Pet-friendly vacationing

If you happen to be on the east coast, I have 2 great suggestions for vacationing with your dog kids!

First, if you want to enjoy the natural beauty of 3 states all at once, then the Maple Tree Campground is perfect for you! It is located in Maryland, but only minutes from the state lines of Virginia and West Virginia.  When we stayed there, we brought one of our dogs, and she LOVED it.  We ventured to Harper's Ferry, WV during the day, and the little town is extremely dog-friendly and beautiful.

Here is a picture of one of their tree cottages.  They are ADORABLE!

This second suggestion is not from personal experience, because my reservation is booked for the weekend of December 31-Jan 3.  I am very much looking forward to it though, because we are able to bring both of our dogs! This cottage is nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains of VA, minutes from the caverns in Luray.  They have everything you and your four-legged friends could possibly want or need! 

Here are a couple of pictures:

HAPPY FALL!

With the weather turning chilly, Halloween over with, and Thanksgiving right around the corner....it's time to get into the Fall spirit! Here is a recipe for homemade dog treats made with pumpkin.  Pumpkin is great for dogs and can help with upset stomachs and aid in weight loss.


Pup-kin Biscuits

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons dry milk
1 cup white flour
1/3 cup corn meal
1/2 cup oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup water + 1 tablespoon water

Directions:

-Mix everything in your mixer. This dough will be thick like cookie dough, so make sure that you use the appropriate beater.

-When the dough is mixed thoroughly, roll it into rectangular sheets that are 1/4" thick.

-Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 1/2” parallel strips. Don't move the strips—leave them in place on your cutting board.

-Now, cut the dough into little squares. The squares don't have to be perfectly even. Your dog will love them just the same!

-Transfer the pumpkin biscuits to a lightly greased baking sheet.

-Bake the dog biscuits at 250 degrees F for about an hour. Since the biscuits are fairly small, they can brown quickly. Check them occasionally toward the end of the baking time, to make sure that they are not getting too dark.

-Turn off the oven, and let the dog biscuits continue to dry overnight in the oven.

-ENJOY!!!