Most of the time, respecting the culture and doing the right thing are one and the same. Other times, it's not so clear. As a foreigner, it's hard to always know if you're doing the right thing and if the way you've lived you life up until now counts in the same way it did back home. ... Read More about Respecting the culture and doing the right thing
Making the positives mean more
As women, we're conditioned to minimize our successes, downplay our wins, and make ourselves smaller. We're made to feel like we're bragging if we're proud of an accomplishment. These positive moments get overshadowed by other things. Life goes on. Then something negative happens. Maybe you or ... Read More about Making the positives mean more
What’s surprised me the most about my life in France?
This holiday season marks my 6th year of living in France and I'm reflecting on a question I received a little while ago from a reader. What has surprised me the most about my life in France? ... Read More about What’s surprised me the most about my life in France?
The 1 thing that will sabotage your fitness goals every time (but only if you let it)
Are you making changes for yourself in the year ahead? Health-related New Year's resolutions are hugely popular. Many of us have thought about embarking on a new workout routine, either starting from scratch or changing up what we're currently doing. Or maybe cleaning up our diet. Or just ... Read More about The 1 thing that will sabotage your fitness goals every time (but only if you let it)
My most popular posts of 2017
Another year in the books! Just like that, 2017 is coming to a close, so I'm popping in with a look back at some of the most popular posts on Oui In France this past year. Re-read your faves or discover some posts you might have missed! ... Read More about My most popular posts of 2017
How to open milk the French way
I've been married for 5 years now and my husband is still full of surprises! Sometimes they're funny. Do you know how to open a container of milk? Of course you do. Small children know how to open a container of milk... but not all containers are created equal! Give a French person a carton of ... Read More about How to open milk the French way
Do you feel French?
"Do you feel French?" someone asked me recently. I had to think about it. How do you feel French and what does that even mean? ... Read More about Do you feel French?
Polar A360 review: My wrist-based heart rate monitor
Beyond snappy shoes and fashionable workout gear -- which are absolute musts, duh -- there's one fitness expenditure I'd recommend wholeheartedly... and that's to spend some cash on a quality heart rate monitor. It's a tool that will change the way you work out. Here is my Polar A360 ... Read More about Polar A360 review: My wrist-based heart rate monitor
The rest of our Loir Valley weekend
Even though I've lived in France for nearly six years now, I'm always finding new places near and far that are worth a visit. If you find yourself in the Loir Valley (vallée du Loir, not to be confused with the Loire), I have all kinds of suggestions for you to keep busy and soak up all things ... Read More about The rest of our Loir Valley weekend
Little ways to make the holiday season merry for loved ones far away
People say the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year and I tend to agree. I love winter, Christmas, cold-weather eats, and my birthday is New Year's Eve, so this time of year has a lot going for it. But it can also be a challenging time for those of us who are no longer "home" and have ... Read More about Little ways to make the holiday season merry for loved ones far away
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