23 Colorful Ideas for Decorating With Pumpkins

Halloween 2k14 countdown is on, and we’re not ashamed to say we’ve been prepping and decorating for longer than is probably acceptable. But as much as we love the proliferation of all things black, orange and creepy, sometimes we want a little more variety. And, being Brit + Co, obvi that variety needs to come in the form of color. Lots and lots of color. If you share our feelings, read on for 23 super colorful ways to mix up your pumpkin decor!

1. Pink and Gold Tablescape: We’ve all experimented with a pumpkin centerpiece or two. But dressing them up in pink and gold and propping them on pedestals of different heights makes a banging tablescape. (via Colin Cowie Weddings)

2. Thumbtack Message: Carving pumpkins is hard. If you don’t have the skills or the patience, you can still create an awesome design with thumbtacks. We’re also digging the color combo in this one! (via Country Living)

3. Glitter Chevron: You know chevron is one of our fave patterns, and don’t even get us started on glitter. This striped punkin is simple enough for kids and super easy to personalize. (via The Land of Nod)

4. Ombre Spiderwebs: Sometimes you need traditional spooky Halloween decor. These pumpkins are for just that time. (via Plaid Online)

5. Neon Twine: White spray paint, neon paint and twine are all you need for this project. We like to think of them as futuristic pumpkins. (via For the Love of)

6. Candy Sugar Skull: This pumpkin’s pulling triple duty. Set him on your porch for Halloween, bring him in to decorate for your Dia de los Muertos party, then eat his candy face for a snack (but actually don’t). (via Rachael Ray Mag)

7. Easter Egg Pumpkins: Got an extra Easter egg dying kit, or maybe just too much food coloring? Use it to liven up some mini pumpkins! We’d love to see what these guys look like lit up at night. (via C Fabbri Designs)

8. Painted Pumpkins: Painting is fun, therapeutic and can make way less mess than carving… probably. (via Meg Duerksen)

9. Paint-Dipped: Dip dye FTW! We’re thinking either a neon color palette or a row of ombre dipped pumpkins. (via Brit + Co)

10. Candy Corn Ombre: Candy corn is our Halloween Achilles’ heel. These painted pumpkins look great for our porch and our blood sugar. (via Better Homes and Gardens)

11. Stack-O-Lantern: Sure, your front yard looks great with all those pumpkins artfully scattered about. But it would look even better with a Brit + Co original Stack-O-Lantern. (via Brit + Co)

12. Crayon Drip Art Pumpkin: Remember our crayon art phase of a couple years ago? Well if you got bored of canvas like us, kicking it up a notch with a pumpkin is the perfect project. (via The Swell Designer)

13. Watercolor and Gold: Why just paint when you can paint and glitter? That’s a question we ask ourselves on the regular. And this project proves it’s a good one. (via Nest of Posies)

14. Paint and Glitter: It’s pink, it’s sparkly and it’s totally in the theme of Breast Cancer Awareness month. It’s basically perfect. (via Posh Little Designs)

15. Paper: We’re bucking all trends and staying away from carving tools and paint brushes. All you need to make these beauts become a reality is some card stock, a pair of scissors and some glue. (via Brit + Co)

16. Neon Paint Dipped: Now we’re talking. This white and neon project is perfect for our inner tech geek. It’s gonna look great next to our X-cube. (via A Night Owl)

17. Painted Pumpkins with Glittered Stems: The color palette of this project would look right at home in our home. (via Aunt Peaches)

18. Fabric Painted: Finally, a use for all the puffy paint we have leftover from college. We’re digging its use here to give a white pumpkin some extra dimension. (via Spearmint Baby)

19. Sugar Skulls: Leave it to Mexico to make a holiday even more colorful. (via Brit + Co)

20. Paint Chip Pumpkins: So you’re left with a bunch of half full cans of paint after your most recent re-dec project. Use them as inspo for a series of mini pumpkins. The best part about this project? You know it will blend in perfectly with your living room. (via Chatelaine)

21. Colorful Confetti: We’re all about DIY projects to suit every skill level. All this project takes is colorful brads, and it looks like a million bucks. (via A Subtle Revelry)

22. Funky Ombre: Ghostly white fades into bright Halloween orange, which merges with neon pink. Have we mentioned how much we love ombre lately? (via Funkytime)

23. Pretties Pumpkins: Decoupage will never be dead. Grab your favorite wrapping paper and put it on full display in all of its colorful glory. (via Brit + Co)

How are you using pumpkins in your decor this year? Tweet us a pic @BritAndCo!

In case it's not abundantly clear by now, it's the season of canned pumpkin recipes, and we're all for putting it in just about everything we eat and drink! But if you thought you had to use fresh pumpkin puree for all those fall recipes, think again. These canned recipes are delicious and perfect for Thanksgiving, whether you're making an appetizer for the fam or whipping up your famous pumpkin pie.

Here are 47 recipes – including canned pumpkin dessert recipes – that use pumpkin from a can.

