Baby clothes is expensive and you need to buy more clothes every few months. I was lucky with Juliana because family on both sides of the ocean gave us enough clothes so we didn't have to buy any until she was a year old. Most of the clothes came from my older sister since her daughter was born only 2 years earlier, and borrowed from my husband's cousin, who by chance still had … [Read more...]
Stores and Websites for Baby Cribs in France
When I began my search for baby cribs in France, I was not sure where to start. I wanted a high quality baby bed that was under 200 euros, but could be up to 350 euros if worth it. I also wanted a lit evolutif, which is a baby bed that converts into a toddler bed. This way the baby bed would last until our daughter is five or six years old. Since we already had a new … [Read more...]
Buying a Crib in France When on a Budget
The time has finally come for Juliana to start sleeping in her own bed. Well, the time actually came two months ago. I waited 2 months for a crib that I ordered on Amazon.fr to arrive, only to be contacted by them after it was late that I would need to wait another two months. I ordered a mattress at the same time and it had already arrived. Desperate for Juliana to have her … [Read more...]
Celebrate International Cloth Diaper Week
April 16th to 22th is International Cloth Diaper week. The purpose is to educate parents that cloth diapering is an actual option for modern homes - no pins required. I found that cloth diapers are not created equal. If you are going in this to save money, like me, then here are some things to look for: diaper changes in size as the child grows, made of high quality material … [Read more...]
Finding a Used Automatic Car in France is an Adventure
It is time for us to let go of our little Renault Clio. I can drive manual now, but I do not feel comfortable with it. One rainy night with sporadic hail, I was on the way home from grocery shopping and the car stalled when making a left turn. I was stretched across two lanes. A car began approaching me from each direction and luckily both saw me in time to swerve. I realized … [Read more...]