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Two Tone Honey Calendula Melt And Pour Soap Recipe

May 4, 2018 By ParkerMama

Melt and Pour Soap Recipe

Wondering how to make a two tone melt and pour soap recipe?  Well, I'm happy to tell you that it's much easier than you think.  My two tone Honey Calendula Melt and Pour Soap Recipe will show you how to make a vertically layered soap. Ingredients For Two Tone Melt and Pour Soap Recipe *this post contains affiliate links 1 pound Organic Translucent Melt and Pour Soap Base 1 … [Read more...] about Two Tone Honey Calendula Melt And Pour Soap Recipe

Survive Hurricane Season Prepping Checklist

May 4, 2018 By ParkerMama

Survive Hurricane Checklist

The 2018 hurricane season is predicted to be even worse than 2017. It seems like every year people wait until the storm warnings begin to think about getting prepared. Don't find yourself standing in long lines for the bare basics to survive hurricane season. Get your family ready now. Don't Fall For These Hurricane Myths First of all, lets get some of the myths associated … [Read more...] about Survive Hurricane Season Prepping Checklist

DIY Beard Oil Recipe With Essential Oils

April 30, 2018 By ParkerMama

DIY Beard Oil Recipe

Do you love a man with a beard?  Then give our all natural DIY  beard  oil  recipe with essential oils a try!  Not only is this beard conditioner perfect for unruly beards, it keeps dry beards flake free.  Your man have a smooth beard, and healthy skin underneath that beard too. The Benefits Of  Our Beard Oils Jojoba Oil is actually a wax that is liquid at room temperature.  … [Read more...] about DIY Beard Oil Recipe With Essential Oils

DIY Chocolate Mint Lip Balm

April 30, 2018 By ParkerMama

DIY Chocolate Mint Lip Balm

Our DIY Chocolate Mint Lip Balm gets it chocolaty taste from real cocoa powder and it's mint zing from peppermint essential oil.  It's like a peppermint patty for your lips.  However, the real star of the show  is the carnauba wax.  This vegan wax enhances emoliency and moisturizing properties of the avocado oil and cocoa butter, while keeping a smooth consistency. Tell Me … [Read more...] about DIY Chocolate Mint Lip Balm

Diatomaceous Earth Uses And Benefits

April 30, 2018 By ParkerMama

Diatomaceous Earth Uses

Have you ever heard of diatomaceous earth?  No?  Then today is your lucky day.  Read on to discover  diatomaceous earth uses to benefit your home, garden and family! What Is Diatomaceous Earth? Diatomaceous earth is special kind of dirt, found in certain deposits around the world.  Essentially, diatomaceous earth is a fossil, ground into a very fine powder. This is important!  … [Read more...] about Diatomaceous Earth Uses And Benefits

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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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