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Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils

May 20, 2018 By ParkerMama

Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils

How did it become the norm to think that good skin care had to cost a fortune?  Luckily,  the move toward natural living is proving this wrong.  Great skin care be affordable.  Make our Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils to see what we mean. The Benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil Due to fatty acids like linoliec, linolenic, and oleic acid, Rose Hip Seed Oil easily absorbs … [Read more...] about Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils

Simple Melt and Pour DIY Salt Scrub Bars

May 15, 2018 By ParkerMama

Simple Melt and Pour DIY Salt Scrub Bars

My Simple Melt and Pour DIY Salt Scrub Bars were created to give those winter dry and scratchy feet sandal worthy softness.  Actually, this is a great bar of soap to grab anytime weary tootsies need a bit of revival. Not only are ingredients in this recipe are readily available, making these fun bars are as easy as it gets. Let me show you how! Simple DIY Salt Scrub Bars I … [Read more...] about Simple Melt and Pour DIY Salt Scrub Bars

Survival Uses For Castor Oil Nobody Told You About

May 14, 2018 By ParkerMama

Survival Uses For Castor Oil

I am old enough to remember when a heaping tablespoon of castor oil was the cure all for  everything.  Constipated?   A week overdue with that baby?  Well, slurp down a tablespoon of castor oil and  everything will slide right on out.  Ugh.  Luckily, there are ways to use castor oil that won't offend your taste buds, or keep you running to the john for hours.  Here are  … [Read more...] about Survival Uses For Castor Oil Nobody Told You About

SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter

May 10, 2018 By ParkerMama

Emergency Eye Wash Adapter

The SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter turns any  water bottle into an eye wash station.  The unique design was created to help Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders flush contaminants from their eyes.  Perfect for emergency kits, car glove compartments, EDC bags, first aid kits and more. How Does The SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter Work Three simple steps is all it … [Read more...] about SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter

An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

May 7, 2018 By ParkerMama

Why There Must Be An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

The Israeli Bandage  was created by the Israeli Defense Force to save lives during combat. The pressure applicator on an Israeli Bandage exerts 30 pounds of pressure to a wound area, effectively treating the bleeding from a traumatic hemorrhagic wound.   A sterile dressing that can be used for many kinds of wounds, it should be in every emergency kit. What Can The Israeli … [Read more...] about An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

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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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