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Homemade Pizza Tutorial

February 5, 2013 By ParkerMama

One great way to save money for preps is to stop eating out and use the savings for prepping. I well know how hard that can be. It's so easy to pick up the phone and order a pizza. It's also easy to make you own pizza. Don't believe me? You will after you read our Homemade Pizza Tutorial. The biggest complaint I hear about homemade pizza is about the crust. It's soggy. It's … [Read more...] about Homemade Pizza Tutorial

Emergency Drinking Water Storage

January 8, 2013 By ParkerMama

Emergency drinking water storage. It's one of the most important first steps to take in being prepared. If there is a topic I get the most questions about, water storage would rank in the top 10. Let me see if I can answer some of the frequently asked questions and set you on the path for two weeks worth of stored water for you and your family. How Much … [Read more...] about Emergency Drinking Water Storage

Favorite Garden Seed Sources

December 28, 2012 By ParkerMama

If you are anything like me, you've already spent time dreaming about garden seeds for 2018's bountiful harvest. Yes, my favorite garden seed sources just might have a few drool stains amongst their already well worn pages. I'd love to show your my favorite places to find garden seeds. What Type of Seeds Should You Buy You want to make sure you purchase from companies … [Read more...] about Favorite Garden Seed Sources

Prepping on a Budget: Saving on Gas

December 22, 2012 By ParkerMama

Today's Prepping on a Budget Through Frugal Living post is kind of short and sweet. But sometimes the best things come with the fewest words, right? If you have a Smith's or Kroger's nearby you'll want to pay attention. It wasn't until lately that I discovered Smith's gave DOUBLE gas points for gift cards. Alas, I don't always need gift cards. In … [Read more...] about Prepping on a Budget: Saving on Gas

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Preparedness makes more sense now than ever.

As we move through 2026, it’s clear that the world is shifting in ways many of us can feel — even if we can’t always predict what’s next. In recent years we’ve seen global supply chain disruptions, international conflicts affecting energy and food markets, extreme weather events across multiple continents, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, economic uncertainty, inflation, and rising costs for everyday essentials.

From global pandemics to geopolitical tensions and natural disasters happening around the world, the message is the same: stability isn’t guaranteed.

Whether or not you believe we’re headed toward a major global reset, there are plenty of everyday realities that make preparedness practical — not extreme. Job loss. Health emergencies. Severe storms. Power outages. Supply shortages. Economic downturns.

Preparedness isn’t about panic.

It’s about positioning your family to respond calmly when life throws the unexpected your way.

We’ve found that the more intentional emergency planning my family does, the less I worry about the big “what ifs.” When you have food storage in place, backup plans for power and water, and practical skills to lean on, uncertainty feels manageable.

That peace of mind is powerful.

Here at Simply Preparing, we share the survival tips, preparedness strategies, and practical systems we’ve learned along the way — from pantry building and food storage to emergency planning and self-reliance skills. Our goal is not to create fear, but to create confidence.

And we hope you’ll join the conversation.

Preparedness is not a solo journey. We all bring different experiences, lessons, and perspectives to the table. Share what you’ve learned. Ask questions. Leave comments. We grow stronger and smarter together.

Now, let’s get started prepping.

Pick a post and begin reading. At the end of every article, the blog will randomly suggest three additional preparedness posts to explore. Set aside just 10 minutes a day to build your knowledge base. Small, consistent steps add up faster than you think.

Because when it comes to preparedness, we’re never truly “done” learning — and we’re never wrong for being ready.

Let’s prepare wisely.