“Do you feel French?” someone asked me recently. I had to think about it. The question of feeling French is a complicated one and makes us think about our identity as foreigners living abroad. What makes someone feel French and how long does it take for this to change? Let’s take a closer look.
Beyond snappy shoes and fashionable workout gear — which are absolute musts, duh — there’s one fitness expenditure I’d recommend…
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Even though I’ve lived in France for six years now, I’m always finding new places that are worth a visit. If you find yourself in the Loir Valley, I have all kinds of suggestions for you to keep busy and soak up all things French.
The holidays can be a challenging time for those of us who are no longer “home” and have new traditions and places to embrace. How can you reconnect with loved ones far away? I have a few simple tips.
The other day I was making cookies and as I looked around my kitchen, I realized I’ve never written about…
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Hello and TGIF! How has your week been? Tom and I are back in France so let’s catch up a bit…
What you need to know about going to the doctor in France.
Over in the shop, I’ve just launched a brand new design. Check out the “My heart is in France” design that’s available on totes, mugs, wall art and shirts.
When it comes to my home, I enjoy decorating for the seasons. For some winter inspo, let’s turn to Etsy. Etsy winter decor options are beautiful and unique and let’s not forget Etsy gifts for the winter lover.
Have you been kicking around the idea of starting a blog? Is it something you’ve been putting off for months? Now’s the time to bite the bullet and just go for it. Here’s why I think today the perfect day to take the next step.
If you’re considering a move to France and want to add a pet to you family, read on for one woman’s story on adopting a pet in France.
The nearby Loir Valley has gorgeous castles to discover Let me tell you about the Château de Baugé. After our visit, we headed over to the Hotel-Dieu Apothecary, just a stone’s throw away.
Do you struggle with exercise motivation or does your motivation come from within? Here’s how I have stayed motivated to exercise over the years. Let me break it down.
Welcoming over 400,000 visitors each year, the Zoo de la Flèche not far from Angers, France, is well worth the trip for both kids and adults.
Our furry family members deserve quality medical care and I’m happy to report that my experience with French veterinarians has…
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I’m so excited to tell you about thew new and improved Oui In France Shop! There are new designs and styles as well as some new Francophile products. Come take a look!
If you’re not paying attention, you might miss it. Fall’s brisk air will catch you by surprise. Here’s what I love about fall.
Pancakes in Paris tells us the story of how the American-style diner in the City of Light became a roaring success one pancake at a time. And what a story it is…
Let’s go behind the scenes here at Oui In France and look at my blogging process. Sometimes it is and the words just flow. But other times, it’s way more involved than that — both before and after publishing the post!
How do we move past something that still bothers us so deeply? That we still think about. Things we wish would have gone differently. This post is on forgiveness.