Brit + Co

Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Whoever first decided to put pumpkin and brownies together needs some sort of reward. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

The Ultimate Pumpkin Pie

For your next all-Saturday Netflix session, surprise your binge TV-watching buddy with a pumpkin pie that tastes of pecans, cloves and Biscoff spread. It's the perfect thing to accompany your go-to comfort show. (via Brit + Co)

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Spiked Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Everything about this drink sounds like a good idea. Pumpkin? The perfect seasonal ingredient. Hot cocoa? Our favorite cold weather drink. Rum? A tasty (and optional) part of the recipe. Make this hot chocolate for your Halloween party, Friendsgiving, and beyond. (via Brit + Co)

Lifestyle of a Foodie

Pumpkin Pie Cookies

It's a pie. It's a cookie. It's a pumpkin pie cookie! This loaded canned pumpkin dessert recipe is the perfect thing to make and bring to a party. (via Lifestyle of a Foodie for Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

DIY Pumpkin Curry Recipe

If you like to warm up your evenings with curry, swap your usual ingredients for pumpkin puree to make it even more autumnal. This recipe is full of your usual veggies, plus some avocado and coconut milk. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Double Chocolate Banana Pumpkin Bread

Banana bread is already a tasty idea for fall baking, but add in pumpkin *and* chocolate for something that is too good to pass up. Swap the chocolate ganache for chocolate chips if you want, or just add in both. (via Brit + Co)

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Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe is like your favorite cookies, just a little bit healthier. These cute cookies even look like pumpkins! (via Brit + Co)

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Chocolate Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

Upgrade this childhood Rice Krispie Treat with a dab of chocolate and a pinch of pumpkin to turn them into something fall-approved. Colorful sprinkles are non-negotiable. (via Brit + Co)

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The Pumpkin Trifecta

One can, three delicious pumpkin desserts? It's not magic. It's just the great pumpkin. Try one at a time over the next month or make all three for your next fall dinner party. (via Brit + Co)

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Pumpkin Pie Frozen Yogurt

It's never too cold for fro-yo. With some canned pumpkin and spices, this recipe is only 100 calories and promises to satisfy your October cravings. Count us in! (via Brit + Co)

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Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Let's not forget our pooches. They deserve to gorge on gourd, too. Bonus points if you can find cute, dog-approved cookie cutters for this canned pumpkin recipie. (via Brit + Co)

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French Toast Waffles Canned Pumpkin Recipe

Whoa. Pumpkin, French toast and waffles? This recipe is almost too good to be true. Talk about the ultimate Saturday morning breakfast! (via Brit + Co)

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Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread

This easy banana bread is the yummiest excuse to use up ripe bananas and that can of pumpkin puree that's been sitting ini your cabinet for months. (via Brit + Co)

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Apple Pumpkin Curry Soup

Get ready for a big spoonful of coziness. All of our favorite fall flavors are floating around this savory and sweet soup that makes for a great dinner anytime you're feeling cold. (via Brit + Co)

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Pumpkintini

Who would've thought that you could make a PSL into a cocktail? Genius! (via Brit + Co)

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Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Eating pie for breakfast is not a wise choice. Making your breakfasttaste like pie is. You won't want to go back to normal oatmeal after you try this recipe. (via Brit + Co)

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Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Fall-ify your morning smoothie with a little pumpkin and a little spice. (via Brit + Co)

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One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pecan Pasta

If you thought pumpkin couldn't be added to a cheesy pasta, this is proof that it definitely can. Pecans add a little bit of crunch, and while this recipe is already meatless, you can make it with dairy-free cheese to turn it into something magically vegan. (via Brit + Co)

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Pumpkin Pie Cobbler

Forget apple cobbler this fall. Try this pumpkin cobbler that's baked… inside a pumpkin. Mind = blown. (via Brit + Co)

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White Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse With Spiked Whipped Cream

Thanksgiving Day already has your oven working overtime. Give it a break by serving up this delicious pumpkin-y no-bake dessert. Not only will it allow your kitchen to take it easy but you also won't be sweating over the stovetop. (via Brit + Co)

Betty Crocker

Pumpkin Donuts

These sugar-covered donuts are made from cake mix and canned pumpkin. Trust us: you do have time to make them. They're just that good. (via Betty Crocker)

Cookin' Canuck

Spiced Pumpkin Yogurt Parfaits

If you're looking for a way to add pumpkin to your morning routine, you found it. Use Greek yogurt and honey granola to make yourself a healthy breakfast. (via Cookin' Canuck)

Cookie and Kate

Pumpkin, Pineapple and Rum Cocktail

At your next soirée, warm everyone up with this sweet and sour cocktail. (via Cookie and Kate)

Willowbird Baking

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pillow Popovers

These pillow popovers will melt in your mouth, filling it with flavors of pumpkin and cheesecake. Our mouths are already watering for this canned pumpkin dessert. (via Willowbird Baking)

Chocolate Covered Katie

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

Sometimes, you just need a PSL. Don't want to get out of your PJs to make that happen? This recipe = problem solved. You can make it right in the comfort of you own kitchen, especially if you have your own at-home coffee bar. (via Chocolate Covered Katie)

