The Observer Embraces the Raspberry Pi
British newspaper The Observer checks out the RaspPi and asks the question: “Will it encourage kids to teach themselves code, or just end up in the hands of nerds?”
Kids & Family
Felt Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is later this month and if you know anyone who will be sitting at the kid’s table, you might want to try this fun handmade craft for them. Our own Lish created a fun tutorial of creating your own handmade felt Thanksgiving dinner for Metro Parent.
How-To: Mini Revolving Solar System
Attention science geeks, crafty parents, and the quirky decor-obsessed: Make your own mini revolving solar system!
Arrow Stamped T-Shirt
Whimseybox has a cool new DIY that I am DIY-ing to try. Yeah, sorry about that. I LOVE a fun fashion project and this cool hand-stamped arrow t-shirt is such a great one to try.
Lego iPad Stand
Jason Devine of Ireland wrote in with another project by his two sons, ages 11 and 9. Last time they built a clenching Lego hand. This time, Jason challenged his kids to make an iPad stand with as few bricks as possible. Check out the boys’ website for more projects.
How-To: Wire Crown
Make a simple wire crown for your favorite little price or princess!
DIY Halloween-Stamped Tortilla Chips
I’m not one for gory Halloween foodstuffs, but I love these DIY Halloween-stamped tortilla chips. Obviously Instructables user wold630 has the same aversion, and found a fantastic way to celebrate Halloween without fake blood!