I'm not sure how it works in other countries, but here in the Netherlands kids are supposed to hand out treats to their classmates when it's their birthday. The teacher will make a special birthday crown, the class will sing happy birthday, and afterwards the treats are handed out to the other kids. Fun!

It was Sara's 6th birthday last week, and I decided to make what my mum made for me in the '70s: skewers stacked with yummy things (and hopefully a bit healthier than cakes and candy).

It's easy to make -- just stick things like cheese cubes, pineapple pieces, grapes, sausages and strawberries on skewers and place them in half a melon covered with aluminum foil. It looks very festive and most children love this treat!

xxx Esther