No, kid, you don’t get dessert every night. Why? Because I say so. Because I’m the Mommy. Because I certainly didn’t have dessert every night when I was a kid.

But, you know, I can’t help that I have a horrendous sweet tooth. I’m actually a dessert-first kind of gal. Not something I can admit to you right now, but you’ve probably guessed it. So, here, have a couple of gummy bears and be on your way. Tomorrow, you’ll get that Dum-Dum lollipop. The following day, okay, a cookie. Just one! Okay, just two!!

Okay. But, wait! What do I have here? You want dessert, how about a whip up a little bit of trail mix right before your eyes. Roasted coconut chips … banana chips … walnuts and almonds … some raisins … Voila! Dessert created, right before your eyes.

Yes, this is dessert. Now, on your way!