Thanksgiving Tree Trimming Time

Today is a great day, when the family is already gathered together in large numbers, to make up some old-fashioned tree garlands and have some old-fashioned family fun.

1. Arrange some snacks (like some, Caramel Corn with Pecans from ReallyGoodPopcorn) to enjoy while you’re making the garlands.
2. Pop some popcorn (keep it plain without any butter or seasonings) Pour into a large bowl and allow it to cool.
3. Pour the cranberries into a bowl (get rid of the ugly ones, too soft, or broken berries).
4. Get some needles (1 per person) and thread each with heavy-duty thread (buttonhole, quiliting thread or fishing line) and pull until doubled.
5. Knot the thread with a large knot.
6. Thread one cranberry and pull/push to the end of the thread and knot the thread around it to create the “end” of your garland. Thread a kernel of popcorn, followed by a cranberry, or and alternate until the thread is full.
7. Leave enough thread to tie a sturdy knot at the end of the line.

Be creative! Let each person create their own unique pattern.

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Want Some Guilty Pleasure...

According to the latest review of the movie, New Moon, by my friends at Atomic Popcorn the blockbuster sequel to Twilight shows great promise for movie goers.

"While most film series have weak second installments I found New Moon to be better than the original. However, in the end, New Moon is still the sequel to Twilight . So don't go to the theatre expecting some great dramatic work or art house film. That is never what these movies will be, but if you are going for a few laughs and some guilty pleasure, you just might enjoy yourself."

So what is the guilty pleasure that you'll be enjoying, why, the Popcorn, of course! Make your movie night a ReallyGoodPopcorn night!

Popping Corn at Pheasant Run this weekend.

Stop by to get a big bag of your favorite Cheese or Caramel Corn. We are set up in the lobby of the Mega Center at the Chicagoland Antique Advertising show. The show has a great selection of antique signs, antique gasoline pumps, antique video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, slot machines and more. Enjoy walking around the show while munching on some Really Good Popcorn!

Show starts at 9:30 a.m., ends at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and closes up at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.

See you there!!

Popcorn Not Potato Chips

Need more fiber in your diet - but still want a salty tasty treat! Try popping a bag of popcorn instead of popping open a bag of chips. There's 8 g fiber in every bag of popcorn.

Not only will you get more fiber, you will also get less fat, less saturated fat and less sodium.

Your tasty treat = the healthy alternative!!

Exciting News for Popcorn and Nut Lovers

Right across the way from me at the Kane County Flea Market is a Nut Roaster. Not only do we compete for customers, we have competing smells too. One thing I have learned in the past ten years of selling my ReallyGoodPopcorn is that there is enough business for both of us. In fact, many Nut Lovers are also avid popcorn fans and vice-versa. We share many of the same customers - which is why I am so excited to tell you about a new appliance from West Bend, the Kettle Krazy Popcorn Popper and Nut Roaster.

Ideal for the family of snack lovers, whether you love to curl up with a bowl of popcorn and watch movies or roasted nuts to serve to friends on poker night or when watching the big game. This electric popper quickly pops up to 6-quarts of fresh, hot popcorn in minutes or can make up to 3 cups of mall-kiosk-style glazed nuts. Under $40 bucks on Amazon.com, a great Christmas or Hanukkah present.

Come One, Come All

Join me at The Chicagoland™ Antique Advertising, Slot-Machine & Jukebox Show . It is the largest show of its type in the world! It's very popular with dealers and collectors from across the country and around the world for it's wide range of high-quality antique collectibles. Get some ReallyGoodPopcorn, in the lobby, before heading into the show.

The show is at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Il this weekend Sat/Sun November 14th & 15th starting at 9:30 a.m.

Making Sugar Free Caramel Corn

Trying my hand at making a sugar free Caramel Corn, and I need taste testers. Instead of granulated white sugar, I am substituting Agave Nectar, a diabetic friendly low glycemic sugar substitute. If you would like to be try a sample, fill out the form In the Comments section - please type in Yes, I want to be a taste-tester and sample Really Good Sugar Free Caramel Corn. There is a $2 charge for postage.

