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Continue reading →: FP: Miniature The French BakeryI was somewhat hesitant at starting this miniature kit from Action. The modelling clay and the number of small breads, brioche, pastries and all that I had to do was somewhat daunting. So, I shelved the kit and opted for my book nooks instead. And thus, the kit sat on…
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Continue reading →: FP: Miniature Cotton Candy ShopI must admit, the crazy pink colours turned me off when I first started but as I got into it, it grew on me. The kit, that is. Building this was a different experience from the first kit. I worked with lots and lots of beads and canes so did…
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Continue reading →: FP: Miniature BookstoreFirst miniature kit finished! Some pieces were a bit tricky to put together like the lamp post. The battery case for the lights are hidden but I may just decide not to for future kits, depending on where the switch is, etc. Superglue was fast but sets awfully fast. This…
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Continue reading →: Things to know before going into miniature buildingI am not sure what possessed me to pick up another new hobby, especially considering when I don’t have much space and my eyesight isn’t all that great. (I need reading glasses now so any detailed work can only be done during the day with bright sunlight or really good…
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Continue reading →: What to expect for your OFII visit(s)Now that you have validate your VLS-TS, the next thing to do on your checklist is complete your OFII-related training and appointments. This is a LONG post so bear with me. As mentioned earlier, the OFII branch nearest to you (in my case, it’s Lyon) will contact you with dates…
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Continue reading →: What to do when you arrive in France
Continuation from my last blog post on getting the VLS-TS here Remember I mentioned that you’ll be required to validate your visa within three months from your arrival date? Now, when I submitted my application at the French Embassy, I had yet to know my exact date of arrival –…
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Continue reading →: Getting your visa prior to entering France
Moving to a different country can be quite daunting and pretty stressful. Although we are old hats at this – this being our fifth move? (I lost count!) – it pays to get organized earlier and have everything ready ahead. The last time we did the whole “applying for a…
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Continue reading →: CD Review: Gro Baby™ (now Grovia)EXTRACTED FROM MY PREVIOUS BLOG. Note: Review made at the time was without the use of diaper creams as it is not recommended. The Gro Baby™ diaper is the one of the diaper products by The Natural Baby Company, an American company based in the US and China that churns…
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Continue reading →: CD Review: Flip
EXTRACTED FROM MY PREVIOUS BLOG. Note: Review made at the time was without the use of diaper creams and only pee-time. The Flip is the one of the many baby products under Cotton Babies Inc., an American company that churns out both cloth diapers (bumGenius and Econobum) and other gears/items…
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Continue reading →: CD Review: GroVia® Newborn AIO
Extracted from my previous blog. Note: Review made at the time was without the use of diaper creams and only pee-time. The GroVia® Newborn AIO diaper is the one of the diaper products by The Natural Baby Company, an American company based in the US and China that churns out…
Bonjour,
I’m Mabel
I knit. I crochet. I bake. I travel. I read. I write. I take pictures. I blog. I sing. I work. I play. I design. I feel. I love. I live.
As you can see, I am quite a busy person. After having relocated to France, I am now a part-time English teacher with a small business selling crochet items and patterns.
Before my big move, I worked in publishing and public relations prior to my last job as a communications lecturer in a tertiary institution. I was even once a business owner, selling artisanal skincare products and cold-processed soap.
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