Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Friday's Kind Words: “Deep into Sparkle-Land”
“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!
Friday's Kind Words: “Add a Little Sparkle to Story Time“
"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.
Friday's Kind Words: Thank You for All That You Do
"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
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!
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 Playlist: 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.
Friday's Kinds Words: Keep Sharing Your Lights!
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!
Storybox Playlist: Our Best Fairy Stories
Fairies are everywhere! Join us this week as we rediscover the importance of fairies in our lives.
Friday's Kind Words: Golden Time
"My daughters have been enjoying Sparkle Stories for many years now, but being five-and-a-half years apart, it has often been different series that they are enjoying..."
Meet "Libby & Dish"
We've created three sweet stories to introduce the characters in their urban world. Would you like to have a taste?
Friday's Kind Words: Spiritual Structure, Inspiration, and Perspective
...The Bridge Between is wonderful! Especially in this strange time with Covid-19, these stories provide the spiritual structure, inspiration, and perspective that he and I are both needing. ~ Sparkle Listener
Meet the How To Be Super Characters!
There are now five How To Be Super collections in our library and each one is a giant adventure! Many characters thread throughout all of them. We've made a list so you can keep track.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Superheroes
Superheroes! Just about anyone can become a superhero, from a 12-year-old boy to a brigade of brave beavers, all it takes is stepping up to the plate when you are called to help...
Friday's Kind Words: Bravely Adjust and Grow
"In lieu of our five-year-old daughter's school community these past six months, she has had Martin and Sylvia, the Willowbee siblings, and the Junkyard critters. Your stories are crafted in the most brilliant ways, giving her connection and a framework to bravely adjust and grow. Thank you! "
~ Katy and Brian
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Making It Up As You Go
The stories we've gathered here show examples of "making it up as you go" in lots of ways — from dealing with fear to telling a lie (and undoing it) to baking cookies. Enjoy!
Friday's Kind Words: You’re Awesome!
Thank you so much for sharing these helpful resources and for always sharing your creative stories! You’re awesome!
~ Sam
