A Little Desert Apartment

This post is sponsored but as always, thoughts are my own

So, I can't lie- I am super excited about the upcoming DVD release of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. It's perfect for a family movie night.
(The Captain Underpants DVD is will be available in Walmart stores 9/12! Be sure to reserve your copy now by pre-ordering today! While supplies last!). Did you see it in theatres? It's sooo good. It's full of heart and about a great friendship between Harold and George and how their connection is through the love of writing and creativity. The reviews have been really great- A+/Certified Fresh. Your family will love the outrageous humor!

Check out the trailer here:




It's not a secret how much we love having special movie nights around my house. There's nothing better than popcorn, treats, family, and movies. It's a perfect time to bond and just relax together without worrying about anything.



Popcorn is an essential part of any movie night and of course, you have to have the GOOD popcorn like Pop Secret. For this recipe, I used the Extra Butter (what can I say, it has a GREAT butter taste!) but I think the Kettle Corn would be REALLY good, too. You really can't go wrong with either of them since Pop Secret's popcorn taste is unbeatable with better ingredients and inventive flavors.




Of course, I like to have a total spread of snacks for movie night and have to add easy, munchable bites like Lance cracker sandwiches.





I love the cracker sandwiches from Lance because they use peanut butter and cheese with up to 5 grams of protein and NO high fructose corn syrup. Lance also has a great variety of sandwich crackers that are tasty and satisfying snacks. I have always been a sucker for the cream cheese & chives cracker sandwiches and have these wholesome, flavorful, portable and filling snacks at my desk at work. I found both Pop Secret & Lance cracker sandwiches at Walmart!



On to the S'more Popcorn Recipe.



Guys- this is so good.

I made it three times. I mean, I had to make sure it tastes good every time and stuff... *cough*






(Printable Version here)

1 bag of Pop Secret Extra Butter Popcorn (already popped and cooled)
1 bag of Cocoa flavored candy melts (you can use any chocolate you desire)
2 cups of mini marshmallows
2 cups of broken graham crackers (I like to use ones in a variety of shapes)

Optional: mini semi-sweet chocolate chips for an added touch- no specific quantity needed.

Instructions:

1. Have a parchment sheet lined cookie sheet on hand.
2. Pour popcorn into a large bowl.
3. Melt candy melts in a microwave in 20-second increments until melted.
4. Pour melted chocolate over popcorn and with a spatula, mix popcorn until mostly coated with chocolate.
5. Add marshmallows and graham crackers and toss lightly.
6. Spread popcorn mix onto cookie sheet and allow chocolate to harden and then break up the popcorn.
7. Enjoy!








Do you have family movie nights?
What are your favorite family movie night treats?
Will you be grabbing a copy of Captain Underpants?