Taking Charge of Your Finances
Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Do you wonder where your money has gone? Do you get a cheque at the beginning of the month, …
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 …
Bed Bugs are Making a Comeback
By Liz Delahey, Home Economist Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Bed bugs were fairly common pests in the 1900s but after the Second World …
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 …
MAHE Board Member Interview: Tricia Meaud
We’re back for another instalment of our MAHE Board Member Interview series. Today we’re talking with Tricia Meaud the Director of Member Relations. Who are you and what do you do? …
Food Safety Quiz
Originally posted on the Emmie Oddie HomeFamily.net website Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Here’s a quiz to see how food-safety savvy you are. There …
Food Safety During a Power Failure
FOOD SAFETY DURING A POWER FAILURE Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Power outages can occur at any time during the year, so it is …
Understanding Best Before and Expiry Dates
By Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec. Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home EconomistsWith stories in the news about Listeria and other causes of foodborne illness, consumers are beginning …
