Sparkle Stories Blog

The New Year is a time to slow-down, regroup, and rest. In this blog post, we highlight 5 easy pre-make meals that you can prep in advance so that you can slow-down this January ... and beyond! Read on to learn more.

When kids are away from screens, that means they are free to explore nature, cultivate social connections and foster creativity — explore this list of 55 things to do instead of screens.

If the ladybugs are starting to arrive in your part of the world, here’s a fun snack to celebrate. This recipe will make very minimalist “ladybugs”, but if you want more literal ones feel free to use your imagination.

Fire fairies have a special fondness for fruit and its changeable, ripening qualities. These recipes will give you a few ideas for melding fruit and fire together. 

While I think I probably consumed some of those big, juicy caramel apples in two or three bites back then, as a grown-up I find that it’s hard to eat a whole caramel apple in one sitting. These days I prefer to make little caramel apple bites, like the recipe that follows, instead.

Another treat we’ve found that works is these simple frozen yogurt drops. With just two ingredients, they make a great recipe for small chefs to whip together for their canine friends. And, if it’s summer in your part of the world, your pup will also appreciate cooling off with these icy cold treats.