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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

housekeeping · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent

how to make homemade laundry soap

A couple of years ago, I tried my hand at making homemade laundry detergent.  Years later, I’m still using homemade detergent and still following the same recipe.  Since it’s been so successful for me, I thought I’d share it here.  It’s really easy to make homemade laundry detergent and just takes a bit of time to make […]


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creating with kids creative projects Valentine's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Bingo Valentine Cards

bingo valentine cards for kids

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and we have red and pink on the mind!  I love making and giving homemade cards and so do my girls.  These goodies from Martha Stewart Crafts make it simple to create a personal card … like these bingo valentine cards!   My girls and I got […]


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Cricut sewing traditional games · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Play Jacks {and a DIY Drawstring Storage Bag for Jacks}

Diy drawstring storage bag for jacks

This jacks game post contains affiliate links. Do your kids play old school, traditional games?  Mine rarely do and I kind of hate that they have no idea how to play some of these games that I grew up playing.  I love games that take kids back to the basics and I decided to teach […]


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creative projects organization · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Organize Hair Accessories

easy way to organize hair accessories

Do you have trouble knowing how to organize hair accessories?  All those hair bands and hair clips and bows?  It’s always a struggle in our house because with three girls, we have a lot of bands and clips.  More often than not, they’re laying all over the floor which makes my type A personality go […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Refrigerator Raisin Bran Muffin Recipe

raisin bran muffins recipe

I had some extra buttermilk in the fridge this week so I whipped up a batch of this refrigerator raisin bran muffin recipe, a favorite at our house.  I love this recipe because it makes a pile of batter.  You can bake some right away and put the rest of the batter in an airtight container in […]


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sewing Valentine's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Reverse Applique Ruffled Heart Shirt

ruffled heart reverse applique shirt

I was in Old Navy the other day and saw the cutest shirt that I knew I could make for a third of the price.  It took less than five dollars and less than ten minutes to make this reverse applique ruffled heart shirt and my little one will look so cute wearing it!  Whether […]


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creative projects duct tape · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make a Duct Tape Box

easy duct tape craft for kids

I’ve been messing around with patterned duct tape this week, trying to come up with a few easy duct tape crafts my kids could make.  This duct tape box with a lid is simple to throw together and would make a great summer or spring break camp craft for kids.  While it may require a […]


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creative projects sewing Valentine's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Piggy Bank Valentine

I’ve been experimenting with some different homemade valentine ideas and thought I’d share one I made yesterday: the piggy bank valentine.  This simple valentine can be made from colorful felt fabric scraps and can be made with just simple sewing skills. I was inspired by the felt piggy bank Kennedy made for Tate and I decided […]


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in the kitchen parties/entertaining Thanksgiving · Written by Randi Dukes

Rustic Bread Dough Napkin Rings

I’m always looking for fun new tablescape ideas and this week I came up with the idea of rustic bread dough napkin rings.  These napkin rings are made from refrigerated breadsticks and take about ten minutes to make … they’re quick enough to throw together before a dinner party and they add a really fun […]


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knitting · Written by Randi Dukes

A Knit Football Baby Hat

easy knit football hat for baby

This knit football baby hat post contains affiliate links. Someone I love just had the cutest baby boy.  She and her husband also happen to be big football fans so a knit football hat for the baby seemed just right.  This simple knit hat starts with a standard baby hat pattern and adds a simple […]


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Christmas creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Winter Wreath

This winter wreath post was sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links. Now that the Christmas decorations are down, my mantel seems a bit bare.  I’m not one for piles of decorations but a winter wreath sounded just right for this time of year and […]


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creative projects Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

Vinyl Teeth Brushing Mirror Chart for Kids

teeth brushing chart

 This vinyl teeth brushing mirror chart post contains affiliate links. Do you have to nag your kids to brush their teeth?  A simple vinyl teeth brushing mirror chart for kids, made with colorful adhesive vinyl and marked with a dry erase marker, is a great way to remind kids to brush without nagging incessantly.  I love […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

The Best Fajita Marinade Recipe

fajita marinade recipe

We had fajitas on New Year’s Eve and I realized I’ve never shared this easy and delicious fajita marinade recipe here on the blog.  It’s truly the best fajita recipe ever and it works equally well on chicken or steak.  I’ve even thought about marinating tofu for a vegetarian version because the flavor in this marinade […]


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New Year's Eve/Day · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Kids

new years eve traditions for kids

Do you celebrate New Year’s Eve with your kids?  While I don’t generally let my kiddos stay up till midnight until they’re twelve, I do like to do something to ring in the new year … or noon year, as we often call it.  We celebrate the clock striking twelve but we do it during […]


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randi dukes

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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