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? …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Composting…and Other Down-to-Earth Solutions

This article was originally found on the Emmie Oddie HomeFamily.net website Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Composting and its alternatives are ways we can …