Kettle Corn

I just made this recipe for the kids and I (me? myself?). You should too, but remember:

1. Let it cool - you will burn the %*&#* out of your mouth.
2. You will eat it all and not have a pretty picture for your blog.

Also of note, I went to Target and their only option for non-microwave popcorn was the ALMOST FIVE DOLLAR container of Orville Redenbacher's. Pinto beans were twice the price they are at Kroger. I about passed out in the store. So, we stopped at Kroger on the way home and bought popcorn, a cantaloupe, a bag of black beans, and a bag of pinto beans for what the popcorn and pintos alone would have cost at Target. Crazy.

random - but thrifty!

1. stovetop popcorn - good. really good. We use grapeseed oil, but totally ruin the healthy by pouring real butter all over it. Really, really good.

2. Easy, cheap fun for kids - food coloring in their bath water. It only takes 4-6 drops to color it and it won't stay on their skin or stain their hair or anything. Jackson wanted "to see aquamarine - you know blue and green." 4 drops of each in the bathtub and we had aquamarine. He also wanted to add salt to make it more like the ocean, but I said no.

3. Somehow I've ended up on some mailing list that thinks I'm pregnant. I'm not. I'm getting really great diaper coupons though, so I can start stockpiling for my BIL and SIL's upcoming blessing. I also just rec'd two cans of formula in the mail. I guess I'll donate it to the women's shelter.

What random thrifty do you have going on?