Life, Love and Sugar

Pumpkin Pie In A Jar

We're sure that everyone has wished for their own personal-sized pumpkin pie at some point in their life. Make that dream come true with these no-bake pies in a jar! (via Life, Love and Sugar)

The Tart Tart

Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

There isn't much in this world that compares to homemade ice cream. Except maybe homemade pumpkin ice cream sandwiches between homemade chocolate chip cookies. (via The Tart Tart)

Chocolate-Covered Katie

Pumpkin Reeses

While Reeses are delicious all by themselves, replacing peanut butterwith pumpkin is the best idea we've heard all month. You can add a pinch of salt to round out the flavor. (via Chocolate-Covered Katie)

Diethood

Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Wake up to deliciousness and pumpkin pie with these cinnamon rolls. We'll take two… pans. (via Diethood)

Sally's Baking Addiction

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

If variety is the spice of life, then these cookies are everything. You can easily alter the flavor by using chocolate chips or cranberries or… wait for it… pumpkin seeds! (via Sally's Baking Addiction)

Call Me PMC

Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts

Do you have a strict morning routine? Make these Pop Tarts ahead of time for some pumpkin on the go if you don't have time to make a huge breakfast. (via Call Me PMC)

Averie Cooks

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

Realice cream plus canned pumpkin equals a super scrumptious twist on classic pumpkin pie. (via Averie Cooks)

Eva Bakes

Pumpkin and Peach Muffins

Who'd have thought these two orange ingredients would go so well together? You better be snatching up those peaches while you can. (via Eva Bakes)

Delightfule Made

Pumpkin Coffee Cake Donuts

These donuts will pair perfectly with your steaming cuppa. Pair with pumpkin spice tea or a PSL for the ultimate pumpkin experience. (via Delightfule Made)

Desserts With Benefits

Pumpkin-Spiced Walnut Butter

Alright, stop, collaborate and listen. Spice is back with a brand new invention. You've just gotta try this butter on your next bagel. (via Desserts With Benefits)

Bakerita

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

With the crazy baking season, who has hours and hours to spend baking? This cake may look complicated, but it's actually incredibly easy, which automatically gets a thumbs-up from us. Plus, who can resist a crumb topping like that? (Not us.) (via Bakerita)

The Chic Life

Autumn Granola Canned Pumpkin Recipe

This pumpkin-y granola combines lots of flavors to create a breakfast you'll be craving all season long. Swap out some of the ingredients come winter to keep things seasonal. (via The Chic Life)

The Sweet Chick

Maple Fudge Canned Pumpkin Recipe

Hand this fudge out to all of your trick or treaters, and don't be surprised when word on the street gets out that you've got the best treats on the block. (via The Sweet Chick)

Country Cleaver

Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake Cones

'Tis the season for bonfires, and ice cream cones make the ideal vehicle for a delectable cheesecake treat that can be eaten (quickly!) around the fire. (via Country Cleaver)

Daily Burn

Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes

These pancakes are a fabulous healthy way to refuel after a morning workout. Just go lighter on the syrup, or get your sweetness by adding some semi-sweet chocolate chips in each cake. (via Daily Burn)

Baking a Moment

Pumpkin Creme Brulee

Crusty top, creamy middle, pumpkin taste — now that's a dessert worth breaking a diet for. (via Baking a Moment)

Woman Scribbles

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

This warm, gooey and chocolatey take on a delicious pumpkin loaf bread is a heaven sent option for those who love combining their favorite fall flavors together. (via Woman Scribbles)

Vanilla and Bean

Pumpkin Maple Pecan Granola With Cranberries

Add a different texture to your pumpkin maple pecan granola with cranberries. Its sweet and crunchy flavor will pair well with morning cereal or yogurt bowls. (via Vanilla and Bean)

Averie Cooks

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake is one of those classic desserts that will probably never go away – not that we want it to. To spice things up, try baking these sweet pumpkin cheesecake bars. (via Averie Cooks)

Bowl of Delicious

Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili

A warm bowl of chili on a crisp fall day is enough to bring a smile to anyone's face, but did you know you could add pumpkin to it? For something that's a little spicy yet savory, make this Instant Pot pumpkin chili for the family this weekend! (via Bowl of Delicious)

Where Is My Spoon?

Chicken and Pumpkin Risotto

We live for comfort foods like this chicken and pumpkin risotto. It's light and flavorful, making every spoonful a delight to taste. (via Where Is My Spoon?)

Barley & Sage

Pumpkin Spice Macarons

Macarons are another fan favorite that deserve their chance to be baked this fall. Bake this pumpkin spice recipe for your upcoming Halloween party! (via Barley & Sage)

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Getting stuck in a cooking rut often means reaching for the same ingredients without realizing healthier — and just as tasty —alternatives are within easy reach. The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your routine to make a difference. With just a few simple cooking swaps, you can give your favorite meals a healthy twist, cut back on refined ingredients, and enjoy more nourishing ingredients every day.

Here are five easy cooking swaps to try this week!

