After 4 years of living abroad, I can honestly say that I am happy in France — but does being in France play a huge role in my overall happiness? How much does your physical location factor in to who you have become? How much should it?
A delightful French yogurt cake
A French yogurt cake is as commonplace in French households as Betty Crocker would be to an American, so whether you’re French or not, try whipping up a simple gateau au yaourt if you’re craving something sweet. It is seriously simple.
A touch of France: Clara en Provence {GIVEAWAY}
For a dose of Provence at home, you probably think of potpourri sachets, soap and loads of lavender. And I have it all for you with this generous giveaway from Clara en Provence.
A quick favor please: Oui In France Reader Survey 2016
Hey guys, it’s time for my first ever reader survey. Oui In France is about 3.5 years old and I figured now is as good a time as any to hear from you. A survey is a great way for me to gauge what’s working around here and what I can do differently based on what you want.
Birchbox France {REVIEW}
I was already familiar with the concept of Birchbox and I was pleasantly surprised to learn the same thing exists in France. For 13 euros a month, you get a selection of mini-sized beauty products all sent to your doorstep in a cute little box. Read on for my Birchbox review.
French pronunciation: C-word subtleties you’ll want to get right (AUDIO)
Let’s talk pronunciation today. Here’s a quick French pronunciation lesson for words that begin with the letter “c”. The vowel sounds make all the difference!
Monday Mishmash 1/25/16: A “spring” day in Nantes and a blizzard video
Here’s another dose of Monday Mishmash for 1/25/16.
Mistakes I made when I moved to France
If we’re being honest, my transition to living in France wasn’t a perfect one. Here are the mistakes I made when I moved to France.
French cheek kisses: La bise explained
These pesky French cheek kisses are the norm but as an outsider, sometimes you’ll just be confused… and rightfully so. They ARE confusing. Here’s a video explaining it all.
French lessons with Tom while walking the dog… no your dog isn’t a pervert!
What did I learn the other day? How not to say your dog is a pervert (after telling someone their dog was, thankfully, not a pervert). Not exactly what I was trying to say. So yeahhh, not my finest moment.
Our weekend up near Vannes
We stayed outside the city of Vannes in a traditional gite (complete with wooden ceiling beams and exposed stone walls) that was perfect for (re)discovering the area.
Why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline in France
Yup, this post is going where you think it’s going. This is why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline in France regularly… and how I found out that my lip treatment is usually used for something else entirely.
50+ Basic French words and phrases for travel to France (with pronunciation)
A relaxing, stress-free trip can get stressful when you’re not able to communicate, so to help you out, I’ve put together some of the most useful French travel phrases for your trip to France, with audio so you can hear how the words sound. Practice makes perfect so learn these French phrases and speak with confidence.
Looking back: Best of Oui In France in 2015
As 2015 comes to a close, I thought I’d share the top Oui In France posts from the past year in case you missed them the first time around. Here’s the best of Oui In France…
Monday Mishmash 12/28/15
Hello there! For all of you out there who celebrate Christmas, I hope it was a wonderful one! Was Santa good to you? Read on for Monday Mishmash for 12/28/15.
Champagne alternative: Consider Crémant and save a few bucks
With all the sparkling wine options out there, is Champagne worth the price? Try Cremant to save a few bucks this holiday season. My take on Champagne vs Cremant.
How to order coffee in France
Café culture is a huge part of French life, especially in big cities. Everywhere you look, there’s another café calling…
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5 Things that surprised me about blogging
Here are 5 things that surprised me about my blog and blogging. Maybe fellow bloggers out there can relate!
Monday Mishmash 12/14/15
Here’s your dose of Monday Mishmash for 12/14/15. Happy holidays!
Biggest misconceptions about expats & expat life
Have you ever had a conversation where the person you’re talking to wrongly makes some assumptions about who you are and how you got there? Read on for the top misconceptions about expats.
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