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 …
MAHE Board Member Interview: Alison Delf-Timmerman
We’re back for another instalment of our MAHE Board Member Interview series. Today we’re talking with Alison Delf-Timmerman the Director of Internal Affairs. Who are you and what do you …
Food Safety – Everyone is a Partner
By Diane O’Shea, P.H.Ec. Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists According to Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, between 11 and 13 …
Fall Routines for Parents
September is just one page-turn of the calendar away (how did that happen!), so many of us are thinking ahead to schedules, activities and sports. For some of us, summer …
Be Green This Fall
Back-to-school shopping rivals only the December holidays as the busiest and most lucrative period in retail. Avoid the lines and stress this September with these few tips. Oh, and save …
Supply Lists for Home Economics
Even for Middle and High School students, many parents will find their children’s teachers will have sent supply lists home with the June report card. Others might have to go …
