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Stories For Calm Travel

Martin & Sylvia: Travel!

Part One: Let’s Go!

Part one of five: Martin & Sylvia create an Explorer’s Map in preparation for their trip from New England to California.

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19 MINUTES

Sparkle Car

Sparkle Car #1: Our First Trip Together

Includes: An original Martin & Sylvia story, plus the Grimm story “The Bremen Town Musicians,” a Norwegian story “East of the Sun and…

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63 MINUTES

Martin & Sylvia

The In-Between

When the family takes a day-trip to the ocean, Martin and Sylvia discover that fairy magic can appear in the most unlikely places.

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18 MINUTES

Martin & Sylvia: More Adventures!

Short Way, Long Way, Right Way, Wrong Way

When Daddy proposes they take a new route while running errands, they all enjoy the magic that can happen when taking short ways,…

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16 MINUTES

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SCREEN FREE TRAVEL GOODNESS

Activities And Snacks For Travel Fun!

Storybox Playlist Tips for Screen-Free Travel with Kids

Buckle-up, my Sparkle family! It’s time for summer travels! School is over and summer travel plans are well underway, so we have been thinking about all the best ways to help you make it easy. I want to lay out all of my time and kid-tested favorite recommendations for easier travel with littles.

Sparkle Games The Three Best Car Games We Ever Made Up

In this video we share our three favorite car games – all made up on the spot (usually to interrupt yet another argument in the back seat over whose stuff is on the wrong side).

Sparkle Crafts Sparkle Craft: Summer Travel Journals

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

Sparkle Kitchen Sparkle Kitchen: Airplane Snack Boxes

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.

Sparkle Games Sparkle Activity: Airport Bingo Adventure

While they wait for their flight, Momma suggests an entertaining game that will keep the whole family engaged. Get ready to embark on your own airport adventure with our exclusive Airport Bingo game! Fill your Airport Bingo Card with enchanting destinations and unlock a world of imagination during your school break. Let the journey begin!

Sparkle Crafts Sparkle Crafts: Car Ride Activities

Keeping little ones entertained on car rides can be quite the challenge. If it’s a short ride, you might get by with a few toys and some Sparkle Stories, but if you’re hitting the road for a longer trip, our Sparkle team has offered up some ideas on how they keep their own kiddos busy. Here’s to a peaceful, fun, and happy time on the road for all!

Sparkle Crafts Sparkle Craft: Projects and Craft Ideas for Travel Fun!

Thinking of ways to entertain children on road trips can be a bit of hassle. Even worse is knowing what to feed them when they ask every 15 minutes. Worry not, though, because we have lots of ways to make travel snacks and entertainment fun for everyone!

Sparkle Kitchen Sparkle Kitchen: Car Snacks Round Up!

We’ve created a list of nine Sparkle recipes that are great for the car and don’t need refrigeration other than a cold pack. Stash a few of these in your car for your next trip and you’ll be good to go!

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