Pineapple Lime Luau Slushy Punch is a party must! Refreshing pineapple and tangy lime combine favors in this fizzy, fruity, slushy punch that makes enough for a crowd!

Summertime is the perfect time to throw a Luau Party!

Invite friends and family over for a summer party! You will want to make this refreshing Pineapple Lime Luau Slushy Punch for your party. Pineapple Lime Luau Slush Punch is so easy to make and will be the centerpiece of your party.

Plus, it only requires THREE ingredients — Dole 100% Pineapple Juice, lime concentrate and soda.

Freeze overnight, let thaw for a couple of hours and serve!

The trick to this punch is freezing it correctly.

You will need two empty gallon milk jugs. The punch is carbonated and when the punch freezes it expands. So you will only fill each milk jug up about half way. That way there is room inside of the containers for the punch to expand. If you fill the containers completely the punch will expand and the containers will break inside your freezer and make a big mess. So don’t be tempted to use only one container.

Fill each clean milk jug container with half of the Dole 100% Pinapple Juice (46 ounce), half of the lime concentrate, and each milk jug will get a 2-liter bottle of lemon-lime soda. Shake the milk containers gently to mix. Don’t shake them too much because you want the punch to retain as much of the carbonation as possible. Put the lids on the milk containers and put them in your freezer. Let them freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.

About 2-3 hours before your party, take the containers out of your freezer.

You will see that the liquid inside of the containers has expanded to fill the whole containers. I wanted my punch to be as cold as possible. So I let the containers sit outside for about an hour until they were a little bit thawed. Then I brought the containers inside and used scissors to make cut each container in half. Inside the punch was still very frozen. I took the frozen punch out of the milk jug and put it into a big punch bow. Then I used a knife and broke up the punch into smaller pieces and poured the thawed liquid over the top.

We threw our Luau Party on a very hot day and our punch stayed slushy and cold for 4-5 hours!

My daughter LOVED it. She had 4-5 glasses of punch all by herself. This punch recipe makes enough for a large crowd!

The punch was a huge hit!!

Right before I served the punch I added about 10 strawberries, sliced up for a little color.

You can switch the flavors of the punch up!

Add different concentrates or flavors of soda to the pineapple juice and you can make this punch new for all kinds of parties! It would be fun to make it for the holidays with pineapple juice, cranberry concentrate and cranberry soda! So many possibilities!!

Here’s a printable version of Pineapple Lime Luau Slushy Punch:

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Pineapple Lime Luau Slushy Punch

Pineapple Lime Luau Slushy Punch is a party must! Refreshing pineapple and tangy lime combine favors in this fizzy, fruity, slushy punch that makes enough for a crowd!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword cocktail, drink recipe, party drink, pineapple drink, slushy drink

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings 20

Ingredients

• 1 45-ounce can Dole 100% Pineapple Juice
• 2 2-liter bottles lemon-lime soda
• 1 12 ounce can lemon-lime frozen concentrate
• 1 cup sliced strawberries (optional)
• 2 empty 1 gallon milk jugs (or similar)

Instructions

• Divide all ingredients (except for strawberries) in half and pour into TWO 1-gallon milk jugs with lids. 
  
• Mixture will NOT fill the containers. Do not combine into one jug. The carbonated soda will expand while freezing to fill entire containers. 
• Put lids on milk jugs and place in freezer. Allow to freeze for at least 7 hours – overnight. 
• Take milk jugs out of freezer 2-3 hours before serving. Cut milk jugs in half and take frozen mixture out of milk jugs and put in a large bowl. 
  
• Break frozen mixture into smaller pieces and pour thawed punch over the top. 
• Add sliced strawberries (optional)
  
• Enjoy! 

More Summer Slushy Recipes

Fresh Watermelon Slushy Recipe

Have a Delicious Day! 

xoxo

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The BEST Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake Recipe

We love celebrating with CAKE! When my kids graduated from high school or college, we always make my mom’s FRESH Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake. It’s so good! We also make it for other special occasions too, but it’s perfect for a special BBQ, shower or birthday!

