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Everyday Uses For Powdered Milk Food Storage

April 20, 2018 By ParkerMama

Every Day Uses For Powdered Milk

There are many everyday uses for powdered milk. Powdered reconstituted milk from your food storage can be used to make whole milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, butter milk and more.  Powered milk is a real power house in your pantry! How Much Powdered Milk Should You Store? While 16 pounds of powdered milk for an adult would provide about 1 glass of milk a day … [Read more...] about Everyday Uses For Powdered Milk Food Storage

The CDC Wants You To Prepare For Nuclear Attack

January 10, 2018 By ParkerMama

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/09/magnitude-7-point-8-earthquake-strikes-caribbean-tsunami-waves-possible-usgs.html

With what feels like retro vibes from the 1950's, the CDC (Center for Disease Control) has announced a January 16th presentation to teach the public how to  prepare for nuclear attack. Am I the only one hearing the theme to the Twilight Zone playing in the background? Steps To Take To Prepare For A Nuclear Strike Though nuclear detonation is unlikely, it could have … [Read more...] about The CDC Wants You To Prepare For Nuclear Attack

Beginning Prepper’s Wish List: Christmas Gift Ideas For Emergency Preparedness

November 1, 2017 By ParkerMama

Beginning Prepper's Wish List

Our Beginning Prepper's Wish List is a great place to start shopping for someone new to prepping. Or perhaps you want to start getting your family's 72 Hour Kits together. You'll find our favorite stuff here on our Beginning Prepper's Wishlist!  Heck, even experienced Preppers may discover some must have gear to make surviving Armageddon more fun. *this post contains … [Read more...] about Beginning Prepper’s Wish List: Christmas Gift Ideas For Emergency Preparedness

Freeze Dried Meals in a Jar: Sausage Potato Soup

January 20, 2016 By ParkerMama

DIY Homemade Freeze Dried Meal In a Jar: Sausage Potato Soup Recipe

Freeze Dried Meals in a Jar provide nutrition, convenience, and long term storage ability to your food storage plan.   Boil a pot of water, dump in the ingredients, and viola!, dinner is served in record time. Even if that dinner was made a YEAR ago! Why I Love Freeze Dried Meals In A Jar What makes Freeze Dried Meals in a Jar so fantastic?  Imagine coming home too tired to … [Read more...] about Freeze Dried Meals in a Jar: Sausage Potato Soup

Why You Should Store Food NOW.

January 13, 2016 By ParkerMama

Store Food

I've had people ask me why they should store food now rather than waiting to see if a crisis event takes place.    Many would rather have their money earning interest in a bank so that if the s-ever does hit the fan, they have the finances to deal with their new normal.  Having a stash of cash is important in an emergency situation.  However, I believe that the time to get your … [Read more...] about Why You Should Store Food NOW.

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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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