Neiman Marcus of Baked Goods.....Need clients?
Neiman Marcus of Baked Goods.?
I am running a start up gourmet bakery from home that has a variety of cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes and unique flavors and styles. I am word of mouth right now by way of a few clients. Should i have cake parties and dessert parties so people can place orders? I would like to keep my product exclusive, i.e. you can only get neiman marcus clothing types at neimans at not walmart, how do i do that. I want to be exclusive, any suggestions?
ThanksNeiman Marcus of Baked Goods.?
Investigate the local coffee shops in your area. Look for privately-owned, small businesses--not Starbucks.
Usually these small coffeehouses buy their baked goods from different local sources. Bring some samples and prices with you. You might get some clients that way.
Send some samples of your products to restaurants and specialty gourmet stores. If they love them, they will buy them to sell at their stores. This has worked for many people I know in the business.Neiman Marcus of Baked Goods.?
People need to be aware of your product. Cheesecake factory sells their cakes, pies, etc to Starbucks. You can try something like that. Good luck and tell us where you will be selling your products!!
I started bringing cakes at my current job for my coworkers to try. They loved them, so I started getting orders, especially during different holidays (TX-Giving, XMas, etc.).
Then I also made small samples for my mother's diner and people loved them and now ask for them. Now people are asking for wedding and birthday cakes!
To answer you question, start small by bringing samples to small diners, minimarkets and gas stations, then go to the "bigger guys" like restaurants, supermarkets, etc. That's what I am doing, selling to the "small guys" until I get all the equipment I need. It's a big investment, and you need to make sure you have a good marketing strategy so you can sell, sell, sell.
Monday, March 12, 2012
I want to open a pet store....?
Hey, so I've been thinking about what I wanted to do with my life... I'm 17 currently... I was thinking of becoming an animator... but then Id have to move to a totally different country and leave all my family and friends behind :(
All my life Ive Loved pets... especially dogs :P so I kinda had a brainstorm (Is that what you call it?): What If I opened a pet store... Like in a high class area in Toronto like the Shopping district or somewhere cool in toronto
And my pet store would be high end... Id sell like cute collars and coats and halloween costumes at winter time... Id sell those little gourmet treats and cupcakes and the store would look very classy and elegant... Now I know what your thinking... "dogs from pet stores come from puppy mills" and "theres already a million High-end pet stores"... but what will make this one different is I want to have 2 big screens on the wall One with Pictures and Bios of dogs in the local shelter and the other with pictures of cats at the local shelter... the customer could come in, pic a pet(S) and buy his supplyes and then go to one of the local shelters to pick up his pooch or feline
...is that a reasonable idea??? I would not be selling fish or hamsters...the only living creature in my store would be my own dog :P
I think its great because people wwho already have dogs can shop there or people who are looking for a dog can shop there AND save a pets life!
obviously I want to work hand in hand with 1 or more local shelters
On the front of the store I would advertise that you CAN buy a dog/cat at the store... they would come in thinking they will be getting some puppy mill dog when in fact their helping the shelter pups and cats :)I want to open a pet store....?
That's cute and all but the key to running a successful buisness is running a buisness. You having suggestions of other pets to buy it's good enough. You have to have some part that makes you money. Like having the Animals at your store (through an agreement with the shelter) or offering to pick up the animal, train and goom it for them. The best place to start is by getting a job at a pet store (don't tell them you want to be the competition) Then you can see what they do well and what you can do better.
Interesting business plan! I really like the big screen idea. But be careful about advertising you can "buy" a pet from your store, it's somewhat misleading and you could have some legal issues.
Now your next step is to attend a good business college.
good luck!I want to open a pet store....?
1. Business school, to learn the basics of entrepreneurship
2. Veterinary school, to learn the basics about animal health
I think it's a great idea! Don't go down the seling of animals route, a lot of pet shops don't give a hoot about the animals and when they are too old they drown them. I like your way of thinking, i volunteer for a no kill shelter and would never buy from a breeder. I have once bought from a pet shop, Cindy was a 5wk old x shepard pup, not weaned from mother, runt of the litter and in a small cage with 6siblings. I took her straight to the vet where he said she was malnourished and needed to be weaned by me.
Good luck
That's a great idea and hope you can make it come true. I would emphasize that you ONLY have puppies/kittens from local shelters and have them scheduled on routine days as "adoption" days - then on the store front have a list of the name of the shelter and when they will be there for adoption days.
You wouldn't have to move to a totally different country! There's a lot of very famous canadian animation companies with a lot of successful TV shows that I still watch.
That's a great idea! But instead of just having ads of pets in shelters and making people go there, how about taking the dog or cat over to your store after someone picks that pet and then giving it to them? Kinda like shipping it from the shelter to your store and to the house of the person who asked for it. Or you can get dogs from shelters and take them to your store, or just get your own shelter and also have collars and cute accessories!
But remember that you'll have to hire workers and pay for advertising and for all of the merchandise, which costs a lot of money! Plus electricity and just renting a store. If you don't get any customers, you'll have to close shop, so go to lots of different neighborhoods where practically everyone has a dog, so you'll get a lot of customers.
Good luck!
All my life Ive Loved pets... especially dogs :P so I kinda had a brainstorm (Is that what you call it?): What If I opened a pet store... Like in a high class area in Toronto like the Shopping district or somewhere cool in toronto
And my pet store would be high end... Id sell like cute collars and coats and halloween costumes at winter time... Id sell those little gourmet treats and cupcakes and the store would look very classy and elegant... Now I know what your thinking... "dogs from pet stores come from puppy mills" and "theres already a million High-end pet stores"... but what will make this one different is I want to have 2 big screens on the wall One with Pictures and Bios of dogs in the local shelter and the other with pictures of cats at the local shelter... the customer could come in, pic a pet(S) and buy his supplyes and then go to one of the local shelters to pick up his pooch or feline
...is that a reasonable idea??? I would not be selling fish or hamsters...the only living creature in my store would be my own dog :P
I think its great because people wwho already have dogs can shop there or people who are looking for a dog can shop there AND save a pets life!
obviously I want to work hand in hand with 1 or more local shelters
On the front of the store I would advertise that you CAN buy a dog/cat at the store... they would come in thinking they will be getting some puppy mill dog when in fact their helping the shelter pups and cats :)I want to open a pet store....?
That's cute and all but the key to running a successful buisness is running a buisness. You having suggestions of other pets to buy it's good enough. You have to have some part that makes you money. Like having the Animals at your store (through an agreement with the shelter) or offering to pick up the animal, train and goom it for them. The best place to start is by getting a job at a pet store (don't tell them you want to be the competition) Then you can see what they do well and what you can do better.
Interesting business plan! I really like the big screen idea. But be careful about advertising you can "buy" a pet from your store, it's somewhat misleading and you could have some legal issues.
Now your next step is to attend a good business college.
good luck!I want to open a pet store....?
1. Business school, to learn the basics of entrepreneurship
2. Veterinary school, to learn the basics about animal health
I think it's a great idea! Don't go down the seling of animals route, a lot of pet shops don't give a hoot about the animals and when they are too old they drown them. I like your way of thinking, i volunteer for a no kill shelter and would never buy from a breeder. I have once bought from a pet shop, Cindy was a 5wk old x shepard pup, not weaned from mother, runt of the litter and in a small cage with 6siblings. I took her straight to the vet where he said she was malnourished and needed to be weaned by me.
Good luck
That's a great idea and hope you can make it come true. I would emphasize that you ONLY have puppies/kittens from local shelters and have them scheduled on routine days as "adoption" days - then on the store front have a list of the name of the shelter and when they will be there for adoption days.
You wouldn't have to move to a totally different country! There's a lot of very famous canadian animation companies with a lot of successful TV shows that I still watch.
That's a great idea! But instead of just having ads of pets in shelters and making people go there, how about taking the dog or cat over to your store after someone picks that pet and then giving it to them? Kinda like shipping it from the shelter to your store and to the house of the person who asked for it. Or you can get dogs from shelters and take them to your store, or just get your own shelter and also have collars and cute accessories!
But remember that you'll have to hire workers and pay for advertising and for all of the merchandise, which costs a lot of money! Plus electricity and just renting a store. If you don't get any customers, you'll have to close shop, so go to lots of different neighborhoods where practically everyone has a dog, so you'll get a lot of customers.
Good luck!
Does anyone have Spa Party Ideas or decorations for a beauty facial graduate?
I have a friend who graduated as an esthetician, not to be confused with "Beauty School." No hair and nails are involved because she only does facials. Her husband asked to use our house to plan a surprise Graduation party for 20-25 people. We have a big house so I was thinking to have it indoors and since she might work at a Spa, maybe I can decorate round tables with WHITE linen, CANDLES and fresh ROSE PEDALS around the tables. Silver streamers hanging from the chandeliers and walls. I want to have a Spa feel to it. Finger foods, gourmet sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries, wine and mixed drinks. It鈥檚 just a surprise Graduation party. And men will be invited (our friend鈥檚 husbands). Any other ideas you can think of?Does anyone have Spa Party Ideas or decorations for a beauty facial graduate?
