Have you ever had one of those days that just crushes you? You're stressed, overwhelmed, and about to lose it and all you can do is sit on the couch in your pajamas and stare at a wall? An old college friend used to call her meltdowns "mini flip outs" and I had one last week. Your to-do lists, ... Read More about On getting up again
5 Quick picks: Podcasts that hooked me from the first episode
Any other podcast lovers out there? Considering how long podcasts have been around, I'm late to the game. I started listening to podcasts regularly last winter after getting a new phone that had storage space for fun things like apps and photos. A friend told me about podcasts she loved while ... Read More about 5 Quick picks: Podcasts that hooked me from the first episode
5 Quick picks: Books worth a look
Are you an avid reader or have books taken a backseat to other interests? What's your favorite genre? If you're like me, you read a ton as a kid and teenager but don't get your hands on as many books as you'd like these days. Even if I don't read quite as much as I used to for pleasure, it's still ... Read More about 5 Quick picks: Books worth a look
5 Quick picks: Blogs putting out thoughtful content
Blogging has become my favorite hobby and it's something I'm incredibly passionate about. When I'm not writing on my own site but still have blogging on my mind, I love reading others' blogs. I'm always on the hunt for new sites to add to my Bloglovin' feed and they run the gamut in terms of subject ... Read More about 5 Quick picks: Blogs putting out thoughtful content
Top posts & a look back at 2018
Each year I share the posts that were the most popular with readers as well as some of my favorites. In case you missed them, have a read and let's wrap up 2018! ... Read More about Top posts & a look back at 2018
5 Things to NOT do when starting a workout routine
We all have things we're super passionate about. For me, three things I get really excited about are fitness, dogs, and blogging. I could talk to you for hours about any of those things. Daily. And never get bored. But for the purpose of today's post, I'm going to focus on fitness -- specifically ... Read More about 5 Things to NOT do when starting a workout routine
Gilets Jaunes: Is Paris safe for tourists?
If you've been following the news out of France over the past couple of weeks, you know all about the Gilets Jaunes movement. The Gilets Jaunes, or Yellow Vests in English, have been demonstrating all over the country and Paris was hit particularly hard by the destruction over the weekend. It ... Read More about Gilets Jaunes: Is Paris safe for tourists?
I went behind the scenes at a French bakery (VIDEO)
The only time I ever get up willingly before 4 a.m. is for an early morning flight, but on Friday, there was another reason why I was out the door in the middle of the night. It's because I was going behind the scenes at a local French bakery and shooting footage for a YouTube video. Bread is a huge ... Read More about I went behind the scenes at a French bakery (VIDEO)
The living abroad experience is not one size fits all
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