Sparkle Stories Blog

At Sparkle, we love games — especially homemade games. We've rounded up a handful of our best games for you to try out this summer. Some of them can be played inside or outside (or both). Some can be played in the car or anywhere you have to wait for something. We hope these games bring some fun to your long summer days!

We all need a bit of inspiration from time-to-time, whether we’re looking for something to fill a few moments of down-time or an activity to do with a visiting friend. What we’ve cooked up is a simple three jar system, filled with activities for doing solo, enjoying with a friend, or tackling with a grown-up.

If you want to see fairies in your own woods or garden, consider encouraging your imaginative eyesight with one of these tiny, flower pot fairy houses.

Whether you need a bit of obedience or you just want to spoil your pet, give these treats a go for a guaranteed winner.

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.

Find directions in this fun nature school project to create a hamsa that you can hang in your garden to ward off pests and protect and bless your space.

This fun project for kids will teach you how to create your own sundial using simple materials. It's inspired by a story from our original audio collection, Martin and Sylvia's Nature School!

Homemade bug repellant is easy and safe to make. Once you have your ingredients gathered, it takes under two minutes to make.

One of the best cold remedies I know of, for children and adults, is elderberry syrup. Use this fun and easy tutorial to learn to make your own!

Exploring can start in your very own yard and neighborhood! Below you'll find a series of suggestions and projects to inspire your family to put on their explorer packs and get out the door.