Make some natural facials. You can:
(1) Take 2 handfuls of oatmeal (cannot be instant) and a cup of plain yogurt. Leave it on your face for 15 minutes.
(2) Papaya scrub. Take half a papaya, smush it into a paste, and leave on face for 10 minutes.
(3) Banana facial. Take a smushed banana and a teaspoon of honey, mush it, and leave on your face for 10 minutes.
Have fun and don't eat the facials! I tried eating the 1st one once and it tasted so bad LOL.
~BecksDoes anyone have Spa Party Ideas or decorations for a beauty facial graduate?
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Make some natural facials. You can:
(1) Take 2 handfuls of oatmeal (cannot be instant) and a cup of plain yogurt. Leave it on your face for 15 minutes.
(2) Papaya scrub. Take half a papaya, smush it into a paste, and leave on face for 10 minutes.
(3) Banana facial. Take a smushed banana and a teaspoon of honey, mush it, and leave on your face for 10 minutes.
Have fun and don't eat the facials! I tried eating the 1st one once and it tasted so bad LOL.
~BecksDoes anyone have Spa Party Ideas or decorations for a beauty facial graduate?
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Job Brain Storming...?
Hi, So I'm in grade 8 but I really want to explore the jobs out there. Please do not tell me that I'm too young, because I am serious about this. Anyways, so I hope to go into one of the four areas in the future, so please make a list of jobs you think I might like. (P.S, I will be going to university, doing a bachelors, and finishing off with a Masters and more.)
Law
Business- Marketting, or Running My Own Business that will eventually become vrey established and well known(I love fashion, adorable gourmet cupcakes, decorating, etc. any ideas?)
English- writing, not shakespere type of work, but creative writing, or writing books, etc.
Science- In either chem or physics, I HATE Bio:P
Thanks I do chose best answersJob Brain Storming...?
You're in 8th grade.... Just get a job in the local shops.... What else do you think you can do at that age, become a lawyer?
Law
Business- Marketting, or Running My Own Business that will eventually become vrey established and well known(I love fashion, adorable gourmet cupcakes, decorating, etc. any ideas?)
English- writing, not shakespere type of work, but creative writing, or writing books, etc.
Science- In either chem or physics, I HATE Bio:P
Thanks I do chose best answersJob Brain Storming...?
You're in 8th grade.... Just get a job in the local shops.... What else do you think you can do at that age, become a lawyer?
What to get for boyfriends 18th birthday???!!?
His birthday is in a month or so and I want to get him something really special!
We've been together for 4 and a half years so he means a lot to me, especially when he's turning legal!
He's really into sports, games ( already has COD everything ), he's a funny guy. He likes to play sports too. Obsessed with his car. Just a perfect boyfriend over all! He likes clothes like classy brand such as lacoste and polo and stuff like that.
I was planning on giving him 18 different things;
1. A card
2. Custom wrapped Protein Bars
3. LSU banner
4. Remote control car, ( for him to play with his dog, Lol)
5. Picture frame with the both of us.
6. Car cleaning set
7. Nike football gloves
8. Movie tickets (we go to the movies a alot)
9. Homemade Gourmet Cupcakes
10. Ray Bans
11. Busch Garden tickets ( for the both of us )
12.
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14.
15.
16.
17.
18. A big chocolate kiss, and one from me!
Help me figure out the rest please!What to get for boyfriends 18th birthday???!!?
A gift certificate to his favorite place
a day together
tickets to a game or concert
a CD of his and or your favorite songs
a nice shirt or tie
car accessories like air fresheners seat or steering wheel covers
a dvd/movie of his favorite show or movie
a picnic or walk in the park
a day in bed (;
a homemade dinner
breakfast in bed
Hope this helps!
Well, you can always give him the gift of love... OR you can give him 2 baseball/football/soccer tickets to a game.What to get for boyfriends 18th birthday???!!?
subscription to Sports Illustrated. LOL
Well these aren't big gift ideas, but here are a couple of extra things you can give him that are cheap. They're "guy" things. Books from amazon on travel, adventure and sailing. They can be downloaded directly to his computer and he'll get a gift email from you telling him what you've given him.
The 1st book is free thru Christmas as a promotion/gift. It's about a guy who didn't know how to sail who bought a boat and sailed around the world. The 2nd book is about things every sailor needs.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OF3鈥?/a>
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JPB鈥?/a>
We've been together for 4 and a half years so he means a lot to me, especially when he's turning legal!
He's really into sports, games ( already has COD everything ), he's a funny guy. He likes to play sports too. Obsessed with his car. Just a perfect boyfriend over all! He likes clothes like classy brand such as lacoste and polo and stuff like that.
I was planning on giving him 18 different things;
1. A card
2. Custom wrapped Protein Bars
3. LSU banner
4. Remote control car, ( for him to play with his dog, Lol)
5. Picture frame with the both of us.
6. Car cleaning set
7. Nike football gloves
8. Movie tickets (we go to the movies a alot)
9. Homemade Gourmet Cupcakes
10. Ray Bans
11. Busch Garden tickets ( for the both of us )
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18. A big chocolate kiss, and one from me!
Help me figure out the rest please!What to get for boyfriends 18th birthday???!!?
A gift certificate to his favorite place
a day together
tickets to a game or concert
a CD of his and or your favorite songs
a nice shirt or tie
car accessories like air fresheners seat or steering wheel covers
a dvd/movie of his favorite show or movie
a picnic or walk in the park
a day in bed (;
a homemade dinner
breakfast in bed
Hope this helps!
Well, you can always give him the gift of love... OR you can give him 2 baseball/football/soccer tickets to a game.What to get for boyfriends 18th birthday???!!?
subscription to Sports Illustrated. LOL
Well these aren't big gift ideas, but here are a couple of extra things you can give him that are cheap. They're "guy" things. Books from amazon on travel, adventure and sailing. They can be downloaded directly to his computer and he'll get a gift email from you telling him what you've given him.
The 1st book is free thru Christmas as a promotion/gift. It's about a guy who didn't know how to sail who bought a boat and sailed around the world. The 2nd book is about things every sailor needs.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OF3鈥?/a>
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JPB鈥?/a>
Does anybody have some good ideas for a Sip and See party?
I am throwing my best friend a Sip and See party for her and her new baby. Our theme is "angel". We have decided on finger foods, mimosas, flowers, a tip jar, and cupcakes. Is there anything else that we are forgetting? Any ideas to make it a cuter party? All ideas are welcome. Also, should we give little guest presents (like gourmet cookies) to guests as they leave?Does anybody have some good ideas for a Sip and See party?
are you really sure that you want to have mimosas at a baby shower- I understand that no one else is pregnant but being someone that just had a baby shower not long ago it's almost like she will be feeling left out. i know i would. other than that it sounds like your shower will be a good time. you should also give something to the guests as they leave the cookies sound like a good idea.
are you really sure that you want to have mimosas at a baby shower- I understand that no one else is pregnant but being someone that just had a baby shower not long ago it's almost like she will be feeling left out. i know i would. other than that it sounds like your shower will be a good time. you should also give something to the guests as they leave the cookies sound like a good idea.
What should I name my cake shop?
I am a pastry chef and will soon be relocating to the Louisville area. I will be redoing my website and would like to also change the name. I specialize in birthday and special occasion cakes, European style tortes, cheesecakes, cookies, gourmet chocolates, cupcakes, and wedding cakes. Any ideas anyone?What should I name my cake shop?
Lovely?
Torte?
%26lt;Your Name%26gt;'s
Bonbon?
Go for a short, simple, and sweet name. Personally, they're the most memorable.
"Oh So Delectable!" or just "Delectables" or "sweet tooth" "Louisville's Sugar Pan" "Louiseville's Sweet Treats" 'One Bite" or "Insatiable"What should I name my cake shop?
deliziosa prodotti da forno
means delicious bakedd goods in italian
Monster Kuchen
monster cakes in german
votre boulangerie est ma boulangerie
your bakery is my bakery in french
produits de boulangerie dans mon coeur
baked goods in my heart
I make and sell italian cookies.So I named my business after my mother because she taught me everything I know. Concetta's Italian Cookies.
How about Cakes Etc.or your first name followed by (Sally's )Home Made Cakes Etc.
Cookin Cakes Cakery
ABC'S ---%26gt; amazing blazing cakes
Kung Fu Cakery
Celebration Cakeration
Candy coated cakes with crumbs
The Cooking Crumbs
Cheesey Cakery
Cookies Cooking Crumbs
The Cake Farm. With cute little pictures of cakes running around in fields and suchlike.
Kafana, Ooh La La, Les Petits Gateaux, Patisserie, Torta, Love, Gourmandises.
Special Oc-cake-sions
[your name]'s Bakery/Cakes/Cake Shop
Pastry-vents
Baked Beauty
Bridal Bakery
Delectable Cakes
Marie Antoinette's with Let Em Eat Cake right underneath that
build-a-cake workshop and have a section were kids can make their own little cakes for only ten dollars a piece
awsome cakes
%26lt;your name%26gt;'s Cakery
Chicken cake
Let Them Eat Cake
the english muffin.
