Hello Darlings, It is not often that I talk about my family or close friends. However with Father’s Day just few days away and my dad celebrating a milestone birthday it got me thinking of the importance of father - daughter relationships. To say that my father is the greatest man in my life would be an understatement, and I am sure many would say the same about theirs. In my case, I am as much of a father’s daughter as I am my mother’s.
Growing up as an only child, I’ve formed equally as close relationships to both of my parents. Growing up a girly girl with an inner tomboy is definitely thanks to their influence. Those who are familiar with writing or my social channels have seen my mom and our adventures but on another hand not so much of my dad. Perhaps due to his private and somewhat shy nature or his complete denial of having any presence on my social media, it is one of the closest relationships in my life that I have never publicly share.
They say being a daddy’s girl essentially makes your dad a hero and in fact it is true. The bond that I share with my father is unlike the one I have with anyone else. It is fair to say that I have taken on the qualities of both of my parents. My mother raised me to be a lady but my father raised me to be a strong woman and a leader. It is with his guidance that I’ve gained an unapologetic sense of self and that is a quality that I owe much of my success to. It is through his constant reassurance to not give into emotions that I am often seen as reserved, but also a quality that has saved me from many heartaches. It is also through his strong will that I’ve learned not to be afraid of taking a chance. The strength comes from him and the softness from my mother. Many will say that to those who know me I am more like my mother, but to those who don’t I’m the exact reflection of my father. It is true that they say that fathers make us powerful within.
Our fathers or father figures set an example and standard against which a daughter will judge all men. No man in this world can love a girl more than her father. While opening up about mine is not easy as we have an unspoken closeness, I hope that this Sunday every girl takes a moment to reflect on how wonderful it is to have a man in your life as exceptional as he is.
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With Love…
Marta
*in collaboration with Giorgio Armani. The views and opinions expressed are my own.
I celebrated Father’s Day with brunch with my father. He loves brunch. #powerwithin
Unfortunately my parents live several provinces away but I video chatted with my Dad for Father’s Day and sent a gift in the mail.
I celebrate Father’s Day with a BBQ. I also make a cake for hubby every year. #powerwithin
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I really lucked out. My dad is absolutely amazing. My dad is the only male in a family of 5. He’s had to endure a lot over the years… the upper level of our house, air thick with hairspray… sitting in a boiling hot car for several hours while we tear up the outlet malls …. shoveling the snow alone when it’s -30 …. having to speed since we took too long getting ready .. I don’t think any other dad would’ve survived our household.
On Father’s Day, my sister and I throw him a big BBQ, all expenses covered by us. We go all out - filet mignon, German beer, and margarita cheesecake. We put in a lot of effort, but it’s so worth it!! #powerwithin
#powerwithin just by spending time together 🙂
I bought my Dad some personalized beer mugs and we shared a pint together
I bought my Dad some personalized beer mugs and we shared a pint together
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Take the BBQ out, pull out the lawn chairs and steak and beers all evening. #powerwithin
Mainly, we do whatever my husband wants to do. I figure that for father’s day it should be up to him 🙂 #powerwithin
We celebrate father’s day by taking him our to his favourite restaurant #powerwithin
I celebrate father’s day with my sons, we find some guy time during the day and go on an adventure together #powerwithin.
Unfortunately I didnt see my father this Father’s day, however he was on a cruise - so I can’t beat myself up too bad 🙂 Otherwise I usually do a card and we all chip in to give him a gift certificate to my parents favorite restaurant
I celebrate Father’s Day by going fishing with my dad #powerwithin
We celebrate Father’s Day by going for a hike and picnic if weather permits #powerwithin
I celebrate Father’s Day by going for sushi with the family!
We celebrate fathers day by going to the Keg for dinner every year! and also by getting a cake!
I celebrated Father’s Day with a fishing trip and BBQ, my dad’s favourites! #powerwithin
#powerwithin My father passed away almost 30 years go and being divorced, Father’s Day was more about me celebrating be able to spend with them than anything else. All good though!
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Sadly, my father passed away almost 30 years ago, way too early before I had kids and really appreciated all the unseen things that he did. With my kids, divorce meant Father’s Day was a time to be with them — which is always cause for celebration. All good!
we have a family bbq and a huge cake for dad he loves it when we all get together #powerwithin
we have pancake breakfast lunch and spend time together with the family
We celebrate Father’s Day with a big family BBQ and some friendly board games. It can become pretty heated, but always fun! #powerwithin
I celebrate father’s day by reminding my Dad of how much he means to me. I don’t think I will ever be able to express it fully, but I keep trying. #powerwithin
For fathers day - we made bbq for our father in law and took my husband away for the weekend since it was his birthday as well 🙂
Since the birth of our first daughter, we have been celebrating Father’s Day with a camping trip. As the kids grew older we have established this tradition and it is an opportunity for their daddy to teach them life skills - pitching the tent, fishing, canoeing, etc. I would like to win this to the greatest dad to my girls.. so he doesn’t have to smell like campfire on Father’s Day 🙂
Since the birth of our first daughter, we have been celebrating Father’s Day with a camping trip. As the kids grew older we have established this tradition and it is an opportunity for their daddy to teach them life skills – pitching the tent, fishing, canoeing, etc. I would like to win this to the greatest dad to my girls.. so he doesn’t have to smell like campfire on Father’s Day ? #powerwithin
fathers day was good
The entire family on my Mom’s side going over to her brother’s house out on the acreage. Have a nice barbeque, sit out on the patio in the sun and socialize #powerwithin
Stay at home and make steaks with Ice cream cake for dessert #powerwithin
This year, I took my Father fishing (one of our favourite activities!) and then out for a delicious lunch! #powerwithin
family dinner
family dinner #powerwithin
I celebrate Father’s Day with my husband and three sons as both grandfathers have passed away. We have a pot luck BBQ. #powerwithin
We always celebrate Father’s Day at my parents..my father’s favourite food is chicken wings..so on Father’s day we cook up a batch of wings and also make some home-made pizza..we’ve been doing this for about 5 years now #powerwithin
We had a BBQ and watched the US Open golf tournament on TV, a tradition for many years.
Thanks for the chance.
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#powerwithin With him of course? Smile
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Usually celebrate with a bbq! Lots of food and cold drinks!
Father’s Day BBQ!
For years it’s been a tradition to have a great BBQ feast. #powerwithin
We keep most traditional holiday low key. But typically Fathers Day includes a special meal.
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We don’t do much for Father’s Day. My husband didn’t have a dad around at all growing up, and my Dad passed away in 2007 so the day is really really hard for me. The kids made him some gifts/cards in school and drew some pictures for him, and we had a nice BBQ’d dinner and that was about it. Just a quiet day, which is how we like to celebrate most things. My Dad was an amazing man, and I miss him so much, and without him Father’s Day just isn’t the same. #powerwithin
I celebrated via Skype, since he lives in France #powerwithin
i like to immerse myself in nature on Fathers day to celebrate my dad in heaven #powerwithin
with a nice brunch and round of golf #powerwithin
I celebrate Father’s day with the men in our family that are Fathers, we get together and have a family BBQ and also remember the ones that are no longer with us but are looking over us #powerwithin
Got to relax by the pool with my dad. #powerwithin
My Father loves like no other
We had a great meal out together
we enjoyed a festival together
On Father’s Dad, I take my dad and rest of the family out to dinner at his restaurant of choosing (and he’s a creature of habit, so it’s the same one each time!) #powerwithin
We celebrate it by kayaking on the ocean with his two boys! Being outside together is important for our family #powerwithin