Click Before You Dig, Drill or Excavate
Updated May 2020 At this time of year many Manitoba homeowners are itching to get outside to begin working in their yards. If you’re among this group and if you’re planning …
What to do if You Encounter a Downed Power Line
Do you know what to do if you encounter a downed power line? Picture it. There’s a winter storm and snow and ice has built up on the road, trees …
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 …
Nutrition on the Internet
Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Have you gone to the Internet for nutrition information? The Internet can be a good source of information; but …
Questions to Ask Yourself About Credit
Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Why use credit cards? Most people use credit cards for convenience. It’s handier to use a credit card than …
Helping Kids Make Cents: Part 2
Lessons for Life Helping Kids Make Cent$: Part II Sheila Stark,PHEc “$aving cents make wishes come true” “C-notes, dough, loot, moola, wad, bills, cash, coins, currency”1 – these are all synonyms used …
Strategies For Living on Less
Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Many people want to s-t-r-e-t-c-h their dollar so they can live on less. Unfortunately there is no simple solution …
Making Food and Making Friends at Mary Jane’s Cooking School
Mary Jane’s Cooking School, Inc. provides education on nutritional home cooking and homemaking in harmony with individual, community and cultural traditions, with respect and care for the environment. Mission Statement. …
Taking Charge of Your Finances
Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Do you wonder where your money has gone? Do you get a cheque at the beginning of the month, …
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 …
