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Backpack snack pack-Levan

I was scanning a few blogs the other day and now I can't remember the blog but, I thought of the trip we took to Utah when Jennifer was the baby.  She was posting about her 'snack packs'.   She keeps a backpack in her car with snacks for her children.  And then when they are out and about and its close to lunch or dinner and everyone is hungry, she gives them some things out of the snack pack.  She says that she saves money by not getting fast foods.  Plus better nutrition for her children.  She also keeps water in the snack pack. 

This brought to my mind  our trip.  Dad built a 3/4 camper shell to fit the back of our little blue truck.  Cori, Deone, and Heather got to ride in the back with the sleeping bags, suit cases, and, as ever, dad's paint supplies.  Angelique sat between dad and I.  No seat belts in those days, no carseats either.  The day we were leaving my friend came by and gave us 4 shoeboxes filled with goodies! One for each one of the girls. Crayons, little coloring books, life savers, and I can't remember it all.  What a wonderful idea that was.  I know everyone was thrilled to have some distraction from the long trip.  I think that along with our 72 hour kits a snack pack is a good idea.  I have 4 backpacks in my closet.  Ready if ever needed. The first day of each new year I go through the 72 hour kits  and replace or add to, ready for the next year.  It only takes a few minutes, and I then have the peace of mind that I am prepared if i ever need it.  On the way home we stopped by Levan and looked at our "new" house.  Jennifer was 3 months old when we moved to Levan. What do you older girls remember on Levan?  The rest of us would love to hear what you remember. 

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