Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
7 Months Old: Jacob Michael
1-month update 2-month update 3-month-update 4-month-update 5-month-update 6-month-update Pregnancy & Baby updates Every time I do these, I'm shocked another month has gone by. I'll keep this short and sweet, as I know it will never get done if I don't! Jacob...
How to Survive and Feel Half-Human With a Newborn That Wakes Up All Night
Newborn sleep tips! Here's what we know: I'm a lucky mom who had a baby that slept most of the night fairly early. But, like nearly all other new moms, the first three months were ROUGH. Everyone needs newborn sleep tips, am I right? I didn't intentionally do anything...
The Gift of Inspiration: Feeling Empowered!
Where was this zest in my early 20s? That's what I've been asking myself lately, as I've had a renewed sense of inspiration regarding leadership and vision for my company. Don't get me wrong -- I've had a wonderful career in politics and journalism, but I never...
Three Kings CrossFit: My New Gym
I knew when I got settled in, I would want to find either a gym or a CrossFit box to call home. I have been a little scared of CrossFit since my back problems -- rightfully so of course. After having back surgery for a herniated disc in 2014, I came back to CF and had...
Become the Best Version of Yourself With Dr. Phil
*This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Life Reimagined. All opinions are my own. Who doesn't want to live their most authentic life? That's what I thought when I was approached about trying a new program with Dr. Phil called"Become the Best Version of Yourself: A...
Why I Finally Gave In to Snapchat (Snap Me at Ericka81!)
For several years, I have been hoping Snapchat would go away. Don't get me wrong -- I LOVE social media. That's what I do for a living! But Snapchat is the one platform I couldn't get on board with. No no no! Fast forward to last month. I went to the Social Media...