Sparkle Stories Blog

Meet the Willowbee children — Piper, Clancy, and Little Ty — ordinary children who embark on some not-so-ordinary adventures. Learn more about this adventurous trio of travelers!

Follow these summer inspired stories of the Willowbees – ordinary children who take some not-so-ordinary summertime adventures through powers of their extraordinary Willow tree.

Inspired by the Willowbee's trip to East Africa, this week's recipe — for an East African flatbread called chapati — has two options: one for when you feel like playing it safe and the other for when you're feeling up for an adventure.

Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup made of rice noodles, beef or chicken, and a long simmering broth filled with spices like cinnamon and anise. While there are regional variations, the broth is always the key.