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Holiday Yarn Crafts for Kids

November 8, 2018 By Randi Dukes Leave a Comment

This holiday yarn crafts post was sponsored by Darn Good Yarn.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links. The holiday season is such a great time to do a little extra crafting with the kids.  They’re often home a bit more because of Christmas break and, if your kids are […]

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Christmas Hostess Gift Idea with Printable

November 3, 2018 By Randi Dukes Leave a Comment

This Christmas hostess gift idea post contains affiliate links. I have a real thing for scents and I love to fill my house with scents that match the season.  I buy pumpkin scented candles for fall, cinnamon scented hand soap for Christmas, and I even like to use ... continue reading...

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2018 Creative Holiday Gift Guide

November 1, 2018 By Randi Dukes Leave a Comment

This creative holiday gift guide contains affiliate links. Are you looking for unique and creative ideas for gifting this Christmas?  I've gathered up some fabulous ideas for women, men, teens/tweens, and kids, and I can't wait to share them with you in this creative ... continue reading...

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Retro Upcycled Stocking Holders

December 18, 2017 By Randi Dukes 3 Comments

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This post contains affiliate links. While I love buying Christmas gifts for my kiddos, the stocking stuffers are really my favorite things to buy.  I enjoy ... continue reading...

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Christmas Kitchen Home Tour

November 28, 2017 By Randi Dukes 7 Comments

Have you started decorating for Christmas?  I've barely started unpacking the Christmas boxes but I did get my kitchen {the most used spot in our home} decorated and I thought I'd give you a little peek today.  And the inspiration doesn't stop there!  My Christmas ... continue reading...

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Chalkboard Advent Calendar

November 20, 2017 By Randi Dukes 2 Comments

We love advent calendars with chocolates to eat every day and Christmas countdowns with sweet treats but I also love doing Bible readings with my kids through the month of December, leading up to Christmas.  This chalkboard advent calendar is such an easy way to create a ... continue reading...

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Mason Jar Gift Ideas

November 6, 2017 By Randi Dukes 19 Comments

These mason jar gift ideas were sponsored by The Container Store.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links. I love giving gifts in jars.  It's such an easy way to package a cute themed gift and it's so easy to embellish the jars ... continue reading...

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Fa La La La Llama Gift Guide and Holiday Printable

November 1, 2017 By Randi Dukes 8 Comments

This post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links. I have a real thing about llamas.  I know they can be a bit feisty and moody but they never fail to make me smile!  If you love ... continue reading...

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Cinnamon Roll Snowman

October 25, 2017 By Randi Dukes 17 Comments

This cinnamon roll snowman was created as part of a sponsored post for Pillsbury™.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love the holiday season and one of my favorite things is taking easy, every day items and adding a special twist to make them a bit more fun and ... continue reading...

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A Christmas Surprise

December 23, 2016 By Randi Dukes 1 Comment

This post is sponsored by Aflac.  I was compensated for writing it but all opinions are 100% mine. I got to take part in something so fun this month: a Christmas surprise for a very deserving family!  It is said that it is better to give than to receive and that is ... continue reading...

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Gingerbread House Gift Idea

December 20, 2016 By Randi Dukes Leave a Comment

Disclosure: I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy on the CVS Says Receipt You Later Campaign. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. #CVS #ReceiptYouLater I ... continue reading...

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How to Grow Paperwhites

December 19, 2016 By Randi Dukes Leave a Comment

One of my favorite Christmas traditions is growing paperwhites.  I grow them every year, I experiment with different dishes and mediums, and I love the delicate, fragrant blooms.  Let me show you how to grow paperwhites, one of the simplest ways to add a little nature ... continue reading...

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Creative Gift Wrap Ideas

December 13, 2016 By Randi Dukes 5 Comments

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hobby Lobby. The opinions and text are all mine. Do you love receiving beautifully wrapped gifts? There's something so special about a present that's as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside! These creative ... continue reading...

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Vintage Christmas Mantel

December 12, 2016 By Randi Dukes Leave a Comment

I love decorating my mantel for different holidays and occasions, especially Christmas.  I like to use our usual holiday decor in different ways and pull in some household items to create something unique that matches my everyday decorating style.  This year we have a ... continue reading...

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Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Tree

December 8, 2016 By Randi Dukes 1 Comment

Disclosure: I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy on the CVS Says Receipt You Later Campaign. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. #CVS #ReceiptYouLater I ... continue reading...

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Holly Jelly Christmas Printable

December 7, 2016 By Randi Dukes Leave a Comment

I hosted a progressive Christmas brunch with friends this week and when guests came to my house for the main course, they found these little jelly favors at their places with this cute little holly jelly Christmas printable!  This idea is so simple but the printable adds a ... continue reading...

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DIY Repurposed Card Holder

December 6, 2016 By Randi Dukes 7 Comments

This DIY repurposed card holder was created as part of a sponsored post for Minted.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links. Christmas cards are one of my favorite holiday traditions.  I love preparing them, I love mailing ... continue reading...

Cinnamon Roll Christmas Wreath

December 1, 2016 By Randi Dukes 3 Comments

I'm always looking for quick and easy treats for the holiday season and this braided cinnamon roll wreath is a match on both counts.  Made from store bought refrigerated cinnamon rolls, it can be whipped up quickly and decorated any way you like for an easy breakfast ... continue reading...

