Be a savvy food shopper!

By Symone Moodoo, RD Eating healthy can be quite costly but especially during these COVID-19 times. With lower income, healthy eating may seem unrealistic. Luckily, there are a handful of tips …

Frugal Food Shopping

Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Are you feeling the pinch at the grocery store due to current food prices? The prices of some basic …

Tips for Saving Money

By Roberta Cox, Home Economist Use your local library. Borrow books, videos, audio tapes from them. If you remember to return them on time there are no fines. Plan menus …

Be a Wise Consumer

By Simone Demers Collins, PHEc I love meandering through stores and markets, looking for a bargain, a time-saver, a unique use for traditional gadgets, or simply exploring the marketplace in …

Smart Shopping

A wise consumer makes smart choices and spends money carefully when shopping for goods and services. Here are some hints that can help you make smarter purchasing choices: Make a …

Getting Ready for Baby

Getting ready to welcome a new baby into your life is an exciting time, thank goodness you have nine months to prepare! Purchasing and borrowing all of the equipment, clothing …