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creative projects Valentine's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Pop Top Valentine in a Can

pop top valentine in a can

Are you thinking about Valentine’s Day yet?  I’ve been seeing a lot of red and pink on pinterest so it looks like you are!  My kids and I have been planning the homemade valentines they’ll give to classmates and friends and today I have the cutest pop top valentine in a can to share with […]


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creative projects homefront organization Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Color Coded Lego Organization

lego storage and organization

This idea for color coded lego organization is part of a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Rubbermaid® . The opinions and text are all mine. In my house, January is the month to get clean and get organized!  This week I tackled Luke’s lego collection and gave him a color coded lego […]


creative projects organization Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

A Family Command Center {with a DIY Dry Erase Board}

I just finished a project that’s not only going to help our family stay on top of things but it’s going to assist me in training my kids to get organized: a family command center. I started with a DIY dry erase frame, a budget-friendly way to add a large dry erase board to any […]


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sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

Fabric Treadmill Tablet Holder

I love listening to music on my tablet while I’m using the treadmill but I hate having to hold onto the tablet.  Inspired by this, I decided to sew a fabric treadmill tablet holder.  This is such a quick and simple project, perfect for a beginner sewer. To make your own treadmill tablet holder, gather […]


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organization · Written by Randi Dukes

A Printable Weekly To-Do List

I often get asked how I stay on top of the day to day tasks in our family of seven so I thought I’d share my simple weekly to-do list … and I included two free printable versions that you can use if you’d like. This not-so-cute-but-extremely-functional list {see below} is what I print and […]


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organization · Written by Randi Dukes

10 Quick and Easy Organization Tips

quick easy organization tips

This organization tips post contains affiliate links. Yesterday I shared some great ideas for cleaning your house and today I’ve got 10 quick and easy organization tips for you, guaranteed to simplify life.  And let’s face it, we all want to simplify just a little, don’t we? 10 Quick and Easy Organization Tips Throw out […]


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housekeeping · Written by Randi Dukes

15 Ideas for Cleaning Your Home

ideas for cleaning your home

January motivates me to clean and organize and get the year off to a good, fresh start with a clean home.  You too?  Then you’ll enjoy {and hopefully be motivated by} these 15 ideas for cleaning your home. Make your own natural orange basil vinegar cleaner. Make your own homemade laundry detergent. Use a common household […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

21 DIY Projects for American Girl Dolls

american girl crafts and projects

We love American Girl dolls in this house.  We’ve had a couple of DIY American Girl birthday parties, Lila has dressed up as an American Girl for Halloween, I built a doll closet for all the clothes, Kennedy and I went to Chicago to see the original American Girl Store {I’ve been to four different stores […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

The Best Crockpot Chili Recipe

easy chili recipe comfort food

To me, chili is the quintessential comfort food during fall and winter.  When the days are cold and the wind gets blustery, nothing hits the spot like a big pot of crockpot chili, a pan of freshly baked cornbread, and the whole family sitting together around the table. My family jokes that my chili timing […]


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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up December

We’re nearing the end of the year {did you see my post of 25 ideas to ring in the new year?} but we’re also nearing the end of the month so let’s take a quick look back at the creative highlights of December! In December, I shared great ways to add ambiance with lighting {and […]


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recap · Written by Randi Dukes

Most Popular Posts of 2013

I always love to look back and see what posts were most popular during the year.  It’s very clear that you all love a good repurposed project and you love a round-up of ideas.  Let me show you the most popular posts of 2013 … and be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom […]


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parties::birthday parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

The Parties of 2013

It’s always fun to take a peek back at the year that’s ending, isn’t it?  Tomorrow I’ll share the top Dukes and Duchesses posts of 2013 but today I thought it would be fun to look at the parties I hosted in 2013.  {Click on the links below to see the full party.} Tate celebrated […]


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creative projects New Year's Eve/Day · Written by Randi Dukes

25 Ways to Ring in the New Year

25 new year's eve activities

Just a few more days till we say goodbye to this year and welcome in a new one!  I’ve gathered 25 ways to ring in the new year in style … or at least with a bit of DIY flair {and a whole lot of glitter and sparkle}!  Get your new year off to a […]


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creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

15 Ways to Repurpose Wine Corks

Are you a wine drinker?  Next time you pop the cork on a bottle of wine or champagne, save it and check out these 15 ways to repurpose wine corks.  You’ll be inspired by these fabulous projects and your corks may never hit the trash can again! Use the corks to make a whimsical cork monogram to hang […]


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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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