I’m Lindsay McEachern, a wife, a mother of four boys, and the heart behind The Lion & The Lamb. As a parent, I’ve always looked for ways to bring scripture into our everyday life in a way that actually connects, not just teaches, but really sticks. This brand started at my kitchen table, in between snack breaks and nap time, when I realized how much our family needed quiet, meaningful moments that didn’t require a screen.

The boxes we create are the same ones I use with my own kids — simple, faith-filled, hands-on ways to slow down and point their hearts to truth. What you see here is more than a shop. It’s an extension of my home, and I’m so glad it gets to be part of yours too.

How it started

What began at a folding table at local markets in March 2025 has grown into something we never imagined. Today, our Storyboxes are loved in homes, homeschools, and classrooms, and found in children’s boutiques, Christian bookstores, museum stores, and gift shops across the United States and Canada.

How each box is made

1. 1. It starts with a story. Original faith-based stories and timeless classic tales.
2. 2. Brought to life in art. Our original stories feature one-of-a-kind illustrations by artist Marija Stefanovic.
3. 3. Made to hold. Key moments become 3D printed story pieces and hand-painted characters.
4. 4. Homemade playdough. All-natural, small-batch, and infused with essential oils.
5. 5. Sensory fillers. Many boxes include fillers like colorful rice, beans, or kinetic sand to set the scene.
6. 6. Finished by hand. Curated sensory tools complete the set, and every box is assembled by hand in our studio.

Marija Stefanovic is an artist and book illustrator from Prague, Czechia, who creates cozy, nostalgic illustrations with gouache, watercolor, and pencils. Her work is inspired by nature, country living, folklore, and the past.