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1. Swap Sour Cream for Greek Yogurt

Get that creamy tang without the extra fat. Greek yogurt is packed with protein, lower in calories, and often contains probiotics, which are great for your gut health. Greek yogurt is delicious in dips, dressings, or even dolloped on tacos or (my favorite) grilled salmon.

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2. Use Olive Oil Instead of Butter

For sautéing or drizzling, EVOO adds heart-healthy fats and antioxidants. It’s a flavorful upgrade that also supports better cholesterol levels than butter. Just make sure to cook it at a lower heat, under 430 degrees is recommended.

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3. Choose Whole Grains Over Refined

Trade white rice or pasta for brown rice, quinoa, or whole wheat pasta. Whole grains are higher in fiber — and the secret to a healthy Mediterraneandiet — keeping you fuller longer and supporting digestive health. Cauliflower rice and spaghetti squash are also healthy alternatives to white rice and pasta and you get the added bonus of an extra veggie in your meal.

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4. Swap Mayo for Avocado

Avocados, an excellent source of healthy unsaturated fats, make a great swap for traditional mayo in baking and preparing your favorite sandwich. Avocado oil mayo is also a healthy alternative and you'll taste nearly no difference.

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5. Add Veggies to Everything

I shred cauliflower or carrots into my daughter's pancakes to give an extra nutrient boost. Sneak in shredded zucchini, spinach, or cauliflower rice into sauces, casseroles, or even baked goods. Swap hearty mushrooms, beets or eggplant for burgers too. It’s a simple way to eat more fiber and vitamins without changing the dish, or taste, too much.

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Jack-o'-lanterns are great for Halloween decorations, but the humble pumpkin certainly has a lot to offer once the holiday's over. In the U.S. alone, 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins are thrown away after Halloween every year. Once trashed, wasted pumpkins end up occupying a lot of space in landfills and producing harmful amounts of the greenhouse gas, methane.

Because of this, it's important to consider making some more sustainable moves after spooky season ends. Turns out, many varieties of pumpkins you'll find in stores this fall are actually bred for carving, and aren't safe for consumption – each pumpkin will often be marked if they're inedible. Try looking out for pumpkins that *can* be eaten so you can make the most out of the pumpkin guts: Cherokee Bush, Casper, Cinderella, and Fairy Tale pumpkins are all great choices.

Consider composting your pumpkins after Halloween, too. If you don't do at-home compost, there are likely to be community compost pick-ups or drop-offs near you.

The most sustainable (and delicious) way to use leftover pumpkin is to make some recipes with it! We've gone far beyond pumpkin pie and roasting pumpkin seeds (although we'll happily do that, too) to bring you some creative ways to make use of the insides of yourjack-o'-lanterns after their flames have burned out. We're scooping out over a dozen creative ways to use the whole thing, guts and all.

Recipes To Make With Pumpkin Guts

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Spiced Pumpkin Cider

Swap out the pumpkin puree with your own pumpkin goodness to make this luscious Halloween drink.

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Pumpkin Rolls

These luscious pumpkin rolls make for the ultimate cozy weekend breakfast! To make use of your pumpkin leftovers, swap the canned pumpkin puree for your own homemade version.

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Pumpkin Pasta

Get us a spoon! Nothing says comfort food like mac and cheese, but this pasta takes things up a notch. Fall is no better time than fall to nosh on homey eats that carry *all* the fall flavors.

Brit + Co

Pumpkin Curry

Make this pumpkin-packed curry however spicy you'd like it for a *totally* warming bite when it's chilly out!

Brit + Co

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These paleo-friendly baked bites scream fall, especially when you decorate them in jack-o'-lantern fashion.

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Pumpkin Juice

Whip up your very own pumpkin puree to dress up this seasonal drink!

Brit + Co

Chocolate Pumpkin Banana Bread

Freshly-baked banana bread is made for the fall season, so why not doctor things up with some pumpkin? Leverage your leftovers for a sweet little treat!

The Pioneer Woman

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Grab your pumpkin and get to work, because the good stuff is on the inside. Slice, scoop and de-seed your way to homemade pumpkin puree that'll knock *any* canned pumpkin product out of the patch.

Oh She Glows

The Perfect Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Once you've spilled the guts, work on gathering all of those pumpkin seeds. Not only do pumpkin seeds have nutritive value, they're excellent for munching on their own.

Taste & Tell

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

So, yeah… pumpkin, cinnamon and maple cream cheese all infused into a warm, sticky bun. We'll take two, please.

A Beautiful Mess

Overnight Pumpkin Butter

Once you've had the sweet and spicy taste of warm pumpkin butter hit your taste buds, you'll never look at a pumpkin the same way again. Grab a pumpkin and get digging, because these guts make something quite grand.

Modern Farmer

Hard Squash Hummus

Creamy chickpeas and raw pumpkin (instead of squash) combine for a flavorful spin on the classic dip. Reap the rewards of the pumpkin and score some 'oohs' and 'ahhs' by roasting the seeds for a crunchy garnish.

