June 26, 2017
Vacation Planner Video
Vacation Planner Video! If you are on the fence about whether to go on a family vacation this summer take a look at the pretty pictures of the Oregon Coast in this video! Then get your copy of the “American Road Trip . . . Vacation Planner.” It contains everything you need to know to plan the perfect vacation – budget form, itinerary, packing list and much, much more! The planner has 35 pages, 5 checklists, 6 forms and all…
Posted in Family Travels and Activities, Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
June 19, 2017
Summer Sun Safety Tips
Summertime is in full swing! The temps are soaring and the sun is blazing! Time enjoy the warm weather and make some fun memories with friends and family! These Summer Sun Safety Tips will help! Vacations, picnics, barbecues, parades, lazy days on the beach and vigorous hikes up steep mountain trails – those are the things that good summer memories are made of! Dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion and bug bites – unfortunately those things can make summer memories too,…
Posted in Healthy, Beautiful You! | By LoriGraceH
June 19, 2017
Pineapple Everything!
Pineapple Everything! Pineapple the sweet, tangy fruit with a big personality, has become an icon of all things tropical and all things summer! I came accross the cute sunglasses below and thought what a great idea it would be put together a post with a lot of fun pineapple novelty items. Wouldn’t it be great to put together an entire outfit – dress, shoes, jewelry, glasses and handbag – all adorned with pineapples! Or you could visit the beach…
Posted in Holidays and Seasons, Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
June 14, 2017
4th of July Family Traditions!
4th of July is one of my very favorite holidays because there’s much less spending, shopping, decorating and preparing involved than with the other major holidays. Independence Day is about relaxing, celebrating and enjoying family! Our city, Layton, Utah does an excellent job of planning holiday festivities and we’ve been enjoying them for many years! Our city offices are surrounded by a beautiful park with a bowery, an amphitheater, a wave pool, ball diamonds, and a high school. All of…
Posted in Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
May 31, 2017
Blogging Grandmothers Link Party #16
Welcome to the Blogging Grandmothers Link Party #16 Starts Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 12:05 am central (US) Ends Wednesday, June 7 at 11:55 pm REALLY SIMPLE RULES: This party is for grandmother bloggers only You may share new or old, family friendly posts, no limit By joining the party, you are giving the hostesses permission to share your photos and posts on social media and to use in posts, features, and round ups with proper credit given to you…
Posted in Link Party | By LoriGraceH
May 31, 2017
Summer Fun Roundup!
Even though Summer doesn’t officially start until June 20th. The days are growing warmer and it’s time to start thinking of fun things to do! I’ve partnered with eleven other bloggers to share our favorite summertime posts. If you have been wondering how you might spend your days, wonder no more! This post is packed with tons of great ideas! Click on the title above each picture to go directly to each blog post. First up is a DIY Bucket…
Posted in Holidays and Seasons, Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
May 31, 2017
Woodland Fairies at Gardner Village
Gardner Village is a quaint little collection of shops, surrounded by pretty landscaping, in South Jordan, Utah. For years they have had a “witch fest” every fall with scenes featuring fun and fanciful witches all through the village. We’ve made it a tradition to visit every year with our family. More recently they have done something similar with elves around Christmas time and now fairies in the Springtime. This weekend we decided to have some family fun and we went…
Posted in Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
May 29, 2017
Happy Memorial Day!
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Posted in Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
May 25, 2017
1940’s Ladies
Mom’s Drawings These drawings of pretty ladies were made by my mom when she was just a young woman. I was the last of her five children and only knew her when she was older. The drawings give me insight into who my mom was in her younger years. My oldest sister is nearly 17 years older than me. She said recently that it is interesting how my perspective of who my parents were (only having known them when they…
Posted in Family and Relationships, Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
May 22, 2017
Father’s Day Books about Dads and Grandpas
Reading is so good for kids! This is a picture of my littlest granddaughter looking at a book. I have a collection of books about holidays and seasons that I like to put out for my grandkids to read when they come to Gramma’s house! They like to read them and learn about all the fun activities and events associated with the different holidays and the changing season. Of course, it’s always a delight when they will snuggle up next to…
Posted in Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
May 19, 2017
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is coming up in June and you don’t want to forget to show Dad how much you love and appreciate him! Have you decided what you’re going to get for your Dad this Father’s Day? Here is a great gift guide full of fun and manly gifts that dad will love! Just click on the image or the description below it, to be redirected to Amazon where you can purchase these great products! 1 Dad Baseball Cap Under…
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May 14, 2017
Blogging Grandmother’s Link Party #15
Welcome to the Blogging Grandmothers Link Party #15 Starts Monday, May 15, 2017 at 12:05 am central time (United States) Ends Thursday, May 18 at 11:55 pm Blogging Grandmothers Link Party Hosted By: Grammy Dee, MiMi Clearissa, Grandma Candy, Gramma Lori, Grandma Christie, Grandma Donna, Nan Sue, Grandma Teresa, and Mimi Carol REALLY SIMPLE RULES: • This party is for grandmother bloggers only • You may share any new or old, family friendly posts, no limit • By joining the…
Posted in Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
May 14, 2017
Mother’s Day Tradition
My sisters and I have a fun Mother’s Day tradition to honor our mom and to celebrate our sisterhood and our family. Mom was almost 41 years old when I was born, so I only got to spend 31 years with her. I wish I would’ve had her here with me longer. Even so, I know I’m very blessed to have had my wonderful mother for as long as I did. But I miss her every day and especially on…
Posted in Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
May 12, 2017
Mother’s Day Giveaway – $125.00 Target Gift Card
Mother’s Day is around the corner and what better time than to celebrate you, my loyal readers. I’ve partnered with some amazing mom entrepreneurs and bloggers to bring you this Mother’s Day Giveaway. Enter for a chance to win a $125 Target Gift Card. Good luck! Note: Only moms are eligible to enter this contest. TO ENTER GIVEAWAY visit the Love My Big Happy Family Facebook page HERE and follow the directions there! Here’s what you’ll do from the LMBHFamily…
Posted in Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
May 11, 2017
Gardening Essentials for Beginners
Gardening My Dad was a Masterful Gardener, he had a natural love and talent and even attended a local university extention service and graduated with a Master Gardener Certification! As a kid I spent countless hours with him in our beautiful yard, talking to him as he worked and sometimes trying my hand at a little gardening myself. I could recount to you that yard and garden in much greater detail than I could the house. He passed his love…
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