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Dukes and Duchesses

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homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

Creating an Outdoor Living Space

I received compensation from BHG at Walmart for my participation in the BHG Live Better Network.  However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. #BHGLiveBetter This is the year of the yard at our house.  We’re replanting the front yard, completely altering the gardens, and creating an outdoor living space in the back yard.  Last […]


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creative projects parties/entertaining repurposed sports · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make Repurposed Basketball Bowls

march madness party decor

A few years ago I hosted a little basketball party with chips served in an old basketball and it was a big hit with the guests!  March Madness seemed like the perfect time to share the simple tutorial for repurposed basketball bowls.  These upcycled bowls take just minutes to make and add a really fun […]


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creative projects Easter · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Carrot Party Favors

repurposed carrot party favors for easter

Have you been thinking about Easter?  I just realized it’s right around the corner which means I need to plan our Easter dinner menu and get some goodies for baskets!  I plan to make a bunch of these upcycled carrot party favors and nestle them among the plastic eggs in baskets and use them double […]


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parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

Video Game Cupcakes

video game or game truck cupcakes

This year, we’re celebrating Luke’s tenth birthday with a party at the nickel arcade and these video game cupcakes will take center stage.  These fun cupcakes are topped with fully edible candy game controllers and would be perfect for a video game party, an arcade party, or a game truck party … any party where […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Frosted Coffee

frosted coffee drink recipe

If you love coffee as much as I do, this will be your favorite new recipe!  Just this week, Chick-Fil-A added frosted coffee to their menu.  We tried it the first day, loved it, and I had to try an at-home version.  This delicious drink couldn’t be easier to make and it’s the perfect creamy pick-me-up […]


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creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

20 Ways to Repurpose a Vintage Map

upcycled vintage maps

I love old, wrinkly vintage maps.  When I see them at the thrift store or a flea market, I have a hard time passing them up … and after seeing these amazingly creative ways to repurpose and upcycle a vintage map, I won’t be passing them by any more!  Find your old atlas or even […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

One Skillet Spicy Sausage Jambalaya

spicy sausage jambalaya

This post is brought to you courtesy of Hillshire Farm® but all the opinions and content are mine. Quick and easy weeknight meals are my favorite … and the less dishes they use, the better. Right? This one skillet spicy sausage jambalaya is not only simple to make but it’s absolutely delicious … and it tastes like […]


home improvement · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Install an Outdoor Light Fixture

Changing a light fixture is one of the easiest ways to get a totally different look in a room or in a space.  And it’s really easy to do.  I’m going to show you how simple it is to install an outdoor light fixture … and an indoor light fixture is about the same.  If […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad

chicken and vegetable pasta salad

Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. and Pinnacle Foods Group LLC. All opinions are entirely my own. Mealtimes are often a super busy time around our house. With five kids, we have a lot of sports practices and other commitments but family dinner is super important to me even if […]


monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up February

Happy March!  Before we jump into spring {can it really be spring time already?}, let’s take a quick peek back at the highlights of February.  I pick the highlights based on pageviews so these are your favorites, the posts you all viewed the most.  Thank you for reading, pinning, and sharing!  If you missed any […]


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building · Written by Randi Dukes

One Board Project :: Doll House Shelf

The room my girls share has a cute {and super simple} new DIY project made from only one board: a doll house shelf!  It adds sweet little bedside storage for a small clock and a few treasures and is a whimsical touch in their pink girly room! To make a doll house shelf like this one, […]


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painting · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Create a Color Washed Effect on Wood

color washed effect on wood

This color washed effect post contains affiliate links. I’ve been working on a few DIY projects and yesterday, while painting wood for a project, I wondered if you all know how easy it is to create a color washed effect on wood.  This idea is so simple that I almost didn’t share it here but […]


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printable St. Patrick's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

St. Patrick’s Day Treat with Printable

st patrick's day treat

We don’t have any big celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day but we do eat our fair share of crock pot corned beef {usually in reuben sandwiches with piles of sauerkraut}, we wear green to avoid getting pinched, and I like to give the kids {and maybe a few friends} a little St. Patrick’s Day treat. […]


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creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

17 Ways to Repurpose a Paint Stick

how to repurpose a paint stick

Repurposed projects are my favorite.  I love taking something old or something completely basic and transforming it into something fabulous.  That’s exactly what’s going on with these amazing upcycled paint stick projects.  You’ll never leave that ordinary paint stir stick lying in your shopping cart again after you see these unique and trendy ways to […]


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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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