Confidence is a funny thing. One day we're on top of the world, and the next day, we're sitting in our underwear on the bathroom floor in a pile of tears. In some areas of life, we feel super confident and in others, we feel like we know nothing. Confidence factors in to how we speak French as ... Read More about 7 Things you must remember if you want to speak French confidently
Meal delivery services in France I love: HelloFresh and Seazon
When you think of French cooking, maybe you think of elaborate homecooked meals full of special sauces and tender cuts of meat that look like they've come right out of a cooking magazine. In my house, that's not real life. Sometimes you need a little help and aren't in the mood to find a recipe, ... Read More about Meal delivery services in France I love: HelloFresh and Seazon
Olivier Giraud’s “How to Become A Parisian in One Hour”
When you visit Paris, you'll discover right away that Parisians are a special breed. They get a bad rap and are labeled rude, impatient, and arrogant. Is it true? Are Parisians really that bad? How can we act more like a local when visiting Paris? Do we even want to? In comedian Olivier Giraud's ... Read More about Olivier Giraud’s “How to Become A Parisian in One Hour”
Your best travel tips for France
You're a great resource! Yes, YOU! Did you know that? I picked your brain last month and asked my followers on Facebook for their best travel tips for France and got over 75 replies. I wanted to know what your #1 piece of France travel advice was, so maybe a tip that has never let you down or that ... Read More about Your best travel tips for France
Casper mattress review: Honest thoughts about this popular bed
After sleeping on a bed that was way too firm for about 6 years now, I knew I had to make a change. I can't say it any other way: I hated my old mattress with a passion. I'd wake up achy and sore, unable to get a good night's sleep, and couldn't take it anymore. In recent years, the bed-in-a-box ... Read More about Casper mattress review: Honest thoughts about this popular bed
French culture: Big roundup of what you need to know
In a lot of ways, French culture is very different from what you're used to -- even if you don't realize it at first. From eating habits, to social norms, to mindsets and much more, here's what you need to know about French culture if you're going to be spending any time in France or around the ... Read More about French culture: Big roundup of what you need to know
Peloton bike alternative: A cheaper way to bike at home with a Peloton app subscription
I'm a big fan of doing whatever type of exercise activity gets you moving on a regular basis. I took my first indoor cycling class when I was a freshman in college and have been a die-hard fan ever since. From my New Jersey YMCA, to boutique studios in NYC, to now using the Peloton app while living ... Read More about Peloton bike alternative: A cheaper way to bike at home with a Peloton app subscription
Is blogging dead in 2020?
Do people even blog anymore? Is blogging dead in 2020? That is the question. As many bloggers shift to microblogging on social media or close up shop altogether, here are my thoughts. ... Read More about Is blogging dead in 2020?
Why I feel uneasy telling people I live in France
When I was back home in the USA last month, my feelings about one aspect of the living abroad experience surfaced again. The longer I live abroad, the more uneasy I feel about telling people from back home that I live in France. Let me explain why. ... Read More about Why I feel uneasy telling people I live in France
Monday Mishmash January 6, 2020
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