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We haven't had a microwave for about 3.5 years now. People do think it's weird and always ask me how I reheat food or eat popcorn. We don't miss it at all. I usually go buy popcorn from the movie theater and bring it home to watch my own movie if I absolutely have to have it.

@locavore_mama: I'd love an air-popper, but we really don't have room for more gadgets and we eat popcorn so rarely. One day though!

We are loving it. It's been a month or so since ours broke, and occasionally we miss the convenience, but it truly isn't an issue. Dh even admitted that it wasn't as bad as he anticipated.

Our families think we've completely lost our minds and have no idea how we can get by. they live by their micro though, so it would be a bigger adjustment for them than it was us.

Thats weird of yoyr ILs. I'm not sure how i would take that either.

We lived without one in our last apartment, and the only thing I really missed it for was being able to reheat coffee or tea when I didn't drink them fast enough. When we bought our house, one came with it so we use it quite a bit now, but it's definitely not a necessity.

@evansjamie: it's actually super easy to make stovetop popcorn! Use a tall pan with a lid and put a glug of oil and a dash of salt in the bottom. Put just a couple kernels of popcorn in the pot and turn the heat to medium. Wait until one of the kernels pops and then add 1/2 cup more kernels. Put the lid on and start shaking the pan around close to the stove burner, the kernels will start popping. When the popping almost stops, set the pan aside (but leave the lid on for a minute more!) and turn off the stove. A couple more kernels will probably pop. Then pour the popcorn in a dish and enjoy!