A new season. Harvest and Handmade

Hi friends,

It’s been a long time since I last wrote here—and if you're reading this, thank you. This little corner of the internet, All Things Fee, was such a meaningful space for me for many years. It was where I shared my love for creativity, crafting, and life’s everyday moments.

But just like the seasons change, so do we.

After taking some much-needed time away from blogging to focus on family, life, and personal growth, I realized how much I missed this space—not just the writing and sharing, but the community, the creativity, and the conversations.

So today, I’m saying goodbye to All Things Fee... and hello to a brand new chapter:

 Harvest and Handmade

Harvest and Handmade is my new blog—born from the same love of making, mending, and meaningful living, but with a fresh perspective. It’s a reflection of where I am now: living slower, creating with intention, and savoring the beauty in both the handmade and the homegrown.

Over there, you’ll find:
— DIY projects and handmade inspiration
— Seasonal living and homestead-style simplicity
— Real-life reflections and creative encouragement

If you’ve been part of this journey before—thank you. I’d love to reconnect with you at Harvest and Handmade. And if you’re new, welcome! I can’t wait to share more with you.

Visit the new blog here: harvestandhandmade.blogspot.com

With gratitude and excitement,

LIFE HACKS Before LIFE HACKS were COOL!

Guys, the other day as I was scrolling through Pinterest I realized that I had been sharing Life Hacks, long before Life Hacks were really a thing! What? I was a head of the curve for something. 

That truly has never happened!

While I didn't call them LIFE HACKS I did call them Lifesavers, and I had an entire Lifesavers Series dedicated to them weekly! Just random little hacks that I used to get by! Crazy right!?!  

Here are some of my favorites, that I still use a few years later!

Shred Chicken in a MIXER! 

I don't have a kitchen aid, but this mixer here! Ive had for 10 years and it is going strong! Highly recommend!

Shaker Top for Mason Jars!

(we all know my love for all things canning and jars!) 

Bleach Wipes Solution

which led to Reusable Bleach Wipes!

Now, I'm digging through the archives to find all my Life Hacks, from before they were considered Life Hacks! Ha!

What is your favorite life hack?

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Cooks: Better Barbecue Sauce

If you have been reading for a while, you may have realized I don't do convenience foods a lot.

I always felt like I was making really good choices when it came to the foods my family ate.

Then I began looking at labels. Ugh. 

Every label you look at has sugar in it.

I am not talking natural sugars. I am talking sugars added in, the ones you see in the list of ingredients. And all the different names for sugars. So sneaky.

In an effort to cut back on sugars, and maintain my weight loss I've been slowly but surely making  salad dressings, ketchup and now barbecue sauce! 

Mmmm. Barbecue sauce! 

We've used this for dipping chicken in it, or even put it on a burger.

Either way, it is delish! 

1 cup tomato sauce (No Salt or Sugar Added) OR 2 cans  of tomato paste

4 tbsp acv

1 tbsp braggs liquid aminos

1 tsp spicy brown mustard

1 tsp liquid smoke

1tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 packets Stevia in the Raw

1/8 sea salt

Simmer all ingredients at a medium-low heat for 30 minutes.

(I used the two cans of paste, so it is thick. When I want a thinner sauce I just mix with a little water!)

Wondering what some of the ingredients are?

Liquid Aminos tastes like soy sauce. 

Liquid Smoke  gives you that smokey barbecue taste

Stevia In The Raw a plant based sweetener

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