Becky Brandon thinks that having a daughter is a dream come true: a shopping friend for life! But two-year-old Minnie proves to be a challenge. She creates havoc everywhere she goes, and her favorite word is "Mine!" On top of everything else, suddenly there`s a huge nationwide financial crisis. With people having to cut back, Becky decides to throw surprise party for Luke to cheer everyone up. But when costs start to spiral out of control, she must decide whether to accept help from an unexpected source-and thereby run the risk of hurting the person she loves. Will Becky be able to pull off the celebration of the year? Will Minnie ever learn to behave? And ... most will Becky`s secret wishes ever come true?