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Homemade DIY Gardener’s Soap With Essential Oils

March 26, 2018 By ParkerMama

Homemade DIY Gardener's Soap With Essential Oils

It's almost that time of the year again!  Time to play in the dirt and get planting!  When it comes to cleaning grimy gardener hands, this Homemade DIY Gardener's Soap with essential oils the perfect solution! What Makes A Great Gardener's Soap? You want a bar that exfoliates and soothes as it cleans.  And the scent. The scent must be one that keeps you coming back over and … [Read more...] about Homemade DIY Gardener’s Soap With Essential Oils

Bottled Water Contamination l Survival Water Filter

March 22, 2018 By ParkerMama

Bottled Water Contamination

Americans choose to drink bottled water thinking it is safer than their municipal water.  Unfortunately, we now know this this may not be the case. New research that warns us of bottled water  contamination in the form of thousands of thousands of pieces of plastic. In other words,  trying to avoid the type of contamination found in the water storage in Flint, Michigan, could … [Read more...] about Bottled Water Contamination l Survival Water Filter

Simple DIY Facial Toner With Essential Oils

March 20, 2018 By ParkerMama

Simple DIY Facial Toner With Essential Oils

A simple DIY  facial toner needs to  be in everyone's  skin care regimen.   Because you don't want chemicals in your skin care, we use only truly natural ingredients in this recipe.  Our simple, make your own recipe, not only works, it saves money too!  Woot! Why You Need An All Natural DIY Facial Toner With Essential Oils A good quality  toner helps to restore natural skin … [Read more...] about Simple DIY Facial Toner With Essential Oils

Easy Homemade Nut Milk Recipe

March 12, 2018 By ParkerMama

Easy Homemade Nut Milk Recipe

Commercial almond  milk has become a mainstay on grocery store shelves.  While  I bought it for a while, once you start making your own, you never go back.  Homemade nut milk doesn't come with unnecessary additives known to mess with your gut.  Plus, making your own nut milk allows you to add your own choice of sweeteners if desired.  Let's get started, shall we? How Hard … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade Nut Milk Recipe

DIY Manuka Honey Recipe For Preppers

March 6, 2018 By ParkerMama

The benefits of raw honey in our DIY Manuka Honey Recipe

Manuka Honey is gaining in popularity today.  Unfortunately, it's expensive.  Really expensive.   This DIY Manuka Honey Recipe is a homemade alternative I use and enjoy. Properties of Manuka Essential Oil Steam distilled from the leaves and stems of the plant, Manuka oil has a woodsy, slightly sweet scent. Manuka essential oil can be compared to Tea Tree essential oil, as … [Read more...] about DIY Manuka Honey Recipe For Preppers

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Why Worry About Preparing?

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.

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