I’m a wife, empty-nester mama, homemaker, home baker, gardener and small-time farmer. I’ve been homesteading before it was even a thing haha. I love sharing my wisdom and encouraging others that they can homestead no matter where you live. Just start somewhere friend! As a result, I am a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner so I can help others learn about the health benefits of eating real food. Join my simple living community and sign up for my free newsletter!
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I just became a GRANDMA 🥳 | Lactation Cookies 🍪 Recipe For The New Mama
Published 15 days ago • 4 min read
Little House Simple Living
“Do what you can, with what you have.” ~ Wendy Walker
Hi Reader,
Happy Tuesday friend!
I couldn’t wait until the end of the week to tell you but….
I just became a new Grandma 🎉! I don’t even feel old enough to be one haha but my son and his wife had the most perfect little girl. They named her Scarlett Rose and I’m already obsessed with her.
I spent the last few weeks preparing meals and these wonderful Lactation Cookies for Maddy. In doing so, it prompted me to create 25 Best Drop-Off Meal Ideas. We all have loved ones in need whether it be for a new born baby, an illness or a death in the family.
Reader, as always, tag me over on Instagram @lhsimpleliving. I love seeing all things simple living and any recipes of mine you make.
P.S. I truly appreciate all the shares, likes, comments on my posts and over on Instagram. It keeps me going everyday to show up and share any wisdom that I may have.
So, go grab a cup of coffee or tea and I hope you enjoy the reading today. Have a great week! I’ll just be over here snuggling with sweet Scarlett. ❤️
Well, my tulips have just about fizzled out. I’m so glad I enjoyed them this year. I’m already looking forward to planting them in December.
I know it may be snowing still where you live but now is the time to start planning your Spring Garden. Do you know what you are going to plant? My garden from last Fall was probably one of my best gardens I have ever had in all the 20+ years I’ve been homesteading. I contribute it to my organic compost I bought locally and my new raised beds. I’ll be sharing about why I love them so much soon but I wanted to let you know they are having a crazy good sale on beds and planting supplies. Up to 30% off. Click the button below for an additional 5% off (no code needed). This sale goes off on 2/28/25. Grab what you can!
My love language is food. I love baking and cooking meals for others. When a need arrives for a family or friend of mine, I get to planning on what I can take them. We all have to eat and that is one thing I enjoy doing that will take the pressure off of someone.
As a new grandma, I created a meal train for a few of us to help out my son and daughter-in-law while they got acclimated to the newness of being parents. I brought breakfast, lunch and dinners for the first several weeks.
I was also making those Lactation Cookies almost every other day. Kyle seemed to like them as much as Maddy did lol. Well, I can’t say Bill and I haven’t enjoyed them either haha.
25 Best Drop-Off Meal Ideas
These are my go-to simple meals that I enjoy taking to loved ones that are in need.
If you saw last week, I’ve been experimenting with inclusions to put in my sourdough loaves. It’s been fun adding different combinations. I made a Yellow Cheddar and Jalapeno, Roasted Garlic and Rosemary and Cranberry Pecan. I have a Blueberry Maple Lemon & Cinnamon Raisin Pecan in the oven as I type this.
I’m working on putting together a “How to Guide” on how to do the inclusions. Would that be helpful? I’ll add it to the “Subscriber’s Library” where you’ll have access to it at anytime. Stay tuned….
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I'm Wendy. A wife, empty-nester mama, homemaker, homebaker, gardener and small-time farmer. I love sharing wisdom and mistakes I've learned along the way. Anyone can garden or homestead, no matter where you live. You just have to start somewhere. As a result, I am a Certified Health Coach and a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner so I can help others learn the health benefits of eating real food.
“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder
I’m a wife, empty-nester mama, homemaker, home baker, gardener and small-time farmer. I’ve been homesteading before it was even a thing haha. I love sharing my wisdom and encouraging others that they can homestead no matter where you live. Just start somewhere friend! As a result, I am a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner so I can help others learn about the health benefits of eating real food. Join my simple living community and sign up for my free newsletter!
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