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Home Economics

Below are some online resources related to home economics.

See also Career Research & Development.

• Better Business Bureau
  
  
• Cars.com
  Car buying advice, best/worst ratings, fuel economy results, etc.
  
  
• Consumer World
  A public service site with numerous links.
  
  
• Federal Trade Commission
  
  
• Home Buying/Renting
  Portal for anyone buying, selling, renting, or remodeling a home.
  
  
• Insure.com
  Comparison shopping site for insurance rates and terms. Includes life insurance, car insurance, and health insurance.
  
  
• The Real Game Series
  Create and explore a simulated society by adopting a variety of working styles/roles.

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• American Dietetic Association
  
  
• Center for Science in the Public Interest
  Advocate for nutrition and health, food safety, alcohol policy, and sound science. Includes information on Eating Green, Food Safety, Nutrition, and more.
  
  
• CopyKat Recipes
  How your favorite restaurants make their delicious one-of-a-kind recipes.
  
  
• fightbac.org: Partnership for Food Safety Education
  Reviews the problem of foodborne illness. Offers simple steps to fight back.
  
  
• Food and Nutrition Information Center
  
  
• Food Network
  Includes recipes, healthy eating ideas, TV schedule, and chef biographies.
  
  
• General Mills: Health & Wellness
  Includes information recipes and information on healthy eating.
  
  
• Idaho Potato Commission
  Includes nutrition facts and recipes.
  
  
• Kraft Foods
  Recipes, nutrition guides, meal planning guide, and more.
  
  
• TeensHealth: Food & Fitness
  Offers articles on various food and fitness topics, plus recipes.
  
  
• Vegetarian Kitchen
  Contains vegetarian recipes (from everyday fare to seasonal, holiday, and special occasions), tips ("Protein for a Plant-Based Diet"), and links to related websites. From vegetarian cookbook author, Nava Atlas.
  
  
• The Vegetarian Resource Group
  Provides guides for various age groups (children, teens, older adults) and several conditions, such as (pregnancy, diabetes, cataracts). Includes vegetarian and vegan menu planning and recipes, plus articles on other aspects of vegetarian life.
  
  
• Washington Apple Commission
  Contains recipes, nutrition facts, varieties of apples, etc.
  
  
• Wegmans
  Great resource for recipes, ingredient information, food safety, and cooking tips and techniques.

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• American Music Conference - Child Development
  Research on childhood and the connection between music and the brain.
  
  
• Children in Crisis
  Meet Dr. Bruce Perry, child psychiatrist. Features professional articles, information on the developing child, children in distress, and the brain and learning. Includes links to other resources.
  
  
• Children's Defense Fund
  Provides a voice for the children of America.
  
  
• The Children's Literature Web Guide
  Internet resources related to books for children and young adults.
  
  
• Food and Nutrition Information Center
  Includes various topics on children's nutrition and health.
  
  
• The Official Eric Carle Website
  Includes information about the author, a list of his books, and more.
  
  
• Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
  Offers information on Student Success, Parent Involvement, Child Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, and more.
  
  
• Safe Kids Worldwide - Preventing Accidental Injury
  Info about safety for children and teens.
  
  
• Sesame Street Workshop
  
  
• Seussville
  Dr. Suess website. All you ever wanted to know about Dr. Seuss and his books.
  
  
• Zero to Three
  A non-profit organization that focuses on developmental issues of early childhood.

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• Butterick
  "The world's first name in sewing patterns."
  
  
• FiberWorld
  A free online fiber information resource.
  
  
• Perform Group, LLC
  Apparel manufacturer located in York, PA.
  
  
• Quilting
  A huge resource on quilting including patterns and instructions.
  
  
• Sew News
  Magazine featuring sewing ideas and techniques, with how-tos and step-by-step instructions, and information on current creative trends.
  
  
• Sewing.org
  Includes free sewing projects, learn to sew articles, charitable sewing, and more.
  
  
• Women's Wear Daily
  THE source for info on the fashion industry.

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• American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
• American Dietetic Association
• National Restaurant Association

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