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Politics and Prepping: The Rising Cost of Produce

February 6, 2017 By ParkerMama

Understanding the relationship between politics and the economy will give you the opportunity to prepare for rising costs. As President Trump moves forward with building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico, rising produce costs are becoming a reality. Make sure your food storage and budget doesn't take a hit with these strategies for prepping against the rising cost of your favorite fruits and vegetables.

Understanding the relationship between politics and the economy is an important Prepper skill to develop.  It allows you to prepare in advance for the rising cost of produce items we rely on daily. Paying For A Wall Between The U.S. and Mexico Let's take President Trump's proposed wall between the U.S. and Mexico. You know, the one Mexico is supposedly paying for? The one … [Read more...] about Politics and Prepping: The Rising Cost of Produce

Prepping For Basic Emergencies

January 27, 2017 By ParkerMama

Prepping doesn't have to be stressful or overwhelming. Whether you are a doomsday prepper, or a mom wanting some peace of mind, we have your survival needs covered!

Prepping for basic emergencies doesn't have to be overwhelming.  It doesn't have to be a huge expense.  I work with many people who immediately get that dear in the headlights look when the topic is preparing families for emergencies. Prepping for basic emergencies can be as easy as taking a trip to your local grocery or big box store. Let There Be Light Nobody likes … [Read more...] about Prepping For Basic Emergencies

Make Perfect Stove Popped Popcorn

January 23, 2017 By ParkerMama

Making stove popped pocorn in oil is easy. It's a favorite snack for movie nights. It's a perfect long term storage item for your food storage too!

We are big stove popped popcorn eaters around here.  I pretty much pop a pan a day.  My kids grew up on it.  Cheap and whole grain healthy, with a long term storage life and the added bonus of being quick and easy to make, popcorn is a food storage mainstay. Which Pot Should You Choose? Your choice of pot to pop popcorn in is very important.  It needs to have a heavy … [Read more...] about Make Perfect Stove Popped Popcorn

Inauguration Violence: How To Stay Safe

January 17, 2017 By ParkerMama

Staying safe in big crowds.

Protestors are promising to disrupt many of the events surrounding Donald Trumps's inauguration.   Some are even promising inauguration violence.  Here are some ideas to help you make it through what potentially could be a stressful few days. (This post contains affiliate links.  Thank you for supporting our site through your purchases!)  Inauguration Violence A group … [Read more...] about Inauguration Violence: How To Stay Safe

Duct Tape Hacks for Preppers

January 15, 2017 By ParkerMama

How to use duct tape for survival and emergency preparedness. From First Aid to camping, to hiking, to DIY projects, duct tape has you covered!

Duct tape has become indispensable to Preppers due to it's uncanny ability to fix just about anything.  Stock up on duck tape and you'll be prepared for everything from first aid emergencies, to clothing repairs, to finding your way back to base camp.   Concerned about the bulk and weight of duct tape in your BOB?  Check out *this post contains affiliate links this FLAT … [Read more...] about Duct Tape Hacks 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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