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Fourth of July · Written by Randi Dukes

Fruit and Flower Centerpiece for the Fourth of July

The fourth of July has completely snuck up on me this year. There’s not a decoration in sight and hardly a plan has been made … with one exception. This red, white, and blue edible fruit and flower centerpiece will be taking center stage! It’s the perfect idea for a fourth of July blowout, a […]

in the kitchen parties::birthday parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make a Cookie Cake

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury™. The opinions and text are all mine. I love celebrations! Big celebrations like birthdays are my favorite but I also love the smaller celebrations that celebrate milestones like the first lost tooth, the last day of school, or a good grade on a […]

creative projects repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Polaroid Photo Hanger

This polaroid photo hanger post contains affiliate links. Do you love polaroid pictures? I’ve loved them since the old-school polaroids were around and I love the updated little instax cameras as much as my girls do. My middle daughter used some Christmas money to buy one and we came up with a cute way to […]

parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Rainbow Produce Centerpiece

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Air Wick®. The opinions and text are all mine. Spring has started to arrive here in Texas {although you wouldn’t know it based on the recent cold temperatures we’ve had!} and I’m so ready! I’m craving warmer weather, days on the patio, bright flowers […]

in the garden · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Beverage or Cocktail Garden

One of my favorite parts of spring and summer {and even fall here in Texas} is growing fresh herbs and vegetables in pots outside. I don’t have the greenest thumb but I’ve learned what I can keep alive and which herbs I regularly use and I stick to those … with a few variations just […]

monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up May

Spring is over and summer has hit full force here in Texas … and I mean full force. We attended an outdoor wedding last weekend and it was very obvious that summer has arrived {wink}. May was a quieter month around here but I’ve got some fun projects planned for June and the schedule should […]

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Romaine Salad

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. The opinions and text are all mine. Whether I’m cooking for my family or entertaining friends for a lovely evening on the patio, pork is one of my favorite things to grill! I have a go-to homemade teriyaki marinade that […]

creative projects Cricut dogs parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

Birthday Party for Dogs

This birthday party for dogs was created as part of a sponsored post for JM Smucker. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Do you celebrate your dog’s birthday? I don’t think of myself as a crazy pet owner but I do love a good party and throwing a birthday […]

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Maple Balsamic Grilled Chicken

This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All comments and opinions are entirely my own. Grilling is my favorite way to cook in the warm spring and summer months. Everything about it just feels simpler: the house doesn’t get heated up from the oven, there are generally less dishes to wash, everyone seems more […]

creative projects Cricut repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Paint Chip Flower Magnets

This paint chip flower magnets post contains affiliate links. Have you been following along on the monthly blog hop Cricut projects I’ve been doing? Each month I’ve been joining with a crafty group of bloggers to share some creative ideas that all use the same base material. We’ve crafted with repurposed cereal boxes, burlap fabric, […]

creative projects Cricut housekeeping · Written by Randi Dukes

Labeled Cleaning Cloths for Spring Cleaning

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tom Thumb. The opinions and text are all mine. Are you in spring cleaning mode? The sun is shining and I’m ready to get the house in tip top shape … before the kids get out for the summer and all the routines go […]

creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Embellished Outdoor Umbrella

This DIY embellished outdoor umbrella was created as part of a sponsored post for Orkin Pest Control. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Have you seen the trend toward decorated umbrellas this summer? I’ve seen them with fringe and pom poms and crocheted edges and I’m loving them all! I knew an embellished outdoor […]

creative projects Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

Paper and Iron On Wood Sign Made with the Cricut Wisteria EasyPress

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’ve been having so much fun crafting this week and wall decor seems to be at the top of my project list. Maybe it’s because the majority of our walls are […]

creative projects Cricut homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

Sparkle Wall Hanging Made With Cricut Wisteria Explore Air 2

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. This post contains affiliate links. While i love all the bright colors, my youngest daughter loves mint. Her entire room is decked out in fairly muted mint so I couldn’t resist adding a sparkle wall hanging […]