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Adventures Around The World

Check Out My Tee — I’m Officially a Happy Brazil Addict!

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France - Spring 2026

Nantes-Paris-Ottawa – Why One Word Made It Bearable

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France - Spring 2026

People at Work in Nantes and Beyond – Spring 2026 Edition

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France - Spring 2026

Give the French Something to Enjoy, and They’ll Take It

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France - Spring 2026

Banksy Made Me Happy in Angers

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France - Spring 2026

Now It’s Nantes’ Turn To Celebrate Carnaval

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“Winterizing”, aka Dressing for Winter in Canada

in Winter (and Extreme Weather) in Canada on November 18, 2013 November 7, 2022 with 11 Comments by Juliette

“What do you wear in Canada in the winter?” is probably one of the questions I’m the most often asked.

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Picture of the Week – Birds at the Farm

in Life in Ottawa on November 17, 2013 October 7, 2025 with 2 Comments by Juliette

Even nature doesn’t like November. Trees are bare now, the geese all flew South for the winter a few weeks ago and the crops have been harvested.

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I Need More Hours in The Day as a New Mom

in Baby Mark on November 15, 2013 August 21, 2023 with 11 Comments by Juliette

The first few months after Mark’s birth, everyone was very understanding. Most folks know babies are tough at first and that it takes time to adjust. But Mark is one now and I should have it all figured out by now. I don’t.

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Thirteen Months

in Baby Mark on November 12, 2013 November 7, 2022 with 12 Comments by Juliette

Mark is turning thirteen-month-old on November 12. Not a big milestone like his one-year-old birthday but it still deserves an update, as he has been busy learning new tricks!

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16 Unexpected Perks of Having a Kid

in Baby Mark on November 10, 2013 November 8, 2022 with 11 Comments by Juliette

Ever tried to fold the laundry with a kid? Don’t. But on the plus side, time goes by faster and there is never a dull moment.

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11 Foods Canadians (…Not Me) Seem to Be Crazy About

in Canadian Life on November 8, 2013 May 29, 2024 with 40 Comments by Juliette

Sometimes, I don’t get what all the fuss is about. These “treats” weren’t part of my childhood and it’s harder to adopt them later in life.

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