Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Shadows
When we forgive the entirety of who we are, it becomes easier for us to do the same with our community, country and the world. Here are some stories to help!
Friday's Kind Words: Positive Forces
I just would like to thank you for being absolutely amazingly positive forces of (human) nature. ~Bolaji O
Sparkle Craft: Sungka
This week's craft comes from the Philippines and will leave plenty of room for individual interpretation — it's a homemade Sungka game.
FIFTY Study Page - "Ohio: The View from Above”
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of the oil business, transportation, and flight.
Introducing our NEW Series: "FIFTY: The Stars, the States, and the Stories"
We are very proud and excited to announce our latest project: a series of stories that explore what it is to be an American – from the perspective of the ordinary, hard-working folk who came from every corner of the world – or have been here for a very long time.
SparkleCast Episode 10 – Inspiring a Love of History with Steve Sheinkin
In this episode, Steve, David, and Rebecca talk about “The View from Above," (the first story in our new story series called FIFTY: The Stars, the States and the Stories), explore the difference between history and historical fiction, and ask the question, "What is true?"
Sparkle Kitchen: Collard Green Chips
While you could make that full soul-food feast in honor of MLK day, if you're still feeling a bit feasted-out from the holidays, why not bake up a batch of lighter, healthier collard green chips, instead?
Storybox Playlist: Kings and Queens
Here is a collection of leadership stories that help us look at our own relationship to power and how we use it.
Friday's Kind Words: New Ways of Thinking
Thank you to David for sharing his talent and to Lisabeth for recognizing it and helping it become available to us all. We appreciate you and what you have brought to our family. ~Alison
Sparkle Kitchen: Honey Ginger Cough Drops
This recipe turns a natural remedy into a more portable form — a honey cough drop. While you could flavor these cough drops with anything you wanted, ginger, cloves, and lemon are three additions that will further help soothe a sore throat.
Exploring the Dry Gables Series - "What Nothing Can Bring"
Hello, Sparklers! Please, pull up a chair and do nothing productive with Lena Denken and me! Doing nothing productive isn’t so easy for folks like Lena and me, but deep down, we know that sometimes, doing nothing is the most productive thing we can do!
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Trust
For most people, trust is a delicate thing. We don't easily trust others and yet we know that a lack of trust is a regular trigger for stress and upset. So what to do? This collection of stories about trust and faith might help!
Friday's Kind Words: "Copyright 2014"
We've been loving your stories since this past March when our second was born. You guys are helping to educate my husband through the podcast and inspiring all of us with activities. ~Amy
Tips for Creating Your Own Family Day of Rest
Start your own family day of rest for the new year! The main idea is to create a special day to slow down, spend time together, and recharge.
Sparkle Kitchen: Ginger Snow Track Cookies
Good gingerbread cookies typically use a combination of brown sugar and a liquid sugar, and all the molecular-level water those attract is what makes them so deliciously chewy.
SparkleCast Episode 9 – Developing Inner Guidance with Leo Sofer
In this episode, Leo, David, and Rebecca discuss the story “Listening to the Story Whispers” and delve into the intrinsic and practical value of learning both how to hear stories, and how to tell our own.
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Following Your Intuition
Here are some stories that will help you find your inner guidance!
Friday's Kind Words: Nature and Her Magical Creatures
Thanks for what you do. I feel such a kindred spirit with you. Your work definitely has reach and value in our world. ~Tiffanie
Sparkle Stories Coming in 2017!
We are excited to announce the Sparkle line-up for 2017! We have lots of new content coming your way - for all ages. The first Series starts this week.
Sparkle Kitchen: French Toast
You can easily make French toast by merely cleaning out your refrigerator. A few slices of stale bread, an egg or two, a splash of milk—voila!—you have French toast. For the holidays, however, we like to make a more intentional version. Find out more in this Sparkle Kitchen Recipe!
