After sleeping on a bed that was way too firm for about 6 years now, I knew I had to make a change. I can't say it any other way: I hated my old mattress with a passion. I'd wake up achy and sore, unable to get a good night's sleep, and couldn't take it anymore. In recent years, the bed-in-a-box ... Read More about Casper mattress review: My honest thoughts about this popular bed
French culture: Big roundup of what you need to know
In a lot of ways, French culture is very different from what you're used to -- even if you don't realize it at first. From eating habits, to social norms, to mindsets and much more, here's what you need to know about French culture if you're going to be spending any time in France or around the ... Read More about French culture: Big roundup of what you need to know
Is blogging dead?
Is blogging dead? That is the question. As many bloggers shift to microblogging on social media or close up shop altogether, here are my thoughts. ... Read More about Is blogging dead?
Why I feel uneasy telling people I live in France
When I was back home in the USA last month, my feelings about one aspect of the living abroad experience surfaced again. The longer I live abroad, the more uneasy I feel about telling people from back home that I live in France. Let me explain why. ... Read More about Why I feel uneasy telling people I live in France
Monday Mishmash January 6, 2020
Wow, it's sure been a while since I've done one of these. If you've been around these parts for a couple of years, then you remember these Monday Mishmash conversational posts I used to do with no real purpose other than to share a bunch of random things. I’d update you on happenings around here, ... Read More about Monday Mishmash January 6, 2020
A look back at 2019: Top posts, stats, and a word on creativity
How is it already the end of 2019?? It's the end of a DECADE?!?! Today's December 31, which means it's my birthday. Yay for New Year's Eve babies. It's also an apt time to post this look back at 2019. So grab a glass of something bubbly (yes, even if it's 8 a.m.) and let's take a look at Oui In ... Read More about A look back at 2019: Top posts, stats, and a word on creativity
Lunettes Pour Tous review: Affordable glasses & fast
I was in Nantes a couple of months ago and walked past a glasses store that caught my eye. It was called Lunettes Pour Tous (which means glasses for everyone in French) and the sign out front intrigued me. It said, "10 euros, 10 minutes." Because it was Sunday, the store was closed, so I went home ... Read More about Lunettes Pour Tous review: Affordable glasses & fast
Roundup of the best French Christmas desserts
As a kid, my mom would always find a very special Christmas dessert to make for everyone, usually pulled from the latest Bon Appetit magazine cover. I was her helper and this was hands down the part of Christmas prep that I loved the most. That, and making homemade eggnog with my dad. One Christmas ... Read More about Roundup of the best French Christmas desserts
Stocking stuffers for travelers
No one wants an empty stocking this Christmas, so grab a couple of my picks below for the best stocking stuffers for travelers. ... Read More about Stocking stuffers for travelers
How I afford the sustainable fashion brands I love
When sustainability became a buzzword a few years back, I associated it with people who weren't like me. People like vegans, minimalists, and those who are hardcore about environmental issues. I care about the planet and have made changes that I think matter in my own life, but I don't identify with ... Read More about How I afford the sustainable fashion brands I love