Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Friday's Kind Words: Wonderful Reminder
With so many of my friends afraid for their and their family's safety here, your thoughts are a wonderful reminder that not all of the media outlets are taking advantage of our easily excitable fear reaction and only reporting doom and gloom.
DIY Tibetan Prayer Flags
This week's craft project comes from the region of the “mountains that hold the sky” — it's a no-sew, backyard version of Tibetan prayer flags.
April Tips for Creating a Day of Rest
As Martin and Sylvia’s family continues their journey of building a weekly Day of Rest in their home, we see Daddy using his own skills of self-awareness and training his children to use theirs.
Sparkle Kitchen: Paella
Not only does this week's paella recipe use saffron — the precious strands of which are harvested from the center of crocuses — it also cannot be made well without another key ingredient that plays a prominent role in the story — patience.
Sibling Rivalry with Dr. Carrie Contey. SparkleCast Episode 14
Dr Carrie Contey is not your typical parenting expert. Her work offers a new perspective on children, parenting, family life, and being a healthy, happy, whole human being.
FIFTY Study Page – Arkansas: "Throwing Curve Balls"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the Great Flood of 1927 and its implications for all states in the Mississippi River System.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Rivalry
There is nothing like a rivalry to get your blood boiling and motivate you into action. Here are some stories that will help you see the other side of that rivalry and support healthy connection rather than destructive competition.
Friday's Kind Words: Mirrored in a Story
We love Martin and Sylvia! As a home educating family, it is lovely to have that life mirrored in a story. ~Alice
sparkle kitchen: millet crispy treats
These millet crispy treats look a lot like the marshmallow-y rice crispy treats that you probably grew up eating. But while both treats are based on crispy puffed cereal, these millet treats are not simply a knock-off rice crispy.
Launched! How to Be Super Book Three: The Bridge Between
It's finally here! Our latest twenty-story collection in the How to Be Super series!
FIFTY Study Page – South Dakota: "Trying to Do Some Good"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore Westward Expansion. We also cover compelling biographies of Wild West characters like Wild Bill Hickok, George Custer and Calamity Jane.
Strong Women of Sparkle Stories
In honor of our theme this week, "Strong Girls," we wanted to introduce you to the strong women behind Sparkle Stories.
Storybox Playlist – Stories of Strong Girls
There is a long history of strong girls - from Cleopatra to Rosa Parks, and Marie Curie to Queen Elizabeth - but the strong girls of today are changing the definition of strength. Here are some stories that explore the many ways girls (and boys) can be strong.
Friday's Kind Words: Light & Joy
We love your stories and all the light, joy, and conversations they inspire in our home. ~Lindsey
Celebrating Spring Equinox
How do you include the Spring Equinox in your life? Easy! Get outside, make crafts from natural materials, and forage for spring greens to eat.
sparkle kitchen: "just cheese" crackers
In a nod to the cows of this story, this week's recipe is made from milk — or, rather, from milk's favorite daughter, cheese. These “just cheese” crackers have long been a cracker substitute for folks who can't eat wheat, but they're delicious enough to make for their own sake.
FIFTY Study Page – Alaska: " A Mountain to Conquer"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Alaska from the Aleut, Spanish, Russian, and then American point of view.
Make Natural Egg Dye In Minutes
In the Martin & Sylvia story, "Signs of Spring," Sylvia loves to color eggs – she loves to make the dyes, draw designs, and soak white eggs in the colors. Natural dyes are fun and easy to make with just few ingredients you can find right in your kitchen.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Luck
We are all lucky — all have good fortune just around the corner — all have a shot at the impossible. And here are some stories that support that.
Friday's Kind Words: Our Son's Favorite Series
My 8 year old son has been listening to Sparkle Stories for years and has declared this (Dry Gables: Hands Together) series to be his very favorite. ~Erica
