am FREEZING all the time!
on February 10, 2013 at 9:43 am | Reply niuniuzheng

My hands are always cold too! And somehow, my office is always colder than the other rooms ^^ I would love this!
on February 10, 2013 at 10:17 am | Reply Marija

I love heating bags! Can’t go to sleep without one in the winter.
on February 10, 2013 at 12:14 pm | Reply Darlene Owen

My feet are always cold when I go to bed, this would e great.
on February 10, 2013 at 1:02 pm | Reply Kelly McGrew

id love this for my back! at 22 i already have mild back problems from my bookbag and purse!

thanks for the chance!
on February 10, 2013 at 3:38 pm | Reply jennirv4967

I love heating pads….the small ones are good for crooks of neck and places like that.
on February 10, 2013 at 4:46 pm | Reply Danielle Porter

I’m always freezing even though I live in Florida! My husband will love it if I win this because we are always fighting over the thermostat!
on February 10, 2013 at 4:56 pm | Reply Diane L.

I could really use this today after shoveling snow all afternoon in North Dakota!
on February 10, 2013 at 6:07 pm | Reply Jessica Poston

I love that it’s eco-friendly and reusable!
on February 10, 2013 at 10:03 pm | Reply Nicki Joseph

LOVE THIS!!

Enter me, please! I would def put it to good use:)
on February 11, 2013 at 12:09 am | Reply Tanisha

Love these bags<3 especially great for the out of this world migraine as well:)
on February 11, 2013 at 12:13 am | Reply Brittani

I would love to win this! Super handy and cute:)
on February 11, 2013 at 1:18 am | Reply G

I also have cold feet all the time and have several different kinds of heating items but none with corn so very interested in trying. I love natural stuff. Thank you
on February 11, 2013 at 2:01 am | Reply Emily

These bags look great! Perfect for aches or cold nights. thanks for the giveaway!
on February 11, 2013 at 7:22 am | Reply Heather

I love these!
on February 11, 2013 at 9:04 am | Reply Jill D

These are great! I’d love to win one. And am also thinking about trying the blueberry muffin recipe you posted recently.
- on February 11, 2013 at 10:01 am | Reply happyandsimple
  
  Hi Jill, if you try the muffins I’d love to hear what you think! Thanks for stopping by :)
on February 11, 2013 at 10:12 am | Reply Samantha D.

I love heat bags ! I use them to warm up the bed before I get in at night. Nothing like getting into a nice snuggly warm bed on a cold night
on February 11, 2013 at 11:21 am | Reply Jessica Bracho

This would be great to help with my headaches!
on February 11, 2013 at 12:12 pm | Reply cindy jones

this would be a great help to my aching joints in this cold wet weather
on February 11, 2013 at 12:14 pm | Reply Kristen

This would be great to have.
on February 11, 2013 at 12:53 pm | Reply deannalw

fave: colorful chevron
xo
on February 11, 2013 at 1:50 pm | Reply Cori Westphal

Oh I love the styles! Very cute!

coriwestphal at msn dot com
on February 11, 2013 at 2:45 pm | Reply Becky VanGinkel

I would LOVE to win one of these! I’m pregnant and have terrible Restless Leg Syndrome.. the only thing that helps is a heating pad, so having one of these would be a great comfort:) Plus I love the stylish covering!

babydjs_mom@yahoo.com
on February 11, 2013 at 4:14 pm | Reply Sam

I saw your comment over at Withywindle. Glad to know I’m not the only one suffers from cold limbs. :P
on February 11, 2013 at 9:45 pm | Reply Hazelbear

I love the idea of using unpopped corn for a heating pad.
on February 11, 2013 at 9:46 pm | Reply hofken

This would feel so good on my cold toes at night!

Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org
on February 11, 2013 at 10:30 pm | Reply happyzinny

I’d love to win this corn heating bag. My corns are so cold!

(Too corny, right?)
on February 11, 2013 at 11:17 pm | Reply Anne W.

This is so adorable! I love any sort of heating pad/bag/bottle, so this is great!
on February 11, 2013 at 11:36 pm | Reply Jessica

I love it! So simple, yet so awesome.
on February 12, 2013 at 11:46 am | Reply Brittany Boardley Renaldi

Thanks!
on February 12, 2013 at 12:14 pm | Reply Claire

Awesome, thanks!!
on February 12, 2013 at 12:32 pm | Reply christie lopanec

what a neat idea!
on February 12, 2013 at 12:39 pm | Reply Jessica Sage

This is a great giveaway! I would love to win!
sagegiveaway@yahoo.com
on February 12, 2013 at 2:31 pm | Reply Ashley

Thanks for the giveaway!
on February 12, 2013 at 5:23 pm | Reply Kathy Cavanagh Dalton

wow what a cute idea…this would be great for trhe nape of my neck :)
on February 12, 2013 at 6:48 pm | Reply Brandy fisk

Very cool giveaway!
on February 12, 2013 at 7:46 pm | Reply Hannah

I never thought to use corn in these. I have always seen rice used.
on February 12, 2013 at 8:00 pm | Reply Shelley C.

What a great idea & so cute too.
on February 12, 2013 at 8:08 pm | Reply nichol tone

Thanks for the giveaway
on February 12, 2013 at 8:16 pm | Reply vegandisneyworld

Such a cute idea! Thank you for the giveaway!
on February 12, 2013 at 8:33 pm | Reply Erin

My hands and feet are always freezing, too. It’s only recently occurred to me to use my large rice filled heating pad. Something smaller–that actually fits in my microwave–would be much better!
on February 12, 2013 at 8:34 pm | Reply Kristie D.

