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 …

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 Economists With stories in the news about Listeria and other causes of foodborne illness, consumers are …

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 …