Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
How to Use Our Audio Stories to Support Your Home Day
Have you ever wondered how to include Sparkle Stories in your day? It’s a good question, one that takes a little strategy and thought — but in our view, the effort is absolutely worthwhile. Read on to learn how!
The September 2024 Story Calendar
Who out there knows their superpower? Join us this September as we explore superheroes in SparkleLand! Our September 2024 Story Calendar will help you to make this world a better place.
Ten Ways the Sparkle Team Navigates Big Parenting Milestones
Kids starting kindergarten. Kids starting college. First day of senior year. First fall that there’s no return-to-school (college graduate!). We Sparkle Team parents — Ann, Lisabeth, Susan, & Trish — offer up ten ways to navigate these big parenting milestones!
The Power of Affirmation
Introducing Sparkle Stories Affirmation Cards! In this blog post, we talk about the power of affirmations and how we can implement this simple yet extremely powerful practice in our lives.
Lunchbox Goodies Round Up
Need some back-to-school lunchbox ideas? We've got 10 delicious and nutritious lunchbox goodies that are sure to please!
Sparkle Craft: Custom Sparkle Stories Lunch Bags
Make a custom lunch bag featuring your favorite Sparkle Stories characters!
How About Let’s Start with Letting You Be You?
Lisabeth offers some sage advice about how to harness the power of YOU!
Cook with the Willowbees!
Enjoy recipes gathered from around the world in a travel journal cookbook from the Willowbee Tree. This collection of breakfasts, snacks, dinners, and desserts inspired by the not-so-ordinary adventures of Piper, Clancy, and Ty transports you right along with them on their travels!
Meet the Willowbees
Meet the Willowbee children — Piper, Clancy, and Little Ty — ordinary children who embark on some not-so-ordinary adventures. Learn more about this adventurous trio of travelers!
Storybox Playlist: The Best of the Summertime Willowbee Tree Stories!
Follow these summer inspired stories of the Willowbees – ordinary children who take some not-so-ordinary summertime adventures through powers of their extraordinary Willow tree.
Meet the Junkyard Tales Animals
Welcome to the Junkyard! You've come to an unusual place, home to a host of delightfully unusual friends: a steadfast watchdog, a refined rat, a silly skunk, a wise old possum, and many more Junkyard animal friends. If you haven't met them before or want to get to know any of them a little better, you're in luck!
The August 2024 Story Calendar
Welcome to August! This month at Sparkle Stories we'll have you travelling around the world with The Willowbees, soaking-up the last few slow days of summer, and assisting you with transitioning back-to-school with ease.
It's Hot in the Junkyard - Summertime Stories!
Is the heat getting to you? Feeling a little cranky? We have inspiration for you! On hot summer days, the Junkyard friends need to get creative in finding ways to stay cool — and you can learn from them through these four stories.
Storybox Playlist: Let's Go To Camp!
In this playlist we round-up our favorite stories about all different kinds of camps!
Project Round-Up: Make Your Own Camp!
Looking for ways to fill the long summer days? Invite your kids to create their own summer camp! Here we highlight eight Sparkly ideas for creating a summer camp at home.
Storybox Playlist: Adventures Are Everywhere for Martin & Sylvia
Are you ready for an adventure? Even if you're staying close to home this summer, there are opportunities to explore and experience just outside your door! Just pack your imaginations and join Martin & Sylvia on their hometown escapades!
Summer Explorer Book and DIY Explorer Bags
Wishing for some fun summertime activities and adventures with the kids? Look no further than our very own Sparkle Stories Summer Explorer Project Guide! Read on for lots of ideas and instructions to make your own project bag — and happy exploring!
Martin & Sylvia's Favorites!
Have you met our beloved brother-and-sister duo? We've compiled a set of favorite stories featuring Martin & Sylvia. Listen along and get to know them — and if you're already acquainted, settle in for a set of fantastic stories with your favorite characters!
Adventure (Always!)
Welcome to July! Here at Sparkle, we're devoting the month of July to the theme of Adventure with our friends Libby & Dish. Read on for some summertime adventure wisdom from Lisabeth!
Storybox Playlist: Adventures in the Big City
Follow along with some of your favorite Sparkle Stories characters as they venture into the BIG CITY for some fun, adventure and lessons along the way!
