Homemade Microwave Popcorn Packs

Last week I did a stress management workshop during a multi-stake singles conference. Because both men and women attended, I wanted a favor that all could enjoy. And because the workshop was on stress management, I was looking for a favor that wouldn't cause any guilt or additional stress. These microwave popcorn packets seemed to fill the bill.

Put 1/3 cup popcorn in a brown paper lunch sack. Fold down the top twice and tape it. Wrap each bag with ribbon and attach a flower cut from cardstock. Slide instructions under the ribbon on the back of the packet.

I customize the instructions based on the event. Super Stress Poppers could easily be changed to Birthday Poppers, or "Here's to a great pop" for Father's Day. . . you get the idea.

There you go - an easy, inexpensive favor that can be color coordinated to any party or event you are hosting.

If making the packets to cook microwave popcorn for yourself, you don't even need to tape the bag. Fold down the top of the bag twice, lay the bag flat in your microwave oven, and microwave 1-3 minutes or until the popping slows to 1-2 pops per second. Add desired seasonings and enjoy. (And for the frugal among us - you can re-use the lunch sack for additional batches of popcorn.)