Ambitious Kitchen

Honey Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins

If you're a pumpkin lover, get on this recipe! They're perfect for dunking into chilis and stews, or if you like your cornbread on the sweet side, add a drizzle of melted butter and warm honey. (via Ambitious Kitchen)

Pizzazzerie

Pumpkin Bisque

Learn how to use a pumpkin as a serving vessel and flavor enhancer for superb dishes like this crisp fall bisque.

Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling

Martha knows a thing or two about pumpkin… like how excellent it is when you bake it into pillowy cookies sandwiched around sweetened cream cheese.

Skinnytaste

Pumpkin Ice Cream

It's October, and that means pumpkin-flavored everything hits supermarket shelves. If you live in a warmer area, you can forget the fuzzy sweaters and hot apple cider. Get your fall fix with this creamy sherbet that's perfectly spiced, made with milk, pumpkin puree, and spices.

She Wears Many Hats

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

You're drooling, right? This pumpkin dessert just might make it into your regular rotation.

Purely Twins

Pumpkin Pie Fudge Truffles

For the love of pumpkin and chocolate! These bite-sized truffles are basically magic in the mouth. Bibbity-bobbity-boo, do spread the love for a treat, and share this recipe with your friends.

The Girl On Bloor

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccinos

Starbucks is life, but if you want to save some money this week, whip up this delicious pumpkin spice Frappuccino recipe at home! Mash up your leftover pumpkin guts to make a puree that'll serve as the base for this fall drink.

The First Mess

Black Bean Dip with Roasted Squash, Garlic, Pumpkin Seeds and Chipotles

Your nachos are waiting for you to dip them into this delectable black bean dip with roasted squash, garlic, pumpkin seeds and chipotle peppers.

Half Baked Harvest

6-Ingredient Spiced Pumpkin Butter

Step up your pumpkin butter game with this recipe. It's a perfect alternative if you want to have a spiced buttery spread to top your breakfast toast or croissant.

The First Mess

Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie with Ginger and Cardamom

This vegan pumpkin smoothie with ginger and cardamom is the fall drink you didn't know you needed to make.

Barley & Sage

Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

Let your pumpkin's guts help you create the creamy puree that gives this stuffed shell recipe a burst of fall flavor.

Salt & Lavender

Pumpkin and Cauliflower Soup with Ginger

This pumpkin and cauliflower soup with ginger is great comfort meal on the cold, rainy fall days. (via Salt & Lavender)

Fancy Peasant

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let your kids help you scoop out out the guts of your pumpkins so you can bake this sweet treat. They'll love eating this yummy twist on a traditional dessert.

Rachel Mansfield

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Crumb Cheesecake

Bake this gluten-free pumpkin crumb cheesecake for Thanksgiving, and watch as it slowly becomes your family's favorite dessert.

Takes Two Eggs

Dog Birthday Cake

It's time to celebrate your fur baby's birthday with this delicious cake. It's filled with yummy and safe ingredients like pumpkin, peanut butter and apple sauce!

Recipes For Your Dog, Made With Leftover Pumpkin

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Pumpkin Dog Treats

Ifyour dog is as sweet as pumpkin pie, why not give him a bone that's packed with the flavor and nutrients of pumpkin?

DIY Self-Care With Pumpkin Guts

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Pumpkin-Honey Baking Soda Scrub

Welcome the fall season and brighten your skin without the aid of sunshine with this pumpkin body scrub. Rich in vitamins A and C and various enzymes, raw pumpkin is the secret ingredient to radiant skin.

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Pumpkin Sugar Body Scrub

Want to try something magical on your skin? DIY thisbody scrub packed with natural enzymes that fight free radicals, slough away dead skin, and leave you feeling rejuvenated. Get to the kitchen and begin mixing nutrient rich, raw pumpkin with coarse sugar or salt, a bit of honey and sweet almond oil for a body scrub that packs a punch.

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For every beloved Starbucks item, there’s one that’s equally disliked. Whether they’re menu mainstays or have disappeared forever, Starbucks baristas and customers have some very strong opinions about the many menu items the chain's released over the years. This Reddit thread in particular details the discontinued Starbucks items that fans of The ‘Bux miss “the least” – AKA ones they were more than happy to say goodbye to.

Whether baristas were irked by the process of making them, their general flavor, or customers’ reception of ‘em, these discontinued Starbucks items departed from menus with a sincere “good riddance.”

Scroll on to discover 6 of the “least missed” discontinued Starbucks menu items, according to seasoned baristas.

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1. Cloud Macchiato

Launched in collaboration with Ariana Grande back in 2019, the Starbucks Cloud Macchiato featured a fluffy, meringue-like foam topping made by blending nonfat milk, vanilla syrup, and a “cloud powder.” It was available to order in two familiar flavors: caramel and cinnamon.

Several Starbucks baristas noted that they simply did not care for making it, especially because the included cloud powder contained egg. This frustrated many plant-based customers, as the drink couldn’t possibly be made fully vegan.

“Was more annoying to make than anything,” one barista commented on Reddit. “Also they didn’t [really] advertise that it contained egg.”

