When the summer heat hits, nothing beats sinking your teeth into a juicy hamburger, accompanied by crispy french fries and an ice-cold glass of water. However, if you find yourself getting tired of the same old meal, we’ve got just the solution for you! Sparkle Markets has compiled a list of exciting new burger toppings to try this summer and elevate your burger game. Read more

It’s that time of year again and everyone is ready to host their first cookout of the season. According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, over 75% of Americans own an outdoor grill or smoker. However, barbecuing isn’t as easy as putting meat on a grill and letting it cook. There’s a lot of skill involved to have a successful cookout and Sparkle Markets is here to give you a few tips and tricks! Read more

May is a big month at Sparkle Markets. We’re celebrating our 68th anniversary! It’s been our honor to live and work in the communities we service. Each Sparkle store is locally owned and operated and the stores’ owners take pride in getting to know their customers, some of which have been shopping with us for many years. To celebrate our anniversary, we’re taking a stroll down memory lane and giving you a bit of history of your local Sparkle, plus we’re giving you some of our favorite and most popular recipes. Read more

4 Ways to Spring Clean Your House

With the official start of spring almost always comes the desire to clean your house and make everything *Sparkle* (no pun intended)! With the weather changing and schedules becoming busier, time will be spent attending games, practices and enjoying the outdoors… instead of cleaning. From making your own cleaners to finding more quick, natural and new ways to clean different parts of your house, we have a few easy tips to help you out. Read more

Meal Plan: Easter Preparations

With Easter approaching this coming Sunday, you’re likely starting to think about the family coming together, coloring Easter eggs, filling baskets and more. But have you started thinking about the food you’re going to make for that big family dinner? Not to worry–Sparkle Markets and Megan have you covered with a few delicious and different dishes you can serve this year! Read more

Celebrate National Pi Day (Sparkle Markets Style!)

Happy Pi Day! An annual celebration of the mathematical sign pi, founded in 1988 by physicist Larry Shaw, March 14 was selected because the numerical date (3.14) represents the first three digits of pi and it also happens to be Albert Einstein’s birthday. Celebrate this national day by trying out one of Sparkle Markets best pie recipes. Read more

Putting together cute DIY Valentine’s Day boxes is almost as much fun as receiving valentines for kids! Not only is this sweet Valentine’s Day craft the perfect place to store all your favorite Valentine’s Day cards, but many of these unique boxes also double as easy projects to entertain the kids. Get ahead of this loving holiday as Sparkle Markets has found unique box ideas and dessert recipes to help your child stand out this Valentine’s Day. Read more

The big game is only a few days away! And if you’re having a watch party, you’re going to be in need of a lot of snacks depending on how many people you’re hosting. Sparkle Markets and Megan have got you covered with a meal plan featuring a plethora of options for you to choose from. Read more

A new year means the opportunity to develop healthier eating habits. Sparkle Markets and Megan are here to give you a new meal plan packed full of healthy recipes. From salads to soups and a few things in between, you’ll be sure to find a new lunch or dinner to try as part of a healthy and balanced diet. Read more

Top 6 Recipes of 2022

We’ve made a lot of amazing recipes in the Sparkle Eats Kitchen this year. It was fun to look back on what was made and what our viewers liked the most. Take a look at our most viewed recipes of 2022. We can’t wait to share a lot of new recipes with you in 2023!