Tiny and I were on a mission to get a Cupkates cupcake, because we had followed the truck out of its parking spot the week before, until the driver signaled to me that they were sold out. We tided ourselves over with a cupcake and a Mexican chocolate bread pudding from Whole Foods. But when the weekend came we were ready to try again. We chose a Sunday when we knew we'd have plenty of time to meet the truck and enjoy the little cakes. I ordered a Mexican chocolate cupcake which they got just right. Tiny picked vanilla, and she loved the frosting which is the only part of any cupcake she generally eats. I'm not a big lemon meringue pie person, but the cupcake of the same name is an experience. It is literally the pie in a baking cup, and so good in this small scale. Let them be little. ~ What treats does your family go out of its way for? ~

When you want to bring a Valentine's Day snack to share with your toddler's class at school, it makes sense to bring something more on the healthy side! My friend Mindy did just that with these adorable pretzels. She found the recipe online, but shaping them into hearts was all her idea! And for a little more fun she brushed them with butter before baking them. What's "knot" to like about that! ~ What snacks do you serve to your little ones and their friends? ~