Thanks to Pop Secret for sponsoring this post.
It is snowing here today (expecting up to 4 inches) and we’re spending the day inside building a spaceship. Some kids build forts, but we build spaceships and rocket ships. To go along with our spaceship building, we made a yummy snack using Pop Secret. Because you know… snacks make everything better.
While Charlie was working on building his spaceship, I got the Pop Secret Caramel Popcorn going.
Ingredients:
- 2 bags Pop Secret Caramel Popcorn
- 1/2 bag of mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 oz package of Semi-Sweet Baker’s Chocolate squares
- Stars & Moons sprinkles
Directions:
- Melt butter in large pot.
- Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Pop popcorn according to package.
- Make sure you don’t have any kernels in your popcorn.
- Add popcorn to melted marshmallow mixture and stir to coat.
- Spread popcorn mixture onto jelly roll pan.
- Melt chocolate according to package.
- Spread chocolate over popcorn.
- Go crazy with sprinkles on top!
- Allow popcorn bars to firm up before indulging.
Charlie was in charge of (dumping) the sprinkles. As you know, we think it’s important to get the kids involved in the kitchen. While we were waiting for the Space Popcorn Bars to firm up, we put some finishing touches on the spaceship.
I love just watching the boys play together. Charlie found several ways to get into his spaceship and little brother Owen copied (or attempted to) everything he did.
I want to share a tip with you for all your fort building adventures. Use clips. We use bag clips to hold down our blanket to our chairs.
When I thought our spaceship was complete, Charlie informed me that he needed boosters! I grabbed a couple of paper towel rolls from the kitchen (we keep them for crafts) and they worked out great. Again, clipped to the blanket with bag clips.
Charlie kept telling me he was going to keep this up “all the days” so he could sleep in it!
Pop Secret knows that fun, like popcorn, is better when it’s shared. Send Pop Secret your pillow fort stories and pictures on Facebook. You can upload them right to the Pop Secret timeline and tag them #PopSecretForts. They might just share a little something back!
And right now, you can grab a coupon to save $1 when you buy Pop Secret!
Our Pop Secret Space Popcorn Bars were the perfect gooey snack to enjoy in our spaceship.
When was the last time you built a fort or maybe even a spaceship using blankets, pillows or chairs?
Christina Shirley says
Looks yummy and fun!
Christina Shirley says
These look delicious!! I’m not sure I would share them with the kids though…. a) I may not want to 😛 b) It could make for some very sticky fingers!
Christina Shirley says
What a fun fort! I’m loving your recipe…it looks to die for!
Christina Shirley says
I’m not sure if I rather get the popcorn bars or jump in the space ship lol
Christina Shirley says
Cool spaceship and those bars look so good!
Christina Shirley says
Love your popcorn bars and the coolest spaceship ever!
Christina Shirley says
Homemade caramel popcorn! Be still, my heart. I see this happening soon at my house.
Christina Shirley says
Fun! And that popcorn recipe is about to kill my diet!
Christina Shirley says
Boosters…..Oh wow, that has to be the most adorable thing I have seen in a long time!
Christina Shirley says
Okay, 1: Your kids are ADORABLE! 2: I love this post! And 3: Next time I visit my nephews I am SOOOO Making this!
Christina Shirley says
haha I love the boosters idea he is a smart kid. This looks like a great snack! 🙂 Delicious!
Christina Shirley says
The snack looks delsh and the pics of the kids are so darn adorable! Thank you for linking up to the Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless
Wednesday Linky Party!
Wishing you a fabulous week!
xx
Lysa
Co-Host OMHGWW
Christina Shirley says
Everyone is right the pics are so darn cute!!! Smart little boys know how to get the job done!!!
Thank you for sharing on The Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday this week!!!
Have a great week!
Karren Oh My Heartsie Girl
Christina Shirley says
Boxes and blankets . . . . what more does a kid need???? All of our older kids, and now our two youngest, LOVE to build forts! Right here in the middle of the family room, especially on a day like today, when we are tucked up inside the house with an ice storm outside our windows, and the fireplace going to warm up our little cottage. Thanks for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop sponsored by Katherine’s Corner. Looking forward to see what you are up to next week! Nina @ Vintage Mama’s Cottage
Christina Shirley says
I built them and sat in them with my daughter and then with my grandchildren. It’s fun no matter what age you are!
Christina Shirley says
Super cute!! I love doing this kind of stuff with my granddaughter!! I would love for you to stop by and share your stuff on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday Link Party!! …It’s still open…http://www.cookinandcraftin.com/my-2-favorite-things-on-thursday-link-party-4/
Christina Shirley says
Love the spaceship! And those popcorn bars sound out of this world! (sorry, I had to…) My teenager walked by while I was looking and he said “OMG, those look soooooo good!” Think I know what we’re cooking up this afternoon!
Christina Shirley says
We use bag clips too! And stacks of heavy books to hold the books in place. Snacks are a must for fort building. Thanks for sharing on Weekend Bites!
Christina Shirley says
This sounds so yummy. Love the spaceship 🙂 Thank you so much for attending week 19 of
#PureBlogLove and linking your fantastic blog post, I can’t wait to see what
you have in store for our next party, Thursday 8 PM EST- Sundays at midnight. Your
post has been added to the #PureBlogLove Pinterest board for all to see 🙂 Have
a great day!
Nicole
Christina Shirley says
Too cute! What a great idea.
Tiffany says
aw, cute fort! great idea for cabin fever. That recipe looks yummy and fun. mmm!