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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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.…
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There’s something special about the moment a book leaves the studio and finds its way into the world. For me, it feels a little like sending a friend off on their first adventure: nerves, pride, and excitement all bundled together. This September, one of those friends is stepping out — or should I say trotting.…
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Introduction: The Weight Parents Carry Parenting doesn’t come with a tidy instruction manual. Instead, it often feels like juggling knives while riding a unicycle — messy, unpredictable, and just a little dangerous to your sanity. You’re packing lunches while reminding someone to put on socks. You’re signing a permission slip while answering work emails. You’re…
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Self-Soothing Our Own Growing Pains Parenthood has a way of creeping into your muscles. Tight shoulders from carrying little bodies (and big backpacks). A stiff neck from craning over car seats. Aching feet from endless “one more story” pacing. And let’s not even talk about the jaw clenching during sibling squabbles. Parents spend so much…
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Introduction: When Kids Just Need to Move If you’ve ever watched your child bounce from couch to chair like a kangaroo on espresso, you know this truth: kids are wired to move. Movement isn’t just about “burning energy” — it’s how children process big feelings, strengthen their bodies, and explore the world. But here’s the…
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If you’ve ever walked into your child’s room and felt like you accidentally stepped into a toy store that exploded, you’re not alone. Piles of plastic, overflowing bins, and toys that were must-haves last week but now sit untouched — it’s the endless cycle of kid clutter. But here’s the secret: kids don’t need all…
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Introduction: When Mealtimes Feel Like a Balancing Act If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram and felt like the only parent not serving rainbow-colored veggie platters or bento boxes shaped like zoo animals, you’re not alone. Between social media pressure, picky eaters, and long to-do lists, feeding kids can feel like an impossible juggling act. Here’s…
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If you’ve ever noticed your child completely absorbed in stacking blocks, twirling around in a cape, or quietly flipping through a book, you’ve witnessed the power of play stations. Play stations are simply zones — small, intentional spaces that encourage kids to dive deep into different types of play. They don’t require fancy playrooms or…
