If this isn’t an awkward expat story, I don’t know what is. It all went down at the pharmacy. I’ve written about why French pharmacies rule and even about the best products, but I've never written about such a hilariously awkward exchange. You see, on Wednesday, I was just picking up a very regular ... Read More about Awkward expat story: When the French pharmacist talks about your vagina
Favorite Paris-inspired Etsy shop items
If you're kind of obsessed with Etsy and/or France and have some time to kill, take a few minutes to check out my top Paris-inspired Etsy shop items. Whether you're looking to add some French flair to your home or add a charming piece of jewelry to your collection, my Etsy shop picks will make you ... Read More about Favorite Paris-inspired Etsy shop items
Pics of the month: July — La Rochelle, France and Ile de Re photos Instagram style
This past weekend, Tom, Dagny and I headed to La Rochelle, France. The seaport town is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department and about two hours by car from where we live. We couldn't have asked for better weather! Then on Sunday, we went to Ile de Re which is an island connected to La ... Read More about Pics of the month: July — La Rochelle, France and Ile de Re photos Instagram style
Are French people rude?
Welcome to July's myth of the month! Everyone has heard the stereotype that the French are rude. Snobby. Too proud. Critical. Yeah, all that. Maybe you've even experienced it for yourself. But is this myth of the month baseless or not? I'm taking a look at this one a bit closer after the ... Read More about Are French people rude?
Giveaway: Free Avibon vitamin A cream from France
The giveaway has ended! Thank you to everyone who entered! Using Random.org, #38 came up as the winner, so congrats to Caren G.! ***My first giveaway is here!!*** I recently hit 500 Twitter followers (@DagsDiTom) and to celebrate, I'm giving away the French miracle cream Avibon! Enter my free ... Read More about Giveaway: Free Avibon vitamin A cream from France
Top French pharmacy beauty products
If you're a beauty buff and just happen to be visiting France, you'll surely make a stop (or 10!) at a French pharmacy or parapharmacie before returning home. For every cream, serum and scrub your body needs, the French pharmacies are where all your dreams will come true. Well, not exactly, but you ... Read More about Top French pharmacy beauty products
Life lessons learned so far
The best motivation is self-motivation. The guy says, I wish someone would come by and turn me on. What if they don't show up? You've got to have a better plan for your life than that. -- Jim Rohn Life lessons aren’t static. They evolve as time goes on, and things you thought were ... Read More about Life lessons learned so far
French grocery stores: The best and worst foods
Sometimes friends and family ask me what French grocery stores are like and if they compare to the American ones they know from home. Well, in a word, yes -- French grocery stores are similar to supermarkets in the U.S. except if you look closely enough, you'll find a bunch of foods that don't exist ... Read More about French grocery stores: The best and worst foods
Dagny’s picks for the best dog treats
If you were to think of two things that dogs love the most, what comes to mind? Going on walks and food, right? Treats, in particular, are one of Dagny's favorite things and today I'm going to share with you Dagny's picks for the best dog treats. Continue on! ... Read More about Dagny’s picks for the best dog treats
Myth of the month: All French people are thin
Welcome to my new monthly column, France myth of the month, where I'll take a look at a widespread stereotype and share my thoughts. First up? Myth: All French people are thin... Read on! ... Read More about Myth of the month: All French people are thin
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