Sparkle Stories Blog

These peace owl amulets combine owls and handicrafts — and a bit of light and wisdom, too. Think of them as a little reminder that you can slip in your pocket and rub between your fingers when you're tempted to jump to fighting without considering a more wise or peaceful strategy first.

In our modern times, we take citrus fruit for granted, but not so long ago lemons and limes and oranges were actually rare and expensive. Even my own mother likes to tell how she used to get an orange in the toe of her stocking each Christmas morning and it was considered a real treat.

This week's recipe takes its inspiration from all of the weird and wonderful caterpillars who live in the forest.

We love clue-based fun, and have created many a scavenger hunt over our years as a family. Here is one of our very favorites, created on a Saturday morning and shared with friends.

If you've never tried freezer paper stencils before, you're in for a treat. It's an awesome way to jazz up a plain t-shirt or even strategically rescue a stained one.

Here are some stories that can help children put the screens away and do something else!