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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

You would have been 19 today... We miss you so much Austin 🎂 Always loved. Never forgotten. Forever missed. 🫶

Austin has been Jedrek's best friend since elementary... He took his own life almost a month ago & the heartbreak is huge again today as this would have been his 19th birthday.

But instead he is 'forever 18' 😞

⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

My son and I have been going to the local "cheap" theater all summer. They've been showing $2 kids movies & its been one of my favorite activities this summer. In the same strip mall is a cell phone repair shop & they were able to replace the lens on my phone's camera and *poof* fixed!! ✨😊✨

Quick photo of a few crochet hanging plants I've been working on with the caption "Got my camera fixed" the lens casing covering my camera has gotten way scuffed up recently and the photos had become way fuzzy. This is great because I'm not in the market for a new phone and now I can take good photos of my bracelets again 🙌

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

At one point I was hopeful to achieve a goal of 30 sales in 30 days for August, but that has fallen super short 😅 Just activated a small sale to entice folks: happytipipeople.etsy.com #Handmade #Crystal #Jewelry #Unique #Art #Gifts #August #Birthday #Explore #Discover (Pictured is a new style ✨)

Screenshot of my August Etsy stats. 437 views, 179 visits & 5 sales so far 🙂 I'm thankful for each and every sale, but with needing more of am income to support my household, I was definitely hoping for more 💞

One of my newest styles, Rose Quartz, Selenite & Green Moonstone.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Hope you have a good one!! Here is a decently funny one🤭

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

✨ new energy bill just dropped 😏 Job starts in a week, first payday will be on the 12th of Sept so I just need to make it until then 😌 please consider a purchase from my shop: happytipipeople.etsy.com Signing up for my bracelet subscription: ko-fi.com/mosdefsteph/... Thank you, ever so much 💞

Old photo of some bracelet styles laid out in a little basket tray. A majority of these styles are no longer available, so I'm not going to describe them specifically - what I would like to describe is that I make all my bracelets by hand, I use genuine gemstone beads & high quality leather cord. Mostly I make small batch styles, making their quantity limited ✨

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Went to one of the local small market shops today & found this absolute gem: "The Book of Purrs" Which my kiddos says he will be reading to the cats every night =] #Cute #Art #Cats

"The Book of Purrs" features cute doodles of little black fluff balls on the cover. Its filled with cute mini stories & adorable cat doodles.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

August birthday goal update ✨ 3 out of 30 sales!! happytipipeople.etsy.com Today I'm sending out a double wrap featuring Hematite, Labradorite & Lava Rock and a single with Mahogany Obsidian, Kambaba Jasper & Unakite ✨💖

Simple image with 30 boxes to represent my goal of 30 sales in 30 days this August - 3 of the boxes are checked off

Double wrap featuring magnetic Hematite, flashy Labradorite & textured Lava Rock

Very earthy and boho bracelet featuring Mahogany Obsidian, Kambaba Jasper & Unakite

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Here's a bunch of new bracelet styles I've been working on - pictures just don't do them justice however <3 My subscribed supporters will get the chance to claim these first - Join the Bracelet Club👇 www.ko-fi.com/mosdefsteph/... Bracelets for sale👇 happytipipeople.etsy.com #AltText #Handmade #Art

3 available - this small batch style features green moonstone, mauve selenite and soft lavender lepidolite. Wrapped in a green leather cord and contrasted with a light purple beading cord, these are very sweet and very fun. All of my bracelets use 8mm beads, 2mm leather & LOTS of love!! <3 Finished off with 2 loops for its toggle closure, this bracelet has a 15mm stamped wood button, fits wrist size 7 - 8.5 inches.

4 available - this small batch style features rose quartz, mauve selenite & green moonstone. Wrapped in a green leather cord and contrasted with a bright magenta beading cord, these are very sweet and very fun. All of my bracelets use 8mm beads, 2mm leather & LOTS of love!! <3 Finished off with 2 loops for its toggle closure, this bracelet has a 15mm stamped wood button, fits wrist size 7 - 8.5 inches.

3 available - this small batch style features druzy agate, autumn jasper & strawberry quartz. Wrapped in a natural tan leather cord and complimented with a soft pink beading cord, these are very sweet and very fun. All of my bracelets use 8mm beads, 2mm leather & LOTS of love!! <3 Finished off with 2 loops for its toggle closure, this bracelet has a 15mm flower button, fits wrist size 7 - 8.5 inches.

