Since moving to France, I’ve become a regular wine drinker and enjoy a glass of wine with my dinner a…
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15 Beauty and skincare essentials I can’t live without (including a few French ones!)
Man oh man, here’s another long overdue post I should’ve written years ago. The other post I finally published is…
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Year in review: See ya, 2022!
It’s that time of the year! 2022 is nearly over, my birthday is on the horizon, and I’m recapping the…
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It’s been 1 year since my mom died
October 4, 2021, was the worst day of my life. It’s the day my mom passed away and exactly one…
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French stereotypes you NEED to stop believing!
Let me start with a story that I don’t think I’ve ever shared here. Several years before I moved to…
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I hated Paris, so I went back!
My first trip to Europe was when I was 16. I was fortunate enough to go on a school trip…
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12 Things I’d never bought before moving to France
Life in France has a lot going for it and when you move here, you’ll notice there are a bunch…
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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…
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What 10 years of blogging has taught me about life
Wowwwww, and just like that, 10 years in the books. This month marks my blog’s 10th birthday and I can’t…
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9 Popular things French people love that I’ve come to love too
Since I’m from the U.S., I can tell you exactly what “things” Americans typically like. Some of the stereotypes about…
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5 Surprising side effects of grief I didn’t expect
As I write this, it’s April 20, 2022. It’s been a little over six months since my mom died and…
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A few words on the reality of living in France
An abridged version of the post below originally appeared on my Instagram feed. It got a positive response so I…
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What I’d do differently if I were moving to France from the USA today
I moved to France in 2012 and you know what they say about hindsight being 20/20. You’ve heard the saying…
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5 Minimalist jewelry brands you need to know about!
As a kid growing up, I’d tag along with my grandma and Aunt Mary to jewelry stores and estate sales….
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What I love & hate about making YouTube videos
Like many YouTubers, I started my channel back in the day, 2015 to be exact, without much of a plan…
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Setting goals for 2022? My #1 tip
This time of year, New Year’s resolutions are on everyone’s mind. If you’re reflecting on 2021 and you plan on…
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A look back at 2021
Man oh man, 2021… did you kick my butt! This time of year, I like to look back and recap…
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Why I’m turning my mom’s ashes into a diamond
My mom passed away almost two months ago and it still doesn’t feel real. I’ve learned that grief is excruciatingly…
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It’s been 1 week since my mom died
Pandemic aside, this past year has been the most difficult of my entire life. This summer, I spent a month…
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Big questions Americans ask me after learning I’m an expat living in France
When I was back in Florida last month, I fielded some interesting questions from my fellow Americans. I’ve written before…
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