Erica Lamberg

Philadelphia

Journalist covering business, money, travel and health. Proud to be a mom and wife! Seeking a literary agent for my fiction novella.

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Articles

Garden Goals: 7 Tips to Transform Your Yard into a Lush Garden Oasis

3 days ago | newamericanfunding.com | Erica Lamberg

Homeowners Creating a home garden can not only boost your curb appeal, but it can also become your personal outdoor oasis. Green thumbs can relax in their beautifully appointed yards, pick freshly grown fruit and vegetables, or just enjoy the scenic views. When you’re planning a garden, it’s important to think through how the space will be used, what’s possible given the property, and what you hope to grow. Then you can begin to plan how you will landscape your yard.
Teaching Your Patients That Liquid Calories Count, Too

1 week ago | medscape.com | Erica Lamberg

Many of your patients are arduously shifting their diet habits, boosting exercise, and making lifestyle tweaks to shed pounds. Even with these actions in place, they may not be losing weight. During your discussions, they may express their frustration regarding how they are trying their best but not reaching weight loss goals. One culprit that could be standing in the way for your patients is sneaky liquid calories.
It’s not your imagination. More people are wearing jeans and sneakers to Philly offices.

1 week ago | inquirer.com | Erica Lamberg

Christine Endres’ usual work attire is business casual. “Think dress capris and a blouse,” said the senior regional director for recruiting firm Robert Half. In her role, she keeps a finger on the pulse of local workplace norms and expectations. While meeting with clients and managing staff, she said, colleagues gravitate toward a polo shirt and chinos, or a blouse and slacks with a blazer or sweater. Footwear includes dressy sneakers, flats, and closed-toe espadrilles.
Heritage, travels, and family memories inspired this DIY design in West Philly

1 week ago | inquirer.com | Erica Lamberg

Sharmin Hossain purchased her West Philadelphia rowhouse three years ago, and her creative vision is in every room. “I designed with heavy influence from my travels to Morocco, my homeland Bangladesh, and my New York upbringing,” said Hossain, 32, who curated, designed and painted the home herself. She said each design feature and piece of art holds significance.
River Cruises Are Ideal for Solo Travelers, Introverts

2 weeks ago | aarp.org | Erica Lamberg

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn River cruising is a smart travel mode because guests can visit both well-known cities and charming destinations.
How seasoned DIYers revived their downsized home in West Philly

3 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Erica Lamberg

Over the past three decades, Christopher Poehlmann and Kate Kramer have gutted and rehabbed four homes, all of which they lived in. The first was in Fort Myers, Fla., then Milwaukee, and when they moved to Philly in 2011, they transformed a neglected garden twin in West Philadelphia into a beauty. “We turned that one from the lowest priced home at the time into the highest priced sale in the history of that block, just prior to the market shifting about four years ago,” Poehlmann said.
Nutritional Counseling May Be Free for Your Obesity Patients

3 weeks ago | medscape.com | Erica Lamberg

As part of treating the overall well-being of your patients, it may be beneficial to recommend nutritional counseling. More insurance carriers are providing this service as a benefit. When patients have conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or obesity, suggesting nutritional counseling could help your patients become more informed about making healthier choices.
How to Handle Noncompliant Patients on GLP-1 RAs for Obesity

1 month ago | medscape.com | Erica Lamberg

Primary care practices are seeing an uptick in patients inquiring about glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications due to both media hype and sizzle-reel stories they see on social media. If your patients start an appointment with their own agenda about wanting a prescription for these medications, there are ways to pause the pressure and pivot to other options first. Here is how to better handle noncompliant patients who may not want to follow your advice.
What is a ‘snowplow manager?’ How to deal with this type of toxic boss

1 month ago | fastcompanyme.com | Erica Lamberg

Does your manager hate to delegate tasks? It might sound like a good thing—after all, that means less work for you. But, just like having a micromanaging boss is no fun, having a manager who takes on much of your work can create a work environment that is both stifling and unproductive. We asked three experts about what causes some bosses to act this way and how to encourage your supervisor to step aside and allow you to do your job.
What is a ‘snowplow manager?’ How to deal with this type of toxic boss

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Erica Lamberg

Does your manager hate to delegate tasks? It might sound like a good thing—after all, that means less work for you. But, just like having a micromanaging boss is no fun, having a manager who takes on much of your work can create a work environment that is both stifling and unproductive. We asked three experts about what causes some bosses to act this way and how to encourage your supervisor to step aside and allow you to do your job.