3 available - this small batch style features obsidian, kambaba jasper & tigers eye. Wrapped in an antique grey leather cord and contrasted with a black beading cord, these are very robust! All of my bracelets use 8mm beads, 2mm leather & LOTS of love!! <3 Finished off with 2 loops for its toggle closure, this bracelet has a 15mm button, fits wrist size 7.5 - 9 inches.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

👁️👄👁️ venmo.com/u/MosDefSteph

Picture of the school supply list I'll be needing for my kiddo. Its not huge, thankfully I stocked up on/ am reusing some of the things on here, but what I have left is shown. (3 inch white binder, 2 packs colored pencils, 1 package loose leaf paper, dry erase markers, vinyl folders w/pockets, highlighters, kleenex, pencils & notebooks) receiving a little extra for these things will also allow me to restock in preparation for next year. 😌 thank you for your consideration 😌

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

August is my birthday month and I would just be tickled if you would help me celebrate with this HUGE goal! 30 sales in 30 days! happytipipeople.etsy.com (Yes I know there are 31 days in August, its because my birthday is the 30th ✨)

Pastel colored image to display how many of the 30 sales have come in so far. (2) Text reads "August 30 sales in 30 days" with 30 different green colored boxes to get 'checked off' as the month goes on.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Sweet kitty #Caturday As Meowski Lebowski laid in the sunlight, he enjoyed some gentle face boops 💞 #CatsOfBlueSky #Tuxedo #Relaxed #TimelineCleanse

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

"Mkay" 😅 I'm so midwest lol. Been stitching away at these dish scrubbys and would love to get some packaged up & sent out. Which color do you like best? #Handmade #Crochet #Scrubbies

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Peek at the new styles Im working on - featuring some new stones such as Peace Jasper & Autumn Jasper & mauve Selenite ✨ Bracelet club members will get first dibs on all these. I'm very thankful for everyone who joined last month 🙌 August sign ups are now available 💖 ko-fi.com/mosdefsteph/...

Picture of my little bracelet basket with a lot of new styles. I use 8mm beads with all of these and styles range from green and purple, to rainbow chakra.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Hey folks 👋 I will be making sets of these little dish scrubbys and am taking orders - similar to the screenshot below, they'll be sets of 3 for $9. Other styles tba. Colors to choose from are also pictured below 👇

Screen shots of dish scrubbys that a friend of mine asked if I could make. A set of 3 different shades of green.

Screenshot of the yarn I've ordered and will start working with - its a nylon yarn meant for making scrubbys and has 4 different shades of green, and 4 of blue.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Kitty meows and a smidge of energy ✨😊✨

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

🧶Crochet wall decor - 3 styles available. #Handmade by me, they are super cute and add to any #cottage / #fairy / #hippie #boho vibe✨ $36 and I'll ship it directly to you! (Continental US) venmo.com/u/MosDefSteph Getting these sold over the next week would be huge! #Gifts #Ideas #Cute #Flower #fyp

Crochet vines, leaves & flowers are attached small wooden dowel. This style has purple flowers & green leaves. I'd say this is the most fairy look one. 2 available.

Crochet vines, leaves and flowers attached to a small wooden dowel. This style has blue flowers & darker greens. I'd say this is the most cottage look one. 3 available.

Crochet vines, leaves and flowers attached to a small wooden dowel. This style has a light blue flower & a yellow and dark blue flower with green and teal leaves & vines. I'd say this is the most boho look style. 3 available.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Small batch from a small shop - gemstone & leather wrap bracelets ✨ I'm offering free shipping this month, and $10 off when you buy 2 or more from my shop: happytipipeople.etsy.com?coupon=CHANGES Want to skip Etsy? Message me directly 💞 little businesses like mine still need customers 💞 #Handmade

A warm bracelet style featuring Amazonite & Citrine on a metallic gold leather cord.

