I found this great page that let me set up some preferences and keep them in U1 and U2, so all I had to do was set up the shot, press the shutter on U1, A, and U2. So easy and gives you all the range there is to work with. I used Photomatix for this one.
I got the 24 inch CowboyStudio. It's very big. Stand back when you open it.
I also got these lamps That are perfect and can do double duty around the house or cottage. They can't take a high watt bulb but the 45 watt cfl ones I got can be turned on for the short time I need them for a shot.