Ericka's Blog

Reflections and conversations on life

Why I Ended “The Sweet Life”

I started my blog, The Sweet Life, in 2011 after becoming a big fan of other people's blogs. The first one I loved was Eat, Live, Run -- and I actually still love watching Jenna on Instagram stories today. Reading her blog made me realize I could write one too and so...

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Why I Don’t Read the Reviews

"Someone else's opinion of you is none of your business." I've heard this quote from a few different places so I don't know where it originates from, but it doesn't matter. I have been leaning on it for several years and specifically, the past few weeks. I'm well...

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10 Incredible Books to Add To Your Reading List

It's high time I did a new book review post, friends! I've been blessed with the ability to read fast and amid distraction, which is why somehow I'm still getting a lot of books done despite having a new baby, a book release and a full-time job. What can I say? I love...

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How to Get a Book Deal: My Story

One of the biggest questions I've gotten since I announced that my first was being published is how I was able to get a book deal. It's a a far-off dream that many people have but the process is daunting to think about. I'd have been saying for nearly my entire life...

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Abigail Grace: 3 Months Old

Age: Almost 13 weeks Weight: 13 pounds Sleep: Um, I hate to say this for the poor mommas out there that don't have good sleepers, but I have been handsomely blessed with an incredible sleeper. She has never gotten up more than twice a night and usually sleeps the...

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My Book has a Website & Perks for Pre-Ordering!

Hello friends! We are technically ONE MONTH AWAY from the release of my first book, "Leaving Cloud 9." And now, the book even has it's own website -- check it out here! June 26th is the big day but I have some BIG goals for pre-orders of the book. If each of my social...

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