Sparkle Stories

10/17/2025

Transform this Halloween into a season of wonder, not worry, with audio tales perfect for sensitive souls who love costumes and candy but prefer cozy tales over scary scares! Each of our stories is thoughtfully crafted to spark imagination while teaching kindness, courage, and friendship. None of the scary stuff. 🎧✨

Ready for a peaceful Halloween? Try our wonder-filled audio stories FREE for 10 days by visiting: https://www.sparklestories.com/halloween/

10/16/2025

Here at Sparkle HQ we're all about Halloween fun, no matter our kids are 4, 16 or 22. (Truly!) Costumes are central. 🍂🧡👻🎃

There's nothing quite like the utter fun (and transformative power) of putting on a costume — no matter your age! Which is why we had SO-MUCH-FUN compiling this round-up of costumes, Sparkle-Style, to get you in the spooky season mood! Check-out all of our simple, homemade costume ideas here: https://www.sparklestories.com/blog/post/craft-round-up-costumes-sparkle-style/

10/15/2025

This week at Sparkle we're talking all things COSTUMES and playing dress-up! Is there anything more FUN than playing pretend!? We think NOT! And nobody does that more than Martin & Sylvia in our special collection: "Martin & Sylvia: Dress Up." ✨

Can a little dress-up transform worried and shy children into confident, courageous kids? What about a nervous Momma or an overwhelmed Daddy? It turns out they can help everyone meet the day’s challenges with confidence and delight!

You can listen to the full collection here to start getting in the Halloween dress-up spirit: https://www.sparklestories.com/collection/martin-and-sylvia-dress-up/

10/14/2025

✨ Kind words from fellow Sparklers ✨

10/13/2025

This week's theme at Sparkle is spontaneous family play and what's more playful and joyous than crafting and creating your very own musical instruments!? Perhaps even starting-up your own family band! 🪇 🎻 🥁 Swipe right for inspo!

Inspired by the Martin & Sylvia story "Silly Speak Songs" this DIY Bead Shaker and Simple Finger Harp will allow you you to shake and strum along with the silly songs you make up, too!

Learn how to DIY Musical Instruments here: https://www.sparklestories.com/blog/post/sparkle-crafts-diy-musical-instruments/

10/10/2025

Enchant your little ones with magical audio adventures that celebrate all the best parts of Halloween! 🎧🎃

Each carefully crafted tale weaves together wonder, kindness, and imagination to create the perfect Halloween experience for sensitive little hearts. Start the magic FREE for 10 days by visiting the Sparkle Halloween landing page here: https://www.sparklestories.com/halloween/

It's time to celebrate! Get inspired with heaps of Halloween stories for children of all ages. Add a little sparkle to your All Hallow's Eve.

10/09/2025

Our Sparkle Team put our heads together to generate a list of the sparkliest, most joyful ways to pivot from the everyday and dive into a little spontaneous fun. Like what? you might ask.... 🎈✨

In this article you’ll find ideas for music-making, get-down dance parties, and sudden story time. Even just simple things like new recipes — or turning a regular dinner into a picnic or surprise silly celebration — can infuse a regular week with delight and playfulness!

Read the full blog post here: https://www.sparklestories.com/blog/post/the-sparkle-teams-favorite-ideas-for-shaking-it-up/

10/08/2025

This week at Sparkle, we're taking it back to the beginning... with the original Martin & Sylvia Collection! Because, if there's ever been a family that know's how to have FUN and PLAY it's them! 🤸✨

Martin and Sylvia live in tall house with lots of windows. In their backyard is all a five and a seven year old could ever want: a brook, a tree swing, a playhouse and a garden full of magical friends. Join this enterprising brother and sister for a year of delight and wonder. Whether it's the heat of summer, or the deep snows of winter, every day is an adventure!

Join M&S on their daily adventures by pressing play here: https://www.sparklestories.com/collection/martin-and-sylvia/

10/06/2025

✨ Kind words from fellow Sparklers ✨

10/03/2025

Inspired by the classic Martin and Sylvia story, “Living Room Camping” this Baked Apples with Cinnamon Oat Stuffing is just the thing that Martin & Sylvia would LOVE... and so do we! How could we not!? Warm, gooey apples, with cinnamon and maple syrup! 🍎🥧

✨ Sparkle Tip: Try adding yogurt for a delicious breakfast or snack, or add a little homemade whipped cream or ice cream for dessert!

Check out the full recipe here: https://www.sparklestories.com/blog/post/sparkle-kitchen-baked-apples-with-cinnamon-oat-nut-stuffing/ and be sure to listen to the story while your bake!

10/03/2025

Finally, Halloween stories you and your kids can feel good about! Our magical audio adventures capture all the enchantment of the season with friendly witches, delightful costumes, and heartwarming tales that spark joy instead of fear. 🎧✨

Discover magical Halloween stories both you and your kids will love by visiting: https://www.sparklestories.com/halloween/

It's time to celebrate! Get inspired with heaps of Halloween stories for children of all ages. Add a little sparkle to your All Hallow's Eve.

10/02/2025

Fall is here and leaves are everywhere! Martin and Sylvia love playing in the leaves and using them to make all sorts of art projects. All of the fall leaves swirling around in the wind seemed to call to us. It is no wonder there are so many fall leaf-inspired crafts out there and our Sparkly printmaking leaf craft is no exception! 🍁🎨

Try your hand at this fun and colorful craft today by visiting the Sparkle blog here: https://www.sparklestories.com/blog/post/nature-school-project-printmaking-with-leaves/