Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
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“Please make more! Thank you so much. It made me amazed and happy to see the new story. I can’t believe it.” ~Luisa
sparkle craft: halloween printable treats!
No matter how your family & community approach Halloween this year, we have safe, healthy fun for all!
Dealing with Uncertainty: Pre- and Post-Election
Election time can bring an enormous amount of uncertainty for people, no matter what political philosophy you adhere to. We are here to give you a bit of loving and inspiring advice to help with the uncertainty and anxiety that comes with not knowing and then knowing.
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"You should have heard the squeals of delight when my daughter discovered the Windward series! She's loving every minute and shaking with excitement hearing all the moments being revealed. Pure joy and delight, can't thank you enough." ~ from IG @creatingcalmcoach
Meet the Cast of "The Fool's Tale"!
We're just about a week away from our Halloween story event, "The Forest of Magic and Mystery"! Read on to meet the cast!
Five Favorite Sparkly Halloween Stories for FREE!
Last year I gathered our five favorite Halloween stories, but guess what? We've got so many more stories than five, that I've gathered five more!
NEW! Windward Ho! Pirate Halloween
It’s the morning of Halloween when Wink Mackenzie heads to her local bookstore and finds something curious — not the book she was seeking, but a wayward Pirate from her Windward life! What is he doing here, in the present time?
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“After a long and difficult day, I asked my son what would help him relax. He, of course, wanted to listen to Sparkle Stories and explained how he wanted to get “deep into Sparkle-land.” ~Emily
Your Forest of Magic & Mystery Photos!
Let's take a look at some of your wonderful productions of "The Forest of Magic & Mystery"!
The Forest of Magic & Mystery! A Live Halloween Storytelling Event!
Join us on Halloween evening for a performance of "The Fool's Tale," a live storytelling event featuring some of Austin's best theatrical talent!
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"Hi, this is Elsa. I am 9 years old and I absolutely love your stories. Since they are so great, you deserve a motto! I believe I have come up with one: “Add a little sparkle to story time.“ ~Elsa
Sparkle's One-Stop Spot for Halloween Stories
Five collections. Thirty-two magical stories. All of our best for Halloween.
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"Our thoughts (stories) create our feelings, which create our actions, which create our result in life, which feed into the cycle. Your beautiful stories always inspire us. We’ve been dedicated to Sparkle Stories for years." ~ Sarah
The Sparkle Storyteller Search
Sparkle Stories is expanding our platform to include more storytellers! We’re starting the search for a first storyteller to join our team.
sparkle craft: sit spot tutorial
Sit spots are a fantastic way to connect with yourself and with your environment without too much effort. Find a comfy spot out in nature, return to it again and again, and experience the magic!
sparkle craft: the earth is amazing art round up
Almost 40,000 years ago, humans began making art using the only thing they had — natural materials. his round-up is all about art inspired by natural materials. Feel free to share your earth art with us!
Storybox Playlsit: Stories to Ignite Wonder for the Natural World
The natural world is a place full of constant wonder and amazement. It's always changing and brings new surprises every day. The stories in this playlist
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I just wanted to take a quick moment to say how much I appreciate the goodness, comfort, wisdom, and healing your stories bring. They are an incredible gift in our lives — for the parents as well as the children. Keep sharing your lights! You are making a difference in the lives of many! ~ Theresa
sparkle craft: DIY kitchen counter composter
...This compost bin is all about cleaning up while also helping the gnomes. Since gnomes love messes and dirt we want to put all those things in an organized place so they can use them outside. The last thing you want is for a gnome to come looking for compost materials in your playroom or bedroom closet — or worse, the fridge! ...
The Sparkle Guide to Fairies
Here at Sparkle, we are all about fairies. From gnomes and sprites to elves and brownies and nymphs, if there is a fairy you like we've probably got a story about one of their kind.
