Childhood, Family & Growing Up

In honor of today, M. G. wrote this blog to include a warm mix of personal memories, food appreciation, and simple ways to enjoy blueberries. She begins by connecting the holiday to a treasured childhood memory of visiting her grandmother’s blueberry patch showing that blueberries are more than just a fruit; they are tied to family, summer, and happy moments shared with grandchildren. There are many delicious ways blueberries can be used. So today enjoy blueberries how ever y

Today is National Flip Flop Day and Matt is surveying a sandal display while thinking about the past. No matter what kind of flip flop you own or prefer today you should wear them out. Maybe you go to the beach for a swim or spend the day relaxing and reading it doesn't matter just have agreat day in your favorite pair of flip flops. You can also go out and buy more sandals today. Whether you love a cheap pair or an expensive pair today is the day to celebrate the almighty fl

Today we celebrate children. On national children's day take the time out to enjoy your children or grandchildren. You can still celebrate today if you don't have children by taking friends or family children to the park or watching a movie with them or reading to them. There are many things you can do with children. You can read, watch movies, go to children's museums, trampoline parks, the regular parks, or just go on a walk. It doesn't matter what you do just make sure you

In this article blog about swimming we are talking about the safety of having swim lessons and the dangers of drowning. We want kids to be safe in the water as much as can be. We recommend swim lessons as early as you can. We want kids able to help themselves and others around them. You can sign up for swim lessons and even CPR certifications through the Red Coss in your area. So as the temperatures rise and swim time comes around please be safe and have a great time out in t

As summer kicks off, vacations and road-trips are underway! M. G. Lorraine shares some life experience and offers four tips for successful roadtrips, too. Learn more in 4 Tips for Road Trips from M. G. Lorraine | National Road Trip Day | M. G. Journal Blog

Adding valuable skills to children's toolbox of life is just one of the many jobs we have as parents. Everyone should know how to swim! It may not be your favorite, but a solid set of swim skills is critical to your own safety and for the benefit of others around you. M. G. Lorraine offers insight to the importance of swim lessons as the summer approaches.

Since the beginning of time, tales were passed down from the storytellers; I’m all too aware that we often lose these stories too soon. Everyone has a story to tell! Tell-A-Story Day is for preserving these special moments. Launching Fall 2025 new books from M. G. Lorraine Kids! I've been working with Kid Co-Authors who are storytellers in their own right. Bringing their creativity and craft to the public has been a blast! I can't wait to share this with readers of all ages

Siblings are our first friends and playmates. They are "a part of you - your core memories, who you are now..." M. G. | #MGsjournal #blog