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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More Than Just Cake If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve already received the flyer or email: “Our school will be hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning—cake donations welcome!” At first glance, it might feel like just another addition to the never-ending school to-do list. But take a step back, and you’ll see why this tradition…
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October has a way of wrapping us in its own kind of magic. 🍂 The mornings are a little crisper, the evenings a little darker, and the air feels charged with possibility. Everywhere you look, there are pumpkins stacked in shop windows, costumes dangling on racks, and whispers of “trick-or-treat” bubbling up from little voices…
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A Halloween Bash Without the Stress When you picture a Halloween party, you might imagine Pinterest-perfect food, elaborate decorations, and kids running wild in sugar-fueled costumes. But here’s the truth: a memorable Halloween bash doesn’t require weeks of prep or an over-the-top budget. What kids and parents love most are the moments of laughter, playful…
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Autumn has its own kind of magic — the rustle of leaves, the first pull of sweaters, the cosy evenings when the sky darkens early. But for parents of young children, it can also feel like the season of overwhelm. New school terms, endless laundry, muddy boots, and a sudden drop in sunshine often collide…
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Why Retro Halloween Is Making a Comeback Close your eyes and picture Halloween as a child. Do you remember the crackle of caramel wrappers, the thrill of bobbing for apples, or the glow of a classic jack-o-lantern on the porch? For many parents, those memories feel warm and magical—and now, we’re seeing a big return…
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Spooky Fun Without the Sugar Crash Halloween has a reputation for being all about candy—and let’s be honest, kids love the treats. But for parents, the challenge often lies in balancing the joy of the season with the realities of sugar overload. Too much candy can mean cranky moods, stomachaches, or kids bouncing off the…
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Whimsy Over Fright Halloween doesn’t have to be terrifying—or expensive. In fact, many families are finding joy in shifting away from dark, ultra-scary décor and instead leaning into whimsical, cosy, and budget-friendly celebrations. Think: fairy-cottage pumpkins glowing with twinkle lights, pastel-painted gourds, and just enough retro nostalgia to remind you of your own childhood Halloweens.…
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There’s something powerful about the way we begin and end each day. For adults, we know that a few minutes of reflection or calm breathing can change how we carry ourselves. For children, those same practices are even more transformative — especially in the early years when they’re learning how to see themselves and the…
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Every story begins with a spark. Sometimes it’s a funny idea at bedtime, sometimes it’s a craft gone sideways, and sometimes it’s the question a child asks that lingers in your mind. That’s how Bats & Biscuits was born — a curious, slightly spooky, always joyful new picture book for children ages 3–8. I’m excited…
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There’s a particular kind of chaos that arrives on rainy autumn afternoons. The school day is over, bags are dropped by the door, shoes are (hopefully) left in the hallway, and suddenly you’re faced with children brimming with pent-up energy but stuck indoors. Screens are tempting, but they don’t always deliver the calm or connection…
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One of the simplest joys of parenting is curling up with a picture book at the end of the day. The hush of turning pages, the closeness of sharing a story, and the way children’s eyes widen at a funny rhyme or surprising picture — these are moments we tuck into memory. But books aren’t…
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Every printable, every play prompt, every felt character photographed into a storybook begins the same way: with me, a cup of tea growing cold on the table, and two little boys running circles around the house. Hi, I’m Lily Luz — artist, sculptor, children’s book creator, and the hands (and heart) behind Spoon & Sky.…