Welcome to Stories in Sensory where we encourage kids to “read with all their senses!”
Thank you for supporting my dream and this little shop. I love being able to spend my days dreaming up new bookish play kits that will enable the magic of stories to come to life for kids. Endless gratitude to all the families that make this dream continue to be my reality and thank you to for championing small shops through your markets and your shop! So so grateful! 🫶😘
We are so in love with the book series by the incredibly talented local author .marie.wagg 🐾💛
This pawfect little busy jar we created with brings Bentlee to life in such a fun, hands-on way—perfect for any puppy lover who wants to play beyond the pages.
Seeing Bentlee make his way into your homes and family libraries truly means the world 🥹 Grab this adorable jar + book set on my site—it’s just as magical as it looks ✨
Only a few “Spring” busy jars left in stock! Prepping all our current inventory for Spring Fair next Saturday! Shop online now or plan to come see me downtown Ventura 10-5!
12/10/2025
Thank you, truly, for the most incredible 4 years. This little shop has brought me more joy, creativity, and community than I ever imagined possible. Your support—every order, message, tag, and kind word—has meant the world to me.
As I close up for now, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. I’m stepping back to rest, reset, and make space for what’s next… but I hope you’ll stick around this space with me. I don’t know how long it will take, but my dream is to come back bigger, better, and more inspired than ever.
Thank you for cheering me on, believing in me, and helping this tiny corner of the internet grow into something truly magical. I love you guys. 🫶✨
12/04/2025
🚨Last day to shop the remaining stock before Christmas and before our shop closes for the foreseeable future is Monday, December 8th! Thank you for supporting this little shop of mine 🫶🎄✨
11/27/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from our little family to yours! 🍁
I’m feeling especially grateful today as I think back on the last five Thanksgivings and all the meaningful play, learning, and connection we’ve shared. It’s been such a gift to create pieces that become part of your family’s traditions and moments together.
Thank you for supporting this tiny corner of the internet, for cheering me on, and for letting my work have a place in your homes. Your encouragement truly means more than you know.
Wishing you a cozy, joy-filled holiday surrounded by the people you love most. 🧡
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SALE
Friday, November 28th at 6am PT – Saturday, November 29th at midnight PT
✨ 15% off sitewide — no code needed!
✨ Every order includes a free holiday coloring sheet + sticker bundle
✨ First 20 shoppers unlock our $5 Doorbuster: Pour & Play Hot Cocoa Kit!
Spend $75 → Get a free mini jar
Spend $100 → Get a free mini jar + free shipping!
Don’t miss our biggest sale as we wrap up the shop for a while!
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, I had to reshare this adorable throwback now that the Macy’s Parade morning setup trend is going viral this year!
This was my niece Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade–themed 2nd birthday party from two years ago, originally inspired by .
My sweet friend hand-lettered the cutest taxi ornaments, and we read Balloons Over Broadway together.
Truly the sweetest, most magical day. 🦃🎈🍩❤️🏙️
11/22/2025
Many of your favorite Busy Jars are getting a glow-up! ✨ They’re now available as bigger, better enhanced sensory boxes — just in time for our Small Business Saturday Blowout Sale!
Launching Friday, November 28th at 6am PST. Set your alarms! ⏰🎉
They make the perfect holiday gift for little creatives! 🎁
11/21/2025
A little shop update 💛
As we head into Black Friday + Small Business Saturday, I wanted to share that everything currently in the shop will be my final inventory for a while. I won’t be doing restocks as I take some time to step back, regroup, and dream up what’s next.
Thank you all for the support, encouragement, and joy you’ve brought to this little shop over the years. This weekend’s big blowout sale is my way of saying thank you, and I hope you find something you love. 🤎✨
Final Sale:
🗓️ 6am PT Friday, Nov. 28 → Midnight PT Saturday, Nov. 29
📦 Orders will ship out by the second week of December
🛍️ And if you’re local, come help me clear out the rest at my upcoming markets! 😉