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Happy Halloween! The one day a year we let our kids take candy from strangers…in fact, we even let them knock on the strangers doors begging for the candy. Does anyone else find the irony in this holiday? That being said…my kids are going out with us right behind them, watching every move everyone makes. This year we attempted to create their costumes using only what we had on hand. For some reason they are obsessed with the show “My Babysitter is a Vampire”, so vampires all around. I’m just glad my son gave up the werewolf costume…I couldn’t find anything here in the house to recreate that. Vampires are so much easier to come up with.
We had a few black plastic capes from previous years. There were also some fake eyelashes and nails in the Halloween box…my daughter is so excited about those. I bet they won’t stick though, because I don’t know how long they have been in there. The only money out of pocket that I have spent so far, was $1.59 for a pair of vampire teeth and some face makeup. Gotta love those clearance racks!
Do you have a plan for all that delicious candy that is going to be making its way back to your house tonight? One of my favorite things to make around here is popcorn munch! I bet that doesn’t surprise any of you:-) Pop a bowl full of popcorn, throw in the fun candy mix ins, and coat it all in chocolate. It is so easy to do and makes an awesome gift. Just a thought with the holidays coming up so quickly:-) Last year I bought cute tins from Hobby Lobby, filled them with a fun popcorn munch, and topped it with a bow. I have a few more varieties floating around in my brain to try out before Christmas gets here.
So confiscate all your favorite candies from the kids tonight. Tell them you have to inspect it all to make sure it’s safe. Wink, wink:-) Then toss it into some popcorn & chocolate and settle in for a movie night with the hubs. The kids will never miss the candy. But to be safe, go ahead and set aside a few bags of popcorn…just in case they do give you the 3rd degree on the missing candy.
Want a different kind of popcorn munch? Check out a few of these…
Monster Cookie Dough Popcorn Munch
Peanut butter and white chocolate covered popcorn with peanuts, cereal, Oreos, and MM's.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the popcorn, cereal, Oreos, marshmallows, peanuts, and MM's in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Place white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until melted and creamy. Add the peanut butter and stir until melted. Pour over the popcorn mixture and toss until everything is coated.
- Spread out on a wax paper lined baking sheet and sprinkle with the Oreo crumbs. Let set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
You crazy popcorn lady!! This is insanely delicious looking! I want want want it!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Peanut Butter Bars
Yes, I have become the crazy popcorn lady, haven’t I? I’m making more this weekend:-)
Um, yum! This looks mahhhvelous, miss Jocelyn
I love that you spend less than $2 on Halloween–now that’s how you do Halloween!! And I demand to see pictures of your adorable vampire children hehe. Love this popcorn munch!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Reese’s Stuffed Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
I don’t understand why people spend so much money on costumes that their kids will only wear for a few hours. We try really hard to reuse and recycle…or goodwill it:-) Pictures will be taken. I promise:-)
Oh my goodness, can I trick or treat for these?? They look like a Halloween sugar rush I to be a part of!
Erin | The Law Student’s Wife recently posted..Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas
Any sugar rush that looks like this is what I want to be part of too:-) Stop by my house…I’ll hook ya up;-)
Oh my goodness — this looks totally irresistible. So creative!!!
This is a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy! I love that it’s coated in both chocolate and peanut butter!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Monster Cookie Granola Bars (No-Bake)
The more coatings the better, right? Popcorn is the best because you can really throw whatever in it!!!
pinned this, looks so so yummy! happy halloween, not sure what we have planend for all the goodies yet!
I totally get the irony. I have thought that forever!
Oooh, I love this Jocelyn! AND I love your Halloween penny pinching. My way of getting around the useless $25 costume was to let her be Hannah Montana. She got a new outfit…that she can wear whenever.
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Oh man, this looks dangerous. Popcorn, peanut butter, and oreos–I’m toast!!
It was very dangerous…I hate to admit it, but I think I ate the most of this. So addicting:-)
Ooh love all these popcorn munch recipes! I really wanted to make popcorn treats this Halloween, but didn’t quite get around to it. Now you’re giving me all sorts of ideas for post-Halloween, though!
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LOVE the popcorn
and your costume ideas
we did buy a few items at a thrift store
but next year I am playing by your rules – if we don’t have it, you don’t wear it!
Happy Halloween
Heather @French Press recently posted..{homemade} Pixie Sticks
It definitely made the kids think a little more about their costumes…and how they could reuse something from previous years. Goodwill is always a great place to find costumes too!!
This is such a fun recipe, and so festive! I can’t wait to share it!
I want to come to snack time at your house! You always have the most amazing looking treats!
Kaylee @ Couponing & Cooking recently posted..Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
I can’t believe how much candy my kiddo came home with tonight–it’s kind of ridiculous. This popcorn mix is definitely an awesome way to use it all up!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Coconut-Caramel Hot Chocolate
My kids too…this is definitely a fun way to get rid of a bunch of candy at once…and a fun one to give away too:-)
mmmm These look amazing! I love popcorn recipes and that is a great way to use up some candy! My mouth is watering just looking at it!
Have a great day!
Rebecca
http://www.heronscrafts.blogspot.com
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My mom’s biggest problem with Halloween is exactly what you said…all year we tell kids to stay away from strangers, and then we go back on all that and tell them to eat candy from them. Very ironic. This popcorn looks delicious! I was just thinking that I needed to try some flavored popcorn.
Emily @ She Makes and Bakes recently posted..Soft Frosted Sugar (Lofthouse) Cookies
I’m lovin’ all things popcorn lately. Adding this to my list for sure!
Liz recently posted..Halloween Kit Kat Rice Krispie Treats
I have a serious popcorn addiction:-) Glad to know I’m not alone in that!!!
This peanut butter blasted Oreo popcorn seems like a delicious little treat for the whole family. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, this is something I can snack on all day! Will definitely have to try this!
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I like the way you think:-) This would be awesome to munch on all day long!!!
I love that you and I seem to have the same items as staples in our cabinets although mine would be the peanut butter Captain Crunch, for the hubby
Joan@Chocolate and More recently posted..Dulce de Leche Parfaits
My cabinets are overflowing with supplies right now. You would think I would use some of it up before buying more, but no, I just keep getting new goodies:-)
Wow! This looks and sounds amazing. I cannot wait to try it out!! Thank you!!
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This looks like a great afternoon snack for when kids get home from school. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.
Oooh, this sounds fantastic! Would you consider sharing it at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there.
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I thought I did good only spending $20.00 on my kids this year. Nice job! I want to eat this for a least a week. I pinned it so I wouldn’t forget how much I NEED it:)
Erin @ Wholly Delicious Dishes recently posted..Corn Chip Chili
A week of this popcorn? Yes, that would be awesome! You do NEED this like now:-) Thanks for the pin!!!
Oh I could really down some of this at the movies or heck if it sat on my counter too long! Great snack idea!
Suzanne recently posted..Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples – A Virtual Progressive Dinner
Thanks…I downed way too much of it:-) Definitely my favorite go to snack!!!
Great idea. My husband will love it. I can just see him fighting over it with my grandchildren…
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This popcorn looks incredible!
Thanks for sharing last week on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes! You are a featured favorite this week! We can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to this week! Have a great weekend!
Mackenzie
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