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Time for Christmas already?
It's not even Halloween yet and I'm already talking about Christmas? I'm the worst! But I just can't help myself because COCKTAILS.Yup, that's right, my latest book, Christmas Confessions &...
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6 Apps That Should Totally Exist
Are you reading this on your phone?If yes, then you're totally going to love this article.And if not, your phone probably still isn't too far out of reach, so I think you'll still like this...
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8 Things to do Once the Kids Go to Bed
The other night Mika had to work late. He NEVER does that. Which means I'm NEVER alone with both kids on a busy weeknight. I had to pick them up from the creche/school and get them both home. Uphill,...
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What to give Santa? What about this tasty cocktail...
This month, Bon Bon Break has a lovely theme: Giving. Their posts range from funny to heartwarming, from interesting reads to helpful tips. And the theme is sponsored by Water Aid, an incredibly worthy...
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Kindness After the Paris Attacks
Immediately following the November 13th Paris attacks, I was contacted by a few different sites to write an article about it. Being less than two miles away from where one of the attacks happened, and...
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Hello, Santa? It's Me Again...
I'm scared to look at my phone bill this month. I've been calling the North Pole like nobody's business and I'm pretty sure that zone isn't part of my calling plan. But what am I supposed to do when my...
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A story about stories
Remember back when I used to write stories instead of just doing giveaways all the time? Me neither!Photo credit: MamalodeBut this month I'm back on one of my favorite sites, Mamalode, with a story...
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Parisian Waiting Rooms: Classier Than My Apartment
Parisian doctor's offices are usually in the same building as residential apartments. In fact, the offices themselves often are converted apartments. The first few times I encountered this I found it...
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A birthday + Global Living Magazine
My daughter just celebrated her 2-year birthday, which means it's roughly the 2-year birthday of my second memoir, Confessions of a Paris Potty Trainer, as well! I'd written most of the book while on...
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Je T'aime... Maybe?
A while back, I met up with fellow expat-author-living-in-Paris Lily Heise, who penned Je T'Aime, Me Neither. We had a fab afternoon filled with quite a few drinks and lots of laughs, and wrote about...
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The New Maison
We've been in the US for a few months now, and in our new house for a few weeks. The kids (and honestly, me too) still call it "the new house" even though now it's really just "the house." I guess...
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Kentucky Derby Party Recipe: Mint Julep Brownies
We were invited to a Kentucky Derby party at my aunt and uncle's house, which was a great excuse to get dressed to the nines (or the sevens or sixes as our case tends to be these days) and throw on...
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Resistance is Futile
Nearly four years ago, I married the man of my dreams. Which means about four years ago I had my bachelorette party, during which I attempted to dance on the bar but fell off the barstool before that...
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The Real Me
When Mika and I went on our first date, who could have known we'd end up getting married? Yet now here we are, celebrating our four-year wedding anniversary.Which is about four years longer than you'd...
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8 Ways Substitute Teaching Prepared Me for Parenthood
Back in college I was a substitute teacher. You'd think that would mean it was the kids who were doing all the learning, but I learned quite a bit myself...Today I'm over on BonBon Break with 8 things...
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A Little Bit About Me...
Bonjour! You may be wondering just who is this loud, chatty Vicki Lesage. Maybe you heard about one of my books, or maybe you even read one (thanks!). Perhaps you came here to learn a little more about...
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Five Glorious Minutes
Sometimes sleeping five extra minutes is all you need. Or, if you have young kids, it's all you can realistically hope for.And sometimes getting a five-minute break from all their loud, adorable,...
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Debutante Ballin'
I've got a guest post over on The Debutante Ball, which is a site that almost seems too classy for the likes of me! So go ahead, check me out in my new digs.Need some reasons?1. Learn how I work and...
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Win a trip to Paris!
Ah Paris, the City of Light. Show of hands... who would like to go to Paris? OK, and out of you (I can't see you because it's the internet, but I assume almost all of you have your hands raised), how...
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Confessions of a Paris Party Girl coming soon in audio!
I have some exciting news: Confessions of a Paris Party Girl is being produced as an audio book!I'm thrilled because, as all of us busy people know, there's just not enough time in the day! I love to...
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Confessions of a Paris Party Girl now available in audio!
It's here! Confessions of a Paris Party Girl is now available in audiobook format. Woo hoo!The narrator, Em Eldridge, did a wonderful job – she sounds more like me than I do! And a big thanks to Tantor...
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I'm in Croatia!
A while back I was interviewed by Magda Dežđek of Sensa Magazine, a Croatian women's magazine, about French parenting. Like I know anything! Below are my answers in English, which she then translated...
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Fireplace Makeover: Before and After
When we first moved into our house about two years ago, it was pretty much perfect. And not just because it has five bedrooms when my family of four had previously been crammed into a one-bedroom...
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New Release: Confessions of an Expat in Paris
It's here! If you like books about Paris (and I assume so, since you're on my website), then you'll love my latest release:From champagne bottles to baby bottles, this memoir offers a humorous glimpse...
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Master Bedroom Makeover: Before and After
When we bought our house a few years ago (I can't believe it's been that long since we left Paris!), it had recently been flipped. This was a mostly good thing because most things looked good. And...
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