Speaking Sparkly — Newsletter Archives
Welcome to the Speaking Sparkly archives!
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Missed an issue? Looking for a favorite story? You've come to the right place! Explore past editions of our monthly newsletter, filled with fascinating rocks, mineral discoveries, interesting history, a little humor, and plenty of good juju.
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From the Vault — 2026
September '26
We're back from three weeks of rockhounding adventures across Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota! This issue features fossils, mystery finds, Smoky Quartz, Lake Superior treasures, our survey giveaway winner, and another appearance by Ragnar. Plus, we're celebrating our 12th issue of Speaking Sparkly!
August '26
We're hitting the road for our annual rockhounding adventure through Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota! This issue also features a new article, a reader survey, Ragnar's latest management decisions, and a few sparkly surprises.
July '26
Celebrating America's 250th birthday with some iconic American sparkle! This issue features beautiful customer crystal displays, a new way to earn juju Points, and plenty of red, white, and sparkly fun.
June '26
Summer sparkle is here! This issue explores fascinating crystal terminology, glittering geological formations, Sunstone, and updates to Sparkly Rewards, including more ways to enjoy your juju Points.
May '26
What happens after your favorite rocks and crystals find their way home? This issue explores how crystals become part of everyday life, features Flower Agate as our Stone of the Month, and includes a fun fact and our monthly reader question.
April '26
Our western rockhounding adventure is coming to an end! This issue takes you behind the scenes of our journey, from dusty discoveries to Tucsonpalooza, with a sneak peek at the rocks and minerals making their way into the jujujems shop.
March '26
Tucsonpalooza is behind us, but the adventure isn't over! We're rockhounding our way home, searching for hidden treasures and sharing how our travels, discoveries, and hand-selected finds eventually become part of the jujujems collection.
February '26
We're welcoming new jujujemsters and taking you along on our latest adventure! This issue shares the stories behind our hand-selected stones, how your questions help shape jujujems, and the excitement of arriving somewhere entirely new.
January '26
We're welcoming new jujujemsters and taking you along on our latest adventure! This issue shares the stories behind our hand-selected stones, how your questions help shape jujujems, and the excitement of arriving somewhere entirely new.
From the Vault — 2025
December '25
A little cozy sparkle for the holiday season! This issue features a winter-ready Stone of the Month, celebrates our latest Let’s Hear From You! winner, and shares a touch of holiday magic newly added to the jujujems website.
November '25
A season of gratitude and golden sparkle! This issue brings fresh stories, a fascinating look inside a sliced geode, and a crystal radiating good energy as we celebrate the spirit of thankfulness.
October '25
Where it all began! Our very first issue of Speaking Sparkly takes us rockhounding along the shores of Lake Superior, introduces Shop by Intention, and features our special Adopt a Soapstone Guardian promotion. A little geology, a little fun, and the beginning of our monthly sparkly tradition!