Living in France since 2012 has taught me more than I could have ever imagined. I’ve learned tons about myself,…
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11 Things I miss the most from the U.S. after a decade in France
As someone who has called France home since 2012, I’ve had loads of time over the years to reflect on…
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Is “where are you from” a problematic question?
Before moving to France, the only time I’d ever hear the “Where are you from” question directed at me would…
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What it’s like having my mom back with me in diamond form
Losing my mom was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever gone through and I’ve been open with you…
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What our Alaska cruise was like aboard Holland America Line’s Eurodam
My dad and I just wrapped up a trip of a lifetime to Alaska. We had an amazing time aboard…
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73 Vogue questions challenge list: Are you up for the ultimate quiz?
Howdy, mes amis. Let’s get into some Monday fun. The Q&A is inspired by Vogue magazine’s 73-question online video series…
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Coravin review: The wine accessory I should have bought years ago!
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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