Ericka's Blog

Reflections and conversations on life

Yoga & #BlossomingDC on the National Mall With Buick & GM!

This past weekend, I had a fantastic opportunity for a free yoga class on the National Mall during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The day was GORGEOUS -- couldn't have been more perfect for yoga on the green! The event was put on by Buick and GM and they partnered with...

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I Am an Empowered Woman

I don't know about you, but I kind of hate it when politicians talk about "women's issues" as if women care only about those, stereotypical, pre-selected items. Sure, we all have passionate beliefs about abortion, birth control and equality -- but those are hardly the...

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List Awesome Activities for Healthy Child Development

In order to broaden their horizons, it is the goal of every good parent to introduce their children to as many positive things as possible. We, as parents and from being kids at one point, know that the more opportunities that are presented to us that we can excel at,...

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Ignite the Inspirational Spark in Your Life (In Puma Shoes!)

Ever have those rare moments when you have a great idea -- or a million -- all at once? It's always so exhilarating but hard to re-create that when you need it most. You've heard it from me before...the best way to find your inspiration is to drop what you're doing...

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Miss Me Yet?

I'm pretty sure I have never gone this long without blogging! I guess you could say I jumped into my new job with both feet and have all of my energy focused there. But I miss blogging! I wanted to check in with you and let you know what I've been up to.  Here are a...

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7 Useful Ways Drinking Tea Can Change Your Life

Drinking tea. I've never ever ever been a tea person. I walk briskly past the eager employees hold trays of exotic tea samples at Teavana in the mall. And trust me, I'm not one to turn down a sample. Whole Foods on a Saturday? Let's feast. Anyway, I decided to become...

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