Something I hear from those of you in the U.S. whenever I share content about French bread is that your local bread is lousy. You absolutely love the bread in France and wish you could get that quality at home. Well, to that end, let me introduce you to Wildgrain, a premium bake-from-frozen ... Read More about Wildgrain box review: Bake-from-frozen bread + pastries (discount code)
Is Paris overrated? An unbiased look at the City of Love in 2023
Is Paris truly the enchanting, romantic destination of our dreams, or is it just a victim of its own hype? In this post, let me take you on a journey through the City of Love, exploring its allure, the dark side, hidden gems, and addressing the question: "Is Paris overrated?" I'll also compare it to ... Read More about Is Paris overrated? An unbiased look at the City of Love in 2023
My favorite affordable Cartier Love bracelet alternatives
I've reallllly been getting into jewelry again and I admit I've gone down the window shopping rabbit hole of French fine jewelry brands like Cartier, Chaumet, and Van Cleef & Arpels. One bracelet I love that's a timeless design is the Cartier Love bracelet, which has been around for ... Read More about My favorite affordable Cartier Love bracelet alternatives
What the heck is steak tartare and is it safe to eat?
Before moving to France, I had heard of steak tartare but it wasn't something I was familiar with and I had definitely never tasted it. Steak tartare, also called beef tartare, was not a common meal growing up in my suburban New Jersey household and sounded like something fancy and foreign to my ... Read More about What the heck is steak tartare and is it safe to eat?
From boring to bonjour: How to make French language learning fun
Embarking on the journey of French fluency is an adventure worth taking, but it's not without its challenges. If you’ve been at it long enough, you’ve definitely felt bored or unmotivated at times, leaving you wondering why you even started learning French in the first place! But don't worry, I'm ... Read More about From boring to bonjour: How to make French language learning fun
Rothy’s Loafers and flats review 2023 (read before you buy!)
For my readers in the USA and Canada, have you heard about Rothy’s flats? I love them and first told you about this sustainable shoe brand that makes stylish flats from recycled water bottles (although you'd never know it) earlier this year. Since then, I've picked up two more styles and want to ... Read More about Rothy’s Loafers and flats review 2023 (read before you buy!)
Les Mills On Demand review: MUST-READ BEFORE subscribing to the fitness app
***Get a FREE 30-DAY Les Mills On Demand trial with my link HERE*** I first discovered Les Mills group fitness classes at my suburban New Jersey YMCA in college and became a fast fan of BODYPUMP and BODYCOMBAT, the only two Les Mills classes they offered at the time. Since then, I've done Les ... Read More about Les Mills On Demand review: MUST-READ BEFORE subscribing to the fitness app
6 French household products I can’t live without
If you live in France for any length of time, you'll notice right away that there are different products, prices, and ways of doing things. When it comes to products, moving to France opened up a whole new world. To that end, let me get into a list of six household products you need if you live in ... Read More about 6 French household products I can’t live without
8 Things people MAJORLY underestimate when moving to France
As a blogger in this space, I field a handful of advice-seeking emails each week that come from people looking to move to France. I think it's great that people are doing their research and trying to get as many perspectives as possible before making such a huge life change and I'm happy to help ... Read More about 8 Things people MAJORLY underestimate when moving to France
Year in review: See ya, 2022!
It's that time of the year! 2022 is nearly over, my birthday is on the horizon, and I'm recapping the year with some top posts, stats, and what's next. ... Read More about Year in review: See ya, 2022!
