Category: Crafts, Hobbies & Home

#BooksForTheHoliday – August is National Crayon Collection Month

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

LEARN MORE August is a time when kids are preparing to return to class. The rush is on to get school supplies, but not everyone can afford the required materials. This month’s observance, National Crayon Collection, is about aiding families to ensure all kids have crayons because color not only makes life happier, it makes it healthier. … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – August is National Crayon Collection Month

#BooksForTheHoliday – March Is National Craft Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Music-related Writing, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women Writers

LEARN MORE March is a time to enjoy crafts. It is not only National Craft Month but also National Children’s Craft Day. In addition to being a fun activity to do, there are many health benefits to enjoying your favorite crafts. So why wouldn't you want to have a day to relax and get your … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – March Is National Craft Month

#NorthupNews – Organization

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Mental Health, Non-Fiction & Educational, Wellness & Self Help

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 – Organization

#BooksForTheHoliday – National Sticker Day

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

LEARN MORE Today’s observance is celebrated on January 13th in honor of R. Stanton Avery‘s birthday. You might wonder why while recognizing “avery” as something related to labels. Well, this is because Mr. Avery created the American inventor who created the self-adhesive label, which is a sticker. This observance resonates with me because I have fond memories … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Sticker Day

#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