The Best Summer Fruit Recipes

I am so thrilled to be joining friends today who are sharing their favorite summer fruit recipes!! How delicious do these look?? Scroll down to the bottom of the post and grab these yummy ideas to make NOW!

Why We Love This Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake

It’s so moist and yummy! The bottom layer is soft white cake, then it’s topped with a cream cheese/whipped cream topping and topped off with fresh strawberries in a sweet strawberry glaze. The layers of whipped cream frosting and strawberries keep the cake so moist and fresh. You can make it ahead and serve it the next day! We aren’t huge cake lovers, but this cake is so moist and bursting with flavor. I haven’t met anyone yet that doesn’t love it!

The Perfect Summertime Cake

Strawberries are in season right now so this is the perfect cake to make this time of year. There’s something magical about fresh, sun-ripened strawberries. I love that this cake uses FRESH strawberries that aren’t cooked so the ripe strawberry taste shines through!

The best part about this recipe for me is how EASY it is to make!

The base of the cake is a plain white cake mix. It’s perfect for ANY type of party or occasion. Fresh strawberries are the star of this cake. And the frosting is light and doesn’t overwhelm the fruit.

Make This Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake The Day Before

You also can make this cake a day ahead of your party or occasion. Just keep it refrigerated and take it out when you are heading to your party.

Choose the Size Pan You Want

You make your cake in a jelly roll pan OR in a 9×13 inch rectangular pan. The cake will rise to the height of the pan, then you add the frosting and then the layer of glazed strawberries. It’s a beautiful cake that will be the centerpiece of the party! You also can bake the cake in two small round pans, then add the strawberry filling to the center of the cake and on top for a layered cake version of this recipe! It would look so beautiful!!

Here’s how to make the BEST Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake!

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The BEST Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake

The BEST Strawberry Cake Recipe. Moist white cake covered in a fluffy layer of cream cheese and whipped cream with a topping of luscious fresh strawberries in a sweet strawberry glaze. Everyone will fall in love with this delicious, easy cake.  

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2 packages (8 ounce each) cream cheese
• 1 16 ounce tub of whipped topping, thawed
• 1 white cake mix
• 2 tubs strawberry glaze (you can find these in the produce section by the fresh strawberries) If you can't find the already made glaxe, you can buy a powdered version.

Instructions

• Grease a cake pan and preheat oven to 350-degrees 
• Make cake mix according to mix instructions. Pour cake mix into cake pan. Bake according to cake directions. 
• Take cake out when done and let cool completely. 
• With an electric mixer beat cream cheese and whipped topping until combined. 
• In a large bowl combine the fresh strawberries and glaze until combined. 
• Pour whipped topping/cream cheese mixture over the top of the cake until covered. 
• Layer the strawberries/glaze mixture over the top of the whipped topping mixture until covered. 
• Chill cake in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. Can be refrigerated for up to one day before serving. Cover with plastic wrap if serving the next day.
• Enjoy! 

Make this fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake this summer

I guarantee it will be a hit with your family!

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Summer Fruit Recipes

Easy and Tasty Summer Peach Tart // Robyn’s French Nest

Wild Maine Blueberry Pie // Finding Lovely

Bluberry Crumble Kit for Overnight/Weekend Stays // Most Lovely Things

Simple Summer Fruit Crostata With Lemon Cream Cheese Filling // Twelve On Main

Summer Peach Salad // Paint Me Pink

Peach Crisp with Fresh Peaches // Happy Happy Nester

Raspberry Strawberry Shortbread Cookies // My 100 Year Old Home

Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake // Tatertots & Jello

Mini Tri Berry Trifle // Thistlewood Farms

Easy & Delicious Red Wine Sangria // Maison de Cinq

grilled stone fruit and cheese pairings // My Sweet Savannah

Easy Skillet Peach Crumble // Inspiration For Moms

More Fruit Desserts to Make

Here are a few more desserts that are perfect to make for any occasion!

Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Trifles

Fluffy Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Trifles! Kick Spring off by making this easy and delicious, light and creamy mousse. It’s a great dessert to make ahead of time and wow your dinner guests! 

The Easiest Fruit Pizza

Patriotic Fruit Pizza Dessert. Chewy cookie crust is layered with light creamy frosting and topped with fresh sweet berries for an easy semi-homemade summer dessert!

15-Minute Cream Cheese Berry Tart

The easiest 15-minute cream cheese berry tart Looking for an easy dessert to whip together this Summer? Make a Berry Tart with puff pastry, fresh berries and a light and fluffy cheesecake filling. It’s light, fresh and oh so good!

Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Waffles

The fluffiest waffle recipes PLUS a light and fluffy cream cheese topping make a strawberry shortcake recipe that is perfect for brunch or dessert!

Have a YUMMY day! 

xoxo

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Spring Brunch Tulip Toast

Hi, friends! Can you believe that Spring is just DAYS away?? I can’t wait for warmer weather, working in my yard and garden, long walks in our historic neighborhood and spring parties and brunches!! Today I am sharing a sweet and easy recipe that will be a highlight on your spring brunch table OR so easy to make to brighten up your morning anytime!

Easy Brunch Recipe

Tulip toast is an idea that you can whip up in MINUTES! I found this idea through MacKenzie Biehl while looking at ideas on Pinterest. All you need is a toaster. Gather the ingredients and make some for Easter brunch or for any spring weekend! Your kids are going to love making these pretty tulips out of cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients to Make Tulip Toast

• small french bread loaf
• Cherry tomatoes – red and orange.
• Cream cheese spread – I used whipped chive cream cheese spread.
• Chives.
• Oregano leaves or basil for flower leaves.

How to Make Tulip Toast

It’s so easy to make tulip toast. Here’s how to do it!

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Spring Brunch Tulip Toast

Spring Brunch Tulip Toast. Tulip toast will look beautiful on your Spring brunch table and it's so easy to make!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword brunch recipe, brunch toast, easy brunch, easy brunch recipe, kids recipe, spring brunch

Cook Time 2 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 6 slices bakery bread
• 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
• 10 long chives
• 24 pieces herb leaves – used Oregano but you can also use Basil.
• 13-14 cherry tomatoes

Instructions

• Slice 6 slices of bread (you can make more or less, depending on how many people you are making these for)
• Toast the bread.
• Once cooled, spread whipped cream cheese on toasted slices.
• Add chives on top of the cream cheese. These will be the stems of the tulips. I put 2-3 stems on each piece of toast.

Make Tulip Heads

• Take each cherry tomato, make slices at the top of the round side of the tomato. Make one slice going horizontal across the top. Then make anther slice going horizontally,. You can also make three or four slices, having all of the slices intersect at the middle.
• Scoop out the seeds inside of each tomato.
• Add a tulip head (tomato) at the top of each chive.

Add Leaves

• Place leaves connecting to the chives to look like tulip leaves.
• Enjoy!

• Cut french bread into slices.
• Toast bread.
• Spread cream cheese on toasted bread slices.
• Cut cherry tomatoes. Make a horizontal slice and a vertical slice. at the round end of the tomato.
• Scoop out the seeds.
• Lay the chives as stems and trim them to size with kitchen sheers.
• Put the red and green cherry tomatoes at the top of the chives.
• Add oregano or basil leaves to the tulip flowers.
• Enjoy!

Kids Will Love Making Tulip Toast

This is a fun idea that kids will love! Let them experiments and make their own beautiful tulip creations!

Spring Tulip Toast Video

I made a little Instagram reel sharing how to make this easy recipe! Hop over and check it out — How to Make Spring Tulip Toast! And let’s connect on Instagram – it’s a fun place where I share behind-the-scenes ideas and inspiration. I love communicating in real time there! Let’s connect!

More Easter Brunch Recipes

Here are a few easter brunch recipes for inspiration!

