Understanding Your Expenses

Strategies For Living on Less

Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Many people want to s-t-r-e-t-c-h their dollar so they can live on less. Unfortunately there is no simple solution …

Helping Kids Make Cents: Part 1

Lessons for Life – Helping Kids Make Cent$ Part I “Back-to-Money-Basics” By Sheila Stark,PHEc Play is kids work, from the youngest toddler to the teen. It will look different at various ages and …

Buying Warm Clothes

Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Here are four suggestions from the Manitoba Association of Home Economists to keep family members warm while working outdoors …

Air Quality in the Home

By Kim Kennett Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Clean air in our home, and hence, good air quality, is important to everyday health. A …

Mice: Prevention and Control

By Millie Reynolds, Home Economist Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Preventing mice from taking residence in or around your home requires constant vigilance and …

Candle Safety

By Millie Reynolds and Liz Delahey, Home Economists Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Candles are beautiful and help create a relaxing soothing atmosphere, but …