The Harmony Tree House, House Of Creative Learning 6 Park Terrace, Port Lincoln (2025)

09/09/2025

🌱🐛🌈 Spring has wriggled into playgroup!
This week, our little ones threaded scraps of felt and beads into the happiest rainbow caterpillars. Each one with its own face, its own wiggle, and its own little personality.

Tucked into pockets, crawling across baskets, snuggled in hands… they remind us that even the smallest bits and pieces can come together to make something full of life and colour. 🌈✨

🦋 Who knows - maybe soon they’ll be dreaming of wings.

Make your own felt caterpillar ✨
You’ll need:
● small felt squares (cut from scraps)
●wooden beads
(different sizes for the “body”)
● a larger bead for the “head”
(draw a little face if you like!)
● a needle + strong thread or pipe cleaner

Simply thread beads and felt squares one after another until your caterpillar looks just right. Tie off securely (or bend the pipe cleaner ends in), and your little friend is ready to wriggle!

Also, a big thank you to everyone for being patient with my release of the village we make, I had some family stuff that needed nurturing. I am getting it all ready this week to get it out to the world ❤️

Heidi xx

03/09/2025

Fathersday at playgroup - a little photo dump! 🌞✨️

Hot chocolates in the spring sunshine, stories under a blue sky, and busy hands stitching stars into gifts for our Dads.

We made shooting star sky tails, from felt as a game for the children to play with their Dads. to tuck into watercolour cards with a verse whispered with love and the sweetest pancake feast when our dads popped in for morning tea in their work breaks. The children were beaming bringing their Dads and Pops to playgroup, pure joy!

H x

12/08/2025

✨ Wattle Bags in Bloom ✨

I am so in love with these, the colours and textures, and how different and special they all are!

At Billy Buttons, our caregivers’ hands have been busy, stitching, knotting, and weaving a little bit of golden sunshine into these beautiful wattle bags.

Each one carries not just thread and fabric but the gentle rhythm of our mornings together, the hum of quiet conversation, and the joy of learning a new skill side by side.

Did you see our last post about these? If you missed it - and would like to make one of your own - comment “wattle” below, and I’ll send the tutorial your way.

A golden blossom to carry through your day. 🌼🧵

11/08/2025

The Village We Make is a deeply personal offering, born from my experience as a mother, a daughter, and a woman who has held space for other women in community for almost a decade.

They say you should do the thing people most often come to you for guidance in - and for me, this is it.

Think of it as a warm hug - a gentle, soulful companion for your first step toward building connection and belonging. I’ve poured over 100 pages of creative ideas and practices into this book to help you dream big and dive into the community building journey.

Here’s a gentle teaser of this five-part series - your manifesto from my heart to yours. It launches next week!

But this is just the beginning.

The next offering will dive into the practical, soulful “bones” of creating your dream community - all the tools, guidance, and nuts and bolts you’ll need.

And after that? A real, tangible community offering ongoing support to keep your circle glowing, growing, and full of heart.

I’m so excited to share this journey with you. Stay close, dear friends. 💛

"What makes a gathering feel like home to you?" I would love to hear your thoughts and stories in the comments below.

10/08/2025

Something beautiful is coming... ✨

Here is my soft launch, me putting this out into the world. I have promised you something special, and here it is.

For months, almost a year, I’ve been quietly crafting a little love letter to connection, community, and belonging. Inspired by the simple, brave ways we can build our own villages - right where we are.

This offering is deeply rooted in my own journey, the stories of my mother’s path, and gentle family traditions that will forever live in my heart. It’s for anyone longing to nurture real, heart-centred relationships and create space where everyone feels truly at home.

Who This Is For:
• Mothers and caregivers seeking gentle ways to nurture connection and belonging
• Women longing to build authentic, heart-centred communities
• Anyone feeling isolated or disconnected, ready to find their community
• Creatives and dreamers who believe in the power of small, meaningful gatherings
• People craving practical inspiration for weaving kindness into everyday life
• Those wanting to host with warmth and ease, without pressure or perfection
• Community builders looking for soulful, grounded guidance
• Anyone curious about creating rituals and rhythms that deepen relationships

How This Can Help You Build Your Village and Connection:
• Show you how to welcome others with simple, brave gestures that invite belonging
• Offer ideas for nurturing connection through everyday acts and small rituals
• Inspire courage to begin hosting or gathering, even if you feel unsure where to begin
• Provide reflections and prompts to help you explore what “village” means to you
• Share practical tips on creating a warm, inviting atmosphere with ease
• Encourage gentle, authentic relationships rooted in kindness and presence
• Guide you in weaving community rhythms that bring people together naturally
• Empower you to build a circle of care that supports you and those you love

I can’t wait to share this with you soon. Stay tuned, dear friends - a warm invitation is on its way.

Heidi xx

01/08/2025

✨ Our First Bush Blossoms Gathering ✨

What a morning! Rugged up in woollies, and all-weather onsies, with rosy cheeks and curious eyes, we wandered into the bush for our very first Bush Blossoms session -and what a beautiful beginning it was.

We crunched through damp grass and scattered leaves, sipped warm chai, and broke fresh sourdough together as the children played under the gums and gathered treasures from the earth. Sea stones - lovingly collected from the coast - became little gnome friends, painted with care and joy.

Tiny fingers pointed out beetles and fungi, laughter danced through the trees, and the rhythm of the land gently held us as we slowed down and reconnected.

This is the magic of nature play - simple, soulful, and deeply nourishing. 🌧️🐞🍵
If you’ve been longing for something slower, wilder, and woven with community… we’d love to welcome you.

