Category: Crafts, Hobbies & Home

#NorthupNews – Teddy Loses His Ears

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Literacy, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women Writers, Young Readers

I had a feature, called Julie’s Jewels, on Norns Triad Publications’ blog. I used it to share tidbits about my life, which I tied into book suggestions (because you know I love books). I thought it might be fun to do something similar here. Hence, the birth of this series, #NorthupNews. The cool thing is that my … Continue reading #NorthupNews – Teddy Loses His Ears

#BooksForTheHoliday – August 2nd is National Coloring Book Day!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Holidays & Observances, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, Young Readers

Learn more about NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY from nationaldaycalendar.com I loved coloring as a child. I spent many happy hours doing it, and I have great memories of coloring/drawing with my Great Uncle Chuck. I don't do it enough as an adult, but I do enjoy watching my grandkids color, as well as joining them … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – August 2nd is National Coloring Book Day!

#BooksForTheHolidays – Today is National Go Fishing Day!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Holidays & Observances, Marine & Ships, Nature & Biology, Non-Fiction & Educational

Lear more about NATIONAL GO FISHING DAY from nationaldaycalendar.com Fishing... I'll be honest - this has never been my thing. I don't like to touch the fish or worms, and I cry at the idea of killing the worms or minnows to traumatize something I might just toss back. Still, I value hunting and fishing … Continue reading #BooksForTheHolidays – Today is National Go Fishing Day!

#BooksForTheHoliday – National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational

You are probably wondering what ugly Christmas sweaters have to do with books, right? You ought to know by now that I can tie almost anything back to books. I love literature and all things related to, but more so, ugly sweaters are just a fun part of the holiday experience. It would not be … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

#BooksAndCrystals – Moss Agate and Plants

by J.M. Northup, posted in Crafts, Hobbies & Home, FEATURE, Guest Blog, Non-Fiction & Educational

Guest Post by Sahara Foley I mentioned in the chat that I’d seen a video of a man taking a crystal out of a hole after harvesting his garden.  She said that Moss Agate was great for helping plants.  Really?  Intriguing. Anyone who follows my blog knows I love growing flowers every year.  This conversation happened … Continue reading #BooksAndCrystals – Moss Agate and Plants