After a long and rainy winter, spring has finally sprung in my neck of the woods. And nothing says spring like flowers, so I had to pick some up at the marché last weekend. Go! ... Read More about April pics of the month: Spring tulips and a cafetiere
The pesky neighborhood cats and their poop
Moving into a house with a little backyard was partly for Dagny. She'd have a place to run around and call her own, a place to lie down and enjoy the best that house life has to offer. And be able to go out without supervision. But not so fast. On any given morning, you can find me running outside ... Read More about The pesky neighborhood cats and their poop
Etsy roundup: Easter dog accessories your pup needs for spring
Americans love to go all out when it comes to holidays and Easter is no exception. Between decor and special desserts and Easter Egg hunts (Tom, please hide some eggs in our yard), there's enough fun to go around. But don't forget to get your dog in on all the Easter festivities. Here's a roundup of ... Read More about Etsy roundup: Easter dog accessories your pup needs for spring
About those well-behaved French children
A popular book that's been making the rounds in parenting circles is called Bringing Up Bébé and asserts that French child rearing practices have a leg up on the American way of doing things -- and you'll raise a more well-rounded, polite and well-behaved child by doing it the French way. While I ... Read More about About those well-behaved French children
English with a sprinkling of French (and how the accent affects comprehension)
Super cool French expat blogger in the USA Mathilde tweeted a post from another French expat blogger also in the US, Sarah of SarahContePhilly, that caught my eye. It was all about French false friends -- a word that is misleading because the word doesn't mean what you think it does. For ... Read More about English with a sprinkling of French (and how the accent affects comprehension)
A dog’s perspective: Dagny takes over the blog
Hi guys, Dagny here. If you don't know me, I'm that lovable, furry black thing that you sometimes see here on the blog, aka the dog. My mom went out for a bit, so I figured I'd open up that laptop thing that she stares at all day long and see if she keeps my treats in there. But first, I know my mom ... Read More about A dog’s perspective: Dagny takes over the blog
7 French flea market tips to shop like a pro
French flea markets have oodles of treasures just waiting to be discovered and can end up being one of the highlights of your trip. No run-of-the-mill souvenirs from the airport here! So whether you live in France and have never been to a flea market or are just here for a short period of time, read ... Read More about 7 French flea market tips to shop like a pro
Our weekend in photos: Parc des Ardoisières
Dagny had a smile plastered all over her face this past weekend and I wasn't far behind. This weekend was the nicest weekend I think I've ever experienced in France. Maybe all the nonstop rain is clouding my memory but really wow, it was gorgeous. The 60-65 F temps and sun was a welcome change and ... Read More about Our weekend in photos: Parc des Ardoisières
Tips on getting a lost dog to safety (and how Dagny saved the day)
The French love their pets -- no one will debate that. But when loose dogs roam the streets, either because they're lost or just out for a careless stroll, it seems that passersby don't really seem to care. So earlier this week when I was out walking Dagny, we came across a soaking wet Bernese ... Read More about Tips on getting a lost dog to safety (and how Dagny saved the day)
Les Nouveaux Fromagers cheese subscription box review February 2014
Subscription boxes are hugely popular and a lot of fun -- who doesn't like a mystery package in the mail each month? I recently discovered the French cheese subscription box Les Nouveaux Fromagers and decided to buy a box to satisfy my curiosity. My first box arrived last week. Read on for my ... Read More about Les Nouveaux Fromagers cheese subscription box review February 2014
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