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
Roundup of the best French Christmas desserts
As a kid, my mom would always find a very special Christmas dessert to make for everyone, usually pulled from the latest Bon Appetit magazine cover. I was her helper and this was hands down the part of Christmas prep that I loved the most. That, and making homemade eggnog with my dad. One Christmas ... Read More about Roundup of the best French Christmas desserts
Stocking stuffers for travelers
No one wants an empty stocking this Christmas, so grab a couple of my picks below for the best stocking stuffers for travelers. ... Read More about Stocking stuffers for travelers
How I afford the sustainable fashion brands I love
When sustainability became a buzzword a few years back, I associated it with people who weren't like me. People like vegans, minimalists, and those who are hardcore about environmental issues. I care about the planet and have made changes that I think matter in my own life, but I don't identify with ... Read More about How I afford the sustainable fashion brands I love
Mistakes tourists make when booking Paris vacation apartment rentals
There are a lot of mistakes people make when visiting Paris. From thinking they’ll be able to waltz up to the viewing deck of the Eiffel Tower without having to wait in line, to imagining a private viewing of the Mona Lisa at the Louvre. But these are all well-documented. The mistakes that people ... Read More about Mistakes tourists make when booking Paris vacation apartment rentals
French Christmas markets worth a special trip
It's the most wonderful time of the year and that's the case in France, too! The spirit of Christmas transforms the people of France, enchanting everyone with cheer and festive feelings. The people of France anticipate this and set up magnificent Christmas markets to share in the good tidings of ... Read More about French Christmas markets worth a special trip
First impressions of Jersey in the fall
Off-season getaways are the best. Fewer crowds, more affordable accommodations and a different point of view. Tom, Dagny, and I spent two nights in Jersey, Channel Islands, and I wanted to share a little bit of our trip with you. Before moving to France in 2012, I knew very, very little about Jersey ... Read More about First impressions of Jersey in the fall
French banking oddities
French banking is very different from what I was used to in the USA. It's less flexible, less convenient, and more expensive, for starters. For these reasons, I didn't even open a French bank account for my first four years in France. But eventually it became a necessity. When you move to a new ... Read More about French banking oddities