I would love one of these. My hands and feet are so cold it’s like I’m dead. Not kidding, just ask my husband. I found an article about the Buteyko Breathing Method.

http://www.normalbreathing.com/Articles-warm-hands-feet.php

But this would help too. Thanks for the giveaway. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
on February 12, 2013 at 8:53 pm | Reply Fiona Nuyen

I just subscribed to your blog! Thank You for this nice giveaway :-)
on February 12, 2013 at 9:09 pm | Reply emily rehber

This is so cute! I would love to win this!
on February 12, 2013 at 9:09 pm | Reply Megan

Oh this is soo neat! My feet are always cold, this would work great. Thanks for the chance to win one
on February 13, 2013 at 12:14 am | Reply Denise Konkel

I love this!
I’m freezing all the time :)
Thank you!
denisekunkle00@gmail.com
on February 13, 2013 at 12:56 am | Reply Amy

This would be helpful with 5 kids
on February 13, 2013 at 6:47 am | Reply Angie Bailey (@theladya)

I’d put this on the back of my neck (heated) at night while watching TV. abailey_crace at yahoo dot com
on February 13, 2013 at 9:00 am | Reply Giant Sis

I’ve never heard of this but it would definitely help me stay warm! I’m always cold!
on February 13, 2013 at 9:55 am | Reply Amanda Stump

Love this! Would love to have!
on February 13, 2013 at 10:36 am | Reply angie ukena

I would love to win, so cute
on February 13, 2013 at 10:56 am | Reply Corey Olomon

This is a really good idea!
on February 13, 2013 at 12:00 pm | Reply Bev

would love this for all the winter aches and pains
on February 13, 2013 at 12:19 pm | Reply Samantha Hill

Great idea! Thanks for the opportunity!
on February 13, 2013 at 12:31 pm | Reply lana simanovicki

I am always freezing I would love this
on February 13, 2013 at 1:20 pm | Reply JohnZ

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on February 13, 2013 at 1:52 pm | Reply Jena

Thanks for the giveaway!
on February 13, 2013 at 2:12 pm | Reply shirley

I love these, thanks.
on February 13, 2013 at 2:39 pm | Reply Diana Hatch

Thanks for the giveaway!
on February 13, 2013 at 3:07 pm | Reply Miranda Gonzalez

I would love to have one of these! I have lower back pain and this would feel so good tucked behind me while watching tv in the evenings with my hubby.

miragonz84 (at) yahoo (dot) com
on February 13, 2013 at 3:09 pm | Reply Jennifer S

I’ve been meaning to make one since I was pregnant with baby #2 and now #3 is almost here. These are wonderful for tired, tight muscles.
on February 13, 2013 at 4:30 pm | Reply Amanda Rauch

my mom always had these kind of things in the house when i was growing up. i would love one of my own!
on February 13, 2013 at 4:33 pm | Reply Emi Pearce

Would love a corn heating bag. Thank you.
on February 13, 2013 at 4:44 pm | Reply dorothy

nice giveaway love the pattern.
on February 13, 2013 at 4:45 pm | Reply Sue Hull

I’m not a crafty person so anything like this would not turn out good if I tempted to one.Lol! I have neuropathy in my feet so they are always cold. I love these bags! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
Happy Valentine’s Day :)
on February 13, 2013 at 4:59 pm | Reply Linda W.

I have a bean one that i absolutely love and use all the time. I could use another to help with all my muscle aches from being on my feet all day at work.
on February 13, 2013 at 5:08 pm | Reply Amy Honious

what a great idea-corn! never thought of that. i love the fact that they have a removable & washable cover. i really like the frozen idea for my nightly hot flashes,lol! thanks for an awesome giveaway!
on February 13, 2013 at 5:12 pm | Reply Lois

I go to bed every night with my rice bag and was thinking I really need TWO– I’ve heard about corn bags and would love to win one! Thanks for the giveaway!
on February 13, 2013 at 6:37 pm | Reply Debbie Lewis

I love this idea…Would really like to win
on February 13, 2013 at 6:44 pm | Reply Georgiana Owens

I have chronic pain and often use a heating pad. This would make for a great alternative and save on electricity.
on February 13, 2013 at 6:46 pm | Reply Blessie Nelson

This would be so useful for us at this winter time! Thanks for a great giveaway!
on February 13, 2013 at 7:36 pm | Reply Sue Bunting

Corn bags sound perfect to me, I need so much help staying warm in the winter where I live!
on February 13, 2013 at 7:39 pm | Reply Lauren Rochon

What a neat product! I love it :)
on February 13, 2013 at 7:41 pm | Reply tgnd

Oh this would be great for that spot on my back that gets achey at times!
on February 13, 2013 at 8:43 pm | Reply Candie L

I am starting to show signs of aging so this would be perfect for me. Thank you
on February 13, 2013 at 8:57 pm | Reply Trish

This looks great – soothing and I love the design, too!
on February 13, 2013 at 9:14 pm | Reply Kat

I love the chevron print.
on February 13, 2013 at 9:16 pm | Reply Samantha Baker

I love the design, and it would be very useful to have one of these!
on February 13, 2013 at 9:16 pm | Reply Alicia H.

I was just looking into how to make these today! Thanks for the great opportunity.
on February 13, 2013 at 9:17 pm | Reply Lisa R

I would love to win this bag.
on February 13, 2013 at 9:30 pm | Reply Ellen C.

Great prize. Thanks so much for the chance.

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