A morning walking around a French marché is time well spent. Whether you're in a big city or a small town, there will be all types of produce and local products to be discovered. Fun, educational and absolutely delicious, French marchés are one of my favorite things about living in France. Let's ... Read More about French market day shopping essentials (FB Live replay)
Salon des Vins de Loire: My day at a professional wine trade fair as a non-professional
Last week, the 32nd annual Salon des Vins de Loire welcomed over 8,000 people over 2 days in Angers. I was one of them. This wine trade fair is specifically for professionals in the wine biz. But there are also members of the press documenting the event and learning right along with everyone else. ... Read More about Salon des Vins de Loire: My day at a professional wine trade fair as a non-professional
My first Facebook live: A stroll through a Maine-et-Loire town (REPLAY)
Happy Friday! Just checking in today to share my FIRST Facebook Live broadcast with you. I went for a walk yesterday around a town here in the Maine-et-Loire department of France. We popped by a wine shop, women's clothing store, bakery, and a few more places. To my surprise, everyone wanted to keep ... Read More about My first Facebook live: A stroll through a Maine-et-Loire town (REPLAY)
9 of my best French grocery store tips!
I've always loved grocery shopping. In the U.S., I delighted in clipping my coupons from the newspaper over the weekend and going to the store to see what was on sale and what new products there were to try. In France, nothing's changed except my surroundings (and there are no coupons to clip). And ... Read More about 9 of my best French grocery store tips!
French workplace greetings: Bise, handshake, other?
The other night, Tom and I were talking about la bise over dinner. The French greeting I love to hate was in the news recently when a female French mayor announced she'd no longer be kissing the cheeks of coworkers and will opt for the handshake instead. I knew Tom didn't faire la bise (cheek kiss) ... Read More about French workplace greetings: Bise, handshake, other?
The importance of finding exercise you enjoy
Tons of people out there work out regularly. We jog, we lift weights, we do yoga, we walk, and so much more. But for those of you who have made fitness a part of your routine, tell me honestly: Is exercising something you love or hate? Maybe somewhere in between? If you exercise regardless, ... Read More about The importance of finding exercise you enjoy
Respecting the culture and doing the right thing
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)
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