Walmart is selling a weighted heating pad for only $32 ahead of Black Friday

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Life gets pretty busy,  especially now during the busy end of the year season that has us gearing up for the holidays. And all the time spent working, taking care of the kids, and keeping the house clean, all while running errands, picking up gifts, decorating the home, and staying busy in the kitchen gearing up for guests can leave you feeling tired and sore. Although a few nights of some deep sleep might put some pep back into your step, aches and pains aren't always as easy to relieve, and as much as you'd probably love to go get a deep tissue massage, busy schedules and tightening wallets don't always allow for that.

Luckily, you can get some pain relief for those tight and tense back muscles and sore shoulders with the help of a heating pad, and right now, thanks to Walmart's early Black Friday sales, you can get one with a few extra features that'll make this holiday season survivable. As a Walmart Flash deal, the Sable Weighted Electric Heating Pad is 54% off for a limited time. The plush pad, which originally retails for $70, is only $32. 

Sable Weighted Electric Heating Pad, $32 (was $70) at Walmart

Why do shoppers love it?

Heating pads certainly aren't new to the market. Ask your parents and we're sure they'll break out a favorite of theirs they've been using for years. But these newer models are a little more special than Mom and Dad's tried-and-true heating pad of over 40 years. Made from a super soft and cozy flannel material, the Sable heating pad is all about comfort. No scratchy or coarse material to saddle up against when you need some targeted relief. And this one is weighted with four pounds of BPA-free glass beads to provide gentle pressure which not only allows it to stay in place behind or atop the area it's being used on, but, combined with therapeutic heat, it provides gentle compression, helping relax muscles further. 

Inside the heating pad, there are 32 grids designed to adapt to your body and, when turned on, heat up to target stiff, sore muscles. The multi-layer structure makes it so that when one of the six adjustable heating levels is turned on, every inch of the body under the 33 inch x 17 inch heating pad gets an equal amount of heat. The heat levels range from mild, around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, up to intense, around 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and are great for customizing the heating pad to give off exactly what you need it to at a certain point in time. And since the heating pad is equipped with temperature protection, the heat will turn off when the pad is folded in any way, and there's an automatically shut-off function that occurs after two hours of continuous use. 

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Because the heating pad is made with such a soft, pliable fabric, you're really able to use it on or wrapped around any area of the body. Sit on it against a chair or lay on your stomach and drape it across your legs or back for a different, targeted feel. The fabric is also machine-washable, so if you ever need to clean it, just make sure to remove the control panel first, let it cool, and then toss it in the washer on a gentle cycle. 

Details to know

• Dimensions: The heating pad measures 33 inches long and 17 inches wide. 
• Material: Flannel and BPA-free glass beads.
• Weight: 5 pounds.
• Features: The heating pad has six adjustable heat levels.
• Care: The pad is machine washable. Simply remove the control panel and let the pad cool after use before throwing it into the washer.

Shoppers are pleased that with the weighted beads, the heating pad doesn't feel stiff or rigid. Rather, the extra weight adds to the experience when combined with heat. "Best heating pad I have ever bought," one shopper said, adding that they would never go back to the heating pad they've been using most of their life. Other shoppers were pleased with how soft it is, and how easy it is to adjust to any body type. 

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It might be the season of giving, and shopping, but you can't stay energized and ready to tackle the holiday season if you're dealing with aches and pains. With the Sable Weighted Electric Heating Pad, you'll get to enjoy the season just as much as anyone else, no matter how busy it gets.