Living in France is never dull, and when I first arrived, prices of goods and services surprised me. I always notice what I'm paying and most of the time it's a lot! With the exchange rate of 1 euro = US$1.35 right now, even cheaper things still seem expensive to me. And what about things that I'm ... Read More about Things that should be free in France but aren’t
New House WTF #1: Exposed wires and naked bulbs
Our house was built in 1951, so of course it's only normal for it to have character and charm. Like in today's exhibit we'll call New House WTF #1... Read on and see pic! ... Read More about New House WTF #1: Exposed wires and naked bulbs
Buying a house in France & what you might not know
If you've been following my blog, you know that we just bought a house and moved. Well, 95 percent moved. Luckily we're in the same town so the things that remain at the apartment won't be a big deal to get over here. But actually unpacking the boxes? Well, that IS a big deal. They're taking up ... Read More about Buying a house in France & what you might not know
Where to print Instagram photos: Printstagram + {Giveaway}
Giveaway is now closed. Congrats to winner Lauren S.! Thanks to everyone who entered! Back in the day, Instagram was just for iPhone users but now it's become so mainstream that even your grandma (she's hip, right?) probably knows what the app is all about. Once I started blogging, I took a major ... Read More about Where to print Instagram photos: Printstagram + {Giveaway}
Pics of the month September: Florida Keys pics
We just got back from our Florida trip and a highlight was our mid-week jaunt to the Florida Keys where the food is fantastic (seafood lover here!), the sunsets are magical, the water is sparkling and the drinks are free flowing. It's a nice, relaxed pace down in the Keys and we soaked up the ... Read More about Pics of the month September: Florida Keys pics
Ask Tom Tuesdays: On American & French social differences
There's something about French guys... and you just want to hear what they have to say! I'm often asked what my husband thinks about American culture, food, the people and more. Curious minds want to know what French guys think about all kinds of things, so today, my husband, Tom, is bringing you ... Read More about Ask Tom Tuesdays: On American & French social differences
I’m on vacation…
Hello! Greetings from sunny Key West! As I mentioned in my last post, I'm on vacation in South Florida until just after Labor Day, so things in blogland will be a little slow until I return. So what's been going on? We're enjoying our visit with my brother and parents. Hanging out by his ... Read More about I’m on vacation…
South Florida: Love it or hate it?
South Florida is a polarizing place. You either love it or hate it – there are no in betweens. If you asked me five years ago if South Florida was a place I liked, I’d have told you absolutely not. The humidity, the scene, the big highways. But that has changed, and I'll be Miami bound this ... Read More about South Florida: Love it or hate it?
Old lady French shopping trolley carts are chic?
If you've spent some time at French markets or grocery stores, you've surely seen a few chariots de course (also called pousettes de marché), that let you put your groceries directly into your cart to wheel home. Not only are they easier on the environment, but they are easier on your body ... Read More about Old lady French shopping trolley carts are chic?
Life in transition (and an update on that lonely expat problem)
All expats miss things from home and sometimes that feeling is all-consuming. Blogland is really feeling that right now including fellow France expat blogger Sara in Le Petit Village who wrote about the things she misses most from the U.S. just this week and Cosette of Stumble Down Under in ... Read More about Life in transition (and an update on that lonely expat problem)
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