The past two months, I've written a series of posts over on the Maggie Bags blog, which has been an exciting experience for me as a writer!
Since all the posts are somewhat holiday / Christmas themed, I thought I'd share them with you in a round up style post!
DIY Paper Straw Party (or Tree!) Garland
I love creating DIY parties, from the cake, the invite, themed foods, and the decor!
Older kids can get in on the fun of party planning by helping with ideas and prep. Even at a young age, kids can assist in making party decor, like this easy Paper Straw Party Garland!

Reducing Sugar During the Holidays
It's the most *sugary* time of the year!
So as we head into the holiday season, I have some tips and tricks for reducing sugar intake.
Simple Ideas for Holiday Family Fun
I've written before about simple family night ideas that work for us.
With the idea of simplifying (and enjoying) the Christmas season, I have a few more ideas for enjoying family time together.
5 Reasons Accessories Make Great Gifts
As we go about holiday shopping (or birthday, or anniversary, or … any gifting occasion!), we all come across that person on our list that has… well, the proverbial everything.
That’s when I turn to fashion accessories. There are so many great reasons why a fashion accessory makes a great gift idea, but here’s my top five!
Merry Christmas!








The paper straw garland is very cute Julie. Now if Santa needs a straw he can borrow one from your tree. 😉
The paper straw garland is very cute Julie. Now if Santa needs a straw he can borrow one from your tree. 😉
Heading over to read about the straws since I haven't read that one yet. Sounds fun!
Heading over to read about the straws since I haven't read that one yet. Sounds fun!