Do you have a good go-to place to buy cupcakes to bring for birthday celebrations in class. Somewhere between Entenman's and Cupcake Cafe?

–Karen

Pick up a few dozen mini cupcakes from Whole Foods. They are also perfect appetizers!

What's a good gift idea (other than flowers) for a friend who just came out of the hospital? She lives in Manhattan, so something I could have delivered would be good.

–Ellen

How about a delivery of Milk and Cookies or Grandma's Chicken Noodle soup? You can't eat a flower.

Where can I get good Soba noodles?

–Pam

Try Soba-ya in the East Village. It's a traditional Soba restaurant (the soba guys are really from Japan) and the noodles are all handmade with all kinds of toppings. Alyssa loves anything with tempura on top. We're hungry.

I'm stuck with snack week at my son's preschool. I'm in a rut. Aside from Pirate Booty, what can I bring?

–Stacey

Alyssa likes mini bagels and cream cheese. Hilary likes push-up yogurt. When Alyssa and Hilary are alone, they prefer Buffalo wing-flavored Pretzel Crisps by the bag full.