As noted above, you're looking to simply combine these ingredients loosely in a large bowl — lots of stirring isn't necessary. Make a "well" with your dry ingredients in the center of your bowl and pour the cider in. Fold the dry ingredients over the wet center portion just until the entire mixture is moist. Add the apple pieces all at once and fold the dough several times to incorporate. If you'd like walnuts in your biscuits, add them now, folding the dough several times to incorporate just as you did with the apple pieces. As above, each spoonful should use about one well-rounded tablespoon of dough, though there is no "correct" size. Keep a close eye on your biscuits and be willing to adjust your baking time as needed until you get a crisp texture — these will usually take slightly longer to cook than the other recipes in this article. Transfer baked biscuits from cookie sheet to a cooling rack. Biscuits should be ready to eat after about five minutes or when they are cool enough to handle. For an extra hint of sweetness, sprinkle your biscuits with a pinch or two of sugar before serving.

Summary: Preheat the oven to 450ºF (230ºC). Stir together Bisquick, sugar, and spices. Add apple pieces and cider/juice. If desired, add walnuts. Drop spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.


If you want to make a good impression on a girl, the very least you can do is control your behavior and your hygiene.  Keep up a daily hygiene regimen of bathing, face cleaning, tooth brushing, and hair care. Wear deodorant. Clip your fingernails regularly. If you wear cologne, remember: less is more. Spray enough onto your wrists and the base of your neck that you can smell it from a foot or two away at most, but no more. Good cologne will dry down and last several hours; there is no need to overdo it.  Always dress your best. Use clean clothes, and plan outfits the evening before you wear them so you don't have to make last-minute substitutions. Be on your best behavior. You don't have to stop being the class clown if that's who you are, but you shouldn't say or do anything that you wouldn't want your crush to know about. You never know what might get back to her. Be kind and forgiving with others, and avoid getting into trouble with higher-ups. Whenever you see a good opportunity to speak to your crush alone for a moment, even if other people are around, step up and do it.  Get her attention. Call her name and wave at her while smiling. Look happy to see her. Meet her. Start walking up as soon as she's acknowledged you. Don't wait for her to come over to where you are. Show you're proactive and confident by closing the distance yourself. If she looks upset or bothered by your greeting, or tries to pretend she doesn't hear you, she is most likely not interested in getting to know you. Cut your losses and move on. You deserve someone who will be glad to see you. By now, you should be comfortable talking to girls, and confident that you're an interesting person with things to say on a variety of subjects. This is your chance to make a great impression with the skills you've developed. If you don't know your crush, introduce yourself and tell her where you've seen each other around. Once she recognizes you she'll probably ask you a polite question, like “what's up?” or “how's it going?” Don't answer dismissively; instead, think on your feet and say something in response that will move the conversation along. If all else fails, say that you just saw her and thought you'd come over and catch up for a bit. This allows you to jump into a conversational lead with the next statement. Ask her about people and places you both know. Respond lightly when she answers your questions, and use gentle humor to offer your opinions. For example, if you both had a class with a teacher named Mr. Smith who always seemed tired, you could ask her about Mr. Smith, and respond with an observation about how tired he always looked when she answers your question. Smile and don't be afraid to look at her while she's talking. Remember the old saying: “laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and you cry alone.” We make our best impressions when we make others feel happy to be around us. Leave serious and sad topics out of this conversation. If one has to come up (for example, if she asks about someone and you know he just died), be honest, but don't let the conversation dwell in that spot. If there's a lull in the conversation, but it's otherwise going well, tell her about a recent event in your life that has to do with one of your personal interests. Continuing with the musical example from previously, you might bring up a concert you recently attended or an album you recently bought. Don't get too into your own interests. Keep it general enough that she can follow what's being said without having any special knowledge. Make plenty of room for her to interject or change the subject. The important thing is to keep your conversation interesting and alive. Tell her it was great to talk with her and suggest that the two of you get together again soon, then ask for her number. Depending on how slowly you want to take things, asking for a phone number outright might not always be an appropriate step, but it's a good middle ground between simply saying goodbye and asking her out on the spot. Alternatively, just ask to be Facebook friends, or request her e-mail address. This is less blatantly an invitation to date than asking for a girl's number, and most people don't mind giving out online information. Tell her you'll call (or otherwise contact) her soon and leave her with a smile and a wave. If all went well, you should be looking at a get-together or possibly even a first date within a week or two.

Summary: Stay prepared. Make your approach. Talk the talk. Keep the conversation going for a little while. Stay positive. Take the initiative. Ask for her number. Walk away.


Too much moisture or high humidity can promote the growth of molds and mildew.  Mold and mildew can be harmful to the respiratory system and may cause respiratory problems.   Devices to measure humidity are widely available at any home improvement or household stores. Purchase and use a dehumidifier if your humidity levels are too high.  Remember to regularly empty the water it collects from your house. Stagnant air can be harmful to breathe as it may have accumulated allergens, microbes, or other irritants.  Create airflow in your house to let fresh air enter your space and allow stale air an exit.  Opening a few windows is the easiest way to create airflow in your house. You may also try to place a fan, either pulling air in or pushing air out, to help increase airflow. HVAC systems may be installed in your home to greatly improve air quality. Smoking indoors will immediately introduce harmful chemicals into the air.  These won't simply vanish with the smoke but will instead cling to many surfaces in the room.  If you must smoke, do it outside.  Smoking anywhere will harm your lungs and make breathing less efficient. Incense or other scented combustibles also release smoke and reduce the air quality in your home. House plants are a great and easy way to improve the quality of air in your house.  Plants absorb many chemicals in the air that humans cannot breath, such as carbon dioxide, and release oxygen that we need.  Some plants are more efficient at this than others, review the list and pick your favorites:  Aloe vera. Spider plants. English ivy. Azaleas.
Summary: Monitor moisture levels in your house. Make sure your house is properly ventilated. Avoid smoking. Get some house plants.