Weekend Highlights & Stovetop Popcorn

We had a nice weekend - a little more relaxing that the last few.  I literally only went to the grocery store, church and to the in-laws (this is much less than a typical weekend). 

So, some highlights - another window's trim is basically completed (more on that soon) which leaves one more to do before we can paint, empty out and organize the family room that we've never used. :)

I made some stovetop popcorn for an afternoon snack and thought I'd share how I do it.  It's seriously the best popcorn I've ever had (I'm talking *regular* popcorn here, not the fancy stuff).  I learned this little secret from Peaches' sitter and I haven't made another kind of popcorn since.  Everyone loves it - Eric even asks for it if I go awhile without making it.  And...it's healthier than the microwave stuff (and really I'm no longer a fan of the microwave stuff after having it this way - the micro stuff leaves a weird film in your mouth and tastes chemically to me)  

So, I just make the popcorn according to the package directions.  This time I used Orville Redenbacher, but I've used Jolly Time before.  I know some people prefer Orville, but I can't really tell a difference.

{I learned years ago from my mother in-law to put a paper towel around my oil containers with a rubberband to catch any oil that drips down the side - LOVE this! Seriously, if you don't already do this, take 2 minutes and get up from the computer now and GO DO IT!} 

Before (by the way, I really don't mind just making the popcorn in my stew pot, but they also make poppers like this that I hear work great)

 After What's that I'm sprinkling on there you ask?  Well, that's the secret ingredient - keep reading!

The secret ingredient is (enter drum-roll here)...Lawry's Seasoned Salt

It may take a little figuring out on how much to put on.  Less is really more, just add a little, shake it up and taste before you add more (my first time I definitely put too much on!)

YUM YUM!  So good! 

One more highlight from the weekend was definitely our church service on Sunday.  Our pastor was totally "on" and as he often says "knocked it out of the park"!  I love services where you leave all pumped up and ready to take on the world.  This was one of them.  At the end of the service Pastor prayed the salvation prayer and then we sang Amazing Grace {love it} and he asked anyone who wanted to accept Jesus as their Savior and Lord to come forward during the song.  7...S-E-V-E-N people came forward.  It was incredibly moving to see.  Pastor's message was all about the end times and how Jesus is coming again.  It was awesome to see 7 people decide to follow Jesus NOW instead of waiting until later - later may be too late.

Go ahead and try the popcorn...you'll be glad you did... 
Be sure to stop back and let me know what you think!
Happy Monday

Kristin