"...and they ate with gladness and simplicity of heart"
“Slow down, Lyndi,” I constantly tell myself. Anyone else feeling this? When life goes fast, creativity suffers. For me, creativity brings balance and contentment to my analytical mind. Who doesn’t like contentment? When we are content, it radiates from within us and positively impacts those we love. Even strangers benefit. All work and no play makes for a dull life, and absolutely no one benefits from that. There is beauty in the slow and chaos in the ...
Hi friends! I have been in a state of decluttering for, well, maybe a decade? Maybe all my life. Clutter makes me bonkers, and when things are tidy, edited, and purposeful, I feel like I can breathe easier. I often wonder what makes someone want to become a minimalist. Living in a stark environment with no charm or character. And on the other spectrum, what makes someone a maximalist? Living in an overabundance of acquired whims and rabbit trails. I wonder, is there a happy ...
The year was 2009. Were you living where you are today? In the same home? Or, living in the same town? Were you driving the same car to your same job at the same building? Were you married? Single? DINK? In middle school? Sixteen years ago, I was forty. Definitely not middle school. Sixteen years ago, I was sitting in this very same spot, doing the very same thing. Now, before you gasp loudly and marvel about how boring I am, I actually made today happen on ...
When preparing for a snowstorm, stock up on essential pantry items to keep you going for the short and long term. Hi. As I sit here, eight inches of pure white fluffy snow is piled outside my office window. The silence is peaceful, and I feel a sense of relief. The relief comes from knowing I can officially “turn off” and not feel pressured to go out. It’s like a small get-out-of-jail-free card, which is an odd feeling because I honestly don’t feel like I am trapped. Mainly, the snow ...
The Garden Fresh Salad Bar at Jason’s Deli is packed with wholesome ingredients that are great for weekly meal planning and are affordable. A million years ago, when we lived in Modesto, California, Dennis and I often met for lunch at the O’Briens grocery store near our workplace. O’Briens had a MAGNIFICENT salad bar overflowing with farm-fresh veggies and fruits. We would fill our shared plastic container with all the goodies, go outside to their courtyard, and have lunch. At the ...
Score a touchdown of flavor at your next football tailgating party with this flavorful spicy nacho popcorn. Extra points if you pack them in cute bags! #Ad. This post is happily sponsored by El Yucateco, the #1 HABANERO hot sauce in the US. #ElYucateco, #KingofFlavor, #FlavorBlitz24 I love fall; it seriously is my favorite time of year. Is it yours? I love crisp, cool mornings, steaming hot coffee out on the deck, and the feeling that everyone is in a perfect mood—oh, and football game ...
Myths and traditions aside, clinking your glass with someone brings happiness to all involved and draws us closer together. Hello. Today’s Small Food Idea is a small habit you can adopt immediately. No special glasses are involved, or special occasions are needed. And you don’t need a particular type of drink. You need someone else. A moment. And something to clink. Myths and traditions. A quick search on Google, the source of all things, will quickly inform you of all the ...
If you’ve ever wished chicken and waffles weren’t so sweet, swap out the syrup with Desert Pepper Chili Con Queso sauce for the ultimate savory brunch dish. #desertpepperrecipechallenge, #desertpeppertradingco, #desertpeppersalsa My friend Janette and I recently enjoyed loaded nachos at YEYOS in Bentonville. I had an epiphany as we were Ooooooo and Aaaaaa’ing over the incredible merging of the dish's mind-blowing sauces, cheeses, and flavors. “What if…. What if you made ...
If you gulp at the price every time you go to the store to buy organic, non-GMO flour, consider buying it in bulk. Azure Co-Op makes it easy to find and economical. I get credit when you purchase Azure Standard. Just use this address and enter my code. https://www.azurestandard.com/start/LyndiFultz1 Well, howdy there. One of the most Googled phrases regarding flour is “Where can I buy organic bulk flour?” I know this because I also googled that exact phrase! Around two years, I ...
Instead of planting flowers in your hanging baskets and window boxes, plant herbs for maximum beauty and usefulness. Hi friends! Today’s Small Food Idea is all about adding a touchpoint of beauty to something as simple as growing herbs. You probably already know that growing your herbs in the summertime is economical compared to buying a small plastic container of sprigs that costs a zillion dollars (okay, close). Growing herbs is pretty straightforward. All it takes is good soil, ...
Have you got corn? Cut a corn cob in quarters, add choice seasonings, and grill up some incredible Mexican Street Corn Ribs. Hi friends! It’s August, and every roadside stand, flea market, and local grocery store will be stocked to the brim with an overabundance of corn on the cob for the next two months. Or maybe you’re like my sister, who is sick and tired of canning corn and is ready to try something different. What to do? What to do? Make Mexican Street Corn ...
Here is a curated list from my Amazon store with incredible Prime Day foodie deals. Hi friends! Today is Amazon Prime Day, and there are TONS of great deals to be discovered. I looked at my Simple Joyful Food Amazon Store to see if any curated foodie items have Prime Day Deals. And yes, some do, and here they are! As an Amazon Associate, I get credit for purchases at no cost to you. Your turn! Did you find any great Prime Day Deals that you would like to share ...
What food do you always keep on hand? Today, I’m sharing why I’m thankful for the humble egg. What is your earliest food memory? Was it an actual food or an experience? Or was it both? Mine was both. The incredible, edible egg. In 1976, the American Egg Board’s marketing slogan was “The incredible, edible egg.” Did you know I STILL sing that slogan virtually every time I open a carton of eggs? And wait – there’s more! I also perform the “Lookit! An egg appears!” magic trick in ...
As an Amazon Associate, I receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. My fridge is always stocked with an immune-boosting make-your-own fire tonic. It’s easy to make and tastes delicious! Eating right, exercising consistently, and getting enough sleep can be challenging. It’s so easy to pop into that drive-thru lane, open a bag of chips, or binge-watch “just one more episode.” I get it. We all have our tugs and pulls that distract us from sticking to good ...
Inspiration can grab you at the oddest places, and if you’re paying attention, you’ll find something you didn’t know you needed. Vail Village is my happy place. Anyone who knows me knows that Dennis and I go there twice yearly to soak it all in, from the crisp air to the cobblestone streets, the charming alpine influence, and the incredible food and drinks. But my favorite part of Vail is the strolls we take. YOLO. Hi. We must’ve walked past these birch ...
Sourdough isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes effort and consistency. Sourdough is incredible, and I’m over it. A few weeks ago, I posted a gorgeous photo of my weekly einkorn sourdough bread in my online journal. The buttery-crisp crust was perfection. Here’s what I wrote in my journal: “I came. I conquered. Now, goodbye. I’m over you, sourdough.” When I grow up… In the back of my mind, I always knew that one day, “when I grow up,” I would bake sourdough bread. Yes, I know that ...
Some of my favorite hacks for slowing down, living simply, and eating happily involve Snacky Snacks. Have you ever heard the theory that pastors preach about areas in their lives that are a struggle? I think I can relate because it’s probably why I talk a lot about slow living. It’s always been a struggle for me to stop “doing,” and sitting still feels like a guilty pleasure. And yet… Sitting still is necessary! As humans, our bodies work best when we rest and recharge. God even ...
