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.
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,...
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...