For more than a year, I'd been using an upright tote bag for my gym bag and it was time to trade that in for something more functional that actually closes. I've been a fan of Fabletics for a while now and luckily for me, they also have a nice range of accessories -- including stylish gym bags at ... Read More about Fabletics in France: The Shift Bag review
Getting over your fear of speaking in a foreign language (and why you just have to do it)
In this thing we call life, putting ourselves out there in any capacity can be terrifying. Whether it's public speaking at work, blogging, opening up to someone in your life, starting a new business or trying to converse in a foreign language, sometimes it's easier to not try at all. But that's the ... Read More about Getting over your fear of speaking in a foreign language (and why you just have to do it)
6 Reasons why I DON’T miss living in the USA
This isn't a post about why it's better to live in France. No place is perfect. Or even close to perfect. You could come up with a sizeable list of pros and cons of pretty much anywhere in the world ranging from superficial likes and dislikes to deep cultural notions and attitudes ingrained in the ... Read More about 6 Reasons why I DON’T miss living in the USA
Do French women shave? Myth or fact?
Aside from French people being slim and rude, another myth floating around about French people, well women, is that they don’t shave! Hairy armpits and legs are everywhere, right? Wrong. So do French women shave? Do French women shafe? Read on for my thoughts on this French myth of the month! ... Read More about Do French women shave? Myth or fact?
Our anniversary weekend in Clisson
Cobblestone streets, a castle, fresh flowers and people out and about enjoying themselves. Are these some of the things that come to mind when you picture a traditional French town? The small town of Clisson in the Loire-Atlantique is one that comes to mind for me, and Tom, Dagny and I booked a ... Read More about Our anniversary weekend in Clisson
How to pronounce French wines so you sound like an expert (AUDIO)
Have you ever scanned a restaurant's wine menu only to nervously wonder how on earth you're supposed to pronounce the name of the wine when it comes time to order? You try to practice a few options under your breath, but at the very last moment you order a Coke to save yourself the embarrassment of ... Read More about How to pronounce French wines so you sound like an expert (AUDIO)
The France I love
Tom and I spent the weekend outdoors taking advantage of the nice weather. In the park when we passed other people doing the same thing, we often heard them talking about vacation. Where they had been and where they were going. People's attitudes and body language were relaxed -- and most of all ... Read More about The France I love
Monday Mishmash 8/8/16
Bon lundi, mes amis. Thanks for joining me for another installment of Monday Mishmash. It's been a couple of months so here we go... Read on! ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 8/8/16
All About France #19 (link up)
Hello, hello my lovely readers! Today I have a special post for you! A link up, to be more specific. Phoebe of Lou Messugo has given me the reins for the August All About France link up and I'm hosting for her while she's on vacation. I'm so glad you're here. Link up below with a France-related post ... Read More about All About France #19 (link up)
On civility
Why does the internet bring out the worst in people? I wasn't going to post today because I am hosting the All About France link up tomorrow (hope to see you there), but the response to a blogger friend's recent critical post on life in France has left me unable to stay silent. I am angry. ... Read More about On civility
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