Quick pic of one of the last orders I received... Over 2 weeks ago. They ordered 2 'Flower Chakra' bracelets & a Chocolate Labradorite and Strawberry Quartz style. Please consider a purchase this weekend 😌

Pink Agate & Angelite on a metallic blue leather cord, a trans flag inspired style 💞

Darker metallic bronze cord surrounds Unakite & Golden Citrine in this unique style, only 2 left

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Making these little hanging plants - the first 2 have already been claimed, but if you'd like to preorder or custom order some, lmk 🧶🌱🌻 venmo.com/u/MosDefSteph #Crochet #HangingPlant #Nature #Flowers #Art #Yarn #ForSale #Cute

Crochet hanging plant. The pot is made from a burnt orange color, very close to a true terra cotta feel. 4 vines of green leaves hang down around it with a yellow and orange makeshift sunflower on top (it just resembles a sunflower, but sits directly on top of the brown soil)

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Any sales yet this evening and into tomorrow will go towards a much needed bead restock ✨ happytipipeople.etsy.com?coupon=CHANGES Discount code gives $10 off the purchase of 2 or more bracelets - find your new favorite accessory today! ✨ Don't want to shop Etsy? Message me for direct sales 💞

Self promo image featuring all my Chakra bracelet styles. Its a 7 stone combo of Red Jasper, Carnelian, Golden Tigers Eye, Aventurine, Apatite, Sodalite & Amethyst - surrounded by options like Onyx, Rose Quartz or Druzy Agate ✨

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

I am starting to realize that when we are made to feel as such, its mostly because of judgment and assumptions from whoever the other person/s is & that makes it a bit easier to shake off... Its a process 😌 #SelfLove #NewDay

Illustration of a frog and a toad sitting together with text that reads "you are not a burden"

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

#Happy You could be wearing fresh wrist candy like this! ;] ko-fi.com/mosdefsteph #New #Bracelets #ShopSmall

Picture of the wrist of someone wearing a few of my my bracelets, mostly blue and green in color. *gemstone & leather wrap bracelets, handmade by me, available on Kofi* <3

Picture of the wrist of one of my customers wearing their bracelets, mostly blue, yellow, purple and black in color. *gemstone and leather bracelets, handmade by me, available on thru a Kofi subscription* <3

A couple one of a kind bracelets on the wrist of one of my customers. They had a new baby back in March and requested matching Aquamarine bracelets to represent the babies birth month <3 I love being able to help out with special events like this!!

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Mine is an average 3-5, and you are all wonderful! *hugs, high-fives, and happy Friday!!*

photo of a cat being pet. the cat is labeled "me." the hand petting the cat is labeled "The same 11 people always liking my posts."

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Facing new challenges head on - staying hopeful and focused. This is the best way for me to continue doing what I love. My goal is to have 10 members by the end of the month ✨ ko-fi.com/mosdefsteph/... #Handmade #Jewelry #SmallBusiness #Kofi #Art #fyp #explore Skip prime days, join me instead <3

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

They have become the party of virtue signaling and fear mongering 😒

Meme of 2 terrified little kids standing in a corner looking terrified, text attached to them reads "conservatives"

Across the room is a small bucket and bunny, with text that reads "things that don't happen"

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Misunderstandings often happen because of assumptions - maybe dial it back a bit? 🤷🏼‍♀️ #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #StopBeingJudgemental

Meme signed by The_Spoonie_Club, but I saw it on a different Facebook group awhile ago - text at top reads "Debunking misconceptions Chronic illness edition" then there are 6 circles around a 7th in the middle, they all have different text;
-We can have "good" days sometimes
-We can feel isolated, even around people we love
-We still want to be invited
-We aren't making things up
-We aren't lazy. We get tired faster than we want to
-We can feel grief and joy at the same time

Middle one says - We might look okay, but that doesn't mean we feel okay.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Mini #Crochet wall hangs are available - I've got 8 total 🌱💐🖼️ $30 each, plus ship -or- local pickup 💞 PayPal: ThyLizzle Venmo: MosDefSteph Commission your own: ko-fi.com/mosdefsteph #YarnArt #Hippie #BloomScroll

My goofy self, smirking in front of my mini crochet wall hang decor. My phones back facing camera is getting real fuzzy, so I'm utilizing the forward facing one. These each hang between 11-13 inches long, have 2 flowers on each [colors vary] and a combo of leaves & vines. Length of those decorations is another 7 inches, making them average 21 inches total.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

🥳First new member!!🥳 Oh my gosh, yay!! This is going to be huge! Granted, I need about 10 members to cover monthly material costs to really keep my little bracelet shop alive... But I've got 1 and that's where it starts!! 💞 #SmallBusiness #ShopSmall #Kofi #Subscription #Handmade #Merch #Crystals

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

#Kofi bracelet subscription updated! ✨ How would you like bracelets sent directly to you? Do you enjoy #ShoppingSmall and supporting #SmallBusiness ? Check out my offerings here, under the memberships tab ko-fi.com/mosdefsteph Kofi is the best way to support me off Etsy right now - #Handmade #fyp

Simple image with some doodles of crystal clusters and small gemstones. Text reads "I dont need another inspirational quote I need more crystals!"

