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STEM Learning Girls Value: Pi Day, Women’s History

Posted on March 12th, 2013 by Heidi in Design It Yourself | DIY, Learning + Teaching, News, STEM

When it comes to problem-solving, it is OK to try, to fail, to try again, and not be “perfect” in arriving at an answer on the first attempt. But employers today report that a majority of job candidates lack basic problem-solving skills. Read more.

The Science of How Alteration Improves Your Wallet (and Sanity) For ’Tweens and Beyond

Posted on January 4th, 2012 by Ashleigh_PrettyBrainy in Basic Fashion, Design It Yourself | DIY, Life & Culture, Look Who's Pretty Brainy

Trying to find the next great thing to wear – on a limited budget? Here’s a tip: do-it-yourself alterations. We turned a high school homecoming dress into classy wedding attire – with ease.

Middle School Fashion Mash-Up Meets Science for ’Tween Girls

Posted on November 13th, 2011 by Ashleigh_PrettyBrainy in Basic Fashion, Design It Yourself | DIY, Learning + Teaching, Life & Culture, So Geeky It's Hip, STEM

What does science have to do with fashion? Everything! “I wish I could take my design kit home!” gushed Allison H. Read how Allison + other ’tween girls designed Ts for their school.

Young Teen Fashionista Recommends 3 Do-It-Yourself Art Projects That Give Any Room Dazzling Results

Posted on February 23rd, 2011 by Gianna in Cool Gifts, Design It Yourself | DIY, Gianna's Blog, Look Who's Pretty Brainy

The book Art Fun by Kim Solga has inspired me.

Here are my top 3 favorite art projects from that book and how you can make them at home!

Celebrate St. Nick’s Day with Easy, Make-It-Yourself Fudge

Posted on December 6th, 2010 by Heidi in Design It Yourself | DIY, Look Who's Pretty Brainy

There are two resources I rely on to keep my hand in holiday baking, candy-making and so on. First, The Tasha Tudor Christmas Book. And second, Easy, Speedy Chocolate Fudge, a smart girl adaptation of a very old recipe.