i think you should know about THIS!

1. we all have colds. AGAIN.
2. awesome wreath. . .i want to recreate this.
3. kale chips. gonna make them as soon as i step away from the computer.
4. keeping the oven on and baking things keeps the propane bill lower. (not really)
5. i made pumpkin muffins (recipe below) today and substituted applesauce for the oil, used 1/2 whole wheat flour, and cut the sugar by 1/4 cup. results? delicious!
6. if you haven't tried andrea's pancakes and you are a mother, someone who is frazzled in the morning, or someone who has to get up in the morning. . . you should. they will save your life.
7. i AM going to make this. mainly, in hopes, that otis the cat sleeps in there & not in our bed.
8. if you haven't checked out http://www.dinneralovestory.com/ you need to. here's your first recipe to try. . .you'll never look back. eat it with horseradish on the side.
9. my aunt & her friend started an etsy shop. so did my other friends, shannon & gabe.
10. if you become a friend/fan of metro neighborhood news on facebook and they reach 1500 fans. . .you could win some cool stuff. i won a $30 gift certificate to mangelsen's yesterday!

pumpkin muffins
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
3/4 c. all purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1 c. pumpkin puree
1/3 c. applesauce
2 lg. eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg
1/8 t. ginger
1/8 t. cloves
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
sift flours and baking powder. in separate bowl, whisk pumpkin puree through salt together. slowly whisk in flour mixture. fill paper lined/greased muffin tins, 3/4 full. bake in 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. enjoy!

p.s. 11. the high winds outside are making me want to poke my eyes out.