After living here awhile, I’ve realized that I’ve changed my eating habits in some subtle and not so subtle ways. And after thinking about it, these changes are absolutely for the better. Here’s how my eating habits have changed since moving to France.
The longer you’re in France, the more likely it is that you’ll see something chuckle worthy and think “only in…
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As we get older and take on more responsibilities, maybe have kids or move to a new part of the…
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The lovely Geraldine of CommeUneFrancaise recently posted a video on how to scare the hell out of a French person…
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On any given day, Dagny and I go on about three walks and almost always, she finds something to be…
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With all the wonderful gastronomic delights in France, eating meat is pretty much a must if you want to sample…
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This is by no means an inclusive list of French faux pas and it’s not the end of the world if you commit a faux pas below, but they are things to keep in mind when adapting to French culture.
Just a 90-minute train ride from Paris, Angers is a city full of rich history, beautiful views of the Maine…
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This is a little series called New House WTF that centers around all those head-scratching moments I’ve encountered after buying…
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Have you ever stayed at a hotel that just blew you away? We recently had the pleasure of staying at…
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After a long and rainy winter, spring has finally sprung in my neck of the woods. And nothing says spring…
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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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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.
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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French flea markets have oodles of treasures just waiting to be discovered and can end up being one of the…
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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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Subscription boxes are hugely popular and a lot of fun — who doesn’t like a mystery package in the mail…
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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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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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Expat blogger pal Cosette in Australia is participating in a an expat blogger challenge with writing prompts from In an…
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