Her View From Home, Author at Her View From Home

Faith, Marriage
April 17, 2019
4 Minute Read

I’m Surrounded by a Sea of Believers, But I Feel so Alone

I look around the church and see the many familiar faces who make up the congregation. I see the grandpas whose wisdom and gentle smiles remind me of…

Living
April 9, 2019
4 Minute Read

I Deeply Regret My MLM Experience

I don’t believe in regret. It seems like a waste of energy to put time into considering the “if only” possibilities of the…

Kids, Shop
April 4, 2019
4 Minute Read

Fill Your Kids’ Easter Baskets With These (Non-Candy!) Gifts This Year

I L-O-V-E Easter. Like, mad love for everything about the day: the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, the promise of sunnier days just around…

Kids, Teen
March 6, 2019
4 Minute Read

To the Coach Yelling at my Kid

Let me just get one thing straight right away: I’m not a fan of yours. Maybe if we got to know each other outside of the school gym, in a situation…

News
March 4, 2019
2 Minute Read

90210 Star Luke Perry Dead at 52

The man who was a first celebrity crush for thousands of girls has died, his publicist confirmed today. Luke Perry, who played heartthrob Dylan…

Motherhood
February 28, 2019
4 Minute Read

It’s Hard Being a Mom When You Don’t Have Your Own Mother to Lean On

Can a mother really be your best friend? I have friends and family members who claim it is possible. At the very least, they consider their moms to…

Motherhood
February 2, 2019
6 Minute Read

Dear Mom, Here’s What I Need From You Now That I’m a Mom

The following is a PSA for grandparents (especially grandmothers): Disclaimer: Before you read this please know you were a good mom. Our childhoods?…

Kids, Marriage, Motherhood
January 30, 2019
6 Minute Read

How We Saved Our Marriage in the Final Hour

Before having kids, I thought I had a glimpse of what the hardest parts of parenthood would be. I had babysat throughout my teen years. I already had…

Living
January 24, 2019
6 Minute Read

When You Realize a Friend Doesn’t Feel the Same Way About You

As a mom to three kids in elementary school, the whole “friendship game” has remained relatively drama-free so far. Sure, we’ve had…

Baby, Motherhood
January 16, 2019
4 Minute Read

What if I Never “Just Know” Our Family is Complete?

They say you will just know. Your family will feel complete and you will be confident in your decision to not have any more kids. But what happens if…