“Tasted foul, irritating to make, having to explain that it cannot be made vegan (thanks Ariana…), and if it was mobile ordered you were almost guaranteed to receive a deflated cup of disappointment and regret,” another user said.

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2. Spicy Refreshers

I got to get a first taste of Starbucks’ Spicy Refreshers when they dropped during the summer of 2024. Admittedly, I didn't think they’d be that good, especially because at the time, it seemed like the chain was grasping at straws to retain their fan base. At the same time the spice-infused Refreshers launched, Starbucks also debuted their (short-lived) boba, and it was just wild. There was also a Spicy Cream Cold Foam included in the launch.

Out of the three Refresher flavors available (dragonfruit, strawberry, and pineapple), the pineapple one tasted the best. The trio turned out to be pretty hit or miss, and lots of fans and baristas agreed.

“Those spicy drinks feel like a fever dream,” one person wrote on Reddit. “Genuinely forgot we had those and forgot how horrible they were.”

Funnily enough, many more people weighed in and said the now-discontinued drinks were only tasty with a shot of tequila included. Fair enough!

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3. Oleato (Olive Oil) Drinks

Introduced in January of 2024, Starbucks’ first-of-its-kind Oleato beverages were crafted using extra virgin olive oil. The chain promised a “luxurious and next-level” flavor, but these drinks ended up totally bombing. Many customers and baristas reportednot being able to drink them whatsoever, or simply feeling sick if they did sip ‘em down.

"The barista refunded me after she saw me spit it back into the cup," this Redditor said.

"At my location, NOBODY likes the olive oil," another person noted. "Not even us baristas, it’s disgusting honestly."

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4. Unicorn Frappuccino

Oh, lord. This discontinued Starbucks drink from 2017 truly needs to be studied. Available for a limited time, the Unicorn Frappuccino went viral for its “flavor-shifting, color-changing" qualities. It was crafted with an insane lineup of ice, milk, pink powder, sour blue powder, crème syrup, mango syrup, and sour blue drizzle – this massive load of sugar concerned plenty of people, too.

A former partner on Reddit verified that the reception of the so-called "famed" Unicorn Frappuccino wasn't all that it was cracked up to be:

"I think the worst part for me was, although it looked cool/pretty, it tasted absolutely horrible," they wrote. "If I recall correctly, it was the thick mango syrup, white chocolate, and some sour blue drizzle. I would say at least half of the customers who actually managed to get one from my store would return them half-full saying it was ‘disgusting’. And honestly, I agreed."

“If you were working in 2014-15, you get 'Nam flashbacks when anyone mentions unicorns or mermaids," another barista commented.

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5. Toasted Vanilla Syrup

Discontinued at the end of 2023 for being generally unpopular, Starbucks' Toasted Vanilla syrup wasn’t quite well-received by baristas.

“That toasted vanilla smelled like every middle school mean girl ever, and it tastes like butt,” one person commented.

“Can’t believe I completely blocked the toasted vanilla out of my memory,” another said. “Sh-t was so nasty.”

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6. Kiwi Starfruit Refresher

Crafted with green coffee extract, ice, and kiwi pieces, the long-gone Starbucks Kiwi Starfruit Refresher hit menus in 2020, but sadly fell off in favor of other Refresher flavors like pineapple and blackberry. Several Starbucks baristas were happy to see it go since it tasted so bad.

“I remember making it when I was training and thinking, ‘this shit smells like battery acid.,’” someone commented.

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For us, nothing is better in spring than spring cleaning. The sense of accomplishment you can feel after spending an afternoon going through your closet and separating piles of clothes you wished you could fit into from clothes you forgot you even had is something really special. Now, to take that one step further and actually organize, purge, and clean one's home is the absolute greatest part of the spring season. These products will help you do just that. From creating spaces to help you organize to cleaners and diffusers to get your home feeling and looking as fresh as possible, these products are guaranteed to get you decluttering and cleaning your home in preparation for a better summer self.

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Keep Your Cleaners Organized With This Under-Sink Cabinet Organizer

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Finally, take control of the space below your sink with this under-sink cabinet organizer. This sturdy two-tier organizer offers several hooks to hang things on the sides and two pull-out shelves. This organizer is easy to put together and doesn't require any screws or hardware.

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These Large Cloth Storage Containers Are Great for Organizing

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Ready to organize all of your throw blankets? These six cloth storage containers are just what you've been looking for. These large containers can be folded or stacked easily and come with handles to help you carry them from room to room. They even have a plastic window, so you'll always be able to see what you have packed away.

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This Clear Plastic Drawer Organizer is Great For Anything

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Organize just about anything in this clear plastic drawer organizer. This set of twenty-five storage bins offers four different sizes to choose from. Great for organizing any space in your home or office. This clear organizer set is just what you've been looking for.

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Get A Grip on Your Spices With This Magnetic Spice Storage Rack

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This magnetic spice storage rack is strong, sturdy, and just what you need to rotate out your old spices and bring in fresh ones. The sturdy magnets of these four shelves are very strong and reliable. Hang your spices on the side of your fridge and make cooking even easier.

