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Just in time for Mother's Day, we're sharing our favorite discoveries in France (most are available globally). From products to experiences, we'll dive into what we love right now and why we love it. Take a listen, try some of our favorites and share this episode with your friends!Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.PRODUCTS:Merit Lip LinerCaudalie Vinotherapist body lotion + Vinosun RepairGuerlain Abeille Royale Double R Advanced SerumFurterer Paris 5 Sens Detangling ConditionerIlia Limitless Lash MascaraCarriere Freres candlesMUTHA (code ISABELLEB15 for 15% off site wide)GO NUTS nut buttersYSE swimsuitsGIMBER, ginger concentrate drinkIntuitive Eating Book by Evelyn TriboleBooks by Brianna Wiest (101 Essays that Will Change the Way You Think)EXPERIENCES:Insight Timer Meditation App - Sarah BlondinThe Way Meditation AppSculpt Society & Growing Annanas workout videosCreative Writing Classes: Curtis Brown Online

Isabelle shares her big news! Join us while we dive into the differences in pregnancy and motherhood in France versus the United States. We'll compare and contrast our own experiences about having kids in two different countries.Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

Have you ever wondered how the French entertain? We're diving into three of the most common types of French entertaining: goute´, apero´and dinner parties. We'll discuss the Do's and Don'ts of throwing a French dinner party and attending one. We cover everything from the menu to how to do a proper "sante´" (cheers) and what to expect. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

We're exploring our top five favorite cities in France. These are likely ones you haven't heard about or read about. They are less well-known, but truly amazing! Take a listen and share this episode with friends

Join us while we share our experiences of European skiing in the Alps compared to the US. We'll talk about the big differences (including lower costs!) and share what you need to know when booking a trip. We'll also give you our recommendations and advice. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.podOUR RECOMMENDATIONS:FRANCE- Book ESF ski school for kids. Would recommend private lessons before the ski school if they are new to skiing. Lower Alps:- Serre Chavalier- Montgenevre- Oz-en-Oisans- Club Med: La RosiereUpper Alps- Trois Vallees (Val d'Isere, Val Thorens, Meribel, Les Menuires)- ChamonixITALY:- Dolomites (Ortisei - Val Gardena) OTHER:- Burgundy: Hotel Bellevigne- Marseille: Les Bords de Mer

Dreaming about a girl's getaway to Paris? Join us while we chat about our favorite places in Paris from restaurants to shopping, don't worry, we've got you covered. Plus, we're diving into our reflections about this past year and how life abroad has changed our perspective. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod. PARIS GUIDE: Restaurants & Bars: - Mokonuts (fresh modern French food), Verjus Wine Bar, Takara Paris (sushi), Parcelles (modern French), Furia (tacos), Oobatz (pizza), Harry's (fun bar) Shopping & Destinations: - Le Bon Marche, Le Petit Souk (kids), Sostrene Green (party/home goods) - Palais Royal - The House of Dreams: Carrousel de Lourve

The holidays are fun and exciting, but can also be stressful. Join us while we chat about fun holiday traditions in France and how we make magic while keeping our sanity. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

Thinking of moving abroad? Take a listen to what we love about living in France, but also the reality of the daily challenges we face living outside of our native country (the United States). Join us while we discuss our own experiences including learning the language, healthcare, work, visas, cultural differences and values and our overall quality of life in France. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

Thinking of planning a trip to Europe? Join us while we share our tips and tricks on traveling around Europe with kids. Sharing everything from planning and packing to how to make the most of your trip and create lasting memories when you're back. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

Join us while we answer questions from our listeners. Discussing everything from mood and confidence boosters to balancing motherhood and womanhood to French vs. American children and where the French like to travel. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review + follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for yourself as a freelancer, consultant, influencer or entrepreneur? We're diving into our own experiences as women who have taken the plunge into this type of work. Join us while we chat about our own journeys - from how we got started to what we enjoy the most. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review + follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod

Join us while we explore all of the vices. We're diving into the drinking culture in the US versus France. We also compare our observations on smoking and snacking. So many vices, so little time. What's yours? Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review + follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod

Discussing our current situations of how we struggle with people pleasing, listening to our inner voice and figuring out what we really want. Comparing the differences of this tendency in American women versus French women. Follow us @coucou.pod.

La Rentrée means "back to school" for the kids and champagne for the moms! Join us while we chat about the differences between schools in France and the United States. We cover everything from school schedules, supplies, orientation, the curriculum and lunch menus.

Sipping on Aperol Spritz's and chatting about our recent visits back to the United States from France. Join us while we chat about all the things we missed from the US (ice, Mexican food, dirty martinis), some culture shocks and what made us excited to return to France. Plus, sharing what American goodies we filled our suitcases with!

Diving deep into friendships and how our perspective has changed over time. Sharing the value of friendships and how the French form and maintain friends versus Americans. And don't miss our "Friendship Dealbreakers" at the end of the episode. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review + follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

Responding to questions from our listeners and offering our best advice based on our experiences and life abroad. Join us while we share our thoughts on motherhood, relationships and making the move overseas. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review + follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

Join us while we share personal life stories about our careers and how we're thinking differently now about what really matters. We're chatting about how France has changed our perspective to form more of growth mindset versus needing comfort and certainty. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review + follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

We're exploring the French perspective of aging compared to the US. We're chatting about how we're rethinking our own approach to skincare/makeup, how having daughters has changed our perspective and how to build inner confidence. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review + follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

Join us while we answer questions from our audience. We're chatting about how we learned French, made friends, found housing and of course French style. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review + follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

As women, we are always told you can have it all. You can be successful in your career while also being the perfect mother, wife, friend, etc...the list goes on. Can you really? We're realizing that maybe you can, but not all at the same time. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review + follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

Want to visit France? We'll share our perspective on restaurant etiquette, cultural differences and what to wear when planning a trip to France. It includes some fun and easy tips to avoid looking like a tourist. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review + follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod

What is home? Chatting about what it's like to live outside of your comfort zone. Join us while we share our thoughts on dealing with uncertainty and some funny stories.

Chatting about the joys of French living and how it's changing our perspective. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review + follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod

Coucou! We're Isabelle & Kim, we're girlfriends living in France and chatting about everything going on in our lives. Come hang out with us while we cheers with an Aperol Spritz, swap stories, get into some deep talks and share what we've learned along the way.