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October 7, 2013 by Ericka

Ooh how fun was this? I got an email inviting me to be on another Huffington Post Live segment on Monday and it was perfect timing. The subject was "Going Dutch on Engagement Rings." Even though that was not the case in my engagement, they still wanted the perspective of a newlywed.I was on with HuffPostLive's Caitlyn Becker, Anne Chertoff and Don Strzepek.Apparently, going dutch on rings is a new fad -- but how common is it? It didn't seem like many are doing it that way but we all agreed that couples are different -- and it's perfectly fine to split the cost. I mentioned that my husband and I kind of agreed on a general price and kept it within a reasonable range -- then we basically split the cost of our wedding.What do you think about … [Read more...]

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7 Reasons Why You Should Start a Blog

September 13, 2013 by Ericka

The top response I get when I tell someone, "you should start a blog!" is that they are "not that interesting" or they "don't know what to write."It takes me about five seconds to get something out of them that's totally fascinating and I would really like to read about.Oh, you're not interesting? What's one cool thing you've done? Well, I guess I did skydive out of an airplane naked over Madasgascar that one time. So you're boring? I mean, aside from the fact that I ride horses competitively on the weekends.But really, it doesn't need to be that exciting. You know all those status updates you write on Facebook? Those should actually be written in your blog.Your blog is an extension of you and a place to share, vent and give like-minded … [Read more...]

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Spotlight on Sponsors & Bloggers

September 4, 2013 by Ericka

I've tried it. Hello everyone! You know I like to dish out the love every now and again -- and the time has come. I've got a few folks I want to highlight for ya today and I hope you'll take a hot second to check them out.**GIVE-AWAY**Revolve Fitness DC is partnering with me give away a 5-pack ride give away to one lucky winner! Want to win 5 FREE rides at RevolveDC? Follow them on Twitter and let me know in the comments that you'd like to win!**1. Revolve FitnessI wrote about my first ride with Revolve a couple months back. They are -- in a word -- awesome. As I mentioned in the post, going to Revolve feels very "city." I feel like I'm in New York and their simple yet classy set up is the perfect atmosphere. I'm pumped to try out … [Read more...]

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Hashtag Causes: #LiveFree & #RunTalks

August 28, 2013 by Ericka

#LiveFreeI want to tell you guys about something -- something I'm hoping to make it a success. I've created a Facebook page and Twitter account for what I'm calling #LiveFree. Live Free is a positive place to celebrate humanity, liberty, find inspiration, share common principles and lift up goals, hard work and accomplishment.I want you to join the #LiveFree community and help share these uplifting stories to help foster positive environment online and celebrates people making brave decisions, paying it forward, living in freedom. Please consider liking the #LiveFree Facebook page and following @LiveFree on Twitter. I want to see where I can take this.#RunTalksI also wanted to let you know about a bi-weekly online event being hosted by … [Read more...]

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Welcome! I'm Ericka: Writer, podcaster, wife, mother, runner and Enneagram 4! I write about faith + politics + addiction + church planting. I wrote a book once too -- see below!

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