Ericka Stoltzfus
An avid runner and lover of all things data, Ericka is a God-fearing mama to two beautiful souls. Along with her husband Ryan, she navigates the intricacies of feeding picky eaters and raising a biracial, binational, and bilingual family. Ericka’s greatest purpose is to teach her kids to love God and to embrace their bicultural background.
Ericka works part-time leading a team of data gurus, and she may or may not enjoy a cold brewski over an episode of Housewives every now and then. She always dances like no one is watching and, although she cannot wink, she can quote and make obscure "Friends" references like no other.
Reading Aloud to Kids: Benefits & Book Recommendations
Reading is one of my family's favorite R & R activities.
Yesterday was a HOT day in El Paso, and we spent the morning outside. The kids watered the plants. My husband weeded the yard....
Book Recommendations for the End of a School Year
The end of the school year marks the end of a period of discovery and learning, of development and growth. This is not a small feat and deserves to be recognized.
Sure, graduating kindergarten, elementary,...
Camisas de manga larga: una prenda inesperada en tiempo de calor
Las camisas de manga larga se están apoderando de mi guardarropa . . . de verano! Con el calor que hace en El Paso puede sonar absurdo, pero tengo buenas razones.
Además de ser extremadamente...
Tips to Transition and Embrace the Summer Break
The summer break is just around the corner.
My daughter has been eagerly counting down the weeks (and prompting her little brother to do the same), and we've been talking about all the fun things...
Packing for Trips 101
You're getting ready to go on an awesome trip. You're excited and really looking forward to it. Until it's time to pack.
Am I the only one who feels completely overwhelmed by packing? (And then...
3 Tips to Make that Girls Trip Happen
I love a good girls trip.
A few days of nothing but enjoying friends, sleeping in, lounging by a pool, getting pampered in a spa, eating great food . . . yes, please!
But, boy, is...
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...
5 Simple Ideas to Enjoy Valentine’s Day with Kids
Once upon a time, Valentine's Day was all about planning a unique and borderline extravagant date with my husband or about glamming it up for Galentine's with friends. However, over the last few years,...
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...
How to Make a (Somewhat) Nutrient-Dense Cake
Parenting picky eaters is no easy task. I have two kinds: an actually picky eater and a picky eater by association (aka because big sister said something is yucky). So I find myself constantly...