'Have your Cake and eat it too" Cake shop
name it LOUISVILLES CAKES SHOP...................i would go there..........
the upper crust cake shop or somethin like that
Yummy Cakes
I like to keep it simple. :P
How about sweets 'n' treats?
Cakes-r-Us
sprinkles n' ****
um a slice of heaven perhaps
Tarts 4 Ur Heart Pastries %26amp; Bakery: t4Uh.com kinda rolls off the tongue eh?
Lovely?
Torte?
%26lt;Your Name%26gt;'s
Bonbon?
Go for a short, simple, and sweet name. Personally, they're the most memorable.
"Oh So Delectable!" or just "Delectables" or "sweet tooth" "Louisville's Sugar Pan" "Louiseville's Sweet Treats" 'One Bite" or "Insatiable"What should I name my cake shop?
deliziosa prodotti da forno
means delicious bakedd goods in italian
Monster Kuchen
monster cakes in german
votre boulangerie est ma boulangerie
your bakery is my bakery in french
produits de boulangerie dans mon coeur
baked goods in my heart
I make and sell italian cookies.So I named my business after my mother because she taught me everything I know. Concetta's Italian Cookies.
How about Cakes Etc.or your first name followed by (Sally's )Home Made Cakes Etc.
Cookin Cakes Cakery
ABC'S ---%26gt; amazing blazing cakes
Kung Fu Cakery
Celebration Cakeration
Candy coated cakes with crumbs
The Cooking Crumbs
Cheesey Cakery
Cookies Cooking Crumbs
The Cake Farm. With cute little pictures of cakes running around in fields and suchlike.
Kafana, Ooh La La, Les Petits Gateaux, Patisserie, Torta, Love, Gourmandises.
Special Oc-cake-sions
[your name]'s Bakery/Cakes/Cake Shop
Pastry-vents
Baked Beauty
Bridal Bakery
Delectable Cakes
Marie Antoinette's with Let Em Eat Cake right underneath that
build-a-cake workshop and have a section were kids can make their own little cakes for only ten dollars a piece
awsome cakes
%26lt;your name%26gt;'s Cakery
Chicken cake
Let Them Eat Cake
the english muffin.
'Have your Cake and eat it too" Cake shop
name it LOUISVILLES CAKES SHOP...................i would go there..........
the upper crust cake shop or somethin like that
Yummy Cakes
I like to keep it simple. :P
How about sweets 'n' treats?
Cakes-r-Us
sprinkles n' ****
um a slice of heaven perhaps
Tarts 4 Ur Heart Pastries %26amp; Bakery: t4Uh.com kinda rolls off the tongue eh?
Could you please vote for us on facebook?
My fiance and I entered acontest on facebook and we entered late so we're far behind. It's to win our dream wedding cake which would be so helpful. The contest ends on valentines day!
Please go to The.Gourmet Cupcake.Shoppe page in facebook and in the love is sweet album we are the 12 photo. The 11 couple. Please please vote for Tiana and Brandon.
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Please go to The.Gourmet Cupcake.Shoppe page in facebook and in the love is sweet album we are the 12 photo. The 11 couple. Please please vote for Tiana and Brandon.
Thank you in advance!Could you please vote for us on facebook?
Good luck! Hope you win:)Could you please vote for us on facebook?
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Why can't I sell my cupcakes?
Okay. So I live in a small town in Central California. I am trying to get my cupcake business off the ground, and it's proving to be very challenging!!!!! You see, I bake the best, gourmet cupcakes this side of Los Angeles, and no one wants to pay the money I'm asking! I've compared my pricing with close surrounding areas, not so close surrounding areas, and also the East Coast, where I purchased a dozen cupcakes for $30!!! Yes, this may sound expensive, but it's not just the cupcakes - it's the experience that you get while eating those wonderful, gorgeous looking edible works of art!
Folks in this town seem to be content to just go to the local grocery store or "big box" membership store, and buy those heavy, grease laden hockey pucks they call cupcakes. Mine are bursting with flavor, light, and made with the BEST ingredients possible, and my packaging is beautiful! I'm only charging $24.50 for a dozen, and $14.75 for a half dozen. There is definitely a market here, but competing with the $5.99/dozen grocery store brand and the $10/for 2 dozen "big box" store brand is killing me. Should I just give up??!!??!!?? I've been at this for over a year now, and I get an order here and there, but nothing consistent. I've supplied cupcakes for various occasions at work, with glowing, rave reviews.
Am I to come to the conclusion that these people are just cheap tightwads? I'm really passionate about this, and it's just not happening. Any suggestions?Why can't I sell my cupcakes?
first advertise your *** off, seconder advertise them at 2 dollars per cup cake, it sounds A LOT cheaper. and you might have 2 cut your prices. like i KNOW it dosnt cost you 2 dollars to make a cup cake, drop your prices, it might not be what you want to do, but selling 100 cup cakes a day with only a 15% profit margin is still better then selling 5 a day with a 30% margin. and try and maybe sell more then just cup cakes. not everyone wants a cup cake when their in the mood for something sweet. and i don't mean 2 be harsh, but if u can only make cup cakes, then your in the wrong business. u gotta be able 2 do alot of things, and meat your customers needs, and wants.
In this economy, people are not going to pay that price for cupcakes. Your product would sell if it was the 90's. No matter how gourmet or beautifully packed they are, cupcakes are just not worth that price! For 30 dollars I can buy organic fruit and vegetables to last a week or more. Cupcakes are just not that important.Why can't I sell my cupcakes?
there will always be some idiots who will buy your product at those high prices. i agree you have wonderful ingredients in yours and they look like works of art. but real people who are not trendy or just plain stupid won't be buying your product. you know who they are and where they live.
bake good tasty muffins, price them near their cost of production. advertise them and they will sell.
honey i hate to break it to ya but that IS expensive for some cupcakes! 24.50?!?!? wow! never in my life! try lowering your price and see what happens! look this is how i see it its better than selling cupcakes for a lower price than selling no cupcakes at all! :) good luck hun!
You are learning all about economics. You can price your products 25 -50% above local prices, but 400% won't work. Sorry, but you are just too expensive.
stop thinking about customers as tightwads. that might be a good place to start.
Folks in this town seem to be content to just go to the local grocery store or "big box" membership store, and buy those heavy, grease laden hockey pucks they call cupcakes. Mine are bursting with flavor, light, and made with the BEST ingredients possible, and my packaging is beautiful! I'm only charging $24.50 for a dozen, and $14.75 for a half dozen. There is definitely a market here, but competing with the $5.99/dozen grocery store brand and the $10/for 2 dozen "big box" store brand is killing me. Should I just give up??!!??!!?? I've been at this for over a year now, and I get an order here and there, but nothing consistent. I've supplied cupcakes for various occasions at work, with glowing, rave reviews.
Am I to come to the conclusion that these people are just cheap tightwads? I'm really passionate about this, and it's just not happening. Any suggestions?Why can't I sell my cupcakes?
first advertise your *** off, seconder advertise them at 2 dollars per cup cake, it sounds A LOT cheaper. and you might have 2 cut your prices. like i KNOW it dosnt cost you 2 dollars to make a cup cake, drop your prices, it might not be what you want to do, but selling 100 cup cakes a day with only a 15% profit margin is still better then selling 5 a day with a 30% margin. and try and maybe sell more then just cup cakes. not everyone wants a cup cake when their in the mood for something sweet. and i don't mean 2 be harsh, but if u can only make cup cakes, then your in the wrong business. u gotta be able 2 do alot of things, and meat your customers needs, and wants.
In this economy, people are not going to pay that price for cupcakes. Your product would sell if it was the 90's. No matter how gourmet or beautifully packed they are, cupcakes are just not worth that price! For 30 dollars I can buy organic fruit and vegetables to last a week or more. Cupcakes are just not that important.Why can't I sell my cupcakes?
there will always be some idiots who will buy your product at those high prices. i agree you have wonderful ingredients in yours and they look like works of art. but real people who are not trendy or just plain stupid won't be buying your product. you know who they are and where they live.
bake good tasty muffins, price them near their cost of production. advertise them and they will sell.
honey i hate to break it to ya but that IS expensive for some cupcakes! 24.50?!?!? wow! never in my life! try lowering your price and see what happens! look this is how i see it its better than selling cupcakes for a lower price than selling no cupcakes at all! :) good luck hun!
You are learning all about economics. You can price your products 25 -50% above local prices, but 400% won't work. Sorry, but you are just too expensive.
stop thinking about customers as tightwads. that might be a good place to start.
Girl Gourmet cupcake recipe?
Does anyone have any ideas as to a recipe that would be suitable to use with the Girl Gourmet Cupcake maker? i.e. in the microwave for 30 secs? Am trying to decide whether to get this for my sisters for xmas but I know we wont be able to afford to keep buying the refills....Girl Gourmet cupcake recipe?
