Resources for Family and Consumer Science Teachers
Winter 1999Compiled by Jan Scholl, Associate Professor, Ag and Extension Education,
323 Ag Admin Building, University Park, PA 16802, 814-863-7444,
this project is sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension
and the Center for Professional Personnel Development.
Past reference lists may be found on ERIC or on PENpages or TeacherPages or
at a new web URL: http://AgExtEd.cas.psu.edu/FCS/flmenu.html.
The author is not sure about the Y2K compatibility of this resource list on PENpages or Teacher Pages (bulletin board). Please check with your information technician. If you are interested in having this information sent directly to you on a on a listserv in the future, contact Dr. Scholl at jscholl@psu.edu.
Copyright 1999. May be reprinted if credit is given.
Crafts/Gift/Camp Ideas
Brink, J. Magic 101. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, October 1999, 176, 180, 182, 184.
Little kits. PACK-O-FUN, Nov/December 1999, 14-15.
Littlefield, C. Gifts kids can make. FAMILY FUN, Dec/Jan 2000, 70-2, 76, 78+.
Make a gourd wind chime. WOMAN’S DAY, 11/16/99, 13.
Make a pen pal (pen decoration). PACK-O-FUN, Nov/December 1999, 26-7.
Make it in a snap (Christmas ornaments). PACK-O-FUN. November 1999, 40.
Mell, B. Food can luminaries. HOPSCOTCH, Dec/Jan 2000, 34-5.
Mueller, I. Dried apple garland. PACK-O-FUN, October 1999, 43.
Napkin rings (3 different types). WOMAN’S DAY, 11/16/99, 13.
Rafson, H. Catsup-bottle santa. PACK-O-FUN, November 1999, 40.
Thompson, P. Homemade envelopes. HOPSCOTCH, Oct/Nov 1999, 20-1.
Winter snowflake (cut paper). GOOD-NEWS-LETTER, Nov/Dec 1999, 2.
Wrapped delights (gift wrapping). SOUTHERN LIVING, December 1999, 104.
Child Development
Recycled (play clay) recipes. PACK-O-FUN, November 1999, 10.
Recycled recipes. PACK-O-FUN, November 1999, 10. (finger paint, paste, etc.)
Table top hockey (game). FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 42.
Clothing and Textiles
All about ease. SEW NEWS, September 1999, 14, 16.
Baker, N. Quick gifts to serge. SEW NEWS, November 1999, 16, 18, 20.
Baker, N. Serger smarts: Where to begin. SEW NEWS, Dec 1999, 16, 18, 20.
Bones, J. Cutting (fabric) out. THREADS, Oct/Nov 1999, 20, 22.
Bones, J. Perfect boxer shorts. WHAT’S NEW In FCS, 28.
Computerized sewing machines. BUTTERICK HOME CATALOG, Spring 1999, 11-14, 86.
Cotton knit bath puppets. WOMAN’S DAY, 11/16/99, 131.
Egg-cetera (storage idea). SEW NEWS, December 1999, 75.
Get a handle on it (dust mitt pattern). SEW NEWS, November 1999, 15.
Hand sewing primer. SEW NEWS, September 1999, 54-57.
Kazel, M. Slit smarts. SEW NEWS, October 1999, 60-62.
Let’s make mittens. BUTTERICK HOME CATALOG, Holiday 1999, 20.
No-show seams. SEW NEWS, September 1999, 18.
Percy, C. Sew to the next level. THREADS, January 2000, 42-45.
RAY, M. Scissors saavy THREADS, OCT/NOV 1999, 26-41.
Serger buying guide. BUTTERICK HOME CATALOG, Fall, 1999, 13-16, 18.
Shelf elves (made from socks). FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 36.
The little black dress that could. FAMILY CIRCLE, 12/14/99, 84-5.
Turkey in hiding slippers. PACK-O-FUN, 11/99, 34-5.
Weiland, B. Gifts galore. SEW NEWS, November 1999, 42-5, 48-51.
Foods and Nutrition
A food safety curriculum for kids. FOOD SAFETY EDUCATOR, 4:2, 1999, 1.
A tasty snowman (mash potato recipe). GOOD-NEWS-LETTER, Nov/Dec 1999, 4.
Ball, K. Felt candy garland. PACK-O-FUN, November 1999, 49.
Barry, H. Snowflake cookies. HOPSCOTCH, Dec/Jan 2000, 13.
Black-eyed susan flowers to decorate cupcakes. PACK-O-FUN, November 1999, 45.
Blake, K. Can-do cookies. MR.FOOD’S EASY COOKING, Nov/Dec 1999, 30-35.
Briscoe, C. & Monroe, M. Kids make it magical. SOUTHERN LIVING, Dec 1999, 146-7. (Recipes kids can make.)
Buttermilk substitute. COOKING LIGHT, September 1999, 18.
