Summer entertaining doesn't have to be limited to the grill. Escape the heat with a movie marathon complete with a DIY Popcorn Bar.

All you'll need is freshly popped corn, paper bags or popcorn buckets, and a few fun toppings. Use chalkboards or cardboard to make your own signs, and let guests top as they please.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

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Spritzes Fill plastic spray bottles with sweet and savory butters, oils, and simple syrups

Clarified butter

Garlic, herb and chile-infused oils

Lemon, almond and vanilla simple syrups

Drizzles Warm bowls of sauce for drizzling

Caramel

Chocolate Syrup

Peanut butter sauce

Sprinkles Fill salt shakers with a variety of salts and spices

Homemade ranch seasoning

Chile flakes

Paprika

Parmesan cheese

Cinnamon, sugar and brown sugar

Fresh herbs: rosemary, thyme, basil

Seasoned salts: garlic, lime and chile

Crunch Set out bowls of sweet and savory toppings Sweet

M&Ms

Gummy bears

Sliced apples

Marshmallows

Candied nuts

Dried cranberries, apricots and raisins

Reese's Pieces

Chocolate and peanut butter chips

Savory

Sliced jalapeños

Crumbled bacon

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Pistachios, peanuts, almonds

Pretzel bites

Cheddar cheese

Pumpkin and sunflower seeds

Enjoy!