Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Dining at Birch & Barley
One of my favorite things is to try out new restaurants -- especially for brunch. There is even a blog in the DC area dedicated to the subject: Bitches Who Brunch. We found Birch and Barley as a suggestion for lunch through them. I can't help but love the name of that...
The Hunger Games
I recently read "The Happiness Project" and totally loved it. Really, the book was full of simple, good advice you've been hearing your whole life. But the author, Gretchen Rubin, made all that advice personal and slowly but surely changed her. If nothing else it was...
Colorful Christmas Crafting
I am by no means a "crafter" but I kept seeing really cute "cookies in a jar" presents online and I thought now would be the perfect time to try for myself.You just layer all the dry ingredients and include a recipe with the rest necessary for baking and voila!You...
On Adoption & Africa
This photo was taken from the Amazima Ministries web site. Since I was little girl, I've always felt swayed towards adopting a child someday. True, I always wanted to have babies naturally but more and more I see that God has given me a heart for adoption. It has...
The True & the Random
Alright, randomness today but bear with me. I don't just run for ice cream, obviously. But part of me does (and seconds at dinner and margaritas and chocolate). To be honest, I think it's okay if you work your butt off in order to enjoy eating some indulgent things...
Do Life.
So I'd heard of this blog, "Ben Does Life" a few times since I began fitness blogging. But, I never checked it out. Somehow, the site or the video to go with it never crossed my path. I'm not sure how that happened, considering I spend the majority of my day on the...