The Power of 8: Sleep for Health and Wellness
By Michelle Kwan Do you wake up in the morning without feeling well rested? Do you crave caffeine by mid-afternoon because of sleepiness and fatigue? Do you take advantage of …
Grapes Or Virginia Creeper
By Getty Stewart, Professional Home Economist Ever wonder about the difference between a grape vine and a virgina creeper? Before you taste test those dark blue berries, be sure you …
Stiffed by a Fabric Pen
You’ve seen the commercials – dipped the tie in the salad dressing… drizzled a bit of gravy on the front of a blouse – so you reach for one of …
Money: Save Some, Give Some, Spend Some
by Patricia White, P.H.Ec. Three basic principles can make a huge difference financially – save some, give some and spend some. Saving enables us to reach our financial goals for …
Benefits of Family Volunteering
By Lavonne Kroeker, PHEc Many families would say they are strapped for time so encouraging them to volunteer as a family seems counterintuitive. However, volunteering together is quality time – …
Pork Sliders with Raspberry Mustard Spread
By Simone Demers Collins, PHEc Sometime during my second or maybe third diet, I realized that there were no calories in pepper. And that doubling or tripling the amount of …
Transitions: Adjusting to Change At All Ages
By Lavonne Kroeker, PHEc It is easy to think that transitions only occur in the “young” part of a family’s life when in reality they continue to happen. Even as …
Healthy Holiday Tips
Do you find it hard to keep active and eat healthy during the holiday season? Here are some tips to keep you on track. Start now and get your New …
Planting Garlic
By Getty Stewart, Professional Home Economist Fall is the perfect time to plant your garlic. Planting garlic in the fall is your best bet for getting nice big garlic heads. …
Food Allergen Labelling in Canada
by Carol T. Culhane, P.H.Ec. MBA Food allergies affect an estimated 5 to 6% of Canadian children and 3 to 4% of Canadian adults. A much larger percentage of the …
