Erica C
Erica is a New England native who moved to Houston with her family in June 2014. She and her wife Christina live in Pearland with their daughter Quinn {Dec 2013}, dog Charley, and two cats Phoebe and Oliver. Erica is an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston where she teaches classes on strategic communication and social media. When Erica isn’t busy teaching, researching, or being a mom, she enjoys getting her yoga on, creating culinary delights, scoring deals shopping online, and exploring Texas with her girls.
The Season of Giving :: Charitable & Philanthropic Holiday Gift Ideas
We have officially entered the season of giving. However, if you're like our family, you may be searching for new ways of sharing your holiday cheer. This year consider ditching the shopping carts, long...
Sparing the Bird :: A Vegetarian’s Guide to Thanksgiving
There are a few essential dishes to a complete Thanksgiving dinner. While for most people the turkey is the centerpiece, chances are someone coming over for dinner might not be a meat eater. {Fact...
7 Ways to Keep Your Sanity in Traffic with a Toddler
There's one thing that us Houstonians know a thing or two about ... traffic. While traffic costs us a lot of time, fuel, and money, I've found that there are a few ways we can make commutes...
Cooking with Kids :: Using Books for Inspiration
Getting your kids involved is key to healthy eating. Cooking together teaches your children how much goes in to preparing food, and it provides an opportunity to talk about where food comes from and...
Garage Sale Tips & Tricks
Two years after moving to Houston from Oregon, we finally went through our belongings and decided to host our first garage sale as a family. And not only did we make some money, but we also had...
Wined & Dined :: Our Time With a Personal Chef
Confession :: Although I may dream of kicking back after work with a glass of wine while someone else does the cooking, the reality is we are a middle-class family on a budget. While I’ve...
LGBT Pride :: How We Can All Celebrate!
On May 31, President Obama made an official proclamation declaring June LGBT {Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender} Pride Month, calling Americans to celebrate the great diversity of the United States and to eliminate prejudice....
Healthy Eating 101 :: Stocking Up!
Our family has recently made big changes to the way we eat. After watching several documentaries on food and nutrition, we decided to take control of what we put in our bodies with healthy...
Getting Out of the House with a Toddler in 71 Easy Steps
Have you ever tried getting out of the house with a toddler? It's like herding a cat. Am I right? Gone are the days of grabbing the diaper bag, scooping up the little one,...
I am a survivor. {National Eating Disorder Awareness Week}
It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
I am a survivor of bulimia, anorexia, and obsessive and restricted eating.
I have a family history of eating disorders. You could say they run in my family.
I’ve been in therapy...