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Thursday giveaway: Sparkle Stories

//  by Jamie C. Martin

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Welcome to this week’s giveaway–sponsored by one of my family’s favorite homeschooling resources, Sparkle Stories!

About Sparkle:

“Sparkle Stories produces original audio stories for children. Our stories are simple, delightful and filled with a sense of wonder. They inspire children to play, to marvel, to laugh, to be kind.

We have ten original Story Series – all of which follow the seasons of the year.

Families can subscribe and hear fresh stories each week, or they can try our Audio Books — with easy downloads right off the Sparkle site. We also have story packages for travel, story packages to give as gifts, and stories for all ages!

Perfect for every day quiet times, car rides or family travel!”

Sparkle Stories Travel Audio

ABOUT the NEW Martin & Sylvia “Travel!” Audio Book:

“It’s five stories and nearly two hours of audio for traveling families.

Follow Martin and Sylvia as they make their way from New England to California – in car, plane and train!

You’ll come away with ideas and tools for travel fun and inspiration. Find it here!”

Giveaway: The Sparkle Travel Pack (over $100 value)

One Simple Homeschool reader will win the following:

  • All 12 Sparkle Car episodes
  • Martin & Sylvia’s “Summer Adventures” Audio Book
  • ONE MONTH to any Three Subscription Series
  • and FEATURING the NEW Martin & Sylvia “Travel!” Audio Book

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How to Win

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To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post, answering this question: How old are your children and how do you usually keep them busy during travel times?

(If you’re reading this via email or reader, you must click over to the blog to leave your comment.)

For an extra entry, “Like” Sparkle Stories and Simple Homeschool on Facebook. Then leave another comment here letting me know you’ve done so.

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This giveaway has ended; thanks for your interest!

April 3, 2014

About Jamie C. Martin

Jamie is an introverted mom of three, who loves books, tea, and people (not always in that order), and avoids answering the phone when possible. She co-founded SimpleHomeschool.net in 2010 and began IntrovertedMoms.com in 2020.

Jamie is the author of four books, including Give Your Child the World (reached #9 on Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers list), and her latest release, Introverted Mom (an ECPA bestseller). Her work has been featured by LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow, the Washington Post, Parents, Today Parenting, and Psychology Today.

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  1. Jules

    April 4, 2014 at 12:11 am

    Liked both Sparkle Stories and Simple Homeschool on Facebook.

  2. Taisa

    April 4, 2014 at 12:18 am

    My kids are 7.5, 5 and 10 months and the older ones love audiobooks, and love to draw and colour on car rides. And they entertain their baby sister by singing to her!

  3. Taisa

    April 4, 2014 at 12:18 am

    I’ve liked Simple homeschool and Sparkle Stories

  4. Hannah

    April 4, 2014 at 12:23 am

    My boys are 3 and 5. Depending on the length of the trip, we do lots of books (all formats), small toys, and Mister Rogers episodes.

  5. Hannah

    April 4, 2014 at 12:25 am

    Both Sparkle Stories and Simple Homeschool are liked!

  6. Jennifer W

    April 4, 2014 at 1:13 am

    Four kids ages 2-10. We do everything & anything to survive road trips; snacks, books, audio books, movies & music.

  7. Jennifer W

    April 4, 2014 at 1:16 am

    Sparkle stories and simple homeschool liked!

  8. Nicola

    April 4, 2014 at 1:28 am

    My kids are 6 and 9 and we usually read books, draw, and play auto games on car trips!

  9. Nicola

    April 4, 2014 at 1:29 am

    I like both on Facebook!
    Nicola’s latest post: and the days go by

  10. Hayley McFarlane

    April 4, 2014 at 2:08 am

    My kids are 4 and 5 years old. Books and music/story cd’s are a winner when we travel.

  11. Danielle

    April 4, 2014 at 2:58 am

    Our boys (7, 4, nearly 3) love listening to audio stories in the car especially. Sparkle stories are the overwhelming favourite. We also enjoy watching for out of province license plates and name cars by brand and model. Thankfully, our kiddos travel remarkably well.

  12. jasmine

    April 4, 2014 at 4:55 am

    I’ve two kids, aged 4 yrs & 4 mo. We play a few games like I spy, what color car infront etc. during car rides. At home we listen to an audio story every evening. We find most of them online, esp Aesop’s fables, and we play them over & over since they’re so short & my son enjoys them!

  13. jasmine

    April 4, 2014 at 4:56 am

    And liked Simple homeschool & sparkle stories on facebook!

  14. Robbie

    April 4, 2014 at 6:23 am

    Hello-
    Our girls are 7 and soon to be 5- new to Simple Homeschool and LOVE it. We sing songs in the car and play eye spy too. Mostly we love to mention the sights and scenery along the way.
    Thank you!

  15. Vicky M

    April 4, 2014 at 7:21 am

    I would love to get this for my nephew. He is 4. He usually just plays with toys on a road trip. If it is a long one there may be a movie.

  16. Vicky M

    April 4, 2014 at 7:22 am

    I am a fan of both simple home school & sparkle stories on Fb

  17. Sennie

    April 4, 2014 at 8:13 am

    I hope you are running late and I can still enter! These look great! I just liked your FB page and will head to Sparkle Stories next. We travel a lot. We listen to audio books, sleep, play, watch movies, eat, lol.
    Sennie’s latest post: Nantucket II

  18. Tina

    April 4, 2014 at 8:14 am

    My daughter is 4 and my son is 3 months. On long car rides we sung songs or she plays with this so this would be great!

  19. Sennie

    April 4, 2014 at 8:14 am

    I liked you on FB.
    Sennie’s latest post: Nantucket II

  20. Sennie

    April 4, 2014 at 8:15 am

    I liked Sparkle Stories on FB.
    Sennie’s latest post: Nantucket II

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