"Are you really as busy as you think you are?" starts popular workplace blog Ask A Manager's recent post. Alison Green's blog is one of my favorites and a post from last month touches on an issue which is becoming more and more common both in and out of the workplace. Read on! ... Read More about The illusion of being busy
Why I eat a ton of meat in France
With all the wonderful gastronomic delights in France, eating meat is pretty much a must if you want to sample the best cuisine the country has to offer. I've never been a vegetarian, but I've never been crazy about meat either. I'd have steak from time to time when my parents would cook it growing ... Read More about Why I eat a ton of meat in France
10 Biggest French faux pas you can commit. And why #7 is the worst.
Once upon a time, I arrived in France thinking I could speak halfway decent French and knew enough about the French way of doing things that I'd be right at home. But as time went on and I started to interact with more French people, go out to eat and go about my day-to-day life, I realized that I ... Read More about 10 Biggest French faux pas you can commit. And why #7 is the worst.
The breathtaking Chateau de Noirieux: Hotel near Angers, France
Just a 90-minute train ride from Paris, Angers is a city full of rich history, beautiful views of the Maine River and a great base from which to visit the region's finest wineries and other nearby attractions -- and earns a well-deserved stop on any French road trip. But where should you stay to ... Read More about The breathtaking Chateau de Noirieux: Hotel near Angers, France
New House WTF #4: Where are the screens?
This is a little series called New House WTF that centers around all those head-scratching moments I've encountered after buying a house in France. It's been fun discovering all of those "normal" French things, but they've left this American shaking her head! So for this installment of New House ... Read More about New House WTF #4: Where are the screens?
Sneak peek: Chateau de Noirieux review
Have you ever stayed at a hotel that just blew you away? We recently had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful Chateau de Noirieux near Angers, France, and it was a one-of-a-kind experience that combined French charm, gorgeous grounds and delicious food into one calm and relaxing weekend. Read ... Read More about Sneak peek: Chateau de Noirieux review
April pics of the month: Spring tulips and a cafetiere
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
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