First Day of School in France

Memories of the first day of school in France when none of us spoke French... OMG we did this...terrifying!!!

Expat StoriesAllison OchsAugust 18, 2016expat life, France, Ecole maternelle, first day of school, Living in France, Expat, ParentingComment

The French Dinner Party

Living in France my husband and I learned the hard way that being on time isn't always a good thing.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsAugust 11, 2016Expat, Expat Life, France, Living in France, Dinner PartiesComment

The French Playground Mothers

As a clueless American expat in France I found style and a love for dresses on a playground in Bordeaux!

Expat StoriesAllison OchsAugust 4, 2016Style, Dresses, Expat Life, Living in France, French Fashion, Mom Comment

Chocolate and Bread

When you're daughter goes to a French school you acquire some new tastes and give up some old habits.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsJuly 28, 2016EDIT change managementExpat Article, Expat life, Living in France, chocolate, Bread and Chocolate, French Food, Raising French kids, Coaching, Editcm Comments

The Bird Store

My little adventure through France where I found out that the Bird Store didn't sell birds.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsJuly 21, 2016EDIT change managementExpat, France, Living in France, Auchan, Adventures, Coaching, Editcm, Ikea, Bird Store, Chevy Chase, Living in Europe Comment

The Kitchen Story

New country, new language, no kitchen!

Expat StoriesAllison OchsJuly 14, 2016EDIT change managementkitchen, expat, expat life, Expat Article, Living in France, france, french, Coaching, editcm Comment

Pretty Woman

Pulling a Julia Roberts is what I call using your charm and desparation to ask for help. As an expat you will need to ask for help. Pulling a Julia Roberts is always a great idea.

Expat StoriesAllison OchsJuly 7, 2016EDIT change managementExpat Article, Expat life, Living in France, Pretty Woman, Julia Roberts, Empowerment, Relocation Comment

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