How To Host A Bake Sale

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Having a Bake Sale is a boat load of fun and a great way to raise money for your school, church or community center. Here's some great tips on how to have the Best Bake Sale Ever!

Tips On How To Have A Great Bake Sale 

1. Plan - Start by planning how big your sale is going to be. Determine how many products you're going to need and the best prices.

2. Delegate - Have people sign-up for baking. Encourage people to do "group baking" for such things as cookies and cupcakes. It'll be much easier to bake 10 dozen cookies if you have help!

3. Pricing - Try to have a variety of products with different prices. Small cookies can sell for .25 to .50 each for the kids, but also includes some higher priced specialty items like Cheesecake, Pies and Gourmet Desserts.

4. Display - Be creative when you are setting up your Bake Sale. Use colorful tablecloths, balloons and streamers to dress up your tables. Display your products in an attractive way to that people won't be able to resist your delicious treats!

5. Have Fun - Consider having a Cake Walk for the kids or have a raffle for a special dessert. Also consider offering free coffee or punch to encourage people to eat more!

Bonus Tip - Don't have time to bake? Consider getting some cookies and cupcakes from your local bakery. They may even give you a deal on a large order.

Bake Sale Books 

The Only Bake Sale Cookbook You'll Ever Need: 201 Mouthwatering, Kid-Pleasing Treats

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Bake Sale (America's Favorites)

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The Best Bake Sale Ever Cookbook

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FUNdraising: 50 Proven Strategies for Successful School Fundraisers

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Bake Sale Supplies 

Jaya Biodegradable Knife/Fork/Spoon Combo Pack, 250-Count Case

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Maui Cotton Tablecloth Blue 54-in x 54-in

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Latex Balloons - 9" (PAC)

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Baking Supplies 

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Bakeware 9-Inch Round Cake Pan

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Baker's Edge Nonstick Edge Brownie Pan

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Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies, Family Size, 18.3-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)

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Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, Peanut Butter, 17.5-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12)

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Guestbook 

chrysv wrote...

Very useful tips. Thanks for sharing!

ReplyPosted September 30, 2008

Christopher_Scott wrote...

Great lens Bonnie. This lens makes me hungry!

ReplyPosted July 24, 2008

AdrienneJenkins wrote...

Just thought of one more recipe to add.

http://www.squidoo.com/trailer-trash-toffee-homemade-heath-bar-english-toffee-saltine-cracker-toffee-bars-cookies-chocolate-almond

ReplyPosted July 23, 2008

chefkeem wrote...

Welcome to www.squidoo.com/groups/squidoo-activists, Bonnie!

ReplyPosted July 20, 2008

Comfortdoc wrote...

Thank you for joining the The Squidoo Activist Group. Great tips for a Bake Sale.

ReplyPosted July 20, 2008

 
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