This was technically our second time going to the cours de preparation, but it is the third class in the series. We missed our first class due to a misunderstanding of location. The first class we went to made me feel comfortable and positive … [Continue reading]
Beautiful Day for a Picnic at the Château de Creuilly in Normandy
Friday was a gorgeous day so we decided to take advantage of it. The sun was actually out, wind was down to a subtle breeze and the temperature was high enough so we did not need jackets. We live only 5 minutes away from Creuilly, which features a … [Continue reading]
School Cafeterias in France Refuse Children of the Unemployed
While it is not common throughout the country, many cities in France are seeing an increasing number of schools not allowing students to enter the school's cafeteria if their parents are unemployed. The reasoning behind this policy is that there … [Continue reading]
Want to Bake in France? Go to a Pharmacy, Of Course!
When I first moved to France, I wanted to bake cookies one night so I ran to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients. I ended up buying a special flour mix since I could not find baking soda. The cookies did not come out as planned, but at least … [Continue reading]
Our First Cours de Préparation Pour Naissance with a Sage-Femme
This past Thursday was our first cours de préparation pour naissance (birth preparation course) with a sage femme (midwife). It was actually the second class out of four, but we missed the first class due to confusion of its location. We thought it … [Continue reading]