By the time this posts, we’ll be in America and to say that I am excited is a complete understatement. More importantly, the fact that thanks to you all, HJ Underway is a finalist (FINALIST) for the 2012 BlogLuxe Smile Awards. I’m in the running with 19 other amazing blogs, some of which I have…
Sometimes the Internet throws you amaziness, like bringing new people into your life. A silly little post about finding a blogger bestie gave me Kristen, the madame behind The Kale Project. Kristen is an expat living in Paris with a keen eye for fabulous fashion and a love of kale. For those of you not…
Our trip to the US is short and bittersweet….. if we had booked it four weeks ago we would have stayed in the states for at least a month. Alas we scheduled this trip back in March when we were all starry-eyed about living the life in Paris. We land on the evening of the…
I know why a smell can conjure up a memory in two seconds flat…. yet it ceases to amaze me how our brains and emotions link scents and experiences. It’s because of memories that one of my favorite fragrances is the sweet spring smell of lilacs.I’d be lying if I told you it was because…
Flying with a toddler can be fun, if you plan ahead and put your “entertaining” parenting face on. To help anyone traveling with a toddler in the air, I’ve included a few tips we’ve been given by experienced travelers as well as a few that we’ve picked up on our own. Tip #1: Preparation is…
By this time tomorrow we’ll be in Iceland, and to say that I’m excited is the understatement of the century. I cherish all of the amazing places we’ve gone since coming to Paris but I am especially looking forward to Iceland because it has been a #1 bucket list destination for Papa. Everyone should complete…
I like to think that by living in France, not turning on the television, or listening to the radio, I’ve allowed myself and my family to immerse ourselves in a little bubble of safety in a world that continues to confuse, anger, and sadden me all at once. And then I log onto Facebook, or…
When we first came to Paris, we spent seven weeks at a hotel in Courbevoie, not necessarily the most happening place but accommodating enough for a momma and her boy. A quick five-minute walk away was the local Monoprix (grocery store), where I learned the ins and outs of shopping for food in Paris…… and…
Somewhere in the span of a month, I’ve become completely overwhelmed with the idea of flying across the country and leaving my husband, son, and extended family to go to a the THE blogging conference of the year, known as BlogHer’12. Held in NYC this year, over 4200 women and men bloggers will flock to learn,…
Traveling with a toddler is stressful, but here’s another helpful tip… let them pack their own bags. I know what you’re thinking…. “Let them pack their own bag?? Are you crazy??” Yes, I know how it sounds. However allowing a toddler the opportunity to feel like they have control over their suitcase and their upcoming…