The gourmet cupcake maker doesn't actually make the cupcake, it has an attachment for frosting the cupcakes. The mix that they use is designed to microwave for 30 seconds to bake the cupcakes. Then they have a separate mix for the frosting which you use with the attachment. You could make any type of cupcake in the microwave or oven and then use whatever frosting you would like.
The gourmet cupcake maker doesn't actually make the cupcake, it has an attachment for frosting the cupcakes. The mix that they use is designed to microwave for 30 seconds to bake the cupcakes. Then they have a separate mix for the frosting which you use with the attachment. You could make any type of cupcake in the microwave or oven and then use whatever frosting you would like.
How much would you pay for a homemade cupcake?
I will be selling gourmet cupcakes at a holiday Boutique...If you were a customer at the Holiday Boutique, which is like a themed farmers market...how much would you pay? I am in California, if that makes any difference.How much would you pay for a homemade cupcake?
1$
Considering your market consists of people in middle/upper class, and your cupcakes are high quality and middle sized, I'd go $3 for an individual, maybe 1/2 dozen for 15 dozen 25?How much would you pay for a homemade cupcake?
I've payed from $1.50-$3.00
I think $2.00 would be best
but they were pretty big cupcakes :)
*Edit*
then about $1.50 I guess
How big is this cupcake?
If it's normal size i would pay up to $2
Large size i will pay up to $4
if it's small you better sell them 2 for $1
If they are fancy, which I am assuming they are since it says "gourmet", how about $1? If they are plain, 50 or 75 cents. If they are very fancy maybe even $1.50.
$1 a cupcake
yeah raise the price to two dollars since they're made in california :p
$2
i live in Connecticut
$1
1.00
$1.50
$1.50
$1.00
$1
most id pay is 5 dollars it would have to be big and look good
A dollar. :D
i'd give you a shiny nickel... :}
1$
Considering your market consists of people in middle/upper class, and your cupcakes are high quality and middle sized, I'd go $3 for an individual, maybe 1/2 dozen for 15 dozen 25?How much would you pay for a homemade cupcake?
I've payed from $1.50-$3.00
I think $2.00 would be best
but they were pretty big cupcakes :)
*Edit*
then about $1.50 I guess
How big is this cupcake?
If it's normal size i would pay up to $2
Large size i will pay up to $4
if it's small you better sell them 2 for $1
If they are fancy, which I am assuming they are since it says "gourmet", how about $1? If they are plain, 50 or 75 cents. If they are very fancy maybe even $1.50.
$1 a cupcake
yeah raise the price to two dollars since they're made in california :p
$2
i live in Connecticut
$1
1.00
$1.50
$1.50
$1.00
$1
most id pay is 5 dollars it would have to be big and look good
A dollar. :D
i'd give you a shiny nickel... :}
Any great cupcake recipes?
My boyfriend has a MAJOR sweet tooth %26amp; loves cupcakes. I want a great cupcake recipe (maybe something filled or a little on the "gourmet" side!) to make since his birthday is coming up in a few weeks. Any ideas?
(He totally loved a shop in Austin, TX called Hey Cupcake, but we live about 15 hours away from there %26amp; no bakery around here compares - otherwise I'd just order some!)Any great cupcake recipes?
this is the way i know to make delicious cup cakes(they are so satisfying for sweet toothed pepol )becuz i have a big one so try it if ya like
Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes
Homemade peanut butter and chocolate cupcakes. Mini cakes made from all-purpose flour, eggs, vanilla, butter, sugar, peanut butter and chocolate. Makes 9 cupcakes.
Ingredients -
2/3 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup Butter
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
2 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
Peanut Butter
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In medium bowl, melt semisweet chocolate and butter in microwave, stirring once.
3. Stir sugar, eggs and vanilla into chocolate mixture.
4. Stir in all-purpose flour.
5. Line muffin tin with 9 paper cupcake liners.
6. Divide batter between the 9 liners.
7. Put a teaspoon of peanut butter in the center of each.
8. Bake 20 minutes. Remove muffin tin to wire rack.
Any cupcake or cake recipe you use add a cup of sour cream to it and they will be super moist and delicious.
Cappuccino Chocolate Cupcakes
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) of your favorite dark chocolate cake mix
1-1/3 cups of strong brewed or instant coffee, at room temperature
3 whole eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 container (16 ounces) of vanilla frosting
2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur
Additional coffee liqueur (optional)
Grated chocolate*
Chocolate-covered coffee beans (optional)
*Grate half of a 3 or 4-ounce milk, dark espresso chocolate candy bar on the large holes of a grater.
Preheat oven to 350掳F. Line 24 standard (2-1/2-inch) muffin pan cups with foil or paper baking cups.
Beat cake mix, coffee, eggs and oil with electric mixer at low speed for 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes.
Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpicks inserted into centers come out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes to racks; cool completely.
Combine frosting and 2 tablespoons liqueur in small bowl; mix well. Frost and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Garnish with chocolate-covered coffee beans, if desired.Any great cupcake recipes?
http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/de鈥?/a>
dulce de leche cupcakes!!
Go to cooks.com they have lots of stuff there!
Bittersweet chocolate cupcakes
Here is one of my favorite cupcakes. A pinch of cinnamon adds interest and warmth
More like individual flourless chocolate cakes, these cupcakes would make a sophisticated dessert for a dinner party. They are delicate and may crumble on top, but don鈥檛 worry, since they're served upside 鈥?down with a glaze spread over them.
Ingredients
24 ounces bittersweet [not unsweetened] or semisweet chocolate, chopped
5 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
scant teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Method
Preheat oven to 375掳
Lightly butter eighteen 1/3-cup muffin cups
Stir 16 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water until melted and smooth. Cool slightly. Using electric mixer, beat eggs, egg yolks and sugar in large bowl until pale yellow and tripled in volume, about 5 minutes. Add melted chocolate and beat until blended. Divide cupcake batter equally among prepared muffin cups, filling cups about 3/4 full.
Bake cupcakes until puffed and cracked on top, about 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Run knife around sides of muffin cups to loosen cupcakes, then carefully lift out with small metal spatula. Place chocolate cupcakes upside down on work surface.
Bring whipping cream to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add remaining 8 ounces chopped chocolate and unsalted butter; whisk until melted and smooth. Cool until slightly thickened and spreadable. Spread glaze over cakes. [Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.]
Serve cupcakes glaze side up
I make this in cake form all the time, and everyone loves it. Don't put too much batter in the muffin cups so there's enough room for the sauce. You may want to use the metal muffin cups so it doesn't soak into the muffin cup. I generally double the icing. If there's some left over, spoon it over some vanilla ice cream.
ROMAN APPLE CAKE
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. honey
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
4 c. apples, chopped
Dash of salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. butter milk
Beat all of the above together, except the apples in a large bowl. Fold in the apples. spoon into muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
ROMAN APPLE CAKE ICING:
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. honey
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. cream
Place all ingredients into a pan and boil until thick. Pour over cooled cake.
Zucchini Cupcakes 1 1/2-2 dozen
3 eggs
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegtable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups zucchini
In a bowl beat eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice and extract. Combine dry ingreients add to the egg mixture and mix well. Add zucchini and mix well. Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups two thirds full. Bake at 350
5 for 20-25 minutes or until cupcakes test done. Cool for 10 minutes befoe removing to a wire rack.
Caramel Icing
1 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup butter or marjarine
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2-2 cups confectioners sugar
Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cupckes.
(He totally loved a shop in Austin, TX called Hey Cupcake, but we live about 15 hours away from there %26amp; no bakery around here compares - otherwise I'd just order some!)Any great cupcake recipes?
this is the way i know to make delicious cup cakes(they are so satisfying for sweet toothed pepol )becuz i have a big one so try it if ya like
Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes
Homemade peanut butter and chocolate cupcakes. Mini cakes made from all-purpose flour, eggs, vanilla, butter, sugar, peanut butter and chocolate. Makes 9 cupcakes.
Ingredients -
2/3 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup Butter
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
2 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
Peanut Butter
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In medium bowl, melt semisweet chocolate and butter in microwave, stirring once.
3. Stir sugar, eggs and vanilla into chocolate mixture.
4. Stir in all-purpose flour.
5. Line muffin tin with 9 paper cupcake liners.
6. Divide batter between the 9 liners.
7. Put a teaspoon of peanut butter in the center of each.
8. Bake 20 minutes. Remove muffin tin to wire rack.
Any cupcake or cake recipe you use add a cup of sour cream to it and they will be super moist and delicious.
Cappuccino Chocolate Cupcakes
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) of your favorite dark chocolate cake mix
1-1/3 cups of strong brewed or instant coffee, at room temperature
3 whole eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 container (16 ounces) of vanilla frosting
2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur
Additional coffee liqueur (optional)
Grated chocolate*
Chocolate-covered coffee beans (optional)
*Grate half of a 3 or 4-ounce milk, dark espresso chocolate candy bar on the large holes of a grater.
Preheat oven to 350掳F. Line 24 standard (2-1/2-inch) muffin pan cups with foil or paper baking cups.
