Beeswax Firestarters- Easy DIY Homemade – Get your Home-Fires Burning

Making a fire is one of the simple joys of fall and winter.  Nothing makes that easier than beeswax firestarters. I got the idea for these when my friend Amy over at SecondAndEdgemont.com made some beautiful firestarters out of beeswax, sawdust, and a cardboard egg container.  Ever since I saw them I have been dying to…

Friday Finds – Rainy Day Crafts for Adults and Kids

Rain, rain, go away, no one likes a rainy day. Today is a dreary rainy day and there’s nothing better when stuck inside than to get crafty. Here are some great craft finds to help cheer up a rainy Friday, or any day for that matter. Continue Reading ….

Friday Finds – DIY Phone Holders

A phone holder can be useful when you need to be hands-free with your phone, or just get it out of the way while it’s charging. These four quick DIY phone holders will help you stay connected while being hands-free. Continue Reading ….

Friday Finds – Creative DIY Outdoor Lighting Ideas

Recently we did some diy outdoor lighting ourselves and added a couple of overhead light strands to our deck. I couldn’t be happier about how it turned out and it got me looking for other interesting diy outdoor lighting projects. Here are a few I found for you: Continue Reading ….

12 in 12 Project

This year I’m going to step out of my comfort zone and set some some monthly goals for myself. I’m calling it the 12 in 12 Project (#12in12project) come read about my goals and create some of your own. Share your goals on social media using the #12in12project hashtag!

2011 Craft Round Up!

I’m a little late but still thought I’d round-up the most popular crafts of 2011 here on Harmonic Mama and I’d love for you to share yours! Continue Reading ….

Kids Craft – Egg Carton Caterpillars

My daughter collects egg cartons. She has a huge collection stuffed away in a cabinet waiting to turn them into something. We have used them to make fire starters in the past but the other day she decided she wanted to make some caterpillars. She got everything ready and we all sat down at the kitchen…

The Mathematics of Doctor Who’s Fez

My oldest is a huge Doctor Who fan. She has seen all of the episodes from the last couple of seasons and quite a few of the previous ones. When Halloween started getting close she wanted to be Doctor Who, more specifically the 11th Doctor. We went to various thrift stores and department stores and outfitted her with his trade marked suspenders, tweed jacket and bow tie but the one additional think she insisted on was a fez, because to quote the Doctor “I wear a fez now. Fezzes are cool”

Four Fun Halloween Crafts for Kids – Friday Finds

It’s almost Halloween but we still have the weekend to get through! If your kids are like mine they are bursting at the seams they are so excited for Halloween to get here. I’ve rounded up four great crafts to occupy the kiddos over the weekend while they wait for the big day. Enjoy. Continue…

Unschooling the Practical Arts

One great thing about unschooling is that life is learning and “school” is always in session. This weekend we attended an Arts and Crafts festival in town and it was great. There were all sorts of artist there, painter, sculptors, jewelers etc… The girls watched pottery demonstrations, talked with artists and saw various types of art for sale….