Hello! Can't believe it's March already. Hope Monday is treating you well so far... Monday Mishmash is a roundup-style post I’ll be doing semi-regularly to update you on happenings around here, share some cool links and let you know about anything else going on. GO! ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 3/2/15
Need a healthy dessert? Meet The Protein Bakery
Everyone's favorite part of dinner is dessert. Or is that just me? It is a necessary part of every meal, and in France especially, having dessert often is totally normal -- even if it's just some fruit or a yogurt to finish off the meal and feed a craving for something sweet. Sometimes dessert can ... Read More about Need a healthy dessert? Meet The Protein Bakery
When a friend’s pet dies
Hi guys, short post for you today, and it's a post I was hoping I'd never have to write. I need your advice... Dagny and I befriended a retired gentleman and his Shih Tzu who live in the neighborhood about a year ago after moving into our house. We'd see them a couple of times a week and stop to ... Read More about When a friend’s pet dies
On expat life: 5 Things I’m embarrassed (not really) to tell you
If you've spent some time living abroad, you know firsthand how amusing, exhilarating, exhausting, life-changing and eye-opening life can be when you leave your home country behind. You realize a lot about yourself, those around you and those back home in the process. Sometimes these truths are a ... Read More about On expat life: 5 Things I’m embarrassed (not really) to tell you
Link love: Blogs I’m loving
Sharing is caring, right? Today I'm sharing some blogs I've been loving lately that'll keep you entertained. Some are France and expat focused and some aren't. But they're all worth a look. GO! ... Read More about Link love: Blogs I’m loving
French lesson: Listen for these words & phrases that tripped me up
Sometimes when you're learning a language, you focus on all the wrong things. Like maybe focusing too much on perfect pronunciation. Or trying to expand your vocabulary before you have the basics down. To get by in French, you need to have a decent vocabulary but you also need to be prepared to ... Read More about French lesson: Listen for these words & phrases that tripped me up
Fusion Fitness Dream Body Cardio Series review
It's not every day that a workout knocks me on my butt. But this one did and I kind of liked it! Today I'm bringing you a review of one of the most high-energy, effective, versatile workout series I've ever done. Enter Fusion Fitness Dream Body Cardio Series. This 5-DVD set will torch calories, ... Read More about Fusion Fitness Dream Body Cardio Series review
Culture shock in France: 13 Things that will surprise you (especially #10)
France is the only country I've lived in aside from the U.S. and I experienced a bit of culture shock when I first arrived. There was definitely an acclimation period. Luckily, I had Tom as my lifeline to help navigate the ins and outs of French culture and I adjusted just fine. I think? These ... Read More about Culture shock in France: 13 Things that will surprise you (especially #10)
You know you’re a tourist in France when…
Being a tourist is fun. Going somewhere new and seeing all the sights, getting lost, awkwardly pulling out your map and just wandering around is one of the best parts of travel (just don't be that loud American, OK?). This is how you know you're a tourist in France. GO! ... Read More about You know you’re a tourist in France when…
Weird French roof story: A guy showed up at our door
Since I'm not French and all, I accept things as "normal" here even when they aren't. Most of the time, if something feels strange to me, it's just because I'm used to the way Americans do things. But sometimes when something feels off, it is. Let's take our current French roof maintenance as an ... Read More about Weird French roof story: A guy showed up at our door
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