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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

Tornado Survival Checklist For Families

April 24, 2018 By ParkerMama

Tornado Survival Checklist

A Tornado survival checklist saves lives.  I remember as a kid out on my Uncles ranch and my Aunt yelling at everyone to get to safety cause a tornado was on the way. Safety was a huge cave a quarter of a mile away from where we were.  You've never seen a bunch of people run so fast. Luckily, the tornado passed us by, but I've never forgotten that experience.  You don't have … [Read more...] about Tornado Survival Checklist For Families

Benefits of Medical Grade Honey for Preppers

March 5, 2018 By ParkerMama

Honey has been used in wound care for centuries, all the way back to the ancient Egyptians.  Today, people  swarm to Medical Grade Honey for it's healing properties. What Is Medical Grade Honey? Made from New Zealand's Manuka honey (Leptospermum species), *this post contains affiliate links MediHoney contains  Methylglyoