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Dukes and Duchesses

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parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Get Rid of the Pacifier

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Four of my kids have used pacifiers and breaking the habit was super hard with a couple of them.  The fifth child that didn’t use a pacifier was a thumb sucker … and don’t even get me started on trying to break that habit {wink}.  Tate has continued to use a soother {our word for […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

The Gift of Thyme :: A Thank You Gift

My first year as PTO President at the middle school has {almost} come to an end and we’re all going to take a bit of a breather before we gear up for another successful year {and I’ll be at the helm again}.  I had a great board that helped me so much this year as we […]


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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up May

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May is the craziest month and I’m a bit relieved that it’s over.  It truly is a month of wrapping up, isn’t it?  School’s over, soccer’s over, rushing out first thing in the morning is over {hooray!} … I’m ready for life to simplify for a few months. But let’s take a quick look back […]


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creative projects in the kitchen school Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Kindergarten Graduation Ideas

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Today is Luke and Lila’s last day of kindergarten.  It’s hard to believe that a full school year has passed since I dropped them off for their first day of school {and shed a few tears on the way home}.  We celebrated kindergarten graduation last week and yesterday we had an end-of-year class party.  I thought […]


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creative projects homefront Lila review Silhouette Tate · Written by Randi Dukes

A Lighting Makeover for the Girls

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It’s going to be a big summer around here.  Tate is moving out of her crib into her big girl bed and with that switch, Lila and Tate are getting a little update in their room: new bedding, moving of furniture, and a few other fun touches. One thing I’ve been dying to change is […]


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review · Written by Randi Dukes

Hummingbird Nectar

If you’ve been following along with the bird feeders I’ve been reviewing, you’ll know that I’m a huge bird fan.  So I was really excited when this month’s hummingbird feeder arrived. I love watching hummingbirds, and although I rarely see them around here, I had high hopes that this pretty feeder would lure them into […]


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creative projects Luke sports · Written by Randi Dukes

A Baseball Souvenir

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Luke just completed his first season of baseball.  And he loved it. Is there anything cuter than a little guy in a baseball uniform with a small glove on his hand? When I saw this idea on Pinterest, I knew this would be a great way to remember Luke’s first season.  Plus, if he ends […]


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Earth's Best review Tate · Written by Randi Dukes

A Tea Party with Earth’s Best

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This morning seemed like the perfect day for a tea party.  The older kids are almost through with school and quiet {or not so quiet} days with Tate will come to an end for a little while. I took our chalk table and some chairs outside and set the table for Tate and Dolly. The […]


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family/friends parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

A Rainbow Birthday Party

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Yesterday’s rainbow party was lots of fun.  You really can’t go wrong with bright colors, can you?  They just lend themselves to a festive atmosphere.  It was a fun party to plan as well.  The entire party came straight from a Pinterest board that I made with the birthday girl {why recreate the wheel when there […]


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creative projects family/friends parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

A Rainbow Garland

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I’ve spent the last few weeks planning a rainbow birthday party for the daughter of a friend of mine.  It’s the first time I’ve planned a party for someone outside our family and it’s been really fun.  We’ve pinned lots of ideas and I’ve narrowed them down into what I hope will be a really […]


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Earth's Best in the kitchen Lila Luke review Tate · Written by Randi Dukes

Earth’s Best :: Yogurt Smoothie Popsicles

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Don’t you love summertime?  It’s the season of ice cream and popsicles and long, dirty days outside. I know it’s not technically summer but our warm days are making us feel like it isn’t far off. I make a lot of homemade popsicles for my kiddos.  I like being able to control the amount of […]


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in the kitchen Mother's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

For Brunch :: Citrus Cooler

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Yesterday I served Citrus Cooler with our Mother’s Day brunch and I want to share the recipe.  It’s a light, refreshing drink, perfect for summer entertaining. You might find me by the pool this summer with a glass of this in my hand. Citrus Cooler Fill a pitcher halfway with ice cubes.  Over the ice, […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Washi Tape Notebook

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I’m late to the washi tape bandwagon but I’m kind of loving it right now. A while ago, I ordered some really cute notebooks from Pick Your Plum.  The notebooks had simple kraft covers, little pens, and insides full of sticky notes.  Aren’t they just the cutest things? They’re made for embellishing and washi tape […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Grilled Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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This recipe is one of my absolute favorites during the summer months and all year long.  This grilled teriyaki pork tenderloin has a flavorful marinade that is so quick and easy to prepare and perfect for feeding your family or entertaining friends.  Everyone I’ve served it to loves it!  You can prepare the marinade early […]


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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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