On a recent trip to the movies my children were squabbling over the popcorn. I generally buy one large popcorn and divide it up into the cardboard drink carriers our local theater hands out. My children were arguing over who got which carrier and how much popcorn they had. That’s when another mom told me about a great idea she implemented with her children for their trips to the movies. I thought it was a great idea and so, of course, I am sharing it with my readers.
Before you head out to see that summer movie, give each child a good-sized paper lunch bag. Have them write their names on their bag and decorate it however they see fit. Once you get to the movies, pour some popcorn into each child’s decorated bag. My children were very excited about this. There was absolutely no squabbling and everyone was happy, including me.
This idea was fun and easy to do. I love crafts in general, but it is fun to find a craft that has a purpose. Of course, the bags are only really useful once, but that just means it is a craft we will be repeating. My children are already talking about the next movie and the next popcorn bags.
Do you have any ideas for making movie trips easier and more fun? Feel free to leave a comment. Share and let’s talk about it.
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Fabulous idea!
My grandmother always has ziplock bags and extra napkins in her purse for movie trips.
Decorating a bag before hand would be so much fun, though!
At this point, I don't have any helpful tips because I only have one and he won't sit through a whole movie yet…
Awesome idea! Love it
Have you ever tried doing homemade popcorn in a paper bag? That's fun, too 
Yes, Christine! It is pretty neat and cheap as well!
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Sounds fun!
what a fun easy idea! love it!
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Great idea, then they feel they have control over the popcorn and it will never be an issue. LOVE IT!!!
What a fun and easy to make craft! Thanks for sharing.
We always took popcorn to the movies. I think my kids thought i was cheap…I was!
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Great idea, my kids would love this
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I love this idea! It really takes me back. When I was a kid, mom took all four of us to the dollar theater and walked right in with her trash bag full of popcorn and foam cups to dole it out.
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You have to be a mom to really appreciate what a good idea this is!!
Thanks for Sharing!!
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What a good idea! My kids fight over popcorn too. Love incorporating crafts with a solution to a problem. I am a new FB fan visiting from We Are THAT Family. Vicky from Mess For Less
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