The smiles of children playing together, laughing while out with friends, gathering at barbecues, riding bikes, splashing in the pool; all the smiles of summer, just the thought brings a smile to my own face. "The world needs more smiles now." comments M. G. Lorraine in her M. G.'s Journal Blog. See more about how to connect with National Smile Day and why smiling is so good for you in this heartfelt direction from M. G. Lorraine.

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

M. G. Lorraine discusses the historical and cultural value of sharing picnics with family and friends.

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

Reading confidently is key to success. US literacy struggles, but M. G. Lorraine shares 5 bright spots that offer hope for little readers!

Crayons: Early Beginnings of Man, Children & Writers | M. G. Lorraine Celebrates National Crayon Day | March 31, 2025

Dreams are all around us in how we experience life and they fuel passions. M. G. shares how readers help M. G. dream bigger!

M. G.'s thoughts on culture around the experience of film REELs. If these are lost, will we lose the history of movies and storytelling?

"The elements found in creating the perfect souffle are similar to building the main character of a strong story." shares M. G. Lorraine.

"I’m always in search of the perfect beverage ... sweet treat to pair with characters, events... when I'm writing." M. G. states.

Is the romance of love lost in this holiday? M. G. Lorraine offers insight for lovers; hot to find the romance every day.

Is the beauty of communication a lost art in this digital age? M. G. Lorraine shares insight on long term effect of handwritten messages.

M. G. Lorraine shares author insight about childhood favorite books from A. A. Milne - Winnie the Pooh. #MGsJournal

The new year offers a season with fresh opportunities. M. G. offers tips to explore writing with the possibility of inspiring more readers.