HOMEMADE OATMEAL MIX 
(Great for Traveling)

5 cups instant oatmeal
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup raisins (or other dried fruit) optional
3 tablespoons dry milk powder
5 ziploc bags

In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, brown sugar, dry fruit and dry milk.  Transfer ingredients to an airtight container (or ziploc bags) to store until ready to use.

To serve:  Place 1 cup of mixture and 1/2 to 3/4 cup boiling water (depending how thick you like the oatmeal) into a cereal bowl.  Let sit for a few minutes so it can thicken.