Time and Money Down the Drain: DIY Projects You'll Want to Avoid
9. Mary Ate A Little Cake of Lamb.
Estimated Cost: $20* for new; $40* for do-it-yourself
Not every child is lucky enough to receive a beautifully crafted birthday cake on their special day, yet most children dream of having one. Unfortunately, in this particular instance, the unsuspecting recipient ended up with a cake that resembled a nude mole rat rather than the charming farmyard animal from their favorite nursery rhyme.
The disappointment of receiving such an unappetizing cake can be profound, especially when expectations are high. While a new cake can be purchased for around $20, a DIY approach might cost about $40, allowing for more creative control over the final product.
Why spend $40 on ingredients for a homemade cake when you can easily purchase a decent birthday cake for around $20 at places like Costco, especially knowing how it might turn out? In this case, Mary seems to be taking her tiny lamb cake to the metaphorical slaughterhouse.
While it’s possible that the cake tastes better than it looks, the reality is that photos are forever. As Mary grows older and reflects on these memories, she might wonder why her mother didn’t simply opt for a store-bought cake instead. Some moments are etched in our minds, and no amount of effort can overshadow the visual evidence of that cake.
