by Ericka | Jun 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
I finally bought a cookbook! I’m always a bit skeptical of how things will turn out but this experiment was amazing! I love anything sweet and I love lime so combining the two was a perfect idea. Plus, who doesn’t love a colorful meal with a variety of...
by Ericka | Jun 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
I was so excited to hit up the town last night for Elissa’s surprise 30th birthday party at Chi Cha Lounge. First, Rick and I stopped by Local 16 for a pre-drink. It was the only time I had been to that bar when it wasn’t completely packed and it was...
by Ericka | Jun 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
One of my absolute favorite things ever is kabobs on the grill in the summertime. So, how happy was I when I skipped just 1 mile down the road to Tabitha & Lyndsey’s house for a cookout — and they were MAKING kabobs! Kabobs with carmelized onions,...
by Ericka | Jun 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
At RightOnline, I served on a panel to discuss ampflying your website with social media. I thought I would share in this space in case any readers were interested! There are many tips and tricks — and everyone is different — but I’ve seen many of the...
by Ericka | Jun 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
So I’ve been struggling to get up in the AM lately to work out. I hate that but sometimes you just can’t do it! Yesterday and today I came in to work early so I could leave at 5 to make sure I had time to get in a workout. Yesterday, it was Total Body...
by Ericka | Jun 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’m back from a whirlwind weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota where I was at RightOnline 2011. I was excited to meet up with many of my online friends from Twitter, Facebook and the blogs. Last year, we met up in Vegas so it wasn’t quite as glamorous this...
by Ericka | Jun 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow is Father’s Day and wow, do I have something to celebrate π I’ve said it often but I’ll say it again — I was blessed with one of the best fathers God could have created. My life has been guided by my dad’s love and wisdom. When I...
by Ericka | Jun 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
At long last! I arrived home from work yesterday to find my NEW couches — straight from the RoomStore. After three months with just a futon in the living room, I was dying to get some couches. I looked at several couches on Craigslist but something about the...
by Ericka | Jun 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Someone recently suggested to me that when I get anxious or upset about something, I should think of the most calming thing I know. Something that makes me joyful — and that makes me feel the most at peace. While beautiful scenes of clearwater beaches flashed in...
by Ericka | Jun 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
I have a serious problem. Well, two serious problems. Not only am I a chocoholic but I’m also a saltoholic. I always think I’m so innocent buying a bag of salty blue tortilla chips but it’s always a lie. Especially when I also buy salsa and roasted...