A Healthy Snack Food

It's hard to believe that Popcorn - a snack food that tastes so good can actually be good for you! With suggestions from organizations such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Dietetic Association (ADA), there's no doubt popcorn is a perfectly sensible snack to fit into any meal/fitness plan. Here’s why.

• Popcorn contains fiber, providing roughage the body needs in the daily diet.
• Popcorn is low in calories -- only 31-55 calories in one cup of unbuttered, and when lightly buttered, one cup still only has 133 calories.
• Popcorn has no artificial additives or preservatives, and is sugar-free.
• Popcorn contains energy-producing carbohydrates.
• Popcorn is ideal for between meal snacking since it satisfies and doesn't spoil an appetite.
• Popcorn inspires creativity.

While there's no doubt hot buttered popcorn is pleasing to any palate, popcorn also can be enjoyed when combined with seasonings, spices and other foods like raisins, fruit and cheese providing a nutritious, delicious snack. So, what are you waiting for, order Your Own Bucket of Really Good Popcorn today!

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Sweet Treats for Mom

For a fun reallygoodpopcorn treat this Mother's day, make Mom a batch of Koolaid popcorn.

2 c Sugar
1 c Light corn syrup
2/3 c Margarine
2 pk Koolaid
1 ts Baking Soda

Boil the sugar, syrup and margarine together for 3 minutes. Stir in baking soda and Koolaid. Pour over 6 quarts of popcorn. Bake at 225 F for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and break up immediately.

MTV's Golden Popcorn Awards on May 31, 8 p.m. cst

The MTV Movie Awards are a far less serious affair than other Hollywood ceremonies, but it has become popular for its humor and star power, with celebrities hoisting trophies shaped like tubs with gold popcorn overflowing. (Johnny Depp shown holding 2008 Popcorn Trophy for Sweeny Todd)

This year, Twilight with seven nominations, goes toe to toe with, Slum Dog Millionaire having six nominations.

Make it a reallygoodpopcorn night with a spicy Indian popcorn recipe for Slum Dog fans, or for you Twilight lovers, try a bite of Cherry Koolaid popcorn, for a tasty treat.

Busy Weekend coming up!!

Join Sugar Momma's popcorn at the upcoming Chicagoland Antique Andvertising, Slot Machine and Juke Box show on Saturday & Sunday April 4th and 5th! At Pheasant Run resort, Mega Center, on North Avenue in St. Charles, Illinois. And, while you're in St. Charles, head further west on North Avenue to the corner of Randall Road for the Kane County Flea Market. A busy weekend! Fun for the whole family.

What's Your Favorite Date Movie? Here's Mine...

An interesting column on Glamour.com talks about your favorite date movies. As it says in the column... Imagine getting a bowl of popcorn, cuddling under a blanket and trying to sit still for two hours without making out. Which movie would you want to be watching? It goes on to list several all time classics.

For me, the best part of the night is the popcorn. Nothing beats movie night and homemade popcorn except for movie night and a big bag of Sugar Momma's Caramel and Cheesey popcorn.

If you're in the mood for some snuggling action, then rent your favorite movie or mine, Twilight (Two-Disc Special Edition) Enjoy your night, and enjoy your popcorn!!

Sugar Momma's New Site Design

Yeah!! A new site for Sugar Momma's. From the very moment we started, in 2002, I have always had a difficulty managing my website, http://www.sugarmommas.com/ So, it is with great pleasure that I announce our new site. In the coming year, you will see more enhancements, more products, more variety, more fun related to popcorn. As a thank-you for visiting my site, here is a $5 coupon for you when you make a popcorn purchase over $20, enter in coupon code: newsite when checking out.

And, did I mention, we have a great holiday gift, our Holiday Popcorn Gift Box. It makes the perfect gift for friends and family.

String the popcorn, easy holiday decorations

During the holidays, Popcorn not only makes for a delightful gift, but also beautiful holiday decorations. Use your imagination to come up with fun strings of popcorn to decorate your tree or mantle. This is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy.

Gather together the following before you begin:

Popcorn - you want to use popcorn kernals that pops out BIG. We sell these kernals on our website or if you want to get fancy try Cinnamon or Apple flavored popcorn.

