Our Story
Serendipity Sand & Play Shop began with a simple question: “Where can I get that sand?”
During Playful Connections Sandtray Institute trainings, one particular type of therapeutic sand—Sands Alive!—stood out for its soft, slightly powdery texture that clients and therapists loved. But when it was discontinued, Bianca and Shane weren’t ready to let it go. They reached out to the U.S. distributor, hoping to convince them to bring it back. Instead, they were invited to become the new source. And just like that, Serendipity was born—through curiosity, determination, and a little bit of… well, serendipity.
Since then, Serendipity has grown into something more: a space dedicated to providing tools, miniatures, and resources that reflect the depth, diversity, and creativity of the therapy world. What began with sand has grown into a movement of representation, imagination, and connection.
Today, our journey continues—but not without a few bumps. Recently, we’ve hit a hiccup in sourcing Sands Alive! again. The overseas supplier is currently not selling, and until that changes, we’re unable to restock this beloved product. Trust us—we’re just as disappointed. But we haven’t stopped dreaming, creating, or searching for solutions.
Over the years, our team has shifted, and the Serendipity family has evolved:
- Shane moved on to explore new adventures.
- Addison is focused on her growing family (with baby snuggles incoming!).
- Caleb, who helped launch our 3D Print Shop, is now off at college—though we’re glad to have him home for the summer.
- Mama Becky keeps the shop running smoothly and makes sure Bianca doesn’t get too carried away (just kidding… sort of).
- Lanie Lummus joined to bring her creative talents to painting, design, and fulfillment.
- Aunt Peggy is our number-loving bookkeeper and a beloved face at national conferences.
- And Bianca is still at the helm—dreaming, designing, and coming up with new ideas to help support the therapy community.
We’re grateful to walk this journey with you. If there’s something you need but can’t find, an idea you’d love to bring to life, or just something you want to share—we’d love to hear it.
Thank you for believing in what we do.
With heart,
Bianca & the Serendipity Team