It wasn't until I became a mother that I learned an important fact about cooking: everything tastes better when it comes in a fun shape.

The Mini Bear Smile Skillet [1] ($18) will assist you in making scrumptious and silly pancakes and crepes that will have your kids begging for seconds. The pan is a great substitute or addition to the cute dollar sized Zoo Animal Pancake Pan [2] we featured a few weeks back.

Do you use shapes to make snacks and meals more appealing for your picky eaters?