Spices and Fruits - like cranberries, cinnamon sticks cut in small pieces, lemon peels. This not only adds to the beauty of your decoration but provides a great aroma as well.

Pinecones or Acorn shells add a woodsy look.

A roll of String

And a large needle

Chicagoland Antique Advertising Show

This weekend, I will be selling popcorn at the Chicagoland Antique Advertising Show. This is a great show. So if you happen to be near St. Charles, Illinois on Saturday November 15th or Sunday, November 16th, stop by the Mega Center at Pheasant Run Resort. You can enjoy my delicious Caramel and Cheesey popcorn while taking in the antiques, the slot machines, the old beer and soda pop signs, and old bar displays like crazy Leprechauns from Ole Irish Pubs. Its a site to see with your own eyes.

Nuts and Popcorn: OK for the Colon?

Millions of Americans who suffer from the uncomfortable intestinal disorder diverticulosis — more than half of the population will develop it in older age — have been told for decades to avoid eating popcorn, nuts, and that all-American favorite, corn on the cob, because those foods may compound the disorder. But a new study released this week suggests that these foods may not increase diverticulosis risk, and that in fact people who eat lots of nuts and popcorn have lower rates of the disease than others.

Humidity - the popcorn killer

Nothing makes my delicious freshly popped popcorn taste stale -- more than a hot humid summer day! Fortunately, this past weekend, we had beautiful weather at the Kane County Flea Market. Plenty of people stopped by to bring a big bag of Cheesey corn home. I always recommend that they keep their popcorn in an air tight container to ward off the humidity. I have found the Tupperware Impressions Classic Bowls are the best way to keep your popcorn (and other goodies) fresh. Your popcorn sealed up will last for a few days. However, most everyone will say, it doesn't last thru the night, they eat it ALL up in one sitting ....

If you find yourself at a summer concert, or ballpark on a hot humid night. You won't be able to eat your corn fast enough before the humidity will make it sticky and too chewy. If that is the case, keep your popcorn in a plastic bag (even a grocery bag will do), twist the top to keep the air from getting to it. This will keep it fresh throughout the night. If you can plan ahead, bring a gallon ziplock bag with you - a simple fix to a sticky problem.

Garage Sale or Flea Market?

Many people comment that the Flea Market is nothing more than a glorified garage sale. There is a distinct difference among the two. Here is a good rule of thumb for you to follow, if you're cleaning house.

A garage sale is a recycling center for new products that are in boxes that still have a useful life. Family heirlooms, children's toys, and items that predate 1960 are popular and should be on auction sites or flea markets, not in a garage sale. Now a days, if it predates 1980, it probably has collectible value. People today, especially the younger generation, buy back their childhood, the things they remember. Childhood items really have a nostalgic value that transcends garage sale stuff. (source Reuters 5/30/08 Patricia Reaney)

If you ask the young girls who commented on the train that "Footloose" was a classic, they would probably tell you anything pre-dating 1990 is an antique. If you're unsure if you have junk or an antique, your best bet is to do some online research before you toss it out or sell it. If you have an item of value, and don't want to deal on E-bay, many of the same dealers at the flea market, are also the best buyers. Negotiate your price so the dealer can mark it up to resell at his next event, and you'll be leaving the Flea Market with more money than when you came - don't forget to grab a BIG bag of Sugar Momma's Cheesey and Caramel popcorn on the way out!

What's in a Name? Sugar Momma's

Many people ask me about the name, Sugar Momma's, for my business. Where did I come up with that? Some think it is from the Proud Family, but, we pre-date the popular Disney show.

We live in the small town of Sugar Grove. In the spring of 1834, the area was populated by Indians, when the first settlers arrived, they found an abandoned Indian sugar camp where they took shelter in a brush wigwam, until they were able to build their first log cabin. That is where the Sugar comes from in Sugar Grove and also in Sugar Momma's! My kids were helping me choose a name, at the time, they happen to be calling me Momma - hence, Sugar Momma's.

As you can imagine, I get quite a few comments about the name. I had one little old lady who was quite upset when she went to an adult site with a slightly different spelling! Many people, however love the name, as much as they love my popcorn! So much so, I created t-shirts and other great products that feature our logo.

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