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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Stop believing these lies about French people!
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 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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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 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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Are you a highly sensitive person too? (HSP test!)
For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt things deeply, both good and bad. I’m affected by what others…
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Life lately: The good, bad & the ugly
Bonjour, tout le monde! How is everyone? How’s your summer going? I’m now back in France after having been in…
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11 Things I do more often in the USA than in France
Are you a different version of yourself when you’re home versus when you’re abroad? If so, in what ways? What…
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