Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
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...
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...
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...
Happy 20th Birthday Icebreaker Merino! (Wanna Win Free Stuff?)
Icebreaker is one of the best brands for fitness lovers out there -- especially those who like to ski, skate and get down in the cold. I recently got a cozy sweater from them that I wore like crazy all winter long. Now, they are celebrating their 20-year anniversary...
10 Things I Learned From the Most Successful Woman I’ve Ever Known
She wasn't a CEO -- or a political leader. She never made a six-figure paycheck or secured a patent. But if you measure success by the joy you've obtained, the people you've loved and the children and grandchildren you've helped raise, she was the most successful...
Bread and Wine: A Review
For months on end, I've been hearing people say that Shauna Niequist's "Bread and Wine" was really good. But I wasn't particularly interested for some reason -- despite my friend Lynn having turned one of Shauna's other books ("Cold Tangerines") into a full-out play!...