Are you a man or a woman? Does your first name reflect that? What are some popular French female names that can also work as French male names? Some first names are really straightforward and you know right away upon hearing the name if the person is a guy or a girl. Let's take Diane, for ... Read More about French first names that may mislead you: Male or female?
Fabletics review: January 2015
I kicked off 2015 right with a Fabletics order that came courtesy of my brother, who gave me a Fabletics gift card for Christmas and my birthday (thanks Greg!). I wasted no time when it came to ordering and I guess I was in an all-black kind of mood when I chose my January 2015 Fabletics selection. ... Read More about Fabletics review: January 2015
Wrap-up: Thoughts on my first annual #expat holiday care package exchange
I love when things work out really well. I got the idea to organize a holiday care package exchange for expats late last year and I'm so happy to report back that the first annual expat holiday care package exchange was a success! Let's see what types of goodies everyone got along with what worked ... Read More about Wrap-up: Thoughts on my first annual #expat holiday care package exchange
Oui In France blog stats & some crazy keywords that brought people here
Today I'm bringing you some entertainment, Google Analytics style. We all find blogs different ways either via social media, word of mouth, Bloglovin', from other blogs and of course via search engine queries. And here are the best of the best. Read on for a few crazy search terms that helped people ... Read More about Oui In France blog stats & some crazy keywords that brought people here
Monday Mishmash 1/26/15
Hi there! It's Monday again and thought I'd pop in with a quick Monday Mishmash to kick off the week. Monday Mishmash is a roundup-style post I do semi-regularly that has a bunch of random stuff including happenings around here, fun links and to let you know about anything else going on. Let's ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 1/26/15
What I’m really thinking when you correct my French
Learning a new language as an adult is no easy feat. Becoming conversational in a foreign language is more or less doable with some hard work, but what about when the ability to speak a foreign language well is a necessity just to get by and be understood? That's when it all gets real and casual ... Read More about What I’m really thinking when you correct my French
Exercise embarrassment: When your moves look weird & other “oops” moments
Traditional exercises have their place in my workout routine and I love squats, lunges, shoulder presses and dumbbell curls. But sometimes you want to work a muscle in a way that has you feeling kind of awkward. And when you're the only woman in the weight room busting out some hip thrusts or doing ... Read More about Exercise embarrassment: When your moves look weird & other “oops” moments
UPDATE: Lonely expat problem and making friends abroad
Hi all, about two years ago I published a post titled The lonely expat problem: Making friends is harder than it looks which resonated with so many expats out there. Frankly, it was sad and surprising to know that so many of you were experiencing the same thing I was and also comforting at the same ... Read More about UPDATE: Lonely expat problem and making friends abroad
Brittany France pictures from our weekend via Instagram
Hi there! Coming to you from Brittany! Tom, Dagny and I are in the Morbihan region of Brittany this weekend for a little R&R (his birthday present to me) and despite the rainy weather, we're enjoying ourselves. The house we rented has a fireplace, a nice little yard and a whole lot of charm. ... Read More about Brittany France pictures from our weekend via Instagram
Gym etiquette: Don’t be a rude slob!
If you go to a gym, no matter where you live in the world, you've surely encountered at least one of these gym etiquette faux pas. Maybe it's that dude next to you or maybe you've -- gasp! -- committed one of the offenses yourself (I have but not telling you which one(s)). The first few times you ... Read More about Gym etiquette: Don’t be a rude slob!
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 64
- 65
- 66
- 67
- 68
- …
- 94
- Next Page »