October is National Popcorn Popping Month

Posted by Denise Oliveri Oct 7, 2008

Popcorn is a favorite snack for kids and adults alike. If your tween loves this tasty treat, consider some of these ideas for celebrating National Popcorn Popping Month.

While microwave popcorn is all the craze, why not buy an air-popping popcorn machine. Air-popped popcorn is much more nutritious and provides you the opportunity to become overly creative with ways to serve it. Take a look at this delicious popcorn recipe on Suite101: Colorful Flavored Popcorn.

Use popcorn for crafts! Popcorn.org offers creative fun with this light and fluffy snack. They have ways to make clowns, Easter baskets, and even a carousel using popcorn. Check it out.

Take this time to learn about the origin of popcorn. There are a few conflicting stories floating around, but all agree that popcorn has been around for centuries.

Enjoy a movie with the familly, pop up a big bowl of your favorite popcorn brand, and enjoy an evening together. Lower the lights, and you can pretend you are at a movie theater.

Find more popcorn recipes on Suite101.