Candy corn (popcorn) balls. FAMILY FUN, October 1999, 24.
Capron, S. Kids can cook, too. FAMILY PAGES, Nov 1999, 7.
Chee, A. Turkey carving 101. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, Nov 1999, 108, 110, 112.Cheesecake 101. FINE COOKING, November 1999, 74.
Cirillo, J. A home-baked holiday (holiday baking with kids). FAMILY FUN, Dec/Jan 2000, 94-6, 97-8, 100, 102.
Cobble cake (pull-apart bread recipe). FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 36.
Cook, D. & Todd, E. My first apple pie. FAMILY FUN, Oct 199, 113-114, 116.
Cook, D, and Todd, E. Fondue Fun. FAMILY FUN, Dec/Jan 2000, 169-171.
Detzner, G. Can-full of fudge. PACK-O-FUN, December 1999, 33.
Emergency action plan (for disasters). FAMILY CIRCLE, 11/16/99, 120.Grilled cheese footballs (recipe). FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 30.
Halloween bites. SOUTHERN LIVING, 10/99, 140-1.
Hayes, J. All about yeast. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, Oct 1999, 110, 114, 116.
Hayes, J. Rolls. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, November 1999, 230-233.
Help (Tip-lemon-lime soda as a fruit freshener)! FAMILY CIRCLE, 11/16/99, 118.
Homemade granola. FAMILY FUN, Dec/Jan 2000, 28.
International bread (game). GOOD-NEWS-LETTER, Nov/Dec 1999, 3.
Jazzing up spaghetti sauce. SOUTHERN LIVING, November 1999, 234.
Kids in the Kitchen. QUICK COOKING, Nov/December 1999, 42-3.
Kids in the Kitchen. QUICK COOKING, Sept/Oct 1999, 40-41.
Kratz, M. Be a holiday helper (3 recipes). HOPSCOTCH, Dec/Jan 2000, 30-1.
Lindstam, P. (Recipe fraction exercise). HOPSCOTCH, Oct/Nov 1999, 30, 49.
Malley, D. Legends of the loaves (foreign breads). COOKING LIGHT, Nov 1999, 166, 168-170.
Melton, J.. It’s dough easy. COOOKING LIGHT, Dec 1999, 174, 176, 178, 180.
Nash, Susan. Signature salad dressings. SOUTHERN LIVING, 10/99, 214.
Patent, G. Where have all the cupcakes gone? COOKING LIGHT, 178,180-2.
Patton, C. Bread machines. WHAT’S NEW IN FCS, Sept/Oct 1999, 40-1.
Pumpkin bread (recipe). FAMILY FUN, October 1999, 22.
Quick breads bake up in a jiffy. QUICK COOKING, Sept/Oct 1999, 46-47.
Schonwetter, N. Microwave klutz? PARADE MAGAZINE, November 14, 1999, 13.
Science: What makes celery crunch. HOPSCOTCH, Oct/Nov 1999, 36-7.
Secrets of savory gravy. QUICK COOKING, Sept/Oct 1999, 60-1.
Somers, S. Chocolate mocha cocoa mix. PACK-O-FUN, December 1999, 39.
Stevens, M. Filling a pastry bag without making a mess. FINE COOKING, Dec/Jan 2000, 76, 78.
Stone soup (story). HOPSCOTCH , Dec/Jan 2000, 10-13.
Tangy ham glaze (3 ingredient ad recipe). FAMILY CIRCLE, 11/16/99, 116.
Tasty trees (cookies on a stick). FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 40.
Teaching kids to cook: Gingerbread. FAMILY FUN, November 1999, 159, 161-4.
Three (meat) spice rubs (gift idea). FAMILY CIRCLE, 12/14/99, 156.
Topping your table for company. QUICK COOKING, Sept/Oct 1999, 58.
Turkey pot pie (recipe from baking mix). FAMILY CIRCLE, 12/14/99, 61.
Use your noodle (maze). AMERICAN GIRL, Sept/Oct 1999, 44.
Water works (science). FAMILY FUN, October 1999, 26.
Well set (table settings). WOMAN’S DAY, 12/14/99, 108, 110.
Yamarone, R. Garnishes. FAMILY CIRCLE, 12/14/99,138.
Yamarone, R. Napkin magic, 10 folding tricks. FAMILY CIRCLE 11/16/99, insert.
Home Improvement
Flea market lamps. SOUTHERN LIVING, 10/99, 192, 194.
How to assemble a lamp. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, September 1999, 114.116, 120.
Riley, E. (Floral arrangements). SOUTHERN LIVING, 10/99, 104-5.
Tarnoff, R. How to make a holiday tray. WOMAN’S DAY, 12/14/99.
Pirtle, J. Cleaning the stove. MARTHA STEWART LIVING, September 1999, 156,158, 160, 162.
