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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

printable school · Written by Randi Dukes

College Survival Kit with Printable

ideas for college survival kit

This post has been sponsored by Brita®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Out of my five kids, two are in college which means summers are spent gathering everything they need for another year away from home.  It doesn’t get any easier sending them off each year, but we’ve become more efficient at figuring […]


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in the kitchen school · Written by Randi Dukes

Back to School Apple Ice Cream Sandwiches

homemade red velvet apple shaped ice cream sandwiches

I can’t believe we’re in our final week of summer and the kids go back to school next week.  They’re kind of ready and kind of dreading it … and I feel exactly the same.  Two of my kids will be away at college again this year and the other three will be home, two […]


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Dallas printable · Written by Randi Dukes

Six Flags Over Texas Printable Scavenger Hunt

texas flag at six flags

This Six Flags Over Texas printable scavenger hunt was created as part of a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I look forward to summer break for months: later mornings, lazier days, and extra time with the kids.  We often create a bucket list of places we want to visit and things […]


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creative projects Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

Lattes and Lipstick Glitter Makeup Bag

DIY colorful glitter makeup bag

This glitter makeup bag post contains affiliate links. I was in a store one day and saw some super cute wall art with this fun quote … and I knew it would make the cutest iron on for a toiletry bag.  This lattes and lipstick glitter makeup bag is inexpensive to make {it starts with […]


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creative projects Cricut parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Red and White Toadstool Party Made With Cricut

glitter toadstool placecard for party

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.  This post contains affiliate links. I love any excuse to throw a party or a themed playdate and a red and white toadstool party seemed perfect for summer!  I used my Cricut Maker to easily embellish […]


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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up July

orange vinyl wall art on vintage wallpaper

July has come to an end … and with the heat wave we’ve had in Texas, I’m honestly not too sad to see it go.  The only sad part is that July truly feels like the end of summer to me because the kids go back to school in August.  This year they go back […]


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creative projects Cricut homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

Vintage Coffee Themed Tiered Tray Decor

vintage items in tiered tray

This vintage coffee themed tiered tray post contains affiliate links. A couple of years ago I bought a wire tiered tray {I can’t remember where I bought it but it’s similar to this wire fruit basket} that I just love.  When I moved into my new house, I set it on my vintage kitchen island […]


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parties/entertaining school · Written by Randi Dukes

Back to School Breakfast Bar

back to school breakfast ideas

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. Every year, we celebrate the first day of school with some type of special treat or party idea.  My kids go back to school earlier this year {we’ll be super happy about it when they […]


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homefront painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Giant Chalkboard Wall in Home Office

DIY chalkboard wall in home office

This chalkboard wall post contains affiliate links. We spend a lot of time in our home office or study, working and playing on the computer or doing homework during the school year and it recently got a bit of an update with a large scale chalkboard wall {not a new idea but definitely a fun one!} […]


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cars creative projects Cricut painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Dry Erase Wood Slice Grocery List

DIY dry erase board on wood slice

Ford provided the vehicle discussed in this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. My oldest daughter goes back to college in a month and this year she’ll be living in a house with four other girls.  We decided to move the majority of her things up early and […]


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creative projects homefront repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Book Cover Valance

how to make an upcycled book cover window treatment

I love creating fun projects in my home that add a bit of character and use upcycled materials and my latest project is an upcycled book cover valance made with thrifted hardcover books!  It was the perfect way to break up the huge window in my youngest daughter’s room and the vintage, repurposed style is […]


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organization · Written by Randi Dukes

Pantry Organization Ideas

pest free pantry organization

This pantry organization post was created as part of a sponsored post for Orkin Pest Control.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. Organized spaces are my favorite.  I don’t have a junk drawer, I don’t have cupboards with items shoved in, and {almost} everything in my house has its place.  That doesn’t mean my […]


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creative projects Cricut homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Cabinet Door Pantry Sign

upcycled pantry sign

This upcycled cabinet door pantry sign post includes affiliate links. I’ve been busy organizing my pantry this week {you can check out my new and improved pantry organization here} and I decided the space above the pantry door needed a little something.  For just a couple of dollars, I made this upcycled cabinet door pantry […]


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creative projects Cricut homefront repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Vintage Wallpaper Sign

love boldly wall art in colorful family room

This upcycled vintage wallpaper sign post contains affiliate links. Since moving into this house last fall, I’ve been slowly but surely creating our spaces and I’m finally getting around to hanging some things on the wall.  I’ve been hesitant to hang too much until I know exactly what I want but I love the upcycled […]


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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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