In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients EXCEPT for the raisins. Mix thoroughly.
Pour 1 cup of the oat mixture into the jar. Pack down the layer with a laddle.
Sprinkle raisins into the jar to create a thin layer.
Continue adding oats and raisins alternately until all ingredients are used and your jar is full and very pretty.
Seal the jar.
To Prepare:
(Attach these instructions to your gift of breakfast.)
Raisin & Brown Sugar Oatmeal (2 servings)
1 cups instant oatmeal mix
1 and 1/2 cup water
Boiling Water Method:
Pour boiling water over the oatmeal mix and stir. Let stand a couple of minutes until thickened to desired consistency.
Microwave Method:
Stir oatmeal mix and water together in a large microwavable cereal bowl. Microwave for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 1 minute more. Let it stand for 1 minute before serving.
Top with a splash of milk and enjoy!