Ericka's Blog

When I met started attending Pastor Mark Batterson's church in 2006, it had two locations and I don't believe he had yet written a single book. Fast forward to 2018 and he is an accomplished author of many popular books, a sought after speaker and incredible Christian...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...