Easy Paper Bunny Bags

Simple Easter Bunny Treat Bags. Celebrate Spring and Easter with the simple bunny bags you can create in minutes!

Easy Easter Dinner Ideas

How to host the perfect Easter dinner without the stress. Throw a gorgeous and delicious dinner and save time in the kitchen so you can spend it with your loved ones!

20 Easter Recipes

Spring is the perfect time to get baking! Here are 20 amazing Spring recipes that are so festive to make for Spring and Easter.

Easter Morning Casserole Recipe

One of my favorite traditions at Easter is a yummy brunch with my family. Here’s my favorite Easter brunch casserole. Fluffy eggs are surrounded by hash browns and spring vegetables. It’s so good!

Bunny Cheese Ball

Everyone loves a cheese ball. Make a bunny shaped cheese ball to celebrate easter or spring.

What are YOU most excited about for Spring?

Share with me in the comments!

xoxo

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Tissue Paper Valentine Tree Centerpiece

I love an inexpensive and easy centerpiece. Today I am sharing how to create this sweet tissue paper valentine tree centerpiece. All it takes is a few supplies and minutes to create!

Introducing the Handcrafted Society

Introducing The Handcrafted Society!! A collaboration of talented bloggers ready to revolutionize the DIY world with their brilliant ideas. On the first Tuesday each month, you can find eight unique ways to make something special from a shared theme or medium – and that’s not all! We’ll also be featuring an invited guest monthly to share their talents with you. Get inspired and join us on this creative journey! You can find us on the blog, Instagram and Pinterest. This month we are all sharing HEART ideas!! If you are here from Sonata Home Design, welcome! Aren’t Missy’s paper heart cones so beautiful??

How to Make a Tissue Paper Heart Tree Centerpiece

Here’s how to make this easy centerpiece idea!

Use Branches

To create the tree, use real or faux branches. I had a olive leaf garland that I found on sale, so I just cut that apart to make branches. You can cut some branches from a tree in your yard or use faux branches. Find a container to use. I used a simple white vase. Then put your branches in your vase.

Cut Tissue Paper Hearts

I used two different colors of PINK hearts for my tree. I used about 8 layers of tissue paper and cut out three different sizes of hearts out of both colors of the pink tissue paper. But you can use ANY color or multiple tissue paper colors for your project. White would also be beautiful!

Attach the Hearts to Your Branches

Once I had the hearts cut out, I used hot glue to attach the hearts to the branches. If you don’t want to use hot glue you can use glue dots or even a dot of regular white glue.

Distribute the Different Sized Hearts on the Tree

I used the largest size of hearts first. Once I had those attached, I worked my way through the hearts by ize, ending with the smallest size hearts. I love using tissue paper for this project because the tissue paper is so thin and the light comes through the tissue paper hearts which I think is so pretty!

Display Your Tissue Paper Heart Valentine Tree

This valentine tree is so fun as a centerpiece for a coffee table or dining room table, but it would also be so pretty on a kitchen counter or island or even on a entryway console or bedroom dresser. The possibilities are endless!

8 Adorable Heart DIY’s!

Now it’s time to hop over to Kim at Perfecting Places to see how she made her beautiful framed paper hearts!

More Heart DIY Projects

And here are a few other heart paper projects for inspiration!

Heart and Arrow Paper Valentine Art

Cut out paper hearts and use glue dots to attach them to red paper for a fun Valentine’s spin on specimen art!

Easy 10-minute valentine’s day wall art

Easy 10-Minute Valentine’s Day Wall Art. Make some easy art for Valentine’s Day with a free template, scrapbook paper and rolled paper flowers!

Free valentine’s Day Printable Post Cards

Adorable Valentine Postcards – Free Printables! Brighten up someone’s day with a sweet postcard sharing why they are important to you!

Have a Creative Day!

xoxo

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Honey-Themed Dessert Board

Hi friends! How is your summer so far? One of my favorite things about Summer is gathering out on our patio on summer evenings. I shared our honey-themed dinner party yesterday but I thought it would be fun to share a little tutorial on how I created the honey-themed dessert board and the DIY pretzel bees!

