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Bake sales are an excellent way to earn extra cash or raise funds for a cause you care about. You can choose to organize your bake sale in your local neighborhood or at school. Keep reading for tips on how to create a bake sale that will have everyone talking for weeks to come!
Steps
Get your bake sale planned. Begin by figuring out how many baked goods you want to sell. For a neighborhood sale, you’ll likely need 50-70 items. A class sale could require 15-40, while a school-wide sale might need anywhere from 100-150. Remember, if you’re taking orders rather than holding a traditional bake sale, be sure to collect all orders in advance!
Decide what treats to bake. Classic options include cupcakes, cookies, cake slices, and flapjacks, but feel free to get creative with some unique, fun treats that will stand out and catch people's attention!
Set reasonable prices. Be mindful of your pricing so you don’t scare away customers—charging $5 for a cookie might not be the best idea! Aim for fair prices, like $2 for a cupcake or $1 for a cookie. However, avoid pricing them too low, or you might not raise as much money as you’d like.
Choose the right date. Pick a day when people aren’t likely to be busy or out of town. A great time could be after school or around 4:00 PM if you’re hosting it in the neighborhood. Don’t forget to check with your principal for approval if you’re planning the sale at school!
Promote your event. Create eye-catching, colorful posters that highlight the date, time, and prices of your bake sale. Display these around your neighborhood or school. If the sale is for charity, make sure to mention that too.
Start baking. No bake sale is complete without baked goods! It’s a good idea to get help from your parents or friends. Be sure to have all the ingredients you need before you start baking.
Decorate your goodies. Add some flair with icing, sprinkles, chocolate chips, edible glitter, or candy. Anything that makes your treats visually appealing! If you’re not confident in your decorating skills, don’t hesitate to ask your parents for a hand.
Prepare your stall. On the day of the event, set up around an hour before it starts. Place a large table, a chair, a sign (if you want), and a money collection pot in your front yard, the hall, or the playground.
Launch your stall and hope the crowd comes! Make sure you have something for collecting money, like a can or a box, so you can handle the sales smoothly.
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It’s a good idea to bring along 1-4 friends. You’ll get things done faster, and it’s way more fun!
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If someone forgets their money, feel free to give them what they wanted to buy and write their name down. You can ask them for the payment the next day. Keep following up until you get the money, then mark their name off your list once paid.
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Set up your table under a canopy to avoid sunburn, and if there’s a light shower, your treats will stay dry and fresh.
Things to keep in mind
- Always get permission from your parents and/or school before organizing a sale, or you could run into trouble.
What You'll Need
- Recipes
- Small containers (bean cans or pencil pots work just fine)
- A table to display everything on
