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Dukes and Duchesses

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creative projects giveaway homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

Poolside Seating {and a Giveaway}

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This colorful post was sponsored by Mohawk Home. I’m so excited to share the new, colorful sitting area by my pool with you!  Phil and I are loving this updated space.  Just sitting out there makes me feel happy and relaxed. This area used to look like the picture below.  Dull weathered wicker chairs with […]


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creative projects parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

A Fishing Playdate Party Snack with Goldfish Puffs

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This Goldfish Puffs fishing playdate party snack is part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. I just hosted a super cute fishing playdate for Luke and a few of his little buddies and I made a cute fish ‘n’ rods party snack featuring new Goldfish Puffs.  This little […]


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parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

An Ice Cream Social #IceCreamFloat

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Our delicious ice cream float social was part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®. I love the ease of summer entertaining so during the summer months I try to schedule a number of themed playdates and gatherings for my kids.  This week we invited three other families over {a total of thirteen kids!} for a […]


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inspiration thrifty treasures · Written by Randi Dukes

A Home Tour :: Aurora

I love getting a sneak peek into someone else’s home.  I like to know how someone decorates, what colors they chose for their walls, and what pictures get a special spot on the walls. You too? Then you’ll love the home tour I’m sharing today! Over the last year or so, my friend, Lori, has […]


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creative projects in the kitchen parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Monsters University Family Time

Our Monsters University craft family time is part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®. Are you excited about seeing Monsters University?  My kids have been watching Monsters, Inc. for days, getting in the Mike and Sulley spirit!  I have to say, I kind of have a thing for those monsters too.  Mike and Sulley […]


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creating with kids creative projects repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Flower Ring for Kids #whatsyourid

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This upcycled flower ring is part of a sponsored post for International Delight. I drink at least two cups of coffee every morning and I always drink it with flavored coffee creamer.  International Delight Coldstone Creamery Sweet Cream is one of my favorites.  The name is just right since it adds a slightly sweet creamy […]


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inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

A Night in White Inspiration

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In a couple of weeks, I’ll be attending the Night in White pop-up dinner in Dallas {I can’t wait!}.  I’ve been thinking about how I’ll decorate my table and I thought it might be fun to share some of the inspiration with you. I don’t think our white dinner party can rival the backdrop of this […]


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Fourth of July inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

10 Creative Ideas for the 4th of July

I love the Fourth of July.  I know I’m Canadian but I just love the patriotism and fun that goes with the Fourth.  And seriously, red, white, and blue is just the best color combination, right?  With Independence Day right around the corner, I gathered up 10 creative ideas for the 4th of July to […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

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I’ll never forget the first time I had vietnamese iced coffee.  It was at a quaint little coffee house in Calgary, the kind that were everywhere during my university days.  I was chatting with friends and sipping on the best iced coffee I had ever had.  The perfect afternoon, right? And now I’ve mastered my […]


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parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

A Pool Party

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Summer isn’t complete without a pool party … or a handful of pool parties!  It’s so easy to grab some simple snacks and drinks and turn an afternoon of swimming into something a bit more fun and festive without days of planning and a large budget.  {Scroll to the end of this post for links […]


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creating with kids creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Traceable Thank You Notes for Kids

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Thank you notes have always been important to me but for the younger child who isn’t writing well, thank you notes are a difficult task.  They’re time consuming and not as personal since the parent has to write them.  These traceable thank you notes help a child write their own note and practice their printing […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Light Strawberry Daiquiri Granita #BacardiClassicCocktails

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This Light Strawberry Daiquiri Granita recipe is part of a sponsored post for Tap Influence. I love summer entertaining.  The minute school’s out, I start planning pool parties and playdates and time with friends. Summer entertaining is so easy but I do love to make something special for time with friends.  This Light Strawberry Daiquiri […]


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creative projects traditional games · Written by Randi Dukes

Back to Basics :: Jump Rope

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Each month, I’ve been sharing a Back to Basics post: games and activities {and a coordinating DIY project} that don’t require any electronics but just encourage the kids to get outside and be kids.  This month, it’s all about jump rope.  And who wouldn’t love to jump rope with a rope that has glitter handles? […]


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parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Throw a Packing Party When Moving

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What do you do when a family of seven has just a few weeks to pack up a house they’ve lived in for thirteen years?  You throw a packing party and let all the friends help out! While moving into a new place can be so much fun and so full of joy, packing up […]


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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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