Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Friday's Kind Words: Wonderful Addition to our Advent Tradition
I just had to quickly drop you a line to thank you sincerely for the Libby & Dish Good-Deed-a-Day stories. They were a wonderful addition to our advent tradition (thanks to your original Martin & Silvia Audio Advent Calendar we now are blessed with 24 days of "Advent Magic" in our house) and gave us three stories to listen to every day!
Friday's Kind Words: I Couldn't Be Happier
I just want to say a MASSIVE thank you for all of your amazing stories!! ~ Marja, Australia
How Well Do You Know Martin & Sylvia?
In celebration of "Martin & Sylvia", we've made up a little Sparkly Quiz with some rather challenging questions. Find yourself a piece of paper and a pen and see how many of these you can answer!
Storybox Playlist: Our Favorite Martin & Sylvia Stories
Martin and Sylvia were the very first Sparkle characters to emerge when David started telling his sons stories for bedtime. This week we are focusing on the Martin & Sylvia stories and wanted to share our Sparkle Team favorites with you.
Friday's Kind Words: Best Thing in the World
I just told my kids that there will be new Windward Ho! stories and my six-year-old son said, “YAY! THAT’S THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD! ~Laura Baltimore, MD
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Birthdays
This week we've rounded up some of our best birthday stories to share with you.
Storybox Playlist: Mapping Your New Year
Where would you like 2019 to take you? What would you like to do, see, learn, or experience this coming year? Let these stories get you excited about making plans and creating intentions.
Friday's Kind Words: Libby & Dish Advent
Thanks so much for the Libby & Dish printable advent calendar! I followed the instructions and it looks beautiful. ~ Jen
Sparkle Crafts: 4 Cozy Crafts
There is no cozier craft than working with wool. Knitting is the quintessential cozy craft — no only do you get to sit in a comfy spot, but the yarn is soft and it warms you as you knit. I've rounded up several projects to keep you warm and cozy this winter.
Storybox Playlist: Happy Winter Celebrations!
Here at Sparkle, we thought it would be a great time to share with all of you some of our best winter celebrations stories. Winter is a special time of gathering, storytelling, feasting, playing in the snow, and bringing light to darkness.
How to Tell a Story that is More Interesting than TV or Video Games
Inspiration to tell your own stories to your children.
Make 'Em Laugh: 3 Silly Family Games
There's no better way to rest and relax than to play a game with your family. Here are three of our favorite Sparkle games guaranteed to have you smiling and laughing together in no time.
Storybox Playlist: Make Em' Laugh: The Best Antidote for Overwhelm
The old saying "laughter is the best medicine" still holds true. This week we've rounded up some of our funniest Sparkle stories.
Friday' Kind Words: Always Looking for the Next Story
"I just want to thank you for your beautiful stories. They touch a part of each member of our family in a unique and lovely way." ~ Lindsey, Texas
Sparkle Crafts: Four Sparkle Crafts to Help You Slow Down
We've rounded up just four ideas for you to help calm things down during the busy holiday season. These crafts are easy to do and can help you slow down and feel the calm.
Storybox Playlist: Get Slow — Our Best Suggestions for Getting Calm in the Crazy
The holiday season can get crazy really fast. Here at Sparkle, we want to help you find a way to relax and come down from all the busy coming and going and parties and errands. Here are a few stories to help you cope and relax.
Parent Cheat Sheet: Libby & Dish's Good Deed a Day Club
With the help of this "cheat sheet" your can pattern your own daily good deeds after those of Libby and her friends. Many of the good deeds are quite simple, and you can easily adapt them to fit your own family's culture or interests.
Friday's Kind Words: A Dream Come True
"I just bought the Libby & Dish advent calendar — SUCH A DREAM come true for my daughter River, for whom there can NEVER be enough Libby & Dish stories." ~Melissa
Sparkle Kitchen: Our Nine Favorite Holiday Treats
Here at Sparkle we are helping your holiday season get off to a very happy start with stories, crafts, and advent calendars. Today we've rounded up of some very lovely Sparkle holiday treats to get your taste buds and tummy in the mood as well.
Tutorial: Libby & Dish's December PRINTABLE Holiday Calendar!
We are so excited to launch a new story-a-day audio experience this December! This year it's all about Libby & Dish.
