Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Sparkle Kitchen: Breakfast Fruit Pizza
As part of their “daddycation” Martin and Sylvia go bowling and visit a camel. They also have breakfast for dinner. This week's recipe is just the opposite of breakfast for dinner — it's pizza for breakfast.
July Tips for a Day of Rest
If you’re interested in exploring different traditions in your Day of Rest as Martin and Sylvia’s family does, here are a few tips to get you started for the month of July.
FIFTY Study Page- North Carolina: "You Are Not Your Father"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore how trade worked with Europe and the islands of the Caribbean, as well as the complicated ethics of piracy during this time in history.
Storybox Playlist: Stories For the Growns — Summer Parent Care
Here are some stories to inspire Mom and Dad to take some time for themselves.
Friday's Kind Words: A Sweet Testimonial
A sweet testimonial about a specially-made breakfast in bed.
June Tips for Creating a Day of Rest
If you’re looking for ways to simplify rather than complify in your own Day of Rest, let me offer a few strategies to consider for the month of June (and beyond!).
sparkle kitchen: homemade ice cream sandwiches
While you could go whole hog for these and make your own ice cream, too, to keep this recipe more manageable, we usually do homemade cookies and store bought ice cream. Use this recipe as a jumping off point and see what delicious combinations you can discover!
FIFTY Study Page- Utah: "Eyes of the Earth"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Transcontinental Railroad and how it changed Utah.
Storybox Playlist: Sparkle Games & Summertime Fun — Super Practical Themes
Here are some stories featuring fun summertime games.
Sparkle Craft: Morse Code Bracelets
Whether you call it a “mantra” or “choosing a word” to focus on, it's always nice to have a reminder of what makes you unique when life gets difficult. These morse-code bracelets put that chosen word right where you'll see it every day.
Sparkle Kitchen: Hard Boiled Egg Mice Snacks
Inspired by the mice in this story, these hardboiled egg “mice” are adorable, easy for even little ones to put together, and packed with satiating protein.
Fifty Study Page- Mississippi: “Boll Weevil and the Blues”
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Delta Blues and the music and cultural influences that created it.
Storybox Playlist: Stories for How to Build the Summer Siesta for Parents
Siesta time is a time of lying down, reading, chatting with friends and dreaming. Here are some stories to help you better understand the gifts of a siesta.
Friday's Kind Words: A Great Sense of Connection
The time to listen to your stories gives us such a great sense of connection and we talk a lot about stories. ~Kima
Build Bird Nest Baskets
This week's craft project—a “bird nest” basket—is a lovely way to weave a basket out of materials you may find on your summer travels, whether around the world or just around your neighborhood. It's a family craft project, a useful object, and a souvenir—all in one!
Sour Cherry and Whipped Goat Cheese Tart
Combined with tangy, honey-sweetened goat cheese and a sprinkle of dark chocolate, these tarts look fancier than they are. And, by using mason jar lids as tart “pans” you avoid the need for extra kitchen gear. Easy, beautiful, delicious--in short, these sour cherry tarts are a pretty perfect early summer dessert!
FIFTY Study Page- Washington: " Follow the Sun"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of the Columbia River Exploration, the Fur Trade in America, and the War of 1812 from a west coast perspective.
Celebrating the Summer Solstice
In our house, we celebrate both solstices — winter and summer — with equal fervor. We have a calendar which I made with little cards, much like an advent calendar. Each card contains an activity to do for that day to explore summer and the long days. Your family can celebrate for the whole month, a week, or even only the day of solstice.
Meet Our How To Be Super Summer Camp Trainers
Our How To Be Super Summer Camp Starts June 18th! Our Camp trainers are excited and ready to go. We thought now would be a great time to introduce you to them so you can get to know them a little before camp starts.
