It's been said that a party without cake is just a meeting - or is it? Now, I think on your birthday, you should eat what you want to - and for me, that's not always cake.

I had pretty high expectations for Mr. Holmes Bakehouse and after trying the place out, it's clear that this spot is simply in a category of it's own.

For the most part, I'm pretty good at turning down sweets. Birthday cake? Nah. Cookies? No thank you. But when it comes to donuts, my willpower is no match, but of course I always want to find the best.

From trying an iconic NYC pretzel to plenty of colorful blooms - here are my favorite moments of the month, captured in photos.