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A Chique Large-Room Diffuser

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This diffuser has some real style. It looks brilliant and can fill a room of up to four hundred square feet with the aroma of your choice. Choose between three different time settings and enjoy the automatic shut-off if it runs out of water.

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This Bathroom Organizer Is Sleek

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Enjoy the luxury of an organized bathroom with the help of this bathroom organizer. These four towers, two of which have slide-out drawers, remove clutter from your medicine cabinet and sink spaces. Turn your bathroom into the peaceful space it was meant to be with the help of these organizers.

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Pack Your Pantry Away Into These Food Storage Containers

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Let these food storage containers be the saving grace you've been looking for in regard to your pantry. This twenty-four-piece set comes with label stickers and air-tight sealable tops. Keep your favorite cereals and snacks stacked up and organized without having a bunch of half-full bags and boxes lying around.

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This Legging Organizer Is a Game-Changer

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If you have a full drawer dedicated to leggings then this legging organizer is exactly what you've been looking for. With just two hangers you can now hold up to twenty leggings in your closet. Open up tons of space in your wardrobe with the help of this handy hanger and hook set.

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These Storage Totes Are Heavy Duty

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Enjoy packing things away and organizing in these really heavy-duty storage totes. The twenty-four-gallon volume is large enough to fit many clothes, blankets, stuffed critters, or whatever else you need to pack away for a while. With a fifty-pound load capacity, these bags can really be filled to the top.

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Neatly Organize Your Produce With These Refrigerator Organizer Bins

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Don't let the crisper get jammed full of smashed produce again. These refrigerator organizer bins come in three different sizes, big and small, to easily fit and organize your produce. These stackable bins are a great way to organize all sorts of different products in your refrigerator or freezer.

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Show Off Your Shoes in This Shoe Storage Box

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This shoe storage box set comes with twelve clear and stackable boxes for shoes. Each box has a ventilated back to keep the airflow moving and to prevent bad odors. The boxes click together and can be stacked in any fashion you see fit. Clean up the cluttered shoe pile in your closet with the help of these great organizing shoe boxes.

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This Bottle Holder Will Keep You Hydrated

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I always say one can never have too many water bottles. This bottle holder is perfect for keeping all of your water bottles in an organized single spot. This three-tier holder can fit bottles up to forty ounces in size; good for all of your favorite brands and styles.

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A Classic Closet Organizer Will Help This Spring

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Nothing will help organize your closet better than this classic closet organizer. This nine-cube closet set can be stacked and organized in any way that fits your closet and needs. Each cube can hold up to twenty-two pounds, allowing you to really pack them with whatever needs organizing.

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A Sink Organizer to Keep Your Kitchen Clean

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The sink area is notoriously an easy place for clutter and cleaning sponges. This sink organizer is just what you need to keep all of your essentials at hand and keep your sink area looking nice and organized. This caddy has four separate areas, non-slip feet, and can even expand to a larger size if needed.

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These Large Storage Bags Are Waterproof and Sturdy

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If packing things away in the basement for a while is on your spring cleaning list, then these large storage bags should be on the list of necessities. Capable of holding up to fifty pounds, these twenty-four-gallon waterproof bags are great for packing and stowing things away.

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Save Space With This Over the Door Organizer

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Open up even more space in the closet with this over-the-door organizer. This five-tier organizer can hold up to eighty pounds without tilting. It comes with ten mesh pockets on the sides for additional small item storage. The four hooks that hang onto the door ensure a stable and even hang.

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This Black Vanity Organizer Is Stylish

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Keep all of your makeup and perfumes organized and stocked in this black vanity organizer. This very stylish black organizer has seven compartments and two deep drawers to keep all of your beauty item necessities on hand and organized exactly how you want them.

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Stay on Task With This File Holder

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This file holder is the absolute classic standard of all file holders. Five-tier, sturdy, sliding drawers, pen holders, and more are what you can expect to find with this holder. Great for any home office or just keeping your art and craft supplies organized.

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Elevate Your Expectations With This Monitor Stand

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This monitor stand is exactly what your desk has been longing for. Lift up your monitor and make space for an organized workstation underneath. This stand comes with a shelf, a sliding drawer, and two pen holders - perfect for making your office a great, organized space.

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This Pencil Holder Is Cute and Handy

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Enjoy organizing your crafting space a little better with this pencil holder. This holder is a three-component piece: a pencil holder, two drawers, and a notebook holder. This organizer is small but can hold a lot of items. Organize your workspace today with the help of this little organizing holder.

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This Charging Station Is Classy

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Elegant in its design, this charging station has five ports and can fit items from tablets to smartphones. Keep your electronics organized in space and charged at the same time. The dividers are movable, so you can adjust the size to fit nearly any device.

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Clean The Air With This Air Purifier

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You can't spring clean without having clean breathing spaces. This air purifier is great for keeping the air circulating even in large rooms. This purifier is quiet and can clean up to three thousand square feet of space in an hour. The filters can catch dust, pollen, and even pet dander.