How to Make a Dessert Board

I love creating charcuterie and dessert boards. They are the ultimate party food because they allow guests to graze and chat while eating their favorite savory or sweet items. I’ve made quite a few over the past few year and I will link to those at the bottom of this post. The secret to creating a beautiful dessert board is LAYERING.

What Order to Layer Items on a Dessert Board?

After creating so many dessert and charcuterie boards I have learned the easiest way to layer items for the best effect. Here’s what I’ve found:

• First, put any dishes on the board. I like to gather small items, dips or liquid items in small round bowls.
• If you only have one bowl, I usually will put it in the middle of the board. If you have several bowls, I like to space them around the board.
• Next, layer larger items around the bowls. It looks nice to layer larger items like cookies, or apples around the bowls in a circle, instead of laying everything out in rows.
• Layer any other large items on the board. I do layer some large items in rows to break up the board a little.
• Once the larger layers are on the board, fill in the gaps with small items like berries or candies until the whole board is filled in.
• The last thing I do is add some greenery or edible flowers to the board.

Items to Add to a Sweet Dessert Board

Here are some suggestions of items for a sweet dessert board! Of course, you can pick and choose which items you want for your board. These are just suggestions of items that would be nice for a dessert board.

• Cookies – different shapes, colors and sizes.
• Graham crackers
• Chocolates- different sizes and shapes to fill in the board or to group in small bowls.
• Fruits – small berries like raspberries, strawberries, backberries, peach and apple slices to layer in rows.
• Honey or sweet dips.
• white and/or chocolate pretzes.
• Mint or edible flowers for garnishes.
• Sliced cheeses.
• Pretzel Bees. (tutorial below)

How to Make Pretzel Bees

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Pretzel Bees

How to make pretzel bees for a summer dessert board or bee-theme party

Course Dessert

Keyword bee theme party, honey theme party, shower dessert, summer dessert, summer party, summer shower

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Ingredients

• 1 package white yogurt pretzels
• 1 cup white dipping chocolate
• 1 cup milk chocolate or dark chocolate dipping chocolate
• 1 package edible googly eyes
• 6 drops yellow food coloring

Instructions

• Melt white dipping chocolate. In microwave melt chocolate at 10 second intervals on medium heat, stirring until chocolate is melted. Add 6 drops of yellow food coloring.
• Lay pretzels on wax paper. Dip pretzels in yellow chocolate and lay them back on the wax paper. Use a small paintbrush to smooth the chocolate. Let cool.
• In small bowl, melt dark chocolate using the same melting directions as above.
• Dip a fork in the dark chocolate. Drizzle chocolate evenly over the pretzels. Let cool.
• Dip each pretzel in the chocolate. Dip the round section of the pretzel and lay back down on wax paper. Add 2 googly eyes to the dark chocolate section of the pretzel.

More Dessert and Charcuterie Board Ideas

Here are a few other fun dessert and charcuterie boards that I have made!

Pancake Breakfast Board

I made this for my daughter’s birthday but it would be fun to make for sunday brunch!

10-Minute Pink Dessert Board

This board was our Valentine dessert but it would also be fun to make to celebrate a birthday or anniversary!

Low-Carb Charcuterie Board

If you are eating low-carb or keto, you can still create a delicious charcuterie board! I have all of the items you can use on this post!

Summer Party Ideas

And here are a few summer party ideas for inspiration!

18 Summer Party Ideas

Summer nights are the perfect time to get together with friends and family and celebrate, whether it’s a barbecue, a soiree, or just enjoying some frozen treats with your kids. From food, to decorations and treats, check out these pretty summer party ideas!

3-Ingredient Luau Pineapple Slushy Punch

Oh my goodness, you guys! This slushie is the perfect drink for any summer party! You can make it as a mocktail or a cocktail and it will be the hit of your party! I also painted pineapples different colors and it turned out so great. Such an easy, inexpensive summer decorating idea!

Have you ever made a charcuterie board?

