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Summer Recap: Congo to Canada to France and Back Again
Summer Recap: Congo to Canada to France and Back Again

Summer Recap: Congo to Canada to France and Back Again

It’s been awhile since I’ve sat down and poured my thoughts onto the keyboard. With Canadian Expat Dad now on his way back to Congo, I find myself sitting here in France, sipping my morning coffee, and suddenly frantically trying…

15 Things I’ve Learned From Living in France
15 Things I’ve Learned From Living in France

15 Things I’ve Learned From Living in France

You spell Champagne with a capital C.  If it’s not from Champagne, it’s sparkling wine. After dinner, cheese comes before dessert. It’s easier to walk on cobblestone in a wedge than it is in heels. Cheese, bread and cured meats…

Let Them Eat Cake (Why Are The French Not Fat?)
Let Them Eat Cake (Why Are The French Not Fat?)

Let Them Eat Cake (Why Are The French Not Fat?)

As January comes to an end, I can’t help but imagine what life back home must have looked like over the past month.  Gyms were bustling with brand new sneakers and line ups to get onto the cardio machines.  Health…

Sleeping Over in a French Chateau: What You Need to Know
Sleeping Over in a French Chateau: What You Need to Know

Sleeping Over in a French Chateau: What You Need to Know

“There it is!” I pointed as I leaned across the car, blocking the vision of my husband who was trying to keep his eyes on the highway.  Smiles spread across both of our faces as we saw the magnificent chateau…

Celebrating Halloween in a Country That Doesn’t
Celebrating Halloween in a Country That Doesn’t

Celebrating Halloween in a Country That Doesn’t

  I grew up in Canada where, as a kid, Halloween was a very big deal.  As soon as the school supplies were cleared out, Halloween items were quickly appearing on the shelves. The entire month of October was abuzz…