Buying Local Food in Manitoba
Manitoba has a strong and diverse group of farmers growing and raising food for Manitoba families and the world. When you can support these farmers, it is an important part …
Why Home Economics Matters
Home economics, now known as Human Ecology, is the science of essential life skills that include the areas of food and nutrition, child development and family studies, and clothing and …
Parenting in Challenging Times
For many parents, the challenges of the pandemic are amplified by extreme amounts of togetherness and shared space with children. There are a few things you can do to help …
Post-Secondary Education, Money and Me! Some ideas to help students look after money – Part 4
Part 4: Be Your Own “Accountant” By the Association of Saskatchewan Home Economists There are many apps on the computer and phone that can help you keep track of your …
Post-Secondary Education, Money and Me! Some ideas to help students look after money – Part 3
Part 3: Tips to stretch your Dollars By the Association of Saskatchewan Home Economists There are many ways to achieve this in all areas of spending such as food, entertainment, …
Post-Secondary Education, Money and Me! Some ideas to help students look after money – Part 2
Part 2: How to be your own Financial Manager By the Association of Saskatchewan Home Economists Don’t be afraid to ask for help with your finances! Keep all receipts (including …
Post-Secondary Education, Money and Me! Some ideas to help students look after money – Part 1
Part 1: Financially, what does your academic year look like? By the Association of Saskatchewan Home Economists Money seems to disappear quickly and one wonders where it went! Managing expenses for …
How to Enjoy Vegetables and Fruits All Year Round
By Melodie Ho, RD We all know that eating lots of vegetables and fruits is important for good health. But it can sometimes be a challenge to include a variety …
Getting the Most Out of Summer Food
By Melodie Ho, RD Living on the Prairies is more often associated with the cold and seemingly never-ending winters than it is the sunny, hot summers that come and go …
Creative writing to cope with COVID-19 distancing
By Debora Durnin-Richards, PHEc, M.Ed. Darn, physical distancing is hard. This business of not being able to gather for family or friendship dinners or celebrations takes a toll on our …
