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Dukes and Duchesses

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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Puff Pastry Turnover

I finally cleaned out my fridge freezer last week and came across some packages of puff pastry that needed to be used.  This chocolate chip peanut butter puff pastry turnover recipe is the result and, let me tell you, it’s a keeper!  If you like chocolate and peanut butter mixed together, you’ll love this sweet treat. […]


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creative projects parties/entertaining Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

A Pizza Party

This pizza party is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and TONY’S® Pizza, but all opinions are my own. #pmedia #BigPizzeriaTaste http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV With five kids, a pizza party is always a hit at our house.  And I love a pizza party, too.  Pizza is easy and delicious which is a total […]


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parties/entertaining printable · Written by Randi Dukes

Celebrate Printable

There’s usually a reason to celebrate, isn’t there?  Whether it’s a national holiday, the birthday of a loved one, or straight A’s on a report card, life’s moments are definitely worth celebrating.  This simple celebrate printable will fit a number of occasions and can be printed out at the last minute for a sweet celebration! […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

20 Ways to Transform Flip Flops

If you’re not already, in a few short weeks you’ll be wearing almost nothing but flip flops, right?  Flip flops are the dress code of summer.  And while you can grab a cheap plastic pair for only a few dollars, there’s no reason why they have to keep looking plain and cheap all summer.  The […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Creamy Maple Coffee

If you’ve followed this blog for any time at all, you know that I love coffee.  Like passionately love it.  And I have a new way of drinking it that’s so easy and so good: creamy maple coffee.  It mimics one of my favorite drinks at a local coffee shop and I love it.  The […]


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creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

15+ Clever Ways to Use Cinder Blocks

When I was young, we had a cinder block and wood plank shelf in our basement, holding books against the wall.  It wasn’t trendy, it was cheap … and I knew lots of people that had them {hello 70’s}.  Cinder blocks have come a long way since then and they’re now being used to create […]


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creative projects Father's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Wood Burned Gift Tags

I’ve become a bit smitten with my wood burning tool lately and I thought it might be fun to make some rustic wood burned gift tags that can be used for Father’s Day or any holiday.  The sky’s the limit with these tags … you can add your own twist and get as creative as […]


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creative projects parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Tiered Organizer for Outdoor Entertaining

This conversation is sponsored by International Delight and Yulu Yogurt. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer is quickly approaching {in Texas, it feels like it’s been here for a while} and I’m getting excited about outdoor entertaining! This simple tiered organizer {made with terracotta pots} will sit center stage at our outdoor meals […]


in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Polka Dot Yogurt Pops

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Yulu. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer is popsicle season in our house and I love to make my own popsicles, controlling what’s in them and mixing flavors that my kids {and I} will love.  These polka dot yogurt pops {polka dotted […]


sewing technology · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make a Felt Tablet Cover

#spon: I’m required to disclose a relationship between my site and Intel. This could include Intel providing me with content, product, access or other forms of payment. I turned on the sewing machine this week {for the first time in forever} and whipped up a felt tablet cover for my latest technology: an Intel 2 […]


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building painting · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Headboard Bench

I’ve been slowly trying to finish up projects and clear out the vast collection of salvaged treasures in my garage.  Have you got a pile like that?  A couple of years ago a friend of mine gave me an old headboard and footboard and I finally created a DIY headboard bench for my back patio. […]


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creative projects Father's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Laced Leather Coffee Cuff

I love making handmade gifts but it’s tough to find a good handmade gift idea for a guy.  While this laced leather coffee cuff would suit anyone, it would really make a great gift for Father’s Day or an end of the year gift for a male teacher.  It’s also super easy to make and […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Sangria Sherbet Shake

sangria shake

Summer makes me think of sangria.  I love the fruity flavor, the addition of seasonal fruit, and the fact that drinking sangria usually means I’m hanging out with friends, possibly poolside.  The perfect summer picture, right?  Last year, I made a delicious sangria float and it got me thinking that blending that float into a […]


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creative projects homefront Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Outdoor Summer Style

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 Summer is well on its way.  In just a few weeks, the kids will be out of school and we’ll be spending hours outside, much of it in the pool. […]


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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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