Category Archives: Family

Sing-a-long-a Grease?! // Here come the Varone Ladies

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Dee

Oftentimes when my cousins post stuff on our Facebook walls they rarely come to fruition in real life. Somehow, though, we pulled off attending Sing-a-long-a Grease at the Tiff Bell Lightbox. And I’m so glad we did. This cugini crew (cousins … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Friends, Toronto | Tagged Beauty School Dropout, Blue Moon, Cousin Hangouts, Cugini Hangouts, Frenchie, King Street West, La Carnita, Lar Carnita 106 John Street, Rizzo, Sing-a-long, Sing-a-long-a Grease, Tiff Bell Lightbox, TIFF Lightbox Building, Varone Family | Leave a comment

Moms deserve presents too // Last minute gift ideas

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Dee

Let’s be real. Moms always deserve presents and not just on Mother’s Day. Though this is the perfect time to shower her with gifts, anytime you feel like doing something nice for someone, it should be your mom. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family | Tagged Anthropologie, Brunch in the city, Distillery District, Indigo, Kensington Market, Last minute gift ideas for mom, Mother's Day, Pandora, Pandora Black Bracelet, Pandora Palm Tree Charm, Presents for Mom, Quality time with mom, Shops at Don Mills, Toronto, Volupsa, Volupsa Candles, Walking around Toronto | Leave a comment

Can I move to Italy? // Lets migrate back Varone clan

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Dee

As we waited for our free nachos at Brazen Head Irish Pub after a rough ultimate frisbee game, we started to discuss travelling. Whether someone was describing a work trip or a vacay for pleasure, it all lead to one … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Friends, Travel | Tagged Amalfi Coast, Brazen Head Irish Pub Toronto, First Generation Italian, Immigrating from Europe, Immigration from Italy to Canada, Island of Capri, Italian Culture, Italian Pizza, Italy, Moving to Europe, Moving to Italy, Naples, Romanticizing Europe, Rome, Second Generation Italian, Sorrento, Ultimate Frisbee | Leave a comment

“Strong looks better naked” // Kardashians can write too

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Dee

On my 28th birthday (back in January) I never would have expected Khloe Kardashian’s latest memoir Strong Looks Better Naked to be my favourite gift. Of course, this was given to me by my mother, because who else really knows … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Family, Literature & Reading | Tagged Birthday Presents, Bobby Kardashian, Cocktails with Khloe, E! Channel, Eating healthy, Ghost Writers, Good Reads, Health, Kardashians, Keeping up with the Kardashians, Khloe Kardashian, Little life lessons, Memoirs, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Positive Quotes, Public Female Figures, Reading for fun, Self Help Books, Self improvement, Social Anxiety, Stress Relievers | 2 Comments

Spring is the Easter bunny // Long-weekend vibes

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Dee

Easter long-weekend couldn’t have come at a better time. Is it just me, or are short (4-day) work weeks always the busiest? It’s as if the Friday off – and those 8-9 hours – get crammed into the other weekdays. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family | Tagged Adulthood, bugs bunny, Easter, Family, Growing up, Holidays, Italian Traditions, Life changes, Long weekend, Roman Catholic Traditions, Short work weeks, Toronto, Weekend vibes | Leave a comment

Survival Guide // 5 tips to surviving a break-up

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Dee

With a few tricks up my sleeve for surviving a break-up, I’ve come to the consensus that there are 5 things a girl should do when her heart is broken. 1. Break the news to those closest to you (Keeping in … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Toronto | Tagged Ariana Grande, Break ups, Getting your heart broken, Jamberry Nails, Life lessons, Relationship Advice, Sex and the City, Survival Guide to Break-ups, Therapeutic Solutions, Victoria's Secret | Leave a comment

Purple everything // Maid of Honour Duties

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Dee

WHAT. A. DAY. Last Saturday my brother married Flo (my new sister-in-law) and I was thrilled to be the Maid of Honour at their wedding – I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I could say that the day started at … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Toronto | Tagged Atlantis Pavillions, Bichon-poo, Bridal Hair, Bridal Makeup, David's Bridal Mississauga, Family Weddings, Maid of Honour Duties, Maid of Honour tips, Montreal Canadians Fans, Toronto Wedding Venue, Wedding Dress Shopping, Wedding Party, Wedding planning tips | 2 Comments

It’s a Woman’s World // Bachelorette Party-ing

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Dee

The day started with plenty of decorating and the purchasing of a large fruit platter. In my excitement, I almost forgot to buy balloons! It was Flo’s Bachelorette Party and exactly 1 month before the wedding. We prepared many DIY … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends | Tagged Adult Arts & Crafts, Adult Party Favours, Bachelorette Jeopardy, Bachelorette Party, Bachelorette Party Gift Bags, DIY Bachelorette Decorations, DIY Name Tags, DIY Photobooth, DIY Photobooth Props, El Convento Rico, Miss to Mrs Banner, Party Planning, Purple & Silver Theme | 2 Comments

Family Day // Well Spent

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Dee

Though I’ve been deathly sick all weekend long with a vicious cough that won’t quit – you know, the kind that’s deep in your chest? – I have spent a lot of quality time with family this weekend. For Valentine’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Board Games, Canadian Winter, Cards Against Humanity, Cottage Life, Family Day Weekend, Lake Simcoe, Monopoly Empire, Ontario Holidays, Orillia Ontario, Toffee, Valentine's day | Leave a comment

Holidays // Italian Christmas Eve

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Dee

My holiday traditions have changed over time. As our family gets bigger – with new marriages and weddings on the horizon – it’s inevitable that our old Italian-Canadian traditions are transforming and becoming new ones. At first these changes were … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family | Tagged Christmas Eve Traditions, Christmas Pyjamas, Cousins, Italian-Canadian Traditions, New Traditions, tombola, Weddings | Leave a comment