Tom and I enjoy walking Dagny together on the weekends, and with a few extra vacation days lately due to the holidays, we found ourselves doing even more walking than usual. A topic of conversation that always comes up on walks? The French language. I ask a few questions, Tom gives a few examples ... Read More about French lessons with Tom while walking the dog… no your dog isn’t a pervert!
Our weekend up near Vannes
Hello there and happy Monday to you! If you follow me on Instagram, you know that we're just getting back from a long weekend in Brittany -- it was my birthday gift from Tom (thank you!!!). I absolutely love this region and we were up here last year this time of year as well. Love, love, love. ... Read More about Our weekend up near Vannes
Why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline in France
Yup, this post is going where you think it's going. In France, this is why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline regularly... and how I found out it's not the most normal thing to whip out in polite company! What's the deal with Vaseline in France? ... Read More about Why people will look at you strangely if you use Vaseline in France
50+ Basic French words and phrases for travel to France (with pronunciation)
When traveling to a country where your native tongue isn't spoken, the language barrier can be a major hurdle. Two of the most frustrating things are expressing yourself as well as not understanding what is being said to you. A relaxing, stress-free trip can get very stressful when you're not able ... Read More about 50+ Basic French words and phrases for travel to France (with pronunciation)
Looking back: Best of Oui In France in 2015
As 2015 comes to a close, I thought I'd share the top Oui In France posts from the past year in case you missed them the first time around. So maybe you're curious what posts were the most popular or you'd like to read some of the posts you missed. Go! ... Read More about Looking back: Best of Oui In France in 2015
Monday Mishmash 12/28/15
Hello there! For all of you out there who celebrate Christmas, I hope it was a wonderful one! Was Santa good to you? Highlights here: Tom's parents came over to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with us. Tom got some much needed new slippers from my brother and I got some clothes, a very nice ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 12/28/15
Champagne alternative: Consider Crémant and save a few bucks
Champagne is THE alcoholic beverage of the holiday season but if you've ever bought a bottle (or 10), you know it does not come cheap. There's a good reason for that -- to be labeled Champagne and not just any old sparkling wine, it has to come from the Champagne region of France. Not to mention the ... Read More about Champagne alternative: Consider Crémant and save a few bucks
How to order coffee in France
Café culture is a huge part of French life, especially in big cities. Everywhere you look, there's another café calling your name. The next time you're in France in need of a caffeine fix and a place to take a load off, grab a table at a café and learn how to order coffee in France like a pro with ... Read More about How to order coffee in France
5 Things that surprised me about blogging
I've been at this blogging thing now for over three years and every now and then, something will surprise me either about my blog or blogging in general. Maybe fellow bloggers out there can relate! Here are 5 things that have surprised me about my blog and blogging! ... Read More about 5 Things that surprised me about blogging
Monday Mishmash 12/14/15
Hello and welcome to this edition of Monday Mishmash! There are just 11 days left until Christmas... are you ready? I love this time of year and our stockings are hung, the tree is up and I'm waiting for Santa. No big plans here though this year and truth be told, my least stressful Christmases have ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 12/14/15
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