Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
8 Items First-Time Moms Don’t Realize They Need
*This post is sponsored by the Baby Cubby So when I went to make a baby registry for my baby shower, it was just like when I went to make a wedding registry: I had no idea what to ask for. I literally just went to other people's (re: strangers) Amazon lists and copied...
Why (and How) I Fill My Head With Positivity All Day Long
"For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." -- Proverbs 23:7 It's so true, isn't it? This Bible verse could be applied non-religiously, course, and often is. Our thoughts often determine our emotions, outlooks, actions, reactions and in turn, goals, accomplishments and...
VIDEO: Supporting Life on Campus & Beyond
*Pic credit. Hello readers, I truthfully feel God is leading me to work and write about the intersection of faith and politics. I don't know how or what that means for me as a freelancer, activist, volunteer or professional but I'm keeping an open-mind and just...
What is My Calling? Let Me Know If You Find It
Every time I write about something politically related lately, it just feels dead. I want to write -- I pine for writing -- but can't seem to put my finger on what it is that is trying to get out. I feel this passion to communicate but the message seems stuck in my...
Stitch Fix: Still Addicted and Here’s Why
It's been awhile since I've checked in with a Stitch Fix (my referral link) review so I figured I would do it today! I feel like I'm constantly raving to people about it -- truly a genius platform for someone exactly like me. Here are a few of my past reviews: Why I...
How I Finally Got Strict Pull-Ups: 9 Steps
I've wanted to be able to do pull-ups most of my life. I was always amazed by girls who could do them. I thought surely after starting CrossFit in 2012 I'd get there -- but it wasn't that simple. Looking back, I know realized I could have reached my goals back then if...