The following is a Hellman’s commercial recommended by Millie, a Home Economist is Saskatchewan.
By Nancy Scheider, Professional Home Economist
Winter is well upon us; the ground is covered with snow, what a great time to see whom you can invite to your yard. For many of us living in the city our chances to interact with nature decrease when winter arrives. There are many ways to encourage birds to visit your yard, offering great learning opportunities and hours of entertainment.
The Edmonton Journal recently published the Top 10 most fattening fast food meals.
Before we read them, how about you take a guess from this list of 15 fast-food restraunts at which one’s would have the most fattening fast food meals (Good Luck!):
- Quiznos
- Subway
- McDonald’s
- A&W
- Taco Bell
- KFC
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Dairy Queen
- Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
- Wendy’s
- Pizza Hut
- Burger King
- Domino’s Pizza
- Tim Horton’s
- Arby’s
Got your list?
Now click here to go to the Edmonton Journal article. I guarantee you will be surprised!
By Josh Lockhart, Professional Home Economist
It is that time of year again, Twilight! The Twilight fans and moms are currently getting their Edward or Jacob fix at the local movie theatre.
I may have once upon a time recommended the Twilight series as wholesome material, and as they way a man should treat a woman. However, the more I am exposed to the series by the films and the synopsis from my wife, I question my original thinking.
By Simone Demers Collins, PHEc
What are you planning to eat more of in 2012? Do you have a new ‘superfood’ to add to your diet? Or have you had it with the weekly media recommendations of what will truly add ‘years to your life’, or generally make you healthier? read more…
By Lavonne Kroeker, PHEc
It is easy to think that transitions only occur in the “young” part of a family’s life when in reality they continue to happen. Even as adult children we may find ourselves walking with another family member through a life event, even a happy one, that can turn things upside down for a while. Things like the introduction of an in-law, senior parents moving away from the home you grew up in and retirement of a sibling all signify positive, normal changes that can sometimes be challenging.
By Simone Demers Collins, PHEc
I’m travelling throughout Alberta this week, with a topic, ‘Caps off to Canola!’ and I’m asking producers how many would consider giving a case of canola oil to people on their gift-giving list. To date, I’m sad to say that I’ve had no takers. A lot of very strange looks, some sneers, and the occasional snide remark – how do I wrap a dozen bottles of canola oil?
The Manitoba Association of Home Economists hopes you’ll find some inspiring and fun-filled ideas in this booklet to help make this holiday’s and winter season a special time for your family. Perhaps you’ll even find an idea that will become one of your family traditions!
By Josh Lockhart, PHEc
Christmas is on it’s away, and if you are anything like me, you still have lots of shopping to do.
I love Christmas shopping, because, well, I usually forget that I was shopping for someone and end up shopping for myself.
It is easy to shop for my daughter, for my mom, and sisters. But what I dread the most is shopping for my wife.
