Sparkle Stories Blog

Beyond keeping everyone's blood glucose on an even keel, a well put together airplane snack box can also be a great way to pass some time as you're soaring through the air.

Make an art supply holder for art that wants to happen while out and about – whether on a trip, waiting at a doctors office or at the playground! Inspired by the *Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays!* story “A Better Way." To make room for the making that doesn’t happen in our house, the out and about art box is just the thing!

Whether you're heading somewhere exotic or just to the local swimming hole, now you're all ready to document your summer journeys!

Packed with nuts, dried fruit, and crispy rolled oats, one of our favorite go-to snacks is homemade granola. Here's an easy, kid-friendly recipe that you can make at home!

Below, you'll find directions for three paper airplanes. None of them are terrifically complicated—each take only a few minutes to make—but they're guaranteed to get your little ones excited about flying.

Roasted, seasoned nuts make for a satisfying, crunchy snack for the whole family, but store-bought varieties can be too salty. You can roast your own, of course, but—in the past—I've had a lot of trouble getting seasonings to really stick to homemade roasted nuts. Until I learned a clever trick—use frothed egg whites!