Beat cake mix, coffee, eggs and oil with electric mixer at low speed for 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes.
Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpicks inserted into centers come out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes to racks; cool completely.
Combine frosting and 2 tablespoons liqueur in small bowl; mix well. Frost and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Garnish with chocolate-covered coffee beans, if desired.Any great cupcake recipes?
http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/de鈥?/a>
dulce de leche cupcakes!!
Go to cooks.com they have lots of stuff there!
Bittersweet chocolate cupcakes
Here is one of my favorite cupcakes. A pinch of cinnamon adds interest and warmth
More like individual flourless chocolate cakes, these cupcakes would make a sophisticated dessert for a dinner party. They are delicate and may crumble on top, but don鈥檛 worry, since they're served upside 鈥?down with a glaze spread over them.
Ingredients
24 ounces bittersweet [not unsweetened] or semisweet chocolate, chopped
5 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
scant teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Method
Preheat oven to 375掳
Lightly butter eighteen 1/3-cup muffin cups
Stir 16 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water until melted and smooth. Cool slightly. Using electric mixer, beat eggs, egg yolks and sugar in large bowl until pale yellow and tripled in volume, about 5 minutes. Add melted chocolate and beat until blended. Divide cupcake batter equally among prepared muffin cups, filling cups about 3/4 full.
Bake cupcakes until puffed and cracked on top, about 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Run knife around sides of muffin cups to loosen cupcakes, then carefully lift out with small metal spatula. Place chocolate cupcakes upside down on work surface.
Bring whipping cream to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add remaining 8 ounces chopped chocolate and unsalted butter; whisk until melted and smooth. Cool until slightly thickened and spreadable. Spread glaze over cakes. [Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.]
Serve cupcakes glaze side up
I make this in cake form all the time, and everyone loves it. Don't put too much batter in the muffin cups so there's enough room for the sauce. You may want to use the metal muffin cups so it doesn't soak into the muffin cup. I generally double the icing. If there's some left over, spoon it over some vanilla ice cream.
ROMAN APPLE CAKE
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. honey
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
4 c. apples, chopped
Dash of salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. butter milk
Beat all of the above together, except the apples in a large bowl. Fold in the apples. spoon into muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
ROMAN APPLE CAKE ICING:
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. honey
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. cream
Place all ingredients into a pan and boil until thick. Pour over cooled cake.
Zucchini Cupcakes 1 1/2-2 dozen
3 eggs
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegtable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups zucchini
In a bowl beat eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice and extract. Combine dry ingreients add to the egg mixture and mix well. Add zucchini and mix well. Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups two thirds full. Bake at 350
5 for 20-25 minutes or until cupcakes test done. Cool for 10 minutes befoe removing to a wire rack.
Caramel Icing
1 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup butter or marjarine
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2-2 cups confectioners sugar
Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cupckes.
Is being Preppy a good or Bad thing?
I Am Grateful and Nice
I Dress well (Cardigans-Mary Jane shoes-Ballet Flats-Calvin Klein Extra small Jeans-Burberry Coats-J.Crew-Leather Sandals-Plaid Skirts-Polo shirts and More)
I Am Fully trained In Etiquette And Have been Taught in Etiquette at a Very young age By My Grandparents (Whom went to Both boarding School and Charm school)
I Have a Gourmet chef who Makes me A Gourmet sandwich,A Small Chocolate Cupcake with Frosting and sprinkles,Freshly made Pink Lemonade With Fruit (Cherry,Strawberry.) Dipped In Whipped Cream. Also If I Get Good grades I Get, A Gourmet sandwich ( Ham and Shredded Lettuce In a Bun) Creamy Chocolate Milk,Two Cupcakes (One chocolate One Vanilla) Strawberry and Cherry dipped In Whipped Cream. I also get some Blueberry's.
Is this a Good or a Bad thing?
I am ten and I Never swear.Is being Preppy a good or Bad thing?
Ewww preps r just annoying as hellIs being Preppy a good or Bad thing?
It's bad. Preps think they are better than everyone else.dean and deluca shop bop
I Dress well (Cardigans-Mary Jane shoes-Ballet Flats-Calvin Klein Extra small Jeans-Burberry Coats-J.Crew-Leather Sandals-Plaid Skirts-Polo shirts and More)
I Am Fully trained In Etiquette And Have been Taught in Etiquette at a Very young age By My Grandparents (Whom went to Both boarding School and Charm school)
I Have a Gourmet chef who Makes me A Gourmet sandwich,A Small Chocolate Cupcake with Frosting and sprinkles,Freshly made Pink Lemonade With Fruit (Cherry,Strawberry.) Dipped In Whipped Cream. Also If I Get Good grades I Get, A Gourmet sandwich ( Ham and Shredded Lettuce In a Bun) Creamy Chocolate Milk,Two Cupcakes (One chocolate One Vanilla) Strawberry and Cherry dipped In Whipped Cream. I also get some Blueberry's.
Is this a Good or a Bad thing?
I am ten and I Never swear.Is being Preppy a good or Bad thing?
Ewww preps r just annoying as hellIs being Preppy a good or Bad thing?
It's bad. Preps think they are better than everyone else.
Is this enough food variety for a desert reception?
i went to my caterer today %26amp; she keeps giving me different answers, then i saw pictures of some of the events she'd catered %26amp; let's say i was so not impressed, then when she said she'd never done a wedding before, i just canceled her. i live in a rural area so there is no other caterer around here.
but since it's a desert reception mom said we could make it, i don't work, i have taken culinary arts %26amp; catering classes in the past, my mom, my aunt %26amp; my mom's best friend said they'd help too so this is what i have on the menu
lemon squares
mini strawberry cheesecakes
cookies
belgian mini cream puffs
mini eclairs
mini turtle cheesecake
chocolate brownies truffles
cupcakes (instead of cake)
gourmet brownies
with milk, desert wine, champagne, water %26amp; coffee to drink
what do you think? does that work out or do i need more variety,
milk is mainly for the 8 kids that will be there, the adults attending don't drink pop, they are big coffee drinkers, my parents only drink water, his parents only drink wine %26amp; coffee, so we don't really need soda, beer isn't a good idea, his brother drinks beer like water.
thank you.Is this enough food variety for a desert reception?
Sounds pretty good to me ^_^
Something else you might enjoy are oreo truffles. Those things are so good, and (depending on size) they can garnish 70-140 little truffles. You can drizzle the chocolate to make them gourmet-ish too. They're always a hit anywhere I go and take them.
http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/eas鈥?/a>
and don't worry about the spelling, I get them mixed up too at times LoL(Sometimes I just say sweets/pastry bar:) We're all human and have a few flubs ^_~
I'm so glad I could help, Congratulations ^_^
i typically have around 15 different items on a desert buffet. you should consider adding some candies perhaps. also, see if you can buy some of these items. they probably wont' be as expensive as you expect and also will save you time and effort during an already stressful time. check with local bakeries or pastry shops. that way, all you'll have to do is have someone pickup and set up the display
you're planning on 4 of each item for each guest? I think that will be sufficient.
Make sure you stash the cupcakes until the 'cake cutting' deal (if you're doing the 'feed me' thing)
Figure out what you can make in advance and freeze/refrigerate... you will have so much on your mind, make sure you delegate!
Congrats%26amp; best wishes
Just another idea... Im doing a dessert only reception as well and we are also renting an ice cream cart! The places we have found charge around $100 and it comes filled with the ice cream bars of your choice. I really thought this was a great way to round off our sweets only menue. We also added fresh fruit for the dieters. lol
That sounds perfect.... how about adding some chocolate covered strawberries!!
Uh, you could rent a fountain (or buy one from like Kmart, a small one) and have some strawberries and some jumbo marshmallows surrounding the fountain of chocolate... how beautiful!!! and yummy!!
That sounds like a good variety. I would plan for more than 4 different things for each person though. Many will eat four and others will eat more. You can always find a place for the food that is left.
Good plan! I wish you the best.
Mmmmmm!! Can I come? I would absolutely LOVE to go to a wedding reception like this.
Yes, I do think you have plenty, but I would add some fruit (as you already said you would be doing in your edit.)
So, other than the fruit....it's all good! Yummy.
Sounds great, can I come? Congrats.
My favorite thing to have with dessert is hot tea, but I don't know if you have any tea drinkers in your crowd. Doesn't seem to be very popular in the US, everyone is into coffee.
if you invite me i could bring date squares, meringues, and sex-in-a-pan! lol
it sounds like a lovely selection sweetie....you don't need to add a single thing......wishing you a very happy wedding!
I think that's a really good variety. Maybe have a sugar free option for some of the diabetes. A chocolate fountain would be cool too.
That looks really good to me - great variety, should make everyone happy.
Sounds good to me. Have lots of milk b/c even as an adult the best thing after chocolate is milk! Maybe have tea for those tea-drinkers and some kind of juice/pop
I looked at this question because I was curious as to what a desert reception was, Im dissapointed now.
Dessert sounds great!
