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Bottled Water Contamination l Survival Water Filter

March 22, 2018 By ParkerMama

Bottled Water Contamination

Americans choose to drink bottled water thinking it is safer than their municipal water.  Unfortunately, we now know this this may not be the case. New research that warns us of bottled water  contamination in the form of thousands of thousands of pieces of plastic. In other words,  trying to avoid the type of contamination found in the water storage in Flint, Michigan, could … [Read more...] about Bottled Water Contamination l Survival Water Filter

Activated Charcoal For Stomach Viruses And More

February 19, 2018 By ParkerMama

Obliterate Stomach Bugs And MORE using Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal is a fine, black powder that is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic.  It works by trapping toxins and chemicals in its millions of tiny pores. The porous surface of this charcoal has a negative electric charge that causes positive charged toxins and gas to bond with it. While I have used activated charcoal in my family, I'm NOT a doctor.  Always consult YOUR … [Read more...] about Activated Charcoal For Stomach Viruses And More

Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe

February 5, 2018 By ParkerMama

Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Recipe

Lavender Charcoal Soap is the perfect blend of a few of my favorite things. Charcoal is terrific for oily skin, with the ability to pull both oil and dirt from pores.   Because the charcoal can be drying for some skin types, I've chosen to add a bit of shea butter to a goat milk base,  to help balance this bar. Supplies: *this post contains affiliate links 2 1/2 … [Read more...] about Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe

Dehydrating Frozen Vegetables

February 13, 2017 By ParkerMama

Dehydrating frozen vegetables is the perfect project for the beginning simple prepper. Save Time. Save Money. Save Space as you build your food storage. Your dehydrator is about to become your best friend as you work to stockpile vegetables for your pantry.

Find a great sale on frozen vegetables, but there's no room in the freezer?  No worries!  Dehydrating frozen vegetables is a simple prep skill to master. Why You Should Dehydrate Frozen Vegetables Unless you have a really big garden, dehydrating frozen vegetables is much cheaper than buying fresh, and you can dehydrate frozen vegetables year round. Dehydrating … [Read more...] about Dehydrating Frozen Vegetables

5-Gallon Food Grade Buckets

September 6, 2016 By ParkerMama

5 gallon buckets

I received a bit of a jolt when entering a local food storage store in search of 5-gallon food grade buckets for several bags of rice and beans I recently purchased for emergency prepardedness.   Over SEVEN dollars for a bucket and lid.  And we aren't talking gamma lids, here.  Nope.  We are talking just the plain old hammer it down with a rubber mallet type of lid. As I … [Read more...] about 5-Gallon Food Grade Buckets

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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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