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This Small Room Purifier Is Great For Bedrooms

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Enjoy the refreshing breaths of clean air while you sleep with this small room purifier. This small purifier can clean the air of up to four hundred square feet in a half hour. The filters are good for catching all sorts of air pollutants that linger in our homes. Enjoy a clean breath of air today.

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Stay Calm With This Diffuser

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This diffuser is at the absolute top of its class. This diffuser comes with a remote and a timer that you can set for different scent release intervals. The fan is very quiet and lower than 23db. Over sixty thousand people agree that this diffuser is really something to behold.

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Nothing Will Escape This Upright Vacuum

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Whether it's carpets or hard floors, this upright vacuum can tackle it all. The lift-away function allows you to get extra distance and maneuverability from your ordinary vacuum. This is a large-capacity vacuum with a tight sealing chamber perfect for pet dander and pollen.

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A Cordless Vacuum for Your Cleaning Needs

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Enjoy free movement in your home with this cordless vacuum. The fully charged battery can run for up to forty minutes. The strong motor is guaranteed to clean up the dust and crumbs from any carpet or hardwood surface. Its mobility will help you reach any hard-to-reach area.

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Keep Drawers Clutter Free With This Drawer Organizer

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Nothing is more difficult to clean than a wildly cluttered drawer. This drawer organizer set is just what's needed to tackle even the wildest of junk drawers. The twenty-five-piece set comes with several different-sized containers. The containers come with a non-slip bottom that can be attached to them, or you can stack them as well.

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This Kitchen Drawer Organizer Is Great for Silverware

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Keep your forks, spoons, and knives separated and organized in this kitchen drawer organizer. This organizer is large and has enough compartments for most of your kitchen essentials as well as a few extra slots for some of the larger items.

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An Expandable Utensil Drawer for The Larger Kitchen Items

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This expandable utensil drawer is just what your kitchen needs to help organize the larger kitchen items. From spatulas to tongs, this seven-compartment drawer can expand to a width wide enough to have nine compartments.

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Hang Tools On This Garden Organizer

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This garden organizer is huge. It can stretch from seventeen to sixty-eight inches long. The special rubber-coated S-hooks are made to keep your tools safe and can hold up to sixty-six pounds of weight. Keep all of your outdoor tools neat and in one place on this long hanging rack.

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Every Garage Needs This Small Parts Cabinet

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The small parts cabinet of your absolute dreams. This 44-drawer cabinet has drawers of several different sizes. It's tall, sturdy, and capable of organizing all of your loose screws, nails, drill bits, and more in the garage.

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This Tool Tower Rack Is Great for a Shed

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Keep all of your outdoor lawn tools organized in this tool tower rack. This rack can handle up to forty handled tools. The rack will not rust, dent, rot, or peel. A rack perfect for any tool with handles, these clip-in holders will keep the tools right in place.

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This Tool Organizer Is Solid

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Enjoy finding your drills and chargers in the same place with the help of this tool organizer. Good to hold four power drills, and with an additional upper shelf to hold their chargers as well. This organizer is easy to mount and made of strong, durable materials.

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Not Your Average Power Tool Holder

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If your garage is more of a shop than a garage, then this power tool holder is for you. This four-tier holder is huge. Each tool rack can hold up to six hundred pounds and is easy to install. One single rack is capable of holding up to twelve power drills! Keep all of your tools in this sturdy organized rack today.

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Organize The Garage With These Garage Hooks

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This set of garage hooks is perfect for bringing a little law and order to any garage. The hooks are lined with a non-slip PVC layer to keep your tools safe from scratches and hanging where they're supposed to be.

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More Than Just a Broom Holder

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This broom holder is capable of holding so much more than just a broom. This holder offers eleven storage slots to hang from and can hold up to thirty-five pounds. Hang all of your favorite cleaning items in one place and take on spring cleaning like never before.

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It's Time To Clean With This Cleaning Caddie

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This cleaning caddie is big and will easily be able to transfer all of your cleaning products from room to room this spring cleaning cycle. The five spaces are divided by firm partitions and the additional four side pouches are large and extra sturdy. Carry your cleaning products with confidence in this cleaning caddie.

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This Mop Has Over 200k Reviews

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This mop offers a hands-free wringing bucket, and the microfiber head can be detached and washed in the washing machine. The microfibers are great at picking up even the toughest of sticky patches. It's no wonder so many people have rated this mop so highly.

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A Spray Mop to Make Cleaning Easier

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Clean your floors more easily and without extra water with this spray mop. The classic spray mop design and floor cleaning pads are great for cleaning up dirt and dust from any hard-surfaced floor. Enjoy the scent and feeling of clean floors today.

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This is The Feather Duster You've Been Looking For

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These microfiber feather dusters really have outdone themselves. The static cling of the microfibers makes the dust stick to it while cleaning, so nothing floats away into the air. The pole itself is extendable and has a bendy head. The duster can be detached and washed too, ensuring the longevity of the duster.

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