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

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.


Nine Reasons to Celebrate International Day of the Girl

With patience for problem-solving, ’tween girls work through advanced math. Check out the winners of the Pretty Brainy math game, “Dress for the Party.” Winners received Pretty Brainy stickers and girls’ T-shirts.


Girl Empowerment: New Design on Girls T-Shirts Helps a Girl Focus + Win

Girl Empowerment: Our guest blogger, 14-year-old Stevie, says, “I have discovered something about my softball skills: I STINK!” Read Stevie’s full story of how a dragonfly reminded her to stay strong and what happens when a girl gets focused.


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Pretty Brainy Wins Big with ’Tween Girl Empowerment at Math Carnival

Posted on April 17th, 2012 by in Basic Fashion, Life & Culture, Look Who's Pretty Brainy, So Geeky It's Hip, STEM

Girls’ Fashion Goes in Hand with Mathematics On March 19, 2012, Preston Middle School in Fort Collins, CO, held their annual Math Carnival involving booths from students and yours truly, Pretty Brainy.  Each booth had a different math-related game that students could play using tickets purchased at the door.  Aside from showing off their latest [...]

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

Posted on January 4th, 2012 by 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.

Raising Powerful Girls

Posted on September 28th, 2011 by in Basic Fashion, Life & Culture, Look Who's Pretty Brainy

In Style Now. What’s the hottest thing in preteen girls’ accessories now? A purse with a long, thin shoulder strap. Ask any powerful girls and they’ll tell you: it’s the perfect weapon for fighting bad guys.

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

Posted on December 6th, 2010 by 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.