Yum I wish I was invited!
Congratulations
sounds perfectly alright to me
I'm all about desserts, and your menu looks wonderful. Enjoy!
That seems like a good variety to me!
yes! thats sounds GREAT :)
Have a little variety of wine. You said dessert wine? Perfect but be sure to have a decent red and white available for those who enjoy it. Also...since you won't have soda, how about iced tea? Some people won't want wine and some don't want coffee. Iced tea is a nice alternative.
The selection of treats is perfect but add in a large fruit tray. Think about those watching their waistline or possibly have an allergy to items made with eggs, sugar, etc...
You could include melted chocolate in small ceramic pots over tea lights to keep it warm and possibly another fruit dip made with yogurt, honey and toasted coconut.
Have small plates available and plenty of toothpicks/skewers ready for people to pick.
That is a good selection, but the question now becomes amount. You don't want to risk the dessert that everyone loves running out after the first 10 people. I would actually have fewer of the different options - having both cream puffs and eclairs seems redundant, as with having both brownies and the chocolate brownies truffles.
If you're serving small pieces, which is what this sounds like from the number of squares listed, then you want to assume that each guest will have 2-4 squares. Double that for young men, or really young children who will just love the sweets you're making. Make sure you have more than that total amount, because no one wants to feel that they're taking the last piece.
If any of those are going to be a real big hit, try to have 1.5- 2 of them per person who can eat them. i.e. everyone really loves your brownies, you're inviting 100 people, and 10 of them are allergic to the nuts you put in the brownies. At that point you want to have 135 - 180 brownies. They can be small (make 90 and cut them in half), but this way everyone will get one of them.
i would also do a punch type drink
do you have a sams club? if so get there pastries or go to a local bakery or store bakery
sams has mini assorted cheesecakes a box of like 80pc for 14.99
they also have the cream puffs and mini eclairs
i would do doughnut holes ( get them at a dunken dougnuts and assort them on a plate)
fudge all diffrent kinds you can make them the day before and cut them the day of
i would do a cookie basket and a brownie basket with diffrent kinds of each
also if you can i would do some icecream to go with some of the desserts also look into mini pies
magic bars, lemon bars, things in that nature they can be done a day or two in advance and hold well
also a chocolate fountain
you can get a bunch of diffrent types of cake and have people dip it in the fountain also some fresh fruits too
but since it's a desert reception mom said we could make it, i don't work, i have taken culinary arts %26amp; catering classes in the past, my mom, my aunt %26amp; my mom's best friend said they'd help too so this is what i have on the menu
lemon squares
mini strawberry cheesecakes
cookies
belgian mini cream puffs
mini eclairs
mini turtle cheesecake
chocolate brownies truffles
cupcakes (instead of cake)
gourmet brownies
with milk, desert wine, champagne, water %26amp; coffee to drink
what do you think? does that work out or do i need more variety,
milk is mainly for the 8 kids that will be there, the adults attending don't drink pop, they are big coffee drinkers, my parents only drink water, his parents only drink wine %26amp; coffee, so we don't really need soda, beer isn't a good idea, his brother drinks beer like water.
thank you.Is this enough food variety for a desert reception?
Sounds pretty good to me ^_^
Something else you might enjoy are oreo truffles. Those things are so good, and (depending on size) they can garnish 70-140 little truffles. You can drizzle the chocolate to make them gourmet-ish too. They're always a hit anywhere I go and take them.
http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/eas鈥?/a>
and don't worry about the spelling, I get them mixed up too at times LoL(Sometimes I just say sweets/pastry bar:) We're all human and have a few flubs ^_~
I'm so glad I could help, Congratulations ^_^
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Is this enough food variety for a desert reception?i typically have around 15 different items on a desert buffet. you should consider adding some candies perhaps. also, see if you can buy some of these items. they probably wont' be as expensive as you expect and also will save you time and effort during an already stressful time. check with local bakeries or pastry shops. that way, all you'll have to do is have someone pickup and set up the display
you're planning on 4 of each item for each guest? I think that will be sufficient.
Make sure you stash the cupcakes until the 'cake cutting' deal (if you're doing the 'feed me' thing)
Figure out what you can make in advance and freeze/refrigerate... you will have so much on your mind, make sure you delegate!
Congrats%26amp; best wishes
Just another idea... Im doing a dessert only reception as well and we are also renting an ice cream cart! The places we have found charge around $100 and it comes filled with the ice cream bars of your choice. I really thought this was a great way to round off our sweets only menue. We also added fresh fruit for the dieters. lol
That sounds perfect.... how about adding some chocolate covered strawberries!!
Uh, you could rent a fountain (or buy one from like Kmart, a small one) and have some strawberries and some jumbo marshmallows surrounding the fountain of chocolate... how beautiful!!! and yummy!!
That sounds like a good variety. I would plan for more than 4 different things for each person though. Many will eat four and others will eat more. You can always find a place for the food that is left.
Good plan! I wish you the best.
Mmmmmm!! Can I come? I would absolutely LOVE to go to a wedding reception like this.
Yes, I do think you have plenty, but I would add some fruit (as you already said you would be doing in your edit.)
So, other than the fruit....it's all good! Yummy.
Sounds great, can I come? Congrats.
My favorite thing to have with dessert is hot tea, but I don't know if you have any tea drinkers in your crowd. Doesn't seem to be very popular in the US, everyone is into coffee.
if you invite me i could bring date squares, meringues, and sex-in-a-pan! lol
it sounds like a lovely selection sweetie....you don't need to add a single thing......wishing you a very happy wedding!
I think that's a really good variety. Maybe have a sugar free option for some of the diabetes. A chocolate fountain would be cool too.
That looks really good to me - great variety, should make everyone happy.
Sounds good to me. Have lots of milk b/c even as an adult the best thing after chocolate is milk! Maybe have tea for those tea-drinkers and some kind of juice/pop
I looked at this question because I was curious as to what a desert reception was, Im dissapointed now.
Dessert sounds great!
Yum I wish I was invited!
Congratulations
sounds perfectly alright to me
I'm all about desserts, and your menu looks wonderful. Enjoy!
That seems like a good variety to me!
yes! thats sounds GREAT :)
Have a little variety of wine. You said dessert wine? Perfect but be sure to have a decent red and white available for those who enjoy it. Also...since you won't have soda, how about iced tea? Some people won't want wine and some don't want coffee. Iced tea is a nice alternative.
The selection of treats is perfect but add in a large fruit tray. Think about those watching their waistline or possibly have an allergy to items made with eggs, sugar, etc...
You could include melted chocolate in small ceramic pots over tea lights to keep it warm and possibly another fruit dip made with yogurt, honey and toasted coconut.
Have small plates available and plenty of toothpicks/skewers ready for people to pick.
That is a good selection, but the question now becomes amount. You don't want to risk the dessert that everyone loves running out after the first 10 people. I would actually have fewer of the different options - having both cream puffs and eclairs seems redundant, as with having both brownies and the chocolate brownies truffles.
If you're serving small pieces, which is what this sounds like from the number of squares listed, then you want to assume that each guest will have 2-4 squares. Double that for young men, or really young children who will just love the sweets you're making. Make sure you have more than that total amount, because no one wants to feel that they're taking the last piece.
If any of those are going to be a real big hit, try to have 1.5- 2 of them per person who can eat them. i.e. everyone really loves your brownies, you're inviting 100 people, and 10 of them are allergic to the nuts you put in the brownies. At that point you want to have 135 - 180 brownies. They can be small (make 90 and cut them in half), but this way everyone will get one of them.
i would also do a punch type drink
do you have a sams club? if so get there pastries or go to a local bakery or store bakery
sams has mini assorted cheesecakes a box of like 80pc for 14.99
they also have the cream puffs and mini eclairs
i would do doughnut holes ( get them at a dunken dougnuts and assort them on a plate)
fudge all diffrent kinds you can make them the day before and cut them the day of
i would do a cookie basket and a brownie basket with diffrent kinds of each
also if you can i would do some icecream to go with some of the desserts also look into mini pies
magic bars, lemon bars, things in that nature they can be done a day or two in advance and hold well
also a chocolate fountain
you can get a bunch of diffrent types of cake and have people dip it in the fountain also some fresh fruits too
Whats the biggest piece 'o crap present you got your kid this year?
Im going with the "Gourmet Girl Cupcake Maker".
Not like the Easy Bake Oven of the 70s, I could bake a pot pie in that thing. And the frosting mechanism, jeeesh, looks like something my dog did.Whats the biggest piece 'o crap present you got your kid this year?
i'd reserve judgment until we bust open the rose art plastic pottery wheel.....Whats the biggest piece 'o crap present you got your kid this year?
What's a frosting "mechanism"?
Not like the Easy Bake Oven of the 70s, I could bake a pot pie in that thing. And the frosting mechanism, jeeesh, looks like something my dog did.Whats the biggest piece 'o crap present you got your kid this year?
i'd reserve judgment until we bust open the rose art plastic pottery wheel.....Whats the biggest piece 'o crap present you got your kid this year?
