Faculty of Human Ecology Closure at the University of Manitoba
The Faculty of Human Ecology at the University of Manitoba officially closed its doors on July 1st, 2015. Background The President of the University of Manitoba, Dr. David Barnard, has …
How to Zest, Juice and Freeze Lemons and Limes
By: Getty Stewart, PHEc, B.Ed., Author of Prairie Fruit Cookbook and www.GettyStewart.com January to April is citrus season. The produce aisle is filled with fresh citrus fruit including limes, lemons, …
Recognizing Your Child’s Accomplishments
by Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. It’s wonderful to watch the joy and excitement of a young child who discovers or accomplishes something new. As we grow, we hide our …
The Importance of Gratitude
by Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. With the beginning of New Year, people often look to make positive changes in their lives; eating healthier, exercising more, learning and growing. Most …
Create Family Holiday Traditions
by Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. I don’t know about you, but for me, the holidays always seem to sneak up. December seems so far away and then all of …
Homemade Baby Food – Simplified
Some of you, like many of my friends and family, are new parents. Here is some helpful advice regarding homemade baby food, brought to us by the Ontario Home Economics …
Sweet Potato or Yam? Know your Fall Vegetables
I love fall and I’m really looking forward to having the fall season instead of what usually happens… sometimes we get summer, then one to two days of wearing cardigans …
Guidelines for Contributors
Updated July 27, 2025 Contributors to the H&F Hub must have post-secondary education in a Human Ecology-related field of study. Articles are original content and topics must adhere to the …
Summer Memories
Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. Summer is a great time for kids and families to create memories. If you have been fortunate enough to get to a beach, you probably …
Roasting your Holiday Ham – tips and recipe
Around the holidays when families are gathering for a big meal to celebrate, ham will generally will make an appearance on the dining room table. I get a lot of …