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Any brick and mortar shops out there looking to expand their selection? Anyone wanna buy a batch of Chakra bracelets? 👀 #Handmade

Batch of bracelets in a clear storage tote, mostly Chakra styles, they're very colorful.
This 7 crystal selection includes
- Red Jasper
- Carnelian
- Golden Tigers Eye
- Aventurine
- Apatite
- Sodalite
- Amethyst

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

I'd like to start by linking to this article written by another Etsy seller who is way more informed than I - and said everything way better than I ever could: unfetteredsupply.com/alligator-al... How to do the #EtsyBoycott - but better ✨ A 🧵 (flying by the seat of my pants and 4 hours sleep)

Simple image with text that reads "How to do the #EtsyBoycott better" with a little star emoji, because I think we could all use some patience and nuance to this thing!

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I run a little bracelet shop on Etsy. A couple local shops also carry my items, but my main focus for about 2 years now has been Etsy. As a shopper, what other platforms have you shopped on? My goal is to have another online shop up and running by Oct, suggestions welcome 💖 #Jewelry #Handmade

Picture of my kitchen table, which is where I make all my bracelets. Last large batch of styles I made like a month ago are shown, along with a custom order of 10 that I was super happy to help with!! I've always wanted to be a maker/creator, especially after the retail job I had years ago closed down, this became my dream.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

#MondayMotivation Each of these styles has only 1 left in stock, and you can get $10 off of both with this link: happytipipeople.etsy.com?coupon=PRIDE... Handmade with love 💝 in Cedar Rapids Iowa📍Ready to ship 📦 Supporting a household 🏡 & a dream 🌃 with every purchase 💞 #Etsy #Artist #AltText

Rock and Roll style bracelets - both have a selection of Red Jasper, Orange Aventurine & Golden Citrine. One is surrounded by black leather & matte Onyx, giving it that darker heavy metal vibe. The other is surrounded by light tan leather & Riverstone beads, giving it a classic rock feel - in my opinion anyways 🤷🏼‍♀️

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

This is Nermal, they could have been siblings 💞 I showed your photo to my oldest son and he thought it was her for a moment 🙂

My grey cat Nermal, standing on the kitchen table one day.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Meowski Lebowski would like to offer a big thank you this #Caturday Fixing the AC yesterday was super necessary b/c, as you can see, he melts in the heat #LiquidCat Yesterday's Etsy stats = A BEAST!! We could still use some help after this unplanned expense, link in the comments ✨ #CatsOfBlueSky

Meowski Lebowski is a tuxedo terror who often melts. Half liquid, half badger, I'm not even sure he's an actual cat 👀

Here he lays this morning, on his back, begging for love or something to obliterate - another thing I am unsure of 🤷🏼‍♀️

Yesterday's Etsy shop stats:

233 views
4 orders
57 visits

A couple of the orders placed had multiple items, so my little bracelet shop has sold 317 items ✨ and I'm thankful for each and every one! ✨💞✨

Making these bracelets is an absolute joy! I've always been a creative person, but it relies a lot on regular sales, which relies on me being online, which I am not good at 😅

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Post a picture of you that's not actually a picture of you

I am Lwaxana Troi, Daughter of the Fifth House, Holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, Heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed.

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Local fb group came through overnight with a handful of companies to contact, saving me some time there ✨ One of my repeat buyers placed an order 🙌 And today's high should only get up to 81 🥲 happytipipeople.etsy.com venmo.com/u/MosDefSteph Paypal: ThyLizzle

The sticker on my laptop says "Clarissa explained none of this"

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

😅oh my gosh, what timing!😅 Steam summer sale just started and includes Two Point Museum (the game my brain is currently freaking out for) So the little shit saved money by not getting it this morning! Sale runs thru July 10th, so I figure if I sell X amount of bracelets, I'll treat myself😊 #Gaming

Screenshot of the info page about Two Point Museum on Steam, recently released back in March and has very positive reviews. Blurb reads "Curate snd manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful... And children off the exhibits."

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⋆⁺⋆ Steph ⋆₊⋆ @mosdefsteph.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Unqualified, uninformed boot-lickers, the lot of em!

Picture of boot shaped lolly-pops with text that reads "here you go, since you wanna be a boot licker"

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