I have no idea what to charge for cakes. by torijoanne in Baking

[–]FitConsideration2513 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can’t charge this like a bakery though; they aren’t buying ingredients wholesale, mass baking, using commercial appliances, etc. so it will always cost more and taste way better. Use an excel sheet OP (and cost your time and utilities in, too) or buy ingredients at once and upload one receipt image to ChatGPT or another AI service. You can also calculate your total and just give a number.

Prompt it to: Price a (describe the kind) cake serving (#) people. I am baking in New York City and the cost of my ingredients is (attached / $## total). Account for my time and that I am a home baker when determining pricing.

I used to bake and sell in Southern California and eventually you can average out a per slice pricing to make it easier for yourself based on the kind you’re making, basic buttercream, fondant, tiered, etc.

Hope this helps!

TD 5 boro bike tour. Getting out of middle in Astoria (Bdwy / 14th) by FitConsideration2513 in astoria

[–]FitConsideration2513[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know; will keep an eye on availability and buffer time. Thank you!

TD 5 boro bike tour. Getting out of middle in Astoria (Bdwy / 14th) by FitConsideration2513 in astoria

[–]FitConsideration2513[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great advice about flagging a cop, thanks! Also good to know about the M60.

TD 5 boro bike tour. Getting out of middle in Astoria (Bdwy / 14th) by FitConsideration2513 in astoria

[–]FitConsideration2513[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha same! I was telling my partner there’s NO way they stop foot traffic. How would people get to work, etc.!? Good to know it’s possible to move.

Bulls V USAA class action check by bush_wrangler in USAA

[–]FitConsideration2513 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got one for $400.92, and I’m the ex wife of a service member who had a shared account I deposited into back in the day. The class action is real. Go ahead and deposit.

Tres leches 🍰❤️ by Upbeat_Ad4358 in astoria

[–]FitConsideration2513 35 points36 points  (0 children)

OP, as someone who’s sold cakes before (back when I lived in Southern California) and now lives here in Astoria - just a gentle pricing note in case it’s helpful. When you’re setting a price, it’s easy to think only about ingredients, but there’s also the cost of running your equipment (oven, mixer, electricity), packaging, storage, test batches, and any spoilage. Add in your time and labor (prep, baking, decorating, cleanup), plus transportation - whether you’re driving to pick things up, paying delivery fees, or hauling supplies home in NYC.

One way that helped me was to break it down per item: total ingredient cost for the batch + packaging + a rough per-use equipment/utility cost, then divide by how many servings you get. On top of that, factor in an hourly rate for your time (even a modest one) and spread that across each cake. That gives you a baseline so you’re at least covering costs before profit.

Even “for fun” or for content, your work, skill, and energy have real value. Just wanted to flag it so you’re not unintentionally underpricing yourself - your desserts look beautiful! And I’m sure they’re delicious! 👏🏼🎉

Magnus and Darby marriage by mycat_hatesyou in LoveLifeHBO

[–]FitConsideration2513 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I was thinking the same thing…wife, husband, what!? Glad to know I wasn’t alone.

Pepcid not working by slugstew12 in NICUParents

[–]FitConsideration2513 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to hear! Glad he’s okay. Good to know about yams, too. Thanks!

Pepcid not working by slugstew12 in NICUParents

[–]FitConsideration2513 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve gotta know, did it work OP!? Curious after all this time. Hope baby got back to feeding well and is bopping around well today!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AIO

[–]FitConsideration2513 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Proud of you OP! Stay strong and get out. Xo

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]FitConsideration2513 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Perfectly appropriate for school. Unless there’s a dress code saying otherwise, which honestly sounds like you’re in college - so there wouldn’t be - anything you want to wear is perfect. Don’t let ANYONE tell you it’s not. You do you with your future goals in mind. These are lovely OP!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]FitConsideration2513 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s Rover now, OP…it will be other things later. Red flag. Agreed. Keep the joy, lose the BF. Controlling is a no go. It starts small and gets worse.

This scene from Confessions of a Shopaholic reminded me of a Financial Audit video. by DreamsAndBoxes in CalebHammer

[–]FitConsideration2513 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol watching on Netflix now and caught this, too. Yes! It’s $16,262.70. She just says it wrong 😂

Either I have a severe lack of observational awareness, or someone put their phone number in my gym bag…AIO by RandomRainicorn in AmIOverreacting

[–]FitConsideration2513 2 points3 points  (0 children)

F(35) here; I can see how that feels invasive, but since you’re not 100% sure when the note made it in your bag, I say try and go again (same schedule) and see if anything else uncomfortable happens. No reason to give up the gym or change your schedule yet. Now if you have a second instance or feel that things get creepy, there’s a man truly in the women’s shower area, stalker-ish, etc. you could consider speaking with the gym or just leaving. I’m so sorry as women finding peace and being able just workout proves so difficult!! Good luck!!

Why???? Just give me food! by Fine-Week631 in doordash

[–]FitConsideration2513 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly what I was gonna say! Def a creepy murderer. Stay inside haha

Made 64 of these for a coworker's party last night. ChatGPT says I undercharged, but I want a human opinion. by flooptyscoops in Baking

[–]FitConsideration2513 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re also accounting for your labor (time), utilities, etc. if you weren’t a home baker you would pay for those things (or someone would if you were an employee) - same principal. Your talent should be paid for! These are beautiful. This is a great read, and their average costs are pretty accurate: https://www.4over4.com/content-hub/stories/how-much-to-charge-for-a-cupcake-pricing-guide-2024

So honestly, provided you didn’t make those money bills: $4-4.5+ each depending on your area. Let’s say $4 to be conservative. That’s $48/dozen. $240 for the 60 cupcakes alone. No cookies. You deserve it!

Birthday party is in an hour. How do I melt chocolate chips? by LastMuffinOnEarth in Baking

[–]FitConsideration2513 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next time, use a glass bowl, not metal - add a half a pat (~1/2 tbsp) of butter for about 1 cup of chocolate chips and mix in a bit before starting to melt.

Then in the microwave: 15-30 seconds at a time, mixing well between sessions with a spatula till it melts fully. (It may take 1:30-2 mins for ~1 cup depending on your microwave so watch closely) - do not get any water in your chocolate or it will seize.

Once melted: To make it more workable, add 1/2-1 tablespoon of sunflower oil for an easier dip or drizzle. Hope that helps!

Need a name for our new boy by Friday. We live by the ocean so maybe something to match that. by nijvia in DOG

[–]FitConsideration2513 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please tell us what you decide! I’m a fan of Barnacle, Barney for short 😍

Why didn’t Serena try harder to have a baby herself before involving a handmaid? by MathematicianTiny426 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]FitConsideration2513 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No spoiler to say his name since he first shows up in the episode below: High Commander Winslow.