Curious about how to write numbers in French, especially the French 7? The French seven isn't written exactly the same way in the USA and can lead to confusion. Let's see how French numbers differ along with writing numbers in French the right way. Over the weekend, I asked Tom to mail a ... Read More about French 7 explained: American vs. French and how we write numbers
Dangers of pine processionary caterpillars in France for dogs
***If you have a dog, know someone with a dog, have been to Europe or plan on it, I'm urging you to read this post both for your own safety and the safety of any dogs in your life. Thank you. *** Something incredibly scary happened the other day while Dagny and I were out on our walk. We ... Read More about Dangers of pine processionary caterpillars in France for dogs
Reflecting on 5 years in France
Time is a magical thing. Sometimes it feels like life is creeping by at a snail's pace and other times it whizzes by and you can barely catch your breath. Time can help to put things in perspective, mark different periods of our lives, and maybe best of all it allows us to heal, grow and reflect. ... Read More about Reflecting on 5 years in France
Questions French people ask me… all the time!
Depending on how long you've been in France and who you socialize with, French people have probably asked you some strange questions. And a bunch of normal ones as well. Over and over. It comes with the territory! Keep in mind that French social norms tend to be less invasive and less small-talky ... Read More about Questions French people ask me… all the time!
The Sunshine Blogger Award: Some Friday fun
Bon vendredi à toutes et à tous! How was your week? Let's close it out with a little bit of fun. The lovely Paulie of PaulieLovesFood nominated me for The Sunshine Blogger Award, so un grand merci goes out to her! What is the award all about? As Paulie writes, "This nomination is from bloggers to ... Read More about The Sunshine Blogger Award: Some Friday fun
Picard Surgelés: France’s frozen food store is pure heaven
If you ask me what my favorite store in France is, Picard would quickly come to mind. The frozen food giant is like nothing I'd ever experienced in the USA, and I make weekly visits (or as often as my little freezer will allow). It's a favorite among the French too, and you can find everything from ... Read More about Picard Surgelés: France’s frozen food store is pure heaven
Must-have blogging tools
Hello there! For my fellow bloggers out there, this post is for you. If you're not into all things blog, see you back here on Monday. ;-) I'm not an expert blogger by any means, but I have been blogging regularly for almost 5 years now and have learned a few things along the way. What blogging ... Read More about Must-have blogging tools
Tips for when the foreign in-laws meet each other
Meeting your significant other's family for the first time is nerve-wracking no matter where you're from. For those of us in relationships with someone from another country, meeting the family can be quite an experience. That goes double when your partner's native language differs from your ... Read More about Tips for when the foreign in-laws meet each other
Learning French: Lingoda review
Read on for my Lingoda review! Contrary to what many people might think, simply living in France will not magically make you fluent in French in a matter of months. Living here will help you up until a certain point, but to really improve your level, you'll need to study French beyond what ... Read More about Learning French: Lingoda review
BIG differences between Starbucks in France vs. the USA
Is there Starbucks in France? YUP! Starbucks is far from a foreign concept in France these days. There are over 250 Starbucks locations in France these days with about 35 of them in Paris. But back when I moved to France a decade ago, Starbucks shops in France were nowhere near as pervasive as they ... Read More about BIG differences between Starbucks in France vs. the USA
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