When you think of French cooking, maybe you think of elaborate homecooked meals full of special sauces and tender cuts of meat that look like they've come right out of a cooking magazine. In my house, that's not real life. Sometimes you need a little help and aren't in the mood to find a recipe, ... Read More about Meal delivery services in France I love: HelloFresh and Seazon
Olivier Giraud’s “How to Become A Parisian in One Hour”
When you visit Paris, you'll discover right away that Parisians are a special breed. They get a bad rap and are labeled rude, impatient, and arrogant. Is it true? Are Parisians really that bad? How can we act more like a local when visiting Paris? Do we even want to? In comedian Olivier Giraud's ... Read More about Olivier Giraud’s “How to Become A Parisian in One Hour”
Your best travel tips for France
You're a great resource! Yes, YOU! Did you know that? I picked your brain last month and asked my followers on Facebook for their best travel tips for France and got over 75 replies. I wanted to know what your #1 piece of France travel advice was, so maybe a tip that has never let you down or that ... Read More about Your best travel tips for France
Casper mattress review: My honest thoughts about this popular bed
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