There's this theme I've seen among my own readers and elsewhere in this niche. It's that life abroad is a certain way and that all of us living abroad belong to this homogeneous group made up of people with the same experiences and ideas. It's just not accurate. Let's talk about this... ... Read More about The living abroad experience is not one size fits all
My favorite French eating habit
You don't have to go to France to know that the French take mealtime seriously. From seeking out quality ingredients to cooking from scratch to long, leisurely Sunday lunches, mealtime is no joke in France. One aspect of French culture that I've adapted to and admire is the fact that the French make ... Read More about My favorite French eating habit
Christmas Advent calendar ideas with French flair
As a kid, did you have an Advent calendar each year leading up to the holiday season? Did you have enough willpower to only open one flap per day? I remember getting an Advent calendar from my church that wasn't too fancy, but these days, there's no shortage when it comes to Christmas Advent ... Read More about Christmas Advent calendar ideas with French flair
What we can learn from Bradley Cooper speaking French
View this post on Instagram A post shared by A Star Is Born (@starisbornmovie) on Oct 12, 2018 at 2:57pm ... Read More about What we can learn from Bradley Cooper speaking French
Let’s talk about electric tea kettles
OK, it's question time. Tell me, do you use a coffee pot or a tea kettle more often? If you answered a tea kettle, is it one you heat on the stove or an electric one? I'm a coffee drinker through and through, so before moving to France, my answer to that question was 100% a coffee pot. I'd brew up a ... Read More about Let’s talk about electric tea kettles
My simple tips to help you feel less nervous about speaking French
Learning French is one of the most difficult parts of living in France. Beyond learning the literal words and grammar, there's the finesse and unspoken rules that come with learning a language as well. It can be overwhelming just thinking about it! Right when you think you've conquered a particular ... Read More about My simple tips to help you feel less nervous about speaking French
My latest over on YouTube
How's it going? I'm popping in today to say a quick hello and to share my latest YouTube videos with you. ... Read More about My latest over on YouTube
How to say good luck in French and phrases to wish someone well (AUDIO)
Let's talk about how to say good luck in French and other ways to wish someone well. These are handy phrases you'll hear often in your day-to-day life, so let's get right into it. ... Read More about How to say good luck in French and phrases to wish someone well (AUDIO)
Monday Mishmash 8/20/18: My YouTube channel & more
Hi there! This is a series I do called Monday Mishmash, and if you’re new to my blog, it’s a conversational type of post where I update you on happenings around here and let you know about anything else going on. Let's get right into it! ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 8/20/18: My YouTube channel & more
Illico Fresco review: Meal kit delivery company in France
Meal kit delivery companies are all the rage in the USA. Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, and more advertise all over the place and it's hard not to be intrigued. Does France have a similar service where you have a selection of recipes and their ingredients shipped to your door? Why, yes, yes they do... and ... Read More about Illico Fresco review: Meal kit delivery company in France