Well, isn't this just the weirdest recipe blooper I've ever seen!!! I've been cooking for over 40 years but baking muffins is new to me. Recently I purchased brand new, regular sized Wilson muffin tins. With each recipe I've tried so far, I've been careful to only fill the cups as recommended in that particular recipe. The "healthy" recipe that keeps circulating on TWTM board says to fill muffin cups to the top. My Fannie Farmer recipe says to fill cups 2/3's full. Each recipe I follow to the letter and still come up short with enough dough for only 11 muffins. How come these muffins recipes are not written up with enough ingredient amounts to provide dough for the promised "dozen"? Or why don't they simply say "makes 11 muffins"? Does this mean I'll have to convert every muffin recipe I use, increasing ingr amounts from 11 muffin recipes to 12 muffin recipes? (What a headache! :( ) I mean, if I'm going to dirty a 12-cup muffin tin, I want to produce 12 muffins, darn it!!!:mad: Oh, and even my wand doesn't seem to be fixing this problem:o

Dana, Do be careful if you purchase a mini-trampoline. When my 17yodd was 7, she loved using the mini-trampoline in the house. We threw the trampoline out in the trash the day after she busted a very deep hole on her face, just a 1/2 inch from her eye, requiring tons of stitches from a plastic surgeon. She still has a small scar from the ordeal even though the PS did an amazing job of the mess. I'd recommend something else, anything but a mini-trampoline.

OK, I am not a muffin baker. Recently I began making muffins for my family. I've tried the healthy, blueberry muffin recipe that has been linked here several times and I have tried the blueberry muffin recipe from my Fannie Farmer book. Both times I followed the recipes to the letter and filled the cups per the recipe instructions. Each time I only had enough batter for 11 muffins. What gives?:confused:

While good nutrition goes a long way to improve emotions, I would also suggest bringing your dd in for blood work so you can rule out any possible problems that would necessitate medical treatment. For years, we experienced horrible mood swings with our (now) 17yodd. It wasn't until this year that we found out she needed to be on Wellbutrin. Now her emotions are so much more stable all through the month and she tells us she finally feels like a "normal" person. Please don't overlook help from the medical profession. If there is no medical problem, then you can eliminate that and focus your attentions on better nutrition. My two cents....

Yes, this book by C.S. Lewis would be a good one.

Recently, I was researching for good resources that would teach poetry writing skills similar to a workshop-in-a-book fashion. I wanted to use them for myself as well as for my kids. (My oldest is freshman in college & youngest is 11th gr. while dual-enrolled in CC.) I believe that I stumbled on a couple of real "gems". While searching at amazon I found three books and ordered them at B&N so I could view them before purchasing. Two of the three were exactly what I wanted so I bought them. Info on those 2 books: In the Palm of Your Hand: The Poet's Portable Workshop By Steve Kowit ISBN: 0-88448-149-2 The Practice of Poetry: Writing Exercises From Poets Who Teach Edited by Robin Behn & Chase Twichell ISBN: 0-06-273024-X I hope someone finds these books as useful as do. Peace,

My hormones are also in a bottle. I'm currently 51yo and in 1997 at age 40 my complete hyster (w/both ovaries removed) ended up being emergency surgery (long story). Before the hyster my quality of life was very much limited to the bathroom and staying home a lot--- Short 3-week cycles consisting of 1 good week, 1 bad PMS week and 1 horrible period week with mega cramps and nonstop bleeding. Life has been good now that I'm on the "other side". After surgery, doc put me on 0.6mg Premarin and it did a wonderful job of relieving me from hot flashes. However, I worried about the drug being in my system so I made several attempts to use only natural creams and such. I tried several of the very best creams that are recommended by Dr. Lee but none of them made a dent in giving me relief. At 51yo, I would still get frequent hot flashes without Premarin. A wise, trusted doc finally told me, "Why keep fighting this if Premarin gives you a better quality of life?" I asked him if he'd want his dw to take Premarin and he said that he would as long as she needed it. Soooo..... for the last couple of years I've been on a very low dose of 0.3mg of Premarin and feel great. If I had known I could feel this good, I would have elected to have my hyster even sooner. Many here will disagree with me but I think that some of the *research* against Premarin is scare tactics. I know several ladies in their 80's who have been taking 0.6mg of Premarin for years and they are still going strong... and I mean in every way... even being physically intimate with their dh's. For me, physical intimacy was difficult at best before surgery and before Premarin. This may interest your dh;) ---- I'm happy to say that those difficulties are all behind me and my dh and I are both very happy about it. And that's my story:D

Just wanted to post a short note for "Lisa L. in MI". She's been trying to get registered here but so far, no luck and she's already emailed the admin. Lisa asked me to post this... she's wondering if there are still others not able to register here yet. Thanks.

Ummm, Melissa... dearie... board fairy just wanted to say that when Mr. fairy wakes between 2-4am it's because he needs something else.... not sleep;) . Once we take care of things, he can sleep like a baby. Btw- Melatonin not only causes nightmares but it has a tendency to decrease s*x drive:eek:. If you buy it for dh, you might want to let him know about this. Sorry, this might not have been the answer you were looking for. Peace, Anna, board fairy!

Your wish is granted, Andie. Remember to eat healthy and exercise and you will enjoy your new body.:D

I didn't want to register (technologically challenged.. wands are simple to operate) but yes, I'm here. If anyone can explain how to get an avatar, I will try to find one... OK, a cool one.:cool:

Yes, Patty Joanna, That makes you a Deputy Fairy. Where what you will and be sure to practice waving your wand ;) . Btw- I like your avatar! Peace, Anna

You may all begin poofing... I mean, posting your wishes. TWTM board fairy (moi) has arrived. Your wish is my command. In the event that you have a wish and I am not present, simply post your request and permission will be granted by anyone who sees it. (Yes, it's that easy!) POOF!!!!:cool: Anna