Simple Tools for Joyful Structure
Welcome to the Spoon & Sky Blog — a space filled with easy at-home activities, parenting tips, DIY crafts, calming routines, and simple self-care ideas for families. Created by artist and mom Lily Luz, our posts are designed to bring more joy, calm, and playful structure into everyday life. Whether you’re looking for fun crafts for kids, parenting hacks, family routines, or gentle ways to support self-regulation, you’ll find inspiration and practical tips here. Explore our guides, activities, and thoughtful ideas to create more connection, creativity, and calm at home.
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Mealtime is here, dinner is ready, the table is set, and you can already hear it — “I don’t like that.”“Just one bite?”“Can I have something else?” You’re not alone. For many families, mealtime becomes a tug-of-war — between hunger and distraction, pickiness and persuasion, time pressure and the wish for connection. But what if…
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It starts small — a tug on a toy, a loud “Mine!”, or the tears that follow when someone won’t play the game their way. For parents, watching these early friendship wobbles can tug at the heartstrings. We want to help — but we’re never quite sure how much to step in. If your child…
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The air feels different now — softer, earthier, full of possibility and sensory fun with nature activities. Leaves crunch under small boots, the sky lingers a little longer before dinner, and your child’s pockets are suddenly full of “treasures” you didn’t see them pick up. Autumn is a natural invitation to slow down and look…
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The nights come earlier now. The to-do lists grow longer, and the question “What are we going to do this Holiday?” keeps popping up…And somewhere between wrapping paper, school events, and finding matching socks for the Christmas jumper day… you pause and wonder:“Isn’t this supposed to be fun?” You’re not alone. The autumn-to-winter stretch —…
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You finally get everyone into pyjamas, pour yourself a tea, and just as calm begins to settle and you are ready to wind down for the evening— you find a little face still glowing blue in the dark. “Just one more episode?” they plead.You sigh, torn between needing a break and wanting them to rest.…
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You might be watching your child press their nose against the pet shop window, asking whether now is the right time to bring a pet home. Or perhaps the idea of a wagging tail or soft fur in your living room feels like magic—but also a bit daunting. You’re not alone. The question of when…
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If your child has ever come home from school clutching a note that says “Create an Identity Box,” you might have had that moment of mild panic — a what box? Then you realize: this isn’t just another project. It’s something far more meaningful. An Identity Box invites your child to pause and think about…
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If you’ve ever handed your child a tablet so you could finish cooking, make a call, or — let’s be honest — just breathe for a moment, you are not failing. You are parenting in the real world. But with that said we do need to define boundaries, let’s talk screen time. At Spoon &…
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Feeding a family every night can sometimes feel like a juggling act — balancing time, budget, and the endless question, “What’s for dinner?” And that’s why I love meal prep recipes. But here’s the good news: family meals don’t need to be fancy (or expensive) to be nourishing, comforting, and fun.With a little planning, you…
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Half-term can be a wonderful pause — a chance to slow down, reconnect, and make memories with your children. But it can also bring a familiar question:“How do we keep the kids entertained for a whole week (or two) without breaking the bank?” At Spoon & Sky, I believe in simple tools for joyful structure…
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There’s always that moment in late October — the pumpkin’s carved, the decorations are up, and suddenly someone asks:“Wait… what are we wearing for Halloween?” Oh, no! We forgot the costumes! Cue the mild panic. But here’s the truth — you don’t need a store-bought costume (or an Amazon delivery window) to make Halloween special.…
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Sometimes big feelings arrive fast — tears, shouting, frustration, overwhelm.As parents, our instinct is often to fix, teach, or soothe with words. But for kids, especially younger ones, emotions are felt first, understood later. A calm-down corner gives those feelings a place to go. It’s not a punishment or a “time-out” zone — it’s a…