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back to school cupcakes

Back to School Cupcakes

August 29, 2013 By Randi Dukes 18 Comments

Every year {since my firstborn started preschool in 2000}, I’ve made a special school-themed treat for the first day.  My goal is to never repeat any of the treats which means every August I’m busy scouring pinterest or trying to think of an original idea.  This year’s back to school cupcakes are my most recent […]

Apple Cinnamon Roll

August 26, 2015 By Randi Dukes 4 Comments

With fall approaching {it can't come soon enough for me!} and school back in session, everything is coming up apples around here.  I made an apple cinnamon roll for each of my kids on their first day of school but these sweet treats would be fun to bake for any fall day!  And the ... continue reading...

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A Lunch Box Printable

August 25, 2015 By Randi Dukes 1 Comment

This lunch box printable post is sponsored by Pearls Olives to Go.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. My kids are back at school which means an additional task every day: packing lunches.  Olives have always been a favorite lunch box item for my kids so we're ... continue reading...

21+ Ways to Personalize Pencils

August 21, 2015 By Randi Dukes Leave a Comment

With five kids going back to school next week, I'm up to my neck in school supplies! While I'm not loving having bags of supplies everywhere, I do love new office and school supplies and love to stock up on them when they're so affordable at this time of year.  I also love ... continue reading...

Apple-Shaped Hand Pies

August 19, 2015 By Randi Dukes 15 Comments

With the start of school approaching and the fall season on its way, I have apples on my mind.  Apples just seem like the perfect symbol for this season.  And apple-shaped hand pies bring the perfect flavor for the season too!  These tiny pies make a great back to school treat or ... continue reading...

Painted Pencil Garland

August 12, 2015 By Randi Dukes 5 Comments

Celebrating the start of another school year?  We've got a week and a half till my kids go back and school supply shopping has left me in full-blown school mode.  Despite the fact that I'm seeing pencils in everything, the inspiration for this painted pencil garland actually came ... continue reading...

Apple Place Card Holder

August 10, 2015 By Randi Dukes 1 Comment

Do you celebrate the first day of school with a special breakfast or dinner?  An upcycled apple place card holder is the perfect addition for your back to school tablescape ... and it's a great way to repurpose old door knobs! To make an apple place card holder, I started ... continue reading...

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Back to School Apple Cone

August 3, 2015 By Randi Dukes 1 Comment

As much as I don't want to think about it, the first day of school is right around the corner {groan}.  We have a tradition of having a school-themed treat on the first day of school {scroll to the bottom for links to some of our past treats} and I have a super simple idea to ... continue reading...

Repurposed Bundt Pan Apple Wreath

July 28, 2015 By Randi Dukes 3 Comments

It seems a bit strange to think about fall when the temperatures are still very much a reminder of summer but when this idea struck I couldn't resist a bit of quick fall crafting.  You know how much I love repurposing items into something new and this repurposed bundt pan apple ... continue reading...

Stitched Journal Cards

July 21, 2015 By Randi Dukes

These stitched journal cards are part of a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BIC. The opinions and text are all mine. In this age of technology, I still love handwritten items.  I've saved old handwritten letters from family members, I make my kids write thank ... continue reading...

Italian Soda Bar

April 6, 2015 By Randi Dukes 1 Comment

This italian soda bar post is part of a campaign with Shutterfly and LooksiSquare.  All opinions are my own. It's almost graduation time and if you're celebrating a graduate this spring, I've got a fun idea for the party: a DIY Italian soda bar.  It couldn't be easier to throw ... continue reading...

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Back to School Apple Cupcakes

August 26, 2014 By Randi Dukes 3 Comments

Since my oldest went to his first year of preschool {about 13 years ago}, I've been making a school-themed treat on the first day of school.  My four older kids started school yesterday and although I might be sharing these back-to-school apple cupcakes too late for you to use on ... continue reading...

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An Apple Favor Box {A Back to School Treat}

August 23, 2014 By Randi Dukes 1 Comment

School starts on Monday and while I'm still denying it in my mind, I think it's time to prepare for the inevitable.  I love to give my kids a back to school treat and I thought it might be fun if they wake up to an apple favor box waiting at their table places on the first day of ... continue reading...

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Embellished Pencil Box {with a Free Printable}

August 18, 2014 By Randi Dukes 4 Comments

Are your kids already back in school?  We're just starting our final week of summer break and then we'll be back to the grind ... with all five kids in school this year!  I'm joining up with a pile of other bloggers to share some great back to school ideas {so be sure to read ... continue reading...

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Easy Mini Apple Donuts

August 16, 2014 By Randi Dukes Leave a Comment

Every year, I make my kids a special treat on the first day of school.  Something with a school theme that makes the day feel special and gets the year off to a fun start.  This year, these easy mini apple donuts might be our first day treat ... and they can be yours too with ... continue reading...

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Dorm Seating and Storage Made From a Plastic Crate

August 14, 2014 By Randi Dukes

This dorm seating and storage post is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dormify. The opinions and text are all mine.  This post contains affiliate links. It's that time. Kids are packing up, eating their last homemade meal, and getting ready to head to ... continue reading...

DIY personalized pencils

DIY Personalized Pencils

August 12, 2014 By Randi Dukes 1 Comment

You know those fun personalized pencils you can buy?  The ones that have names or little phrases on them?  They're cute, right?  Well, guess what?  I'm going to show you how to make your own ... which means you can add any name or any phrase you want and customize it perfectly ... continue reading...

Back to School :: 10 Things You Must Label {a Printable}

July 16, 2014 By Randi Dukes

This printable back to school list is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bright Star Kids. The opinions and text are all mine. I'm so not ready for back to school time {especially because my youngest is going to kindergarten this year ... cry} but I do love ... continue reading...

Locker Decorating Ideas

July 10, 2014 By Randi Dukes 10 Comments

These locker decorating ideas from LockerLookz are part of a sponsored post for Blueprint Social and their client.  All thoughts and opinions are mine. I never thought I'd say this but I want to go back to middle school.  I want Rosalind to be my locker partner ... continue reading...

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A Back to School Lunch Box Packing Station

September 3, 2013 By Randi Dukes 9 Comments

I created this back to school lunch box packing station as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias® #cbias. My kids were so excited to get back to school but I have to tell you that I've been dreading one thing about a new school year: packing school lunches.  I hate it. ... continue reading...

back to school cupcakes

Back to School Cupcakes

August 29, 2013 By Randi Dukes 18 Comments

Every year {since my firstborn started preschool in 2000}, I've made a special school-themed treat for the first day.  My goal is to never repeat any of the treats which means every August I'm busy scouring pinterest or trying to think of an original idea.  This year's back to ... 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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