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April 1 - "Flavor of the Month" Announcement
Caption: "April’s flavor of the month has landed! Introducing Lavender Honey Dream, a creamy delight with floral lavender and sweet honey. 🍯🍦 Try it before it’s gone!" Hashtags: #FlavorOfTheMonth #LavenderHoneyDream #IceCreamLovers #AprilDelight
April 2 - Fun Fact About Ice Cream
Caption: "Did you know? The first ice cream parlor in the U.S. opened in 1776 in New York! 🤯 Stop by and experience our modern take on this timeless treat!" Hashtags: #IceCreamHistory #FunFacts #SweetTrivia #FrozenFavorites
April 3 - Behind-the-Scenes: Making a Batch
Caption: "Ever wonder how our ice cream is made? Here's a sneak peek of our team churning up fresh batches of creamy goodness. 🍨🍦 Come taste the magic!" Hashtags: #BehindTheScenes #IceCreamInTheMaking #Handcrafted #LocalCreamery
April 4 - Customer Review Highlight
Caption: "We love our fans! 🙌 Here's what [@customername] had to say about their recent visit. Have you tried our Mint Chip yet? 🍃🍫" Hashtags: #CustomerLove #IceCreamShop #FanFavorite #MintChipMadness
April 5 - Interactive Poll: Cone vs. Cup?
Caption: "The ultimate question: Do you prefer your ice cream in a cone or a cup? 🍦🆚🍨 Comment below and let us know!" Hashtags: #ConeVsCup #IceCreamDebate #WhichDoYouChoose #TeamCone #TeamCup
April 6 - Staff Spotlight
Caption: "Meet Sarah, one of our expert scoopers! 🛎️ She's been serving up smiles and sweet treats for 3 years. Say hi next time you visit!" Hashtags: #StaffSpotlight #IceCreamTeam #MeetTheTeam #ScooperLife
April 7 - Throwback Thursday
Caption: "Throwing it back to our grand opening! 🎉 Look how far we’ve come! Who was with us from day one?" Hashtags: #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #IceCreamJourney #SweetMemories
April 8 - New Sundae Special
Caption: "Introducing our Spring Blossom Sundae: layers of vanilla, strawberry sauce, fresh berries, and edible flowers 🌸🍓 Only available for a limited time!" Hashtags: #SundaeSpecial #SpringBlossom #SweetTreats #IceCreamCreation
April 9 - Instagram Story: Favorite Toppings
Caption: "What’s your go-to topping? Sprinkles, fudge, or maybe cookie dough? 🍫🍬 Vote in our story and see what others are picking!" Hashtags: #TopToppings #IceCreamExtras #VoteNow #InstagramPoll
April 10 - National Siblings Day: Two-for-One Deal
Caption: "Celebrate #NationalSiblingsDay with us! Bring your sibling and get 2 scoops for the price of 1. 👭👬 Double the love, double the ice cream!" Hashtags: #SiblingsDaySpecial #FamilyLove #TwoForOne #IceCreamWithFamily
April 11 - Fun Facts About Dairy
Caption: "Did you know? It takes about 12 pounds of milk to make just 1 gallon of ice cream! 🐄🍦 Dairy farmers, we salute you! #FarmToCone" Hashtags: #DairyDelight #FunDairyFacts #FarmToTable #IceCreamLovers
April 12 - Share a Customer Photo
Caption: "Look at this adorable ice cream moment! 🍨 Thanks, [@customername], for sharing this sweet shot. Don't forget to tag us in your photos!" Hashtags: #CustomerShare #IceCreamMoments #TagUs #SnapAndScoop
April 13 - Weekly Special Tease
Caption: "Sneak peek of this week’s special flavor… any guesses? 👀 Here's a hint: It’s fruity and oh-so-refreshing! 🍋🍓" Hashtags: #FlavorTease #WeeklySpecial #IceCreamSurprise #WhatsNext
April 14 - Tutorial: Perfect Ice Cream Scoop
Caption: "Want to master the perfect ice cream scoop at home? 🍦 Check out our quick tutorial for tips and tricks to get that professional look!" Hashtags: #IceCreamTutorial #ScoopingTips #PerfectScoop #IceCreamDIY
April 15 - National Banana Day (Promo on Banana Split)
Caption: "Happy #NationalBananaDay! 🍌 Celebrate with a classic Banana Split for 20% off today. Split it with a friend or enjoy it all yourself!" Hashtags: #BananaSplit #IceCreamDeals #BananaLovers #SweetSavings
