Simply Preparing

Survival blog for disaster and emergency preparedness.

Emergency Drinking Water Storage

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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

Stocking Up On Over the Counter Medicines

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Stocking up on over the counter medicines should be a top priority for any beginning prepper. OTC medications are often inexpensive and easy to accumulate because they are widely available. Over the counter medicines can be lifesaving in an emergency situation and I encourage you to make sure you store each of the following in addition to the Physicians Desk Reference or a … [Read more...] about Stocking Up On Over the Counter Medicines

How To Turn Off Water To Your House: Todays Sunday Skill

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There are many reasons that you would need to know how to turn off water to your house: broken pipes, frozen pipes, and outside water contamination are just a few. For today's Sunday Skill you will need to find where the water comes into your house. If you have a house with a basement, it is probably there. Mine happens to be housed in the basement next to the sump pump. If you … [Read more...] about How To Turn Off Water To Your House: Todays Sunday Skill

Favorite Garden Seed Sources

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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