Coming Full Circle: Donating Your Goods in Paris

Buying second-hand goods is only one part of the circular economy. The other crucial part is being able to, as Marie Kondo says, say "Thank you" and pass your items on. In the US, it feels like common knowledge to go down to your local Goodwill or Salvation Army, or even better your local clothing …

Ressourceries – Your New Fave Shops

Back in the US I frequently visited my local thrift stores, mainly just to see what was newly stocked and if there was anything interesting. I soon spent less and less time in the clothing section, as I had already built up my wardrobe to a happy place, and I spent more and more time …

Living the “Anti-Gaspi” (No-waste) Life in Paris

This has been something I've been wanting to write for a while. I have been pushing myself to join the movement and either live a life of no-waste or at least less waste. I've been pushing myself to not buy new as much as possible and to not make impulse purchases. It's hard, and I …

Two Weeks Spent at American Village “My Daily Camp”

May 2019 In France, approximately every 6 weeks, the schoolchildren get a holiday of 2 weeks long. The often means, if you're a nanny like me, that you have 2 weeks of holiday, although not always paid.  I fall into that “not working and not paid during holidays” category, which means I could either spend …

French Classes of Paris – Cheap or Free Edition

Paris is known to be pricey, but behind all those high price tags you can find just as many affordable or cheap things. The same idea applies to finding french classes in Paris. There are some more expensive, “higher end” schools that maybe provide additional resources, smaller classes, and one-on-one tutoring, but you can find …

Bars of Paris – Google Maps Edition

This one can be a little tricked to figure out than a coffee shop. I would say there is less consistency compared to a coffee shop. So maybe one night of the week is really good, but another one can be absolute merde. Or maybe next week a wild stag party will come in and …

Coffee Shops to See in Paris – Google Maps Edition

When you think of a Parisian Cafe what comes to mind? Les terraces? Aka the nice outdoor seating areas that allow prime real estate for people watching. The coffee and croissant combo while reading the daily newspaper? Yeah pretty cliche things, but when I think of this typical style Parisian cafe, I think of a …

My Paris To-Do List

I've been in Paris for about 3 weeks now and I finally feel like I have fully settled in. I bought some furniture on Le Bon Coin, I started a babysitting job, and I've been more serious about studying French. Now that I have adjusted to my living space I want to spend more time …

Le Bon Coin: The Craigslist of France

Back home in Texas, I'm a huge fan of Craigslist. I love being able to buy used items which is essentially a win-win-win: win for me for getting an affordable item, win to the seller for getting money for their unwanted item, and win for the earth because well reusing an item instead of buying …

I Moved to France

Oui, c'est vrai! About a week ago I packed my bags and left Dublin for good and took a flight to Paris where I met my boyfriend at the airport and have begun a life in the proclaimed City of Lights. Overall, Dublin just wasn't doing it for me. It was cold... and well rather …