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Ugly Sweater Poll Printable

November 23, 2016 By Randi Dukes Leave a Comment

This ugly sweater poll printable post contains affiliate links. Have you been following all the ugly Christmas sweater fun this week?  I shared a festive ugly Christmas sweater party, a wrapping paper garland and photo booth backdrop that can be adapted for any party, and ... continue reading...

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

November 21, 2016 By Randi Dukes 2 Comments

Oriental Trading provided product for this ugly sweater Christmas party but all thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links. My older kids are throwing an ugly Christmas sweater party this year and we've had so much fun planning all the tacky ... continue reading...

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DIY Wood Nativity

November 15, 2016 By Randi Dukes 2 Comments

I'm not decorating for Christmas yet but I have started some Christmas crafting and this DIY wood nativity scene is my latest project.  It's a great way to use up scraps of wood and fabric and requires only a few cuts with a saw.  For nativity collectors, this is a ... continue reading...

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31 Handmade Christmas Ornaments

November 1, 2016 By Randi Dukes Leave a Comment

It's November!  Halloween is over and we can take a quick breath and head right into holiday mode!  Christmas will be here before we know it {panic!} and if you missed my santa ornaments last week, I'm sharing them in a giant round-up of 31 handmade Christmas ornaments! ... continue reading...

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Embroidery Hoop Santa Christmas Ornaments

October 26, 2016 By Randi Dukes 12 Comments

Can you believe that it's only two months until Christmas?  Does that strike fear in the heart of anyone besides me?  I'm not at all ready but I will have a couple of new handmade ornaments on my tree this year.  These embroidery hoop Santa Christmas ornaments {two different ... continue reading...

Snowman Coffee Gift

December 14, 2015 By Randi Dukes

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dunkin’ Donuts® . The opinions and text are all mine. I love giving small Christmas gifts. In fact, I think I prefer the small, creative gifts over the big ones. It just takes a simple touch to turn an ordinary, ... continue reading...

Melting Snowman Floats

December 10, 2015 By Randi Dukes

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of AMP Agency. The opinions and text are all mine. 'Tis the season for fun activities and time with family and I have a cute idea that will help you kick family movie night up a notch: melting snowman floats! These ... continue reading...

Creative Ways to Gift Wrap with Ribbon

December 9, 2015 By Randi Dukes 6 Comments

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by LOFT through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select.  While I was compensated to write a post about LOFT products, all opinions are my own. I'm busy making my Christmas list and checking it twice and trying to gift wrap as I go.  This ... continue reading...

Coffee Glazed Sweet Rolls {and a Printable}

December 8, 2015 By Randi Dukes

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury. The opinions and text are all mine. The holiday season is upon us and I have a really fun way to carry out one of my favorite traditions: the tradition of bringing Christmas treats to neighbors.  In my ... continue reading...

A Rustic Stacked Wood Christmas Tree

December 6, 2015 By Randi Dukes 7 Comments

I love Christmas projects and today I'm sharing a simple tutorial for a rustic stacked wood Christmas tree as part of a Home for Christmas blog hop with Hometalk.com and CountryLiving.com!  Check out the fun new addition to my Christmas mantel and then browse through ... continue reading...

Repurposed Chalkboard Tray

December 3, 2015 By Randi Dukes 14 Comments

I'm so happy to be joining in a Christmas Ideas Tour this week with a pile of talented bloggers.  We're sharing holiday ideas for mantels, tablescapes, wreaths, and thrifty crafts and there's something for every style.  Be sure to read and pin my repurposed chalkboard tray and ... continue reading...

The Smells of Christmas {Essential Oil Blends}

December 1, 2015 By Randi Dukes 2 Comments

One of the things I love about this time of year are the scents and smells of Christmas!  Cinnamon and cloves and peppermint just enhance the season and bring so many wonderful memories to mind.  I've been experimenting with different essential oil blends that capture ... continue reading...

DIY Repurposed Punch Balloon Ornaments

November 27, 2015 By Randi Dukes 3 Comments

I recently shared a reveal of the colorful Christmas tree I decorated for our gameroom and now I want to show you how I made the oversized DIY repurposed punch balloon ornaments.   These large decorations add such a whimsical element to the tree and make it perfect for a kids' ... continue reading...

A Colorful Christmas Tree {12 Bloggers of Christmas with Balsam Hill}

November 25, 2015 By Randi Dukes 7 Comments

This post was created as part of the 12 Bloggers of Christmas tour with Balsam Hill.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. Although I don't usually do any Christmas decorating before December, this year is different.  It's a week before December and I have a colorful ... continue reading...

Holly Jolly Christmas Printable

November 24, 2015 By Randi Dukes 19 Comments

This is the time of year when there are so many little gifts to give: to classmates, the mailman, teachers, and neighbors.  It seems like the Christmas list is never-ending, doesn't it?  This sweet {pun intended} holiday gift idea is quick and easy to throw together and ... continue reading...

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I’m Randi, a mom of five living in Dallas. I love strong coffee, long lists, bright colors, thrift stores, repurposed junk, and power tools.

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