29/07/2025

A golden glimpse…

I am loving these beautiful golden wattle, nature bags the beautiful Billy Button Families are creating!

Here’s a little sneak peek at our Parent Handwork for our beautiful wattle themed begining into term three - soft wool felt, finger-knitted rainbow cords, and wattle leaves stitched with love - and not to mention little wattle balls made by the children. We need to wizz them in the washing machine so they shrink up a little more and are nice and tight.

I love how the children helped with this one before running off to play. It was the most beautiful calming practice that we accidentally went 30mins over time!

My original pattern wasn’t quite working when I was trying to upload (you know how it goes) but after a few tweaks, it will be just right.

I’ll be sharing the updated free pattern and photo tutorial tomorrow for anyone who’d love to make one at home or in their own playgroup?

✨ Want it? Just comment wattle below and I’ll send you the link as soon as it’s ready!

24/07/2025

We’ve all been there - those days when we don’t quite know what to do with the kids, so we default to the playground... then the café... and suddenly, $50 is gone before we even notice.

Don’t get me wrong - I love treating myself, but when it becomes the usual, it’s easy to lose sight of the simple, free ways to connect as a family.

This holiday, I found myself in that exact rhythm - busy mornings leading to café visits, lunches out, and before I knew it, $300 over budget. It happened so quickly and so easily.

So here’s a gentle reminder for us all: the most nourishing moments don’t cost a cent. It’s the slow, simple, heartfelt things that build connection and memories.

I’m learning as I go, not perfect but showing up, hoping to inspire others - and definitely paving the way for my boys to think creatively about sustainability and joy.

If you need a little inspiration for slowing down and thriving on less, head to the blog for beautiful, free ways to spend the day with your little ones.

Tag a mama who you would like to create this with 💛

13/07/2025

With one week left of the holidays, here is...

20 Simple Things to Do These School Holidays (That Won’t Cost a Cent)

As the rain taps at the windows and the kettle boils once more, many of us find ourselves wondering:

How do we fill these long, wintery days with meaning, without spending a fortune, booking a thing, or without doing interpretive dance at snack time just to keep them engaged 🤣

The truth is:

✨ Children don’t need more - they need you.
✨ What they remember isn’t what we buy, but how we belong.
✨ It’s the crackle of a fire, the way you lit a candle at breakfast, the puddle you jumped in together, and the hand that reached for theirs at story time.

So I’ve put together 20 slow, simple ideas to help you connect, both indoors and out.
They’re gentle. They’re free. And they’re all yours to keep. Tried and tested by my family over the years. These are some of our most favourite memories.

Swipe through (or tap save!) to come back to these whenever the day feels long or the spark runs low.

And if you have a favourite no-cost holiday ritual, pop it in the comments, I’d love to add it to the list. 💛

This list was created after my first ABC radio segment Thrifty Thursday, I can't wait to share the theme of the next one!

•A new playgroup term is almost here!
•There are still spots in our bush blossoms program!
• two new online offerings are on their way.

💌 DM to join the list to book in or learn more.

Let’s raise children who remember that the best things in life were always right here in the home, the garden, in the kitchen, and in your arms.

Comment list below, and I'll send you a link to download your own printable to pop on your fridge!

H x

10/07/2025

Your Winter Holiday Starter Pack is here!

I’ve just wrapped my very first radio segment on the ABC radio for the Thrifty Thursday, with the most heartfelt theme, grounded motherhood, rhythm, and soulful, thrifty living with children.

And guess what?
To celebrate, I’ve poured all that goodness into a new blog post and a few FREE downloadables just for you and your little ones.

Think:
●Jar lanterns that light up your mealtimes
●A rhythm that brings peace to rainy days
● Hand-drawn placemats made with love
● A “Wonder Basket” of conversation starters to truly connect.

Plus, there is a list of 20 joyful, no-cost activities to bring you closer these holidays

This is the stuff childhood is made of.
This is the magic of slowing down.
This is your invitation to do less… and feel more.

Tune in to Thrifty Thursday on the ABC radio, I'll try to pop the segment in my stories.

Read the blog + download your freebies via the link in bio.

If anyone wants to slide into my DMs and teach me that trick where you comment freebies and get a link - please feel free 😂

And if you use the ritual at home, tag me, I’d love to see your wonder-filled moments.

With warmth,
Heidi x

Follow the link!

http://theharmonytreehouse.com.au/lighting-the-way-simple-soulful-holiday-moments-that-cost-nothing-but-mean-everything/

08/07/2025

I’ve been meaning to write this post for so long…

Because what I do, this work, this calling - runs deeper than simply “running a playgroup.”

Each term, I lovingly write our own seasonal curriculum - guided by the rhythms of nature, the wisdom of early childhood, and the deep desire to support whole-being learning.
I sew the story props by hand, craft the felted animals, and bake the bread we share, not because it’s easy, but because it’s meaningful, it's soulful, and it's grounding, satisfying work.

There is so much unseen preparation that goes into curating this space, from the warm, intentional playroom setup, to the heartfelt crafts, to the songs, recipes, and stories that reflect the beauty of our world and gently nourish the senses.

I’m not just offering a session…
I’m inviting you into a slow, soulful community where both children and caregivers feel held.
Where your child is not just a name on a roll, but a story in the making.

Where you make deep, meaningful friendships, and so does your child because you are investing your time to show up and connect with other like minded families.

Thank you for seeing the magic in mama-led offerings, for choosing small, being a part of something soulful, and stitched with care.

✨

18/02/2025

Today photo dump ✨️ making Boats ⛵️

See previous reel for more 💕

Heidi xx

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