Old-Fashioned with a Modern Twist

9 daysPopcorn strings are a traditional decoration that links your family’s Christmas tree to a simpler time.

Countdown to ChristmasToday’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to pop a giant bowl of popcorn. This can be cheap and easy by adding a quarter cup of popcorn kernels to a brown paper lunch bag. Fold the top of the bag over two or three times and then microwave for about two minutes. Using a quilting needle and a heavy-duty string, begin to thread kernels one by one onto the string. I would suggest putting one person on each end of the string to finish faster. Keep popping until you can string enough to make a nice garland for your tree. Pop extra for your family’s movie night and add the topping of your choice.

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  • http://profiles.google.com/juliebavi Julie Bavington

    I picked up “Elf” at the library this week for us to watch with out first try at GF/CF cocoa tonight!  I think I’m more excited than my kiddo.  :)   Blessings this Christmas!
    ~Julie