Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Nature School Project: Bird Feeders and Squirrel Feeders
You don't have to buy a fancy bird feeder to help out our furry and feathered friends. You can make your own! With a few simple ingredients and 5 minutes you'll have your own bird or squirrel feeder.
Friday's Kind Words: Candleberry Mash
I just wanted to let you know how much my son and I look forward to your stories each week! - Abra Barr
Exploring the Dry Gables Series - "Introduction Part Three: Big Hearts of Yankton"
This tutorial accompanies the “Dry Gables” Audio Book, specifically the third story in the Audio Book, “Big Hearts from Yankton.”
Salted Caramel Brownies
The recipe below is a bit of a holiday brownie; it has a salted caramel layer to give it something extra special. These are as rich as the name suggests, so—really—wrap up half the pan and take them to a nice neighbor.
Nature School Project: Making a Stick Friend
For this Nature School Project we learn to make stick friends, inspired by the Martin & Sylvia Nature School story, "Out in the Sticks."
Friday's Kind Words: The Spirit of Wonder
As a storyteller and former Waldorf school teacher I am inspired as much by your amazing business sense and growth as I am by the way you tap into the spirit of wonder.
Sparkle Kitchen: Sweet Potato and Cheddar Pierogis
As is often the case with traditional, ethnic foods, pierogies are a good way to turn leftovers—in this case, mashed potatoes—into a whole new meal.
Printmaking with Leaves
Fall is here and leaves are everywhere. Martin and Sylvia love playing in the leaves and using them to make all sorts of art projects. All of the fall leaves swirling around in the wind seemed to call to us. It is no wonder there are so many fall leaf-inspired crafts out there. They beg to be used for all manner of creation
Friday's Kind Words: Fantastic Idea!
I took a few moments to read over the FAQs about the new site/app and from your excellent explanations Sparkle is moving forward in a way I always hoped it would (and likely better!) ~Kristin Runyon
Sparkle Kitchen: Popovers
Did you know that you can make popovers in a normal muffin tin?
Friday's Kind Words: Forever Grateful
I am forever grateful to your family for sharing wonderful tales with my family. You have helped the kids through tough times and brought joy to our holiday celebrations.
~ All the best, Roz
Sparkle Kitchen: Taffy
If you’re looking for a bit of old-fashioned fun for Halloween, give taffy a try.
Friday's Kind Words: Delight for Different Ages and Stages
We have loved Martin and Sylvia for about a year and a half. Thank you for these stories, which provide delight for the very different ages and stages of our family. - Cindy
Exploring the Dry Gables Series - "Introduction Part Four: A Better Plan from Elm Springs"
This tutorial accompanies the the fourth story in the “Dry Gables” Audio Book, “Big Hearts from Yankton.”
Exploring the Dry Gables Series - "Introduction Part Two: The Builders of Bon Homme"
This tutorial accompanies the second story in the “Dry Gables” audio collection, “The Builders of Bonne Homme.”
Exploring the Dry Gables Series - "Introduction Part One: A Single Stack of Stones"
This first tutorial accompanies the "Dry Gables" Audio Book, specifically the first story in the Audio Book, "A Single Stack of Stones."
Sparkle Kitchen: Bannock Bread
Bannock bread (also known as plain “campfire bread”) has both Scottish and Native American origins. It’s a biscuit dough that was traditionally cooked over a campfire, either by using a scavenged flat rock as a pan or by twisting the dough around a stick.
Friday's Kind Words: Transformed My Commute
I just wanted to share that your stories have transformed my commute to and from school with my two children. - Jennifer
Friday's Kind Words: Brilliant New Form
I am so happy to know that I will soon be able to access all the stories for one monthly fee. The value of your storytelling for to my family is priceless. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
