A couple new tricks up my sleeve

[IrishAyes]

3. I don't know. Ask the folks at Mother Earth News. Or wherever I got the idea -

Your guess is as good as mine. But it's a good question. Perhaps I should've stressed the fact that I haven't TRIED IT yet. I only buy the non-toxic stuff that won't hurt my dogs, but I do need some so if it doesn't warm my feet, it won't be wasted.

As for the baking soda bit, I always have that on hand so was able to test it right away. Pleased with the results.

Last night I was at fever pitch anyway after happyslug acted like a slug and broadcast his opinion of my general location, then refused to acknowledge the stupidity of such a ploy, much less apologize for it. By the time I turned loose of him, I don't think he was quite so happy. So posting on another subject functioned as a stress reliever for me. I DO apologize if that was rash, though I maintain high hopes that the homemade hand/foot warmer technique pans out.