I was issued flour, dehydrated milk, a bag of homemade granola, and hot chocolate. Packs full, we practiced putting them on. You can’t just hoist a pack that heavy straight up to your back from the ground.
Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center
Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center was such a fun and delightful read. The book is a rom-com about Helen who after her divorce needs to find herself. She decides on an intense survival backpacking trip. Along for the ride is her younger brother’s best friend.
With all the bumps along the road and no toilet paper, Helen learns that happiness isn’t about getting what she wants. It’s about finding the good in everyday, even the difficult situations.
I had to make the homemade granola that Helen packs in her bag–one of the few things she’s allowed. I used this recipe from Minimalist Baker. I skipped the coconut sugar and used dried cherries instead of blueberries since they’re what I had on hand. It’s super yummy, delicious, and easy to throw together!
What would you absolutely HAVE to pack on a survival trip? I feel like I couldn’t survive without my skincare routine!
Check out the Instagram reel I created along with Shannon from The Reel Bookery for Happiness for Beginners!
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