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Voula Martin



Author Bio:

A University of Calgary Political Science graduate and mom of two, Voula was born in Montreal, grew up in Calgary and lived for 5 years in the lovely west coast city of Port Moody before returning to Calgary. As Editor in Chief of Family Fun Canada, an idea she helped take from a kitchen table discussion to a country wide digital distribution, Voula oversees a dedicated team of talented, amazing contributing writers. *Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) member

Website: https://www.familyfuncanada.com

Posts by Voula Martin:


Salsa Verde Poached Eggs

Posted on: March 31, 2014

Mexico makes the best breakfasts, hands down. Or at least Mexican vacation resorts make the best breakfasts… Huevos rancheros , breakfast burritos, Chilaquiles,  huevos con chorizo, pretty much any variation of eggs, beans, salsa, corn tortillas, cilantro, tomatoes and guacamole is a winner in my books. In an effort to
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5 Ways to Stay Organized with Kids in Sports

Posted on: March 18, 2014

With March break upon us my son’s minor hockey season is coming to an end and I’m looking forward to a breather from schlepping to the rink 3 times a week! For many parents however chauffeuring the kids to activities never stops! Having children in sports is a time consuming
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My Mother’s Hands

Posted on: March 3, 2014

Sometimes I look down at my hands and am shocked at how they appear. They are attached to me but they don’t look like my hands anymore. I realize as I’ve gotten older that they are my mother’s hands. And this upsets me because my mother’s hands are old. I
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3 Bad Habits to Break this Month

Posted on: February 28, 2014

They say it takes 21 days to form a habit, and now is as good a time as any to work on breaking some of mine. So by the Spring Equinox I vow to stop: Putting backpacks on tables and counters Recently I realized the shear microbial hell through which
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Going on a Family Date Night

Posted on: February 24, 2014

If I said date nights for mom and dad are very important in a relationship, I doubt many people would disagree. After 20 years together, almost 9 years as parents, my husband and I cherish that time alone. What about dating your children? Many parents like to take their kids
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Good memories of a filthy stinky habit

Posted on: February 17, 2014

Seems like an odd title doesn’t it? Why would something gross give one happy feelings? This is one of my FB status updates from last week. Surprisingly, many people seem to have fond memories of running to the gas station or neighborhood convenience store to pick up cigarettes for our
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3 Great Southern California Attractions that do not start with a Disney or end with Land!

Posted on: February 13, 2014

Our Family Travel Adventures in Southern California at the Aquarium of the Pacific, Discovery Science Centre & Pirates Dinner Adventure

Win a Day with the Downton Abbey Cast & Support Be the Change Philippines

Posted on: February 6, 2014

About 2 weeks ago I jumped on the Downton Abbey bandwagon with both feet. While late to this particular game, after watching every episode I now have two bleary eyeballs and some exceptionally exhausted tear ducts. I. Love. Me. Some. Downton! My favorite? Mr. Bates. From the start, Mr. Bates.
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Coping with Childhood Eczema

Posted on: February 5, 2014

As my son Billy approached his first birthday, a terrible rash started appearing on his legs, backs of knees, wrists and elbows. It seemed to get worse every time he played outside, so I assumed it was an allergy to grass however it persisted into the winter and seemed to
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Library Day

Posted on: January 28, 2014

Do you remember school library day? It was always my favorite day of the week. I loved how that unique scent of old books and dry air wafted over me as I walked through the doors. I sat on the carpet mesmerized as the librarian read us something special and
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