Puppy Love

For the last week we have been watching our good friends' black lab puppy, Hunter while they are off skiing in Montana.  It's been a long time since we've had a puppy in the house. Our Golden Retriever, Carlton is going to be 12 this summer.  Ohhh how I love a puppy!!!  I love the energy, playfulness, puppy groans and above all else, how almost overnight it has made our old man dog-young again. These two pups play and wrestle all day long and at night crash out on the floor-exhausted.  All that puppy play calls for some major dog treats!!!  And today we are making some.

Peanut Butter Dog Treats

1 Cup Flour

1/4 Cup Oatmeal

1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter

1/2 Cup Milk

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl.  Add the remainder of the ingredients and mix well until combined.  Knead the dough into a large ball and roll out onto wax paper.  Use cookie cutters or in my case a silicon baking mold.  Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Store in an air tight container or gallon zip lock bag.  

Sweet Hunter

Exhausted Pups

Milk...It's Not Just For Drinkin'

This time of year when the temperatures are below freezing my skin becomes dry like the Sahara.  I love the spa splurge but when there's no time for an appointment-create a sense of luxury in your own shower.  Don't think that's possible????-try this body scrub…..

Nourishing Milk and Honey Body Scrub
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups raw oatmeal
1/4 cup honey
1tablespoon olive oil

Whip up a scrub for your next shower.  Every mom needs a little pampering this time of year.  Simple ingredients and fantastic body exfoliating results! It will leave your dry,winter skin feeling soft and smooth.  Mix the ingredients together in a bowl until they form a thick paste. Apply the mixture onto clean skin and massage for a few minutes with your fingers. Rinse the scrub with warm water and a washcloth and pat dry. Apply your favorite body lotion.

These few ingredients are pure and readily available.  Milk contains high levels of vitamins A, D, E, which is why dairy products are fantastic anti-inflammatories.  The oatmeal is soothing on rough skin.  The honey is naturally antibacterial and full of antioxidants.  The olive oil acts as a moisturizer and leaves skin feeling hydrated and healthy.  Looks good enough to eat too-HA!!!

Enjoy your in-home spa with this perfect natural body scrub!