My Life in Paris and Travels Around France
We returned to Paris after Thanksgiving in the US a little bit later than expected because our baby got sick and couldn’t fly. This is our second trip of the year that we’ve had to change last minute and I’m so grateful that we have travel insurance. December in Paris is so festive and I feel like having little kids really amplified the holiday cheer for us this year. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the December 2025 recap.
Now more than ever, I think Valentine’s Day should be less about grand gestures and more about doing heartfelt things to honor the people you love, whether that’s a friend, a family member, a partner, or yourself. I created this list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for Francophiles last year and updated it this year. There’s a little something for everyone – I think these French-inspired gifts (all available online) would make the day extra special!
As an American mom of two living in Paris, I’ve experienced winter with a newborn, babies, and a toddler. These are my absolute non-negotiable winter essentials for Paris with a baby whether it’s snowing, raining, or just cold. If you’re traveling to Paris with a baby or toddler during the winter, these are truly the items I can’t live without!
We were here for the first half of November before heading to see my family in the US for Thanksgiving. I really tried my best to pack in as much as possible because I knew as soon as we returned in December it would be full throttle before several family birthdays and the holidays. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the November 2025 recap.
If I had to pick a favorite month in Paris October would win every time. I love the crisp fall air, the changing light and leaves, and since there isn’t Thanksgiving in France it really seems to usher in the holiday season. We had a very busy, very fun month. Read on to discover exactly where I ate and drank, shopped, and what I did in the October 2025 recap.
