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Dukes and Duchesses

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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up January

Diy paper suitcase 1

We’ve already completed a whole month of 2019!  Is it too much to hope that the rest of the year slows down just a bit?  I’ve already shared a couple of posts in February but before we jump in any further, let’s take a look back at January.  Around my house, it was a month […]


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parties::birthday parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Easy Chocolate Name Place Cards

place card ideas

Did you see the melt my heart treat I shared last week?  In addition to spelling out a fun message, candy melt letters make whimsical {and totally edible} easy chocolate name place cards!  You can make these to add a little fun to a regular weekday meal or jazz up a party or holiday dinner […]


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building repurposed Valentine's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Hardware Love Sign

valentines day mantel decorations

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I decided I needed some repurposed decor for the big day!  Using items from my scrap wood pile and a few items from the hardware store, I made this super simple upcycled hardware love sign for my mantel.  The eclectic style and the pop of color are a […]


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Valentine's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Melt My Heart Valentine’s Day Treat

you melt my heard chocolate candies

This melt my heart Valentine’s Day treat post contains affiliate links. Do you do anything fun for your family for Valentine’s Day?  Plan a nice dinner, set a pretty table, deliver valentines to school?  I always give my kiddos a treat but this year we’re going to celebrate with a pretty tablescape and this melt […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Buffalo Chicken Avocado Toast Bites

buffalo chicken appetizer recipe

This buffalo chicken avocado toast bites recipe is sponsored by Avocados From Mexico, TABASCO® Brand, and RITAS in partnership with Forward Influence.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. This time of year seems to come down to one thing: the Big Game day that’s right around the corner.  I live in Texas where football […]


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dogs printable Valentine's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

I Woof You Printable for Pupcakes

I woof you heart printable for pupcakes

Remember when I shared the dog biscuit printable at Christmas?  It was pretty popular so I guess I’m not the only one who likes to give homemade biscuits to the neighborhood pups {and add a label that the owners will enjoy}!  I took it a step further for Valentine’s Day and created an I Woof […]


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dogs in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Pupcake Recipe for Dogs

Heart pupcakes for dogs

I love baking homemade treats for my dog.  And based on the popularity of the dog recipes on my site, I know you love spoiling your puppy too!  I’ve shared a recipe for a birthday cake for dogs in the past but I decided to change it up just a bit and make a pupcake […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Mango Kale Mint Smoothie Recipe

Creamy smoothie with cauliflower rice

Did you make New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier this year?  That doesn’t necessarily mean cutting all the calories … it might just mean adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet and getting a few more nutrients in your body.  If that’s the case, add this delicious mango kale mint smoothie recipe to your […]


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printable Valentine's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Printable Llama Valentine Tags

Llama bath bombs with printable valentine tag

This printable llama valentine tags post contains affiliate links. Yesterday I shared a tutorial to make llama fizzing bath bombs and today I have two versions of printable llama valentine tags for you!  These tags can be paired with the llama bath bombs for an adorable valentine that younger girls and the tween and teen […]


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creative projects Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Llama Fizzing Bath Bombs

How to make llama fizzing bath bombs 1

This DIY llama fizzing bath bombs post contains affiliate links. My girls absolutely adore llamas!  They have llama socks, llama blankets, llama wall art, llama note pads … the entire llama trend has exploded within the four walls of their rooms!  They also love bath bombs so it only made sense to combine the two […]


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creative projects Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Storage Box for Kids

Personalized storage idea for kids

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.  This post contains affiliate links. Do your kids collect all kinds of tiny things?  Lip glosses and erasers and hair clips?  My girls do and I’m always looking for easy ways to corral their collections and […]


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Valentine's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Candy Cane Heart Mug Toppers

candy cane heart drink stirrers

Have you got candy canes left over from Christmas?  We had piles and piles of both big and small candy canes left over from two parties we hosted with hot cocoa bars {I always set out candy canes to use as stir sticks}.  I didn’t want to throw them out but there’s also no chance […]


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Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Use the Scoring Wheel with the Cricut Maker

how to use cricut single scoring wheel

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.  This post contains affiliate links. Do you have a Scoring Wheel for your Cricut Maker?  Did you even know there was such a thing?  With the adaptive tool system, you can easily change out the tools […]


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organization repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Flower Frog Office Organization

repurposed floral frog pen holder

Happy New Year!  It’s January which means it’s time to make resolutions, set goals, and organize!  Does anyone else get the organizing bug in January?  I love organizing with upcycled items and my upcycled flower frog office organization is a total favorite.  I could have one on every work surface in my home!  Sometimes it’s […]


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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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