What's a frosting "mechanism"?
Is this a good monthiversary present?
I was thinking of getting him a cupcake (one of those like...gourmet one) and having the decorators write our names together with a heart, and a 5.14.10 (the day we started going out) on the bottom. Is that a good present? Or stupid?
And GUYS: what would you want?Is this a good monthiversary present?
No, your idea of the fancy cup cake is adorable ! Maybe you can find one of those cute musial cards and a big balloon to go with it.
So happy I could help ! Thanks hanna !
aw, that's cute.
It depends how long you've been going out. When we were 24-26, my bf gave me my favorite flowers and favorite food (artichokes) for our one month. Then some simple gold plated jewelry for our 2 months.
I'd say yes to the cupcake, or possibly to buy him his favorite snack in bulk. I did that once and my bf at the time loved it. It was a casefull of chocolate pudding :)
...A "month-iversary" present? Seriously? Ugh...
Made a cupcake yourself -- if you MUST celebrate it -- and give it to him. Forget the day thing, just a freakin' cupcake, no fancy stuff.
For pete's sake... if it was like an anniversary thing, I'd say go all out and get a cake, but a month?!
For 2 years my BF and I have done this. Our 2 year anniversary is next week and we are simply going to see Eclipse. But for months usuall we buy things like a video game, or something simple like DVDs and stuffed animals. One month I bought him a tie and a new belt. He loved it!
look i am no guy but i think its a little cheeseyy!!! but maybe you could get his fav food and add chocolate with it to make it cute and yummy!!
And GUYS: what would you want?Is this a good monthiversary present?
No, your idea of the fancy cup cake is adorable ! Maybe you can find one of those cute musial cards and a big balloon to go with it.
So happy I could help ! Thanks hanna !
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Is this a good monthiversary present?aw, that's cute.
It depends how long you've been going out. When we were 24-26, my bf gave me my favorite flowers and favorite food (artichokes) for our one month. Then some simple gold plated jewelry for our 2 months.
I'd say yes to the cupcake, or possibly to buy him his favorite snack in bulk. I did that once and my bf at the time loved it. It was a casefull of chocolate pudding :)
...A "month-iversary" present? Seriously? Ugh...
Made a cupcake yourself -- if you MUST celebrate it -- and give it to him. Forget the day thing, just a freakin' cupcake, no fancy stuff.
For pete's sake... if it was like an anniversary thing, I'd say go all out and get a cake, but a month?!
For 2 years my BF and I have done this. Our 2 year anniversary is next week and we are simply going to see Eclipse. But for months usuall we buy things like a video game, or something simple like DVDs and stuffed animals. One month I bought him a tie and a new belt. He loved it!
look i am no guy but i think its a little cheeseyy!!! but maybe you could get his fav food and add chocolate with it to make it cute and yummy!!
I want to open a pet store....?
Hey, so I've been thinking about what I wanted to do with my life... I'm 17 currently... I was thinking of becoming an animator... but then Id have to move to a totally different country and leave all my family and friends behind :(
All my life Ive Loved pets... especially dogs :P so I kinda had a brainstorm (Is that what you call it?): What If I opened a pet store... Like in a high class area in Toronto like the Shopping district or somewhere cool in toronto
And my pet store would be high end... Id sell like cute collars and coats and halloween costumes at winter time... Id sell those little gourmet treats and cupcakes and the store would look very classy and elegant... Now I know what your thinking... "dogs from pet stores come from puppy mills" and "theres already a million High-end pet stores"... but what will make this one different is I want to have 2 big screens on the wall One with Pictures and Bios of dogs in the local shelter and the other with pictures of cats at the local shelter... the customer could come in, pic a pet(S) and buy his supplyes and then go to one of the local shelters to pick up his pooch or feline
...is that a reasonable idea??? I would not be selling fish or hamsters...the only living creature in my store would be my own dog :P
I think its great because people wwho already have dogs can shop there or people who are looking for a dog can shop there AND save a pets life!
obviously I want to work hand in hand with 1 or more local shelters
On the front of the store I would advertise that you CAN buy a dog/cat at the store... they would come in thinking they will be getting some puppy mill dog when in fact their helping the shelter pups and cats :)I want to open a pet store....?
You would have to have a lot of advertising and stuff to make it successful because there are so many pet stores already! Maybe if you did grooming for the dogs too, and like a pet sitting service, as well as the pet store and all of that, it may workout better. People are always looking for a grooming place to bring their pet!
the only problem I can see with this is the fact someone could end up going to the shelter and being denied the animal they wish to adopt. A better idea is to work with your local shelters/rescues and host adoption days and providing a small discount to those who adopt that day.I want to open a pet store....?
What a good idea. You can start right now by volunteering at your local shelter. Maybe you could help them by coming up with new ways to advertise or help with special events or even just raise awareness. It never hurts to build relationships now that may help you years down the road.
Aim for the stars, kiddo. And for the love of God, USE SPELL CHECK!! No business owner should have the spelling and grammer skills as you have.
This:
"On the front of the store I would advertise that you CAN buy a dog/cat at the store... they would come in thinking they will be getting some puppy mill dog when in fact their helping the shelter pups and cats"
Is a BAD idea. Don't do that.
Stay in school!
I definetley think it's a good start. I love that you would market adoption rather than purchasing. I would look into the system that Petco and Petsmart have. They house cats from local shelters in their facility and host adoption events for the dogs on weekends. That way, people could still have the fun of seeing the pets directly in the store.
Another suggestion I have is looking into "education animals". I know an amazing exotics pet store that has TONS of customers because of it's "education animals". Basically, the place runs like a mini wildlife sanctuary. They only sell legal "exotics" like birds, rodents, fish and small reptiles, but they house a number of animals confiscated from humane investigations. For example, the place has a huge rock exhibit with giant tortoises. I'm not encouraging you to sell exotics, but I always thought the educational animals were a great idea. They're animals that wouldn't have a home without the place, and I know lots of people who buy from there just because they love visiting all the critters!
Keep in mind that at this time, independent pet stores are struggling to keep up with the big chains, like Petco, Petsmart and Petland. Don't assume you'll open the place and people will just start pouring in. You have to find out what YOU can offer that the big chains can't. Why will people visit your store instead of Petco?
I'd suggest you take lots of business and marketing classes. Good luck!
i think it is a great idea ... people spend more money on their animals than they do on their kids ... and in toronto, it is so pet friendly, i think it is a great idea ... i live in vancouver and there is a woman with a small boutique and she does what you have posted, posts pictures and bios of dogs in local shelters ... but one weekend a month the shelter people come to her store with the dogs advertised and people can adopt in their own neighbourhood ... when i lived in ottawa, there was another pet store downtown that sold shelter dogs and cats too ... i think it is a great idea :O)
yes i love the idea, especially the idea with the tvs and the shelter , because there are so many animals that are good and nice and cute in shelters that no one gets and the animal becomes euthanized or sits in the shelter for a long time. I would also try and do as many kill shelters as possible because they are the ones who need to the most because if they dont find a home in a certain amount of time they get put to rest and dont have a chance at a second life. I think this is a amazing idea and it seems you have a big heart. Maybe if your pet store gets big enough you can open other ones in different places. One more thing i would add is that you should also have like once a week people come into your store from shelters and bring a few animals that need a home the most and try to find them a home in your store. good luck and dont give up your idea. its a great idea.
All my life Ive Loved pets... especially dogs :P so I kinda had a brainstorm (Is that what you call it?): What If I opened a pet store... Like in a high class area in Toronto like the Shopping district or somewhere cool in toronto
And my pet store would be high end... Id sell like cute collars and coats and halloween costumes at winter time... Id sell those little gourmet treats and cupcakes and the store would look very classy and elegant... Now I know what your thinking... "dogs from pet stores come from puppy mills" and "theres already a million High-end pet stores"... but what will make this one different is I want to have 2 big screens on the wall One with Pictures and Bios of dogs in the local shelter and the other with pictures of cats at the local shelter... the customer could come in, pic a pet(S) and buy his supplyes and then go to one of the local shelters to pick up his pooch or feline
...is that a reasonable idea??? I would not be selling fish or hamsters...the only living creature in my store would be my own dog :P
I think its great because people wwho already have dogs can shop there or people who are looking for a dog can shop there AND save a pets life!
obviously I want to work hand in hand with 1 or more local shelters
On the front of the store I would advertise that you CAN buy a dog/cat at the store... they would come in thinking they will be getting some puppy mill dog when in fact their helping the shelter pups and cats :)I want to open a pet store....?
You would have to have a lot of advertising and stuff to make it successful because there are so many pet stores already! Maybe if you did grooming for the dogs too, and like a pet sitting service, as well as the pet store and all of that, it may workout better. People are always looking for a grooming place to bring their pet!
the only problem I can see with this is the fact someone could end up going to the shelter and being denied the animal they wish to adopt. A better idea is to work with your local shelters/rescues and host adoption days and providing a small discount to those who adopt that day.I want to open a pet store....?
