After a long and rainy winter, spring has finally sprung in my neck of the woods. And nothing says spring…
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The pesky neighborhood cats and their poop
Moving into a house with a little backyard was partly for Dagny. She’d have a place to run around and…
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About those well-behaved French children
A popular book that’s been making the rounds in parenting circles is called Bringing Up Bébé and asserts that French child rearing practices have a leg up on the American way of doing things — and you’ll raise a more well-rounded, polite and well-behaved child by doing it the French way.
A dog’s perspective: Dagny takes over the blog
Hi guys, Dagny here. If you don’t know me, I’m that lovable, furry black thing that you sometimes see here…
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7 French flea market tips to shop like a pro
French flea markets have oodles of treasures just waiting to be discovered and can end up being one of the…
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Our weekend in photos: Parc des Ardoisières
Dagny had a smile plastered all over her face this past weekend and I wasn’t far behind. This weekend was…
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Les Nouveaux Fromagers cheese subscription box review February 2014
Subscription boxes are hugely popular and a lot of fun — who doesn’t like a mystery package in the mail…
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Dear Future Expats
If you’ve been a faithful reader of my site, you know I give you a real look into expat life…
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Rainy day essentials for surviving France weather
While the U.S. is getting pounded with endless blizzards (yes I’m jealous), my little corner of France is getting drenched…
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Something I’ve left behind
Expat blogger pal Cosette in Australia is participating in a an expat blogger challenge with writing prompts from In an…
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February pics of the month: Valentine’s Day treats
Hello… so Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! It’s a pretty low-key day here and shops do sell red and pink-themed treats…
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How to be a pro at getting a haircut in France
Whether you move across the state or across an ocean, finding a new hair salon and stylist can be a…
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Does France have a census? French census time and a level of formality
It’s census time in France! I figured we’d get a few forms in the mail that we’d need to fill…
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France subscription boxes: Les Nouveaux Fromagers
Ahhh, I’ll admit it. I think I’ve crossed over. I’m still American but the French culture is starting to seep…
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10 Tips for not embarrassing yourself at a French farmers market
As foreigners, we sometimes embarrass ourselves and if you’re me, that happens more than you’d like to admit. Sometimes it’s…
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New House WTF #3: That cloth trash can thing
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, wait… it’s a cloth trash can thingy that’s in the kitchen? WTF is…
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What French people find weird about Americans
Americans aren’t weird… are we? Maybe we are. Many times I’ve been going about my business, doing normal American things…
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So I made a friend but don’t know what to do about it
Have you ever met someone who just can’t take a hint? I wasn’t going to write about this because I…
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Ask Tom Tuesdays: On New Year’s Eve in France
There’s something about French guys… and you just want to hear what they have to say! I’m often asked what…
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Pics of the month December: Christmas week in Brittany, France
Ever visit a place and fall in love with it right off the bat? Maybe you can’t put your finger…
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