It's Winter Time at Sparkle Stories!
Explore our winter audio stories, crafts, recipes, and tutorials below. Just use code SPARKLEWINTER to unlock 30 days of free listening!
Featured Story PlaylistsDiscover Stories You'll Love!
Storybox Playlist: New Beginnings, New Year
All beginnings must begin with an ending. And all endings must be followed by a new beginning. This is shown as a truth everywhere we go and with everything we experience. But sometimes we need reminders - here are a few stories to help.
Storybox Playlist: Mapping Your New Year
Where would you like 2019 to take you? What would you like to do, see, learn, or experience this coming year? Let these stories get you excited about making plans and creating intentions.
Storybox Playlist: Parenting With Heart
Here are some stories that model parenting — with heart.
Emergency Rest Time Toolkit: Stories to Help Kids Slow Down
As a kid, I remember never wanting to nap or slow down. There was too much to do — too many trees to climb, books to read, art to make. But now as an adult, I see the wisdom in slowing down and resting. Being a homeschool parent, I find that rest in the afternoon is even more imperative for our sanity.
Storybox Playlist: Whatever the Weather
"Go Outside" - this is a common request in modern households - but one that often requires more follow up than most parents are willing to offer. Here are some stories that may help.
Sparkle CraftsOur Favorite Winter Crafts
Sparkle Craft: DIY Flying Wish Paper
Flying wish paper is delightful! You write your wish on paper that will fly up into the sky, carrying your wish with it.
Sparkle Craft: Pocket Hand Warmers
We've created a fun tutorial for these very easy-to-make pocket hand warmers. Just pop them in the microwave or in a low oven for a few moments to warm up the rice or beans inside. They will stay warm for quite awhile and that will help keep little fingers nice and toasty — and hopefully help your family enjoy the outside longer.
Sparkle Crafts: 4 Cozy Crafts
There is no cozier craft than working with wool. Knitting is the quintessential cozy craft — no only do you get to sit in a comfy spot, but the yarn is soft and it warms you as you knit. I've rounded up several projects to keep you warm and cozy this winter.
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Sparkle KitchenKid-Friendly Cozy Recipes
Sparkle Kitchen: Soul-Soothing Noodles
Sometimes we all need the soul-soothing that a big bowl of soup provides, particularly when we’ve had a bad day or are feeling sick. This is our go-to recipe!
Sparkle Kitchen: 4 Get Cozy Winter Recipes
I love all things Scandinavian and that includes the idea of hygge — the art of being cozy. This week I wanted inspire you all to get cozy as we get ready for the Winter Solstice and Christmas.
Sparkle Kitchen: Butternut Squash Chili
My favorite chili involves lots of canned goods, which are so much easier to keep on hand. It's also nearly vegetarian, with a butternut squash standing in admirably for the typical beef. Pop these ingredients into a pot, give it a stir, and enjoy the warm smell of it bubbling away!
Sparkle Kitchen: Chai Spiced Milk
“Chai” is the Hindi word for “tea”, so ordering a “chai tea” is technically redundant. Nonetheless, in America, the word “chai” is commonly associated with a blend of warm spices like cardamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon. A “chai tea”, as we call it, is a blend of those spices in a milky tea.
Sparkle Kitchen: Fire-Roasted Marshmallow Strawberries
This week's snack is a spring-themed riff on traditional s'mores — it's roasted strawberries covered with marshmallow fluff. When you cook the strawberries over a fire, the marshmallow caramelizes and the strawberry warms into a perfect balance of sweet, tart, gooeyness. You may like them more than traditional roasted marshmallows.
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Delight in the benefits of Sparkle Stories year-roundSparkle features stories that help create a slower, kinder, gentler world. We promise our story selection will:
- Provide wholesome, kindness-centered entertainment.
- Include a variety of topics and story lengths for all ages and interests.
- Enrich your listener’s imagination.
- Keep your children engrossed (letting you get things done!)
- Model parenting with heart, helping you feel validated when parenting gets tough.
- Reduce screen time and the guilt that comes with it.
Featured Story PlaylistsDiscover Stories You'll Love!
Storybox Playlist: New Beginnings, New Year
All beginnings must begin with an ending. And all endings must be followed by a new beginning. This is shown as a truth everywhere we go and with everything we experience. But sometimes we need reminders - here are a few stories to help.
Storybox Playlist: Mapping Your New Year
Where would you like 2019 to take you? What would you like to do, see, learn, or experience this coming year? Let these stories get you excited about making plans and creating intentions.
Storybox Playlist: Parenting With Heart
Here are some stories that model parenting — with heart.
Emergency Rest Time Toolkit: Stories to Help Kids Slow Down
As a kid, I remember never wanting to nap or slow down. There was too much to do — too many trees to climb, books to read, art to make. But now as an adult, I see the wisdom in slowing down and resting. Being a homeschool parent, I find that rest in the afternoon is even more imperative for our sanity.
Storybox Playlist: Whatever the Weather
"Go Outside" - this is a common request in modern households - but one that often requires more follow up than most parents are willing to offer. Here are some stories that may help.
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Carrying Your Home