What a good idea. You can start right now by volunteering at your local shelter. Maybe you could help them by coming up with new ways to advertise or help with special events or even just raise awareness. It never hurts to build relationships now that may help you years down the road.
Aim for the stars, kiddo. And for the love of God, USE SPELL CHECK!! No business owner should have the spelling and grammer skills as you have.
This:
"On the front of the store I would advertise that you CAN buy a dog/cat at the store... they would come in thinking they will be getting some puppy mill dog when in fact their helping the shelter pups and cats"
Is a BAD idea. Don't do that.
Stay in school!
I definetley think it's a good start. I love that you would market adoption rather than purchasing. I would look into the system that Petco and Petsmart have. They house cats from local shelters in their facility and host adoption events for the dogs on weekends. That way, people could still have the fun of seeing the pets directly in the store.
Another suggestion I have is looking into "education animals". I know an amazing exotics pet store that has TONS of customers because of it's "education animals". Basically, the place runs like a mini wildlife sanctuary. They only sell legal "exotics" like birds, rodents, fish and small reptiles, but they house a number of animals confiscated from humane investigations. For example, the place has a huge rock exhibit with giant tortoises. I'm not encouraging you to sell exotics, but I always thought the educational animals were a great idea. They're animals that wouldn't have a home without the place, and I know lots of people who buy from there just because they love visiting all the critters!
Keep in mind that at this time, independent pet stores are struggling to keep up with the big chains, like Petco, Petsmart and Petland. Don't assume you'll open the place and people will just start pouring in. You have to find out what YOU can offer that the big chains can't. Why will people visit your store instead of Petco?
I'd suggest you take lots of business and marketing classes. Good luck!
i think it is a great idea ... people spend more money on their animals than they do on their kids ... and in toronto, it is so pet friendly, i think it is a great idea ... i live in vancouver and there is a woman with a small boutique and she does what you have posted, posts pictures and bios of dogs in local shelters ... but one weekend a month the shelter people come to her store with the dogs advertised and people can adopt in their own neighbourhood ... when i lived in ottawa, there was another pet store downtown that sold shelter dogs and cats too ... i think it is a great idea :O)
yes i love the idea, especially the idea with the tvs and the shelter , because there are so many animals that are good and nice and cute in shelters that no one gets and the animal becomes euthanized or sits in the shelter for a long time. I would also try and do as many kill shelters as possible because they are the ones who need to the most because if they dont find a home in a certain amount of time they get put to rest and dont have a chance at a second life. I think this is a amazing idea and it seems you have a big heart. Maybe if your pet store gets big enough you can open other ones in different places. One more thing i would add is that you should also have like once a week people come into your store from shelters and bring a few animals that need a home the most and try to find them a home in your store. good luck and dont give up your idea. its a great idea.
Small, decorative cakes?
I would really love to find some recipes for little gourmet cakes (not cupcakes--:x) Something like these: http://www.potatomato.com/mt/archives/im鈥?/a>
Just recipes for tiny, pretty tea-(ish) cakes. That's all I need. And yet I can't seem to find any, anywhere! :'(
The kind of thing you might see Sebastian serving to Ciel Phantomhive from the anime Kuroshitsuji, for example. It's ok if you don't know what I'm talking about. But if you do, and you love it just like me, hey, pump one of those fists in the air for me! XD
Thank you very much in advance!!Small, decorative cakes?
I think you're talking about what is called petit fours. They are like little cakes in one bite. There is no reason you can't use a favorite cake recipe or mix, but you may need a special pan. Either that or make a whole sheet cake then cut it into the proper sized little squares. That's not the hard part.
The hard part is the frosting and the decorating.
Most hobby stores which sell the supplies also offer classes. I'm thinking Michael's, Hobby Lobby.....Small, decorative cakes?
Try searching for recipes using the French name for these: petit fours
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Petit-Fours/鈥?/a>
This website has saved me several times.mercedes benz usa whotel austin
Just recipes for tiny, pretty tea-(ish) cakes. That's all I need. And yet I can't seem to find any, anywhere! :'(
The kind of thing you might see Sebastian serving to Ciel Phantomhive from the anime Kuroshitsuji, for example. It's ok if you don't know what I'm talking about. But if you do, and you love it just like me, hey, pump one of those fists in the air for me! XD
Thank you very much in advance!!Small, decorative cakes?
I think you're talking about what is called petit fours. They are like little cakes in one bite. There is no reason you can't use a favorite cake recipe or mix, but you may need a special pan. Either that or make a whole sheet cake then cut it into the proper sized little squares. That's not the hard part.
The hard part is the frosting and the decorating.
Most hobby stores which sell the supplies also offer classes. I'm thinking Michael's, Hobby Lobby.....Small, decorative cakes?
Try searching for recipes using the French name for these: petit fours
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Petit-Fours/鈥?/a>
This website has saved me several times.
Something to cook/make my boyfriend?
I already made a gourmet chocolate cupcake for him, I was wondering what else I could make... something easy. I was thinking maybe cookies but I feel it's a bit too elementary.
Pictures would really help, too. Thanks so much! %26lt;3.Something to cook/make my boyfriend?
Premium Pizza Crust
OVERNIGHT COLD RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in 2 cups of flour and salt; mix well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 15 minutes. Place dough in bowl dusted with flour cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
How about a Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie? here is a link for the recipes..enjoy..=)Something to cook/make my boyfriend?
You can impress him with homemade pizza! That is always a winner at my house. You can check out pictures and recipes for desserts on my baking blog...
http://amateurbakingprofessionaleating.b鈥?/a>
Fudge!!! If he likes it. Something you can share
Mac n cheese
Pictures would really help, too. Thanks so much! %26lt;3.Something to cook/make my boyfriend?
Premium Pizza Crust
OVERNIGHT COLD RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in 2 cups of flour and salt; mix well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 15 minutes. Place dough in bowl dusted with flour cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
How about a Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie? here is a link for the recipes..enjoy..=)Something to cook/make my boyfriend?
You can impress him with homemade pizza! That is always a winner at my house. You can check out pictures and recipes for desserts on my baking blog...
http://amateurbakingprofessionaleating.b鈥?/a>
Fudge!!! If he likes it. Something you can share
Mac n cheese
Birthday gift for someone who has everything?
My boss turns 26 on Saturday and I want to do something for her at work :)
We always do something for each others birthdays. Mine was in December and they forgot it was the 22nd, so on the 23rd they went nuts and bought me a gourmet cupcake, ordered me flowers, and let me pick lunch ;) Haha
She has everything- For christmas she got a Nordstrom's gift card but I really hate gift cards- they show the exact amount you spend :/
I have baked an apple cake for the last couple occasions because my bosses both love it, but I am getting tired of always being the person who bakes something hahaha..
any suggestions?
For my other boss for christmas, part of her gift was web design for her dog kennel. My other boss has a kennel too but she may not be interested in that sort of thing.Birthday gift for someone who has everything?
I'd go with the apple cake again. She likes it. Don't sweat this kind of thing.
You're boss has a dog? Maybe you should get her and her dog cute matching sweaters. That would be cute. I think a great gift would be a bubble bath and lotion set. I love those! Or maybe a picture frame with a picture of you and all of your co-workers would be cute and nice. Or maybe jewlery? All women like jewlery. I'm sure that whatever you get your boss, she'll love it because it's always the thought that counts :)Birthday gift for someone who has everything?
i always think the best gifts are personal ones, not expensive ones. i remember the episode of the office where Jim gave Pam a teapot (because she wanted one) but he filled it with items that reminded her of inside jokes. you could try something like that, but use something else instead of the teapot. fill whatever it is with pictures, tokens, any small object that reminds you of an incident.
hope this helps
We always do something for each others birthdays. Mine was in December and they forgot it was the 22nd, so on the 23rd they went nuts and bought me a gourmet cupcake, ordered me flowers, and let me pick lunch ;) Haha
She has everything- For christmas she got a Nordstrom's gift card but I really hate gift cards- they show the exact amount you spend :/
I have baked an apple cake for the last couple occasions because my bosses both love it, but I am getting tired of always being the person who bakes something hahaha..
any suggestions?
For my other boss for christmas, part of her gift was web design for her dog kennel. My other boss has a kennel too but she may not be interested in that sort of thing.Birthday gift for someone who has everything?
I'd go with the apple cake again. She likes it. Don't sweat this kind of thing.
You're boss has a dog? Maybe you should get her and her dog cute matching sweaters. That would be cute. I think a great gift would be a bubble bath and lotion set. I love those! Or maybe a picture frame with a picture of you and all of your co-workers would be cute and nice. Or maybe jewlery? All women like jewlery. I'm sure that whatever you get your boss, she'll love it because it's always the thought that counts :)Birthday gift for someone who has everything?
i always think the best gifts are personal ones, not expensive ones. i remember the episode of the office where Jim gave Pam a teapot (because she wanted one) but he filled it with items that reminded her of inside jokes. you could try something like that, but use something else instead of the teapot. fill whatever it is with pictures, tokens, any small object that reminds you of an incident.
hope this helps
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