April 16 - Behind-the-Scenes: Ingredient Sourcing
Caption: "We believe in the freshest ingredients! 🌱 Here’s a peek at the local farms where we source our dairy and fruit. It’s all about quality!" Hashtags: #FarmToCone #FreshIngredients #LocalFarms #IceCreamCraft
April 17 - Day in the Life of a Scooper
Caption: "Ever wonder what a day in the life of an ice cream scooper is like? 🍦 From opening shop to creating your favorite treats, it's a scoop of fun!" Hashtags: #DayInTheLife #ScooperDiaries #IceCreamBehindTheScenes #IceCreamLife
April 18 - Ice Cream Trivia
Caption: "TRIVIA TIME! What was the first flavor of ice cream ever made? 🍦 Drop your guess in the comments!" Hashtags: #IceCreamTrivia #FunIceCreamFacts #GuessTheFlavor #TriviaChallenge
April 19 - National Garlic Day (Funny Post)
Caption: "It’s #NationalGarlicDay 🧄 but don’t worry, we’re sticking to sweet flavors only! No garlic ice cream here! 😂" Hashtags: #GarlicDay #NoGarlicInIceCream #JustSweetness #FlavorFun
April 20 - Earth Day Prep Tease
Caption: "Earth Day is coming! 🌍 We’re doing our part with eco-friendly packaging and locally sourced ingredients. Stay tuned for more!" Hashtags: #EarthDayIsComing #EcoFriendlyIceCream #SustainableScoop #GreenChoices
April 21 - Collaboration with a Local Bakery
Caption: "We’ve teamed up with @localbakery for an amazing Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich collab! 🍪🍨 Available starting today!" Hashtags: #CollabOfTheWeek #IceCreamSandwich #LocalPartners #BakeryCollab
April 22 - Earth Day: Eco-Friendly Post
Caption: "Happy #EarthDay! 🌍 We’re proud to use sustainable practices in our shop, from compostable spoons to local sourcing. Enjoy a guilt-free scoop!" Hashtags: #EcoFriendly #EarthDay2024 #SustainableTreats #GreenScoop
April 23 - Flavor Announcement
Caption: "🚨New Flavor Alert!🚨 Say hello to Salted Caramel Crunch—a delicious blend of sweet caramel and crunchy toffee. 😋 Available now!" Hashtags: #NewFlavor #SaltedCaramelCrunch #FlavorDrop #IceCreamTreats
April 24 - Instagram Reels: Scooping Compilation
Caption: "Satisfyingly smooth! 😍 Watch as we scoop out some of your favorite flavors in this reel. Which one will you choose next?" Hashtags: #ScoopSatisfaction #SatisfyingScoops #IceCreamReels #CreamyGoodness
April 25 - Happy Hour Promo Announcement
Caption: "Introducing Happy Hour at our shop! 🎉 Every weekday from 3–5 PM, enjoy 2 scoops for the price of 1! Don’t miss out on sweet savings!" Hashtags: #HappyHour #IceCreamDeals #ScoopsForTwo #SweetSavings
April 26 - Flavor Pairing Suggestions
Caption: "Not sure what to order? Try our Raspberry Sorbet paired with Vanilla Bean for a refreshing twist. 🍇🍦What’s your favorite combo?" Hashtags: #FlavorPairing #ScoopsAndCombos #RaspberryVanilla #SweetMix
April 27 - Local Community Shoutout
Caption: "Big thanks to our local community for supporting us! 🏙️ We love being a part of this town. Comment below with your favorite local spot!" Hashtags: #CommunityLove #LocalSupport #OurHometown #SweetCommunity
April 28 - Limited-Edition Topping of the Month
Caption: "Topping of the month: Coconut Shavings 🥥🥄 Add a tropical twist to your scoop! Available for a limited time." Hashtags: #ToppingOfTheMonth #CoconutLove #TropicalScoop #SweetToppings
April 29 - Favorite Ice Cream Memory
Caption: "We all have that one ice cream memory! 🍦 Share yours in the comments and let’s spread the love of sweet moments." Hashtags: #IceCreamMemories #SweetStories #ThrowbackScoops #ChildhoodTreats
April 30 - May Flavor Tease
Caption: "Sneak peek at May’s flavor of the month… let’s just say it’s going to be berry delicious! 🍓 Can you guess what it is?" Hashtags: #FlavorTease #MayFlavors #BerryDelicious #ComingSoon