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Élizabeth and I have known each other since 2016. We met when I was looking to “lease” a horse (a half-lease, for those in the equestrian world). I had only just reconnected with that passion, and I wanted to live it on a regular basis (a very regular basis) without having to buy a horse (if you’re wondering why I didn’t want to buy a horse, I explain it here! ). One thing led to another—or rather, from Marketplace to equestrian Facebook groups, and even the listings on the P

Do you feel overwhelmed by life—obligations, stress, the unexpected? You’re not alone. Between bills to pay, family responsibilities, work, and a mental load that never takes a break… sometimes, you just need a little help. No big theories. Just practical, simple tools—tested by real people. That’s exactly what La Bouée Digitale offers. A lifeline in the storm: what is La Bouée Digitale? La Bouée Digitale is a web platform designed for everyday people. It’s not yet another

By Johanne Guérin Why I Didn’t Want to Buy a Horse (and Why I Did Anyway) Buying a horse—Is it a good idea? Discover the real costs of owning a horse, the benefits of a half-lease, and how Silver stole my heart. Is it a good idea to buy a horse when you love riding but have a limited budget? That’s the question I asked myself… for years. And my answer was clear: absolutely not ! Buying a horse is like opening a bottomless money pit, filling your calendar to the brim, and taki

An Idea Born on the Road There are unexpected moments that become turning points in a life. For Élizabeth, her son Joshua, and me, that moment happened during a simple getaway to Plattsburgh, in the United States. We were driving along peacefully, enjoying the autumn scenery of a small American town, when suddenly an unusual detail caught my eye: a sandal—alone, abandoned on the side of the road. “Look!” I blurted out, laughing. We burst out laughing right away. Élizabeth imm

What if quitting smoking became a liberation… not a battle? If you’ve been smoking for a long time—maybe for a few decades—you already know one thing: quitting isn’t just “saying no” to a cigarette. When cigarettes have been part of your life for years, it’s no longer only about nicotine. It becomes a reflex: coffee, the end of a meal, a glass of wine with friends, a break, stress, boredom, your phone, the car… and sometimes your body lights up before your mind has even deci