Resources
"Make Desserts Great…Bake with Your Kids" booklet is free. Call 1-800-766-7309.
"Cooking with Kids" or the "Collector’s Edition Cookbook" pamphlets are available for $3.00 shipping and handling and a proof of purchase (for each book). Mail your request(s) to: Sue Bee Honey Cookbook Offer, 301 Lewis Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51106.
The 16 best beef recipes are now available in the free 1999 National Beef cook-off "prize winning brochure. Each recipe requires only six ingredients or less and prepared in 30 minutes or less. Half of the recipes offer new ways to cook with ground beef while the remaining recipes highlight new heat and serve beef products with traditional taste. To receive a free copy, call 1-800-848-9088 or write: Prize Winning Recipes 99, ANCW, PO Box 3881, Englewood, CO 802155.
"Simplify the Holidays" offers tips and ideas for priceless and precious gifts that don’t cost much. For a free copy, write: Simply the Holidays, Dept. FC, The Center for a New American Dream, 6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 900, Takoma Park, MD 20912.
"Make Desserts Great! Bake with Your Kids" is a title of a new booklet with kid-friendly symbols besides steps in which young children can help. To obtain, call toll-free 1-800-766-7309 or write: Proctor and Gamble Crisco, Consumer Relations, PO Box 5558, Cincinnati, OH 45201.
"Rice 101" is a pamplet you can obtain by sending a self-stamped addressed business sized envelope Rice 101, USA Rice Federation, PO Box 740121, Houston, TX 77274 or visit their web-site at ww.ricecafe.com.
"Passport to Compact Packing". For a free booklet, call 1-800-962-4943 or check out Magellan’s web site at www.magellans.com.
"A Guide to Identifying Meat Cuts" is a pamphlet available from the National Cattlemaen’s Beef Association and National Pork Producers Council. It contains information not only on cuts, but labeling and safety as well. For quantity order information, write to: American Meat Science Association, 9140 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Take 5 minutes every day to knit or crochet a 7" x 9" rectangle—-use up old yarn—-to make a patch for a Warm up America quilt for the homeless. Information is available by a web-site www.craftyarncouncil.com or by writing "Warm Up America! C/0 Craft Yarn Council, 2500 Lowell Road, Gastonia, NC 28054, 704-824-7838. Ask for a copy of "Warm Up America" or "Kids Warm Up America". There are drop off bins in many craft oriented discount stores in Pennsylvania.
Sunbeam Children’s Village is an orphanage for children up to 14 years old. If you’d like to share your sewing skills, the group needs warm baby clothes, gloves, socks, hats and sweaters and crib and twin-size quilts. For more information, contact the U.S. donations coordinator, Donna Jobe, Dept. SN, 1603 Main Street, LaCrosse, WI 54601.
A free stain removal guide is available from Maytag. Request Form No. 802CG and send your request to: Maytag Appliances, 403 W. Fourth Street North, PO Box 39, Newton, IA 50208.
A delightful little bread book with recipes from a national contest that "Warms the Soul", includes short stories and children’s art. This is a 33 page paperback, "Bread: Memories and Traditions of a Lifetime" and is produced by Wheat Foods Council and the American Baker’s Association. Cost is $5.00. Proceeds go to the Spina Bifida Association. To order call Sherry Frye at 816-474-9407.or go to: www.wheatfoods.org .
"Extending Extension" is a public relations handbook for the Extension professional. To obtain a copy (this includes postage), write to: Teresa M. Johnson, Extension Agent, OSU Extension of Paulding County, PO Box 87, Paulding, OH 45879 or by e-mail: johnson.1389@osu.edu
"Baking Fundamentals" is a great19 page resource book designed for teachers/leaders of young children learning to bake. Write to: Idaho Wheat Commission, 1109 Suite 310, Boise, Idaho 83702 or call 208-334, 2353 for quantity cost information.
"Food Fun for Kids: Kids Cooking School" is a leaders guide for organizing a kids cooking school in your community. The materials are available from the National Pork Producers Council, PO Box 10383, Des Moines, IA 50306. E-mail: pork@nppc.org.
"Baking Resource Guide" has all kinds of recipes, baking tips, and resources.
Write to: Home Baking Association, 2931 Gainsboro Road, Topeka, KS, 66614 or locate www.homebaking.org.
Growing up can be tough for all youth. Having a special need can make a difficult time almost unbearable. The University of Illinois have developed fact sheets to help volunteers, leaders and teachers feel more confident working with youth with special needs. The fact sheets now available are: spina bifida, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, deaf and hearing impaired, mental retardation, learning disabled, speech and language disorder. The fact sheets are available on the web:www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/specialneeds/index.html. For more information, contact David McMurtry or Beth LaPlante (laplanteb@mail.aces.uiuc.edu)
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