France just doesn't do fall like the U.S. and that's both good and bad. Good because I eat a lot less Halloween candy, don't spend money on pumpkin-flavored everything and also good because I get to discover French fall treats instead. On the other hand, it's bad because it's pretty difficult to ... Read More about We found pumpkins! (and a potimarron)
Pic of the month October: Dagny love
Anyone who has a pet knows all about that special bond that humans and animals share. Last month was Dagny's second birthday and when she was relaxing on our bed, I whipped out my camera and got the following shot. And added a quote that is 100% true... Read on for October's pic of the month! ... Read More about Pic of the month October: Dagny love
5 Happiness quotes to start your week off right
Sometimes you need some inspiration to kick your week off right. The past couple of weekends, I've done a lot of baking and am pretty proud of my creations (being I haven't baked more than box brownies in two years due to lack of a kitchen!) and baking makes me happy. So in honor of fall and ... Read More about 5 Happiness quotes to start your week off right
Why moving abroad will disappoint you
...if you're not careful, that is. That's right, I'll say it again -- moving abroad will absolutely disappoint you if you're not prepared. Some of us moved abroad for a job, for school, for love, to be with family, to experience a new culture or some combo of the above. But if you look at your new ... Read More about Why moving abroad will disappoint you
Is there pumpkin spice in France? Not exactly
The deluge of pumpkin spice-flavored everything this time of year is NOT alive and well in France. For some of you, that's probably a good thing, but for me, a pumpkin lover, I have to say France's autumnal spirit is majorly different than what I was used to in the U.S. when it comes to pumpkins and ... Read More about Is there pumpkin spice in France? Not exactly
Dating a French guy tips you should know BEFORE you kiss
Tom is the only French guy I've ever dated, so I had it easy when it came to the whole French dating game. He's really easy going, spoke a good level of English when we met and was familiar with American culture from TV and movies (and what did I know about French dating culture at the time? Not ... Read More about Dating a French guy tips you should know BEFORE you kiss
Listen to these French animal sounds that are NOT the same in English (AUDIO)
On vacation in Brittany last year, the neighbor's roosters would cock-a-doodle-do at the crack of dawn, and one morning around 5 a.m., I learned that French animal sounds are not the same in English (makes sense since French is a different language and all). When I yelled out the window, "STOP ... Read More about Listen to these French animal sounds that are NOT the same in English (AUDIO)
A few pieces of home in my new home in France
I've gotten strange looks from people when I say I'm bringing seemingly ordinary things back to France from the U.S when I'm there on vacation -- things that surely exist in France yet aren't quite the same to me. Things like cake pans and towels and certain brands of makeup or clothes or shoes. ... Read More about A few pieces of home in my new home in France
French/English sayings lost in translation {iDBUS infographic}
Learning a new language is a gradual process, and for me, just when I think I'm doing great, I'll say something that gets lost in translation. Sometimes it's weird and other times it's hilarious, but it always reminds me that I still have a LOT to learn. English sayings are one area where a direct ... Read More about French/English sayings lost in translation {iDBUS infographic}
Just be happy: Why only the now matters
The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be. -Marcel Pagnol My friend Melissa shared the above quote on Facebook and it really resonated with me. All too often do we ... Read More about Just be happy: Why only the now matters
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