Ericka Stoltzfus
A runner and amateur yogini, Ericka is a God-fearing mama to two beautiful souls. Along with her husband Ryan, she navigates the intricacies of raising a biracial, binational, and bilingual family.
An MS in Applied Statistics and a keen eye for process efficiencies, have led Ericka to focus her (part-time) career on data consulting for nonprofits. She serves on the Boards at her kids' schools, and enjoys popping in their classrooms for story time whenever there's a chance.
Ericka’s greatest passion and purpose is to teach her kids to love God and to embrace their bicultural background.
Spring Cleaning :: Easy Guide to Decluttering
Are you ready for spring cleaning? Something about spring sparks the desire to start fresh.
At the top of my spring cleaning list? Decluttering the house.
Studies show that decluttering your home can have many positive...
A Non-Coffee Drinker’s Guide to Starbucks
I don't generally drink coffee. And beyond grabbing turkey sandwiches at airports, I don't consume Starbucks.
So earlier this year when the company I contract for gifted me one Starbucks coffee a day for a...
Perspectiva: Un arte esencial en la maternidad
Perspectiva. Verdaderamente es un arte. Y es que la manera en la que decidimos procesar lo que ocurre en nuestro día a día tiene un poder tremendo. Si todo fuera igual en un día...
Easy Tips to Avoid Getting Sick in the Winter
Winter has come to El Paso. And with it, the sniffles, coughs, and colds.
I grew up hearing that if you get too cold, you'll get sick. This is ingrained in me. Sleeping with less...
The Story of How I Did NOT Run the El Paso Half Marathon
I enjoy exercising. My body feels strong, my mind feels relaxed, my attitude improves. It is my happy place.
Running has always been my go-to exercise. I supplement it with weight training, yoga, and some...
4 Steps to Achieve Your Goals This Year
What are your New Year's goals?
Over the last few days, I've read numerous posts, emails, and articles about the importance of setting goals in the new year.
What I haven't really come across is how...
How to Make a (Somewhat) Nutrient-Dense Cake
Parenting picky eaters is no easy task. I have two kinds: an actual picky eater and a picky eater by association (aka because big sister said something is yucky). So I find myself constantly...
How I Teach My Littles the Meaning of Christmas
In my home, my family and I are Christians. So it's important to me to teach my kids the meaning of Christmas and that it isn't just about presents and trees. We celebrate that...
3 Ways to Get Your Beauty Sleep, Mama
Did you get a good night's sleep yesterday? What about the night before?
We all know the many health benefits of consistently getting enough sleep: getting 7-8 hours of quality shut-eye per night can result...
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help, Mamas
A while back, one of my sisters asked me for my best advice for first-time moms. After thinking for a moment, I said, "Don't be afraid to ask for help."
I have come to realize,...