October 2017 Board Message
In the deadly wake of hurricane Harvey this past month, 600 women literally and figuratively answered the call. This small army of everyday mothers were key leaders in organizing the…
Healing from Miscarriage Through Other Women
I have two beautiful children. I am grateful for them, and they bring joy and love into my life every day. I am grateful for the opportunity to have carried…
Big Ocean Podcast: An Interview With Carolina Allen
Listen as Laura Lofgreen talks to Carolina Allen about life and the founding of Big Ocean, her feelings on Faith, Family, and Motherhood.
Women in Action: Hayley Smith – Lifting Hands International
In each of our lives there are seasons of plenty and seasons of paucity. For Hayley Smith, a lengthy season of illness and pain led her to knowledge and experiences…
Days for Girls: Opportunities for Service at Many Levels
Four years ago, Rachael Haberman looked at her mother on the way home from a puberty class and asked a question. “Mom, what do women and girls do if they…
Understanding the Effect of Cancer
Claudia Bretzing has been a wonderful friend of mine for many years. Not only is she in my church congregation, but eight years ago, while she was going through cancer…
Safe Haven Service Project
On August 12th, Big Ocean in the Salt Lake City, Utah area participated in a service project of putting together birthing kits for Safe Haven – Emergency Villages Inc., a worldwide…
The Birds and the Bees
On September 14, 2017, the Big Ocean Provo Cottage hosted a community event as a community service project. They held an expert panel discussion about “Empowering Parents to talk to…