Ericka's Blog

Reflections and conversations on life

Survey Says: Now, I Know Better

I remember Oprah quoting this once and it's always stuck with me. I'm one those Oprah people -- love her and I think her show was genuine and uplifting. I love watching re-runs and own the 20th Anniversary DVD set.This quote is a bit deep but I saw it and wanted to...

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Binge Eating: How I Learned to Say No

Binge eating isn't just something people with eating disorders struggle with -- many regular people with an emotional eating flair do as well. The temptation to binge eat as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, boredom, fear and...just about anything else, was always...

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Cinnamon Twist Bread

I made food! I know, it' doesn't happen often these days -- at least nothing worth documenting. But you know my Pinterest boards are full of recipes dying to be tried so...I did.Years ago, I had a thing with making bread. I used to make it rather often but like most...

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Running Motivation War: Winner!

*READER SURVEY: If you haven't taken my reader survey yet, please click here (scroll) & take a minute to quickly fill it out! Much appreciated! Run: 7.5 milesTemp: 25 degrees w/ moderate wind This weekend I had to brave the cold again. Didn't wanna but I also knew...

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The Sweet Life Survey

So after almost 2 years of writing The Sweet Life, I figured it was past time to do a little survey! I seriously love talking with you all every day and would love to learn more about what you like and dislike about this blog.If you could...please take a few minutes...

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GIVE-AWAY: Win FREE Customized Reeboks Here!

Why not start February off with a bang?I'm kind of like Oprah. I HAVE SHOES FOR YOU!Well, not all of you. But for one of you -- I do have shoes! Are you ready to win? Are you ready for your very own customized pair of Reeboks? Reebok has SO many styles, colors, genres...

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