Have a yummy day!

xoxo

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Cozy Fall Mantel and DIY Yarn Pumpkin Garland

Easy Ways to Create a Warm and Vibrant Fall Mantel

Choose A Focal Point

I found this beautiful Hello Fall sign. The style is beautiful and simple and I love that simplicity of the sign can be used in so many different styles. It’s perfect for our simple cottage style.

Add Fall Color and Texture

When I was looking through the fall pumpkin selection, I fell in love with these cozy, plush, velvet pumpkins! They come in a few different sizes. The bright jewel tones are so beautiful for fall! Look at the shades of yellow, greens, oranges, reds and pinks. So pretty!

Incorporate Natural Elements

When I think about fall colors, I think of the leaves changes. I found these amazing tree branches in the fall floral section. I love the way they look draped along the mantel.

Add a Fall Garland

Echo the colors in the mantel by adding a coordinating garland. I decided to make a yarn pumpkin garland using yarn that I matched to the velvet pumpkins. The full tutorial for the yarn pumpkin garland is below.

Add Candlelight for Warmth

I love candles, especially in the fall. I found these mercury glass votives last year at Hobby Lobby. There is a great selection of votives in the fall shop that you can choose from. There is something so warm and cozy about candles in the fall.

How to Make a DIY Yarn Pumpkin Garland

Here’s how to make this easy fall garland!

DIY Yarn Pumpkin Garland Supplies

Here what you need to make this easy yarn garland

• Yarn for the pumpkins – I used four different colors that match the velvet pumpkins.
• Twine or a Bead Garland – I used a plain bead garland from the Fall Department.
• Pipe Cleaners – I used tan pipe cleaners to mimic the look of pumpkin stems.

Choose Your Yarn

I matched the yarn to coordinate with the gorgeous velvet pumpkins. You can use any color yarn you want that goes with your home decor.

How to Create the Yarn Pumpkins

• Wrap yarn around your four fingers 75 times.
• Gently take your fingers out and lay the wrapped yarn on your work surface.
• Cut the Yarn that connects to the large yarn ball.
• Cut a 6-inch section of yard.
• Lay the yarn ball on top of the 6-inch piece of yarn, with the yarn laying under the two openings in the yarn ball.
• Tie the 6-inch section of yarn around the yarn ball in a knot. Make sure to tie it tightly, that makes the yarn contract, forming a ball shape.
• Take one pipe cleaner, fold it in half. Lay the folded “v” over the knot on the yarn ball. Tie the pipe cleaner onto the yarn ball and make a knot.
• Trim the excess yarn from the knot.
• Twist the pipe cleaner and make a curve at the top about 2 inches on top of the yarn ball.
• Create as many pumpkins as you need for your garland. I created three pumpkins per color for 12 pumpkins total.

Tie Pumpkins Onto Twine or Bead Garland

Now you will tie the pumpkins onto the twine or bead garand. I measured my garland and attached each pumpkin about 3 inches apart from each other.

How to Attach Pumpkins onto Garland

Measure where each pumpkin will attach and wrap the pumpkin onto the twine or bead garland by wrapping the top of the pipe cleaner onto the twine or bead garland about twice and then cut the excess pipe cleaner. Twist the cut edges at the top to hide the edges.

Hang Up Your Beautiful Yarn Pumpkin Garland

Where Can You Hang a Yarn Pumpkin Garland?

If you don’t have a mantel, don’t worry! These mantel tips are just as cute on a shelf or bookshelf! You can also make a yarn pumpkin garland to go around a doorway or your front door!

Favorite Fall Pumpkins

Here are a few of my favorite pumpkins that are in Hobby Lobby’s Fall Shop right now!

Buffalo Check Pumpkin | Geometric Black and White Pumpkin | Blue Velvet Pumpkin |

Leopard Print Pumpkin | Cream Knit Pumpkin |

Pink Velvet Pumpkin | Ticking Stripe Pumpkin | Turquoise Light Up Cutout Pumpkin

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xoxo

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