I LOVE tips that really work and that my family can use on a weekly basis. Well, this is one of those amazing tips that you must try!!!! This will definitely be a family favorite for your next movie night!

Brown Bag Popcorn

Ingredients:

1/4 cup corn kernels (any more and you’ll bust the bag open in the microwave)

1 brown lunch paper bag

Any thing you want to season your popcorn with

Directions:

Pour a 1/4 cup corn kernels in your brown bag. Fold the top of your bag twice over (small folds). Then place in microwave, standing up, and microwave for 2 1/2 minutes. Depending on your microwave it may take less time.

Topping Ideas:

Cinnamon, sugar or honey, salt

Chile powder, cumin, hot sauce, salt and pepper

Melted butter and salt

Melted butter, parmesan cheese, dry basil sprinkle

Thanks, Squawk Fox for the great idea!

While I do not have to cook gluten free, I know several people who do and it is a big challenge!  You can sign up HERE to get 42 easy gluten free recipes that should help and at least give you some new ideas.  This could be helpful as well if you have friends or family with this dietary condition so you can be prepared when they come over.

**I also saw some great gluten free baking items in the aisle at WinCo tonight.  They had the Betty Crocker Mixes that have coupons at coupons.com and Bettycrocker.com.  They were a little over $3.00 I think so with .75 or $1.00 off, not too bad.

I know quite a few families that eat only Gluten Free so I  try to post any good or cheap ideas I come across.  While I personally know nothing about it, MoneywiseMoms has done some great posts lately on it.  Her most recent one is on Gluten Free Lunches and she links to several other great posts she has done on the topic.  If you are interested, make sure to check out all her great posts on the topic!

I get questions a lot about saving money and cooking for families that implement a Gluten Free Diet.  I found a great site today that is loaded with recipes, ideas and support for Gluten Free families called Celiac Family.  She also had links to quite a few others blogs that you may find helpful.  Just thought I would share!