Life in France has a lot going for it and when you move here, you'll notice there are a bunch of things to get used to as you settle into a routine and adapt to French life. Some aspects of daily life require specific items that I had zero experience with or had never considered. Let's get into a ... Read More about 12 Things I’d never bought before moving to France
5 Things I didn’t expect on our Costa Toscana cruise
If you ask Americans to name some popular cruise lines, Costa isn't going to be the first company that comes to mind. Costa is Italian and more popular with Europeans but it is absolutely worth a look no matter where you're from. Tom and I had the pleasure of cruising with Costa on an 8-day ... Read More about 5 Things I didn’t expect on our Costa Toscana cruise
11 Surprising differences between French grocery stores & American ones
I've always liked going grocery shopping and even after 10 years in France, I still get excited to go to the French grocery store. I always find new (or new to me) products to try and it never gets old. But there was a bit of a learning curve when I first arrived in France. French and American ... Read More about 11 Surprising differences between French grocery stores & American ones
6 Quick tips for visiting Disneyland Paris
Are you visiting France this summer? Why not add Disneyland Paris to your itinerary? This year is Disneyland Paris's 30th anniversary and the experience is as magical as ever. Tom and I recently spent the day there and had a blast discovering what makes Disney so special. Let me share my top tips ... Read More about 6 Quick tips for visiting Disneyland Paris
What’s an 8-day Mediterranean cruise like on Costa Cruises?
Tom and I recently returned from spending eight fabulous days aboard the brand new Costa Toscana cruising the Mediterranean. It was his first-ever ocean cruise and the first one I've done since college. Unsure of what to expect with Costa, we went in with an open mind and were blown away by the ... Read More about What’s an 8-day Mediterranean cruise like on Costa Cruises?
Horizn Studios review: Is this sustainable luggage worth it?
My first trip abroad was when I was 16 years old. A group of about 20 high schoolers plus chaperones spent a week in France and Spain and I got my first taste of what Europe was like. I also learned how important it was to have sturdy luggage when you're constantly carting your suitcase up and down ... Read More about Horizn Studios review: Is this sustainable luggage worth it?
11 Little things that helped me deal with grief this past year (plus a personal update)
This past year has been the hardest of my life and I've been quite open about that with you. With the pandemic creeping up on us in 2020 and fast-forwarding through now, I think we've all felt grief in our own way even if you didn't have multiple loved ones pass away. There are all different kinds ... Read More about 11 Little things that helped me deal with grief this past year (plus a personal update)
Why McDonald’s in France is actually cool & popular with the French
McDonald’s. There. I said it. Fellow fitness-minded readers, hold on a second before you stop reading. What comes to mind when you think of everyone’s favorite fast food place? Calorie-laden meals packed full of preservatives that are consumed only by the non-health conscious among us? Maybe. In the ... Read More about Why McDonald’s in France is actually cool & popular with the French
Euro is tanking: How Americans can take advantage when the euro is down
Have you checked out the euro/USD exchange rate lately? The euro is tanking and as I'm writing this on July 7, 2022, 1 euro = USD 1.02. No, that's not a typo for $1.20. It's $1.02. Really. It might even reach parity with the USD. This has been a long time coming. The fall of the euro seems to be ... Read More about Euro is tanking: How Americans can take advantage when the euro is down
101+ Badass French dog names for your unique pup
Everyone knows a dog named Fido, Tucker, and Buddy, but what if you want a name with some French flair instead? Go the French route when naming your pup and show off your love for the French culture and language in the process. Whether you have a French breed or just love the sound of the language, ... Read More about 101+ Badass French dog names for your unique pup
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