TEX-MEX POPCORN

1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 tbsp. dry taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Mix the melted margarine with taco seasoning and set aside. Pop the popcorn kernels in the oil in a large, covered pot, pop, then pour the popped corn into a large serving bowl. Stir in the seasoned margarine and toss lightly. Serves 4.

GOBBLEDY GOOK

4 cups oat or crispy rice cereal
1 cup chopped peanuts
1 cup raisins or chopped dried prunes or apricots
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup chopped pretzels
3 tbsp. margarine, melted (optional)

Place all ingredients in a 2-quart sealable plastic bag, seal and shake until mixed. Serves 6 to 8.

BAGGY BUGS

Place a graham cracker in a plastic baggy, seal it shut and crush the crackers into a fine sand using a large spoon.

Add a few raisins to the bag and have the kids dig for bugs in the sand. Experiment with other tasty critters--dried cranberry "ladybugs," carob chip "ants" and fruit snack "worms."