Doydie, I pop my own in brown paper bags (the lunch bag size). I just take 1/3 cup of plain popcorn, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and a little salt (optional) and put in a lunch sized paper bag. Fold the top over by about 2 inches and staple (yes, it's okay to put it in the microwave). I nuke mine about 1 minute and 18 seconds but you sort of have to test it out the first couple of times to get the time right for your particular microwave's strength. I like to spritz mine with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter or some other spray that has no calories/fat. It's really very good and so much less expensive than pre-packaged microwave popcorn. Much better for you, too.