Lilia Carone

Lilia Carone has a university degree in English but also took up Italian language and literature studies. Today, she spends most of her time doing Italian-English translations and proofreading Italian work. When she’s not at her keyboard, she’s hanging out with her dogs or helping raise awareness about animal rescue causes.

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The 5 Best Ethnic Restaurants in Calgary to Add Flavorful Adventure to Your Plate

The last time I tried to cook an authentic Moroccan lamb dish in my kitchen, my smoke alarm went off. The only trace of “Moroccan” authenticity in my dish was the lingering scent of burnt spices. That experience taught me an important lesson—some dishes are best left to the experts. If you’ve ever craved a …

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Score Big on These 5 Best Affordable Bridesmaid Dresses in Calgary

The pressure to find the perfect bridesmaid dress is REAL. Remember that infamous scene in Bridesmaids with the ill-fated dress fitting? That’s the kind of bridesmaid dress trauma you want to avoid—ill-fitting, itchy, unflattering disasters. From dresses that are too short, too tight, or just plain hideous, the bridesmaid dress saga is a tale as

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Sculpt Like a Pro with These 5 Best Pottery Classes in Calgary

I’ve always thought pottery looked like a zen, creative, and artistic escape from the everyday. You know, all those videos of perfectly formed clay mugs and minimalist bowls on TikTok?  Easy, right? Well, not really!  My DIY pottery attempts resulted in lopsided mugs that wouldn’t hold a drop of coffee and bowls that looked like

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Say Yes to the 5 Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Calgary 

You know that scene in Runaway Bride where Julia Roberts runs through the woods in a white dress, covered in mud? That image has stuck with me ever since. Honestly, that movie is a masterpiece for showcasing nearly every outdoor wedding disaster imaginable. Who knew a simple “I do” could be so susceptible to unexpected

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The 10 Best Boiler Repair Services in Calgary

The boiler is technically the heart of your home because it keeps your home warm and gives you warm water to bathe with. Hire the best boiler repair services in Calgary if yours is broken, especially before winter comes rolling in! We went ahead and looked for the best boiler repair companies to help you

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No Judgements, Only Results at the 4 Best Women-Only Gyms in Calgary 

You know that whole “New Year, New Me” thing? Yeah, that was me the entire pandemic—staring at a YouTube workout video and a half-empty protein shake in the fridge.  I’d convince myself I was going to crush that full-body workout, only to end up sprawled on the couch in my yoga pants. That’s why this

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Experience Ultimate Relaxation at the Best Couple Spas in Calgary

The idea of a couple’s spa day sounds utterly blissful—a haven of relaxation, shared pampering, and a chance to reconnect. However, in my friend’s experience, it was a disaster. The “relaxing” music sounded like noise. The massage therapist gave them more pain in their knotted muscles than relief. When I was planning my own couple’s

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The 5 Best Eggs Benedict in Calgary for Brunch Bliss

My first (and last) attempt at homemade eggs Benedict was a kitchen nightmare. The eggs were more sunny-side up than poached. My hollandaise tasted like…well, let’s just say it made me hold my stomach in pain.  But fortunately, I’m not the only one who’s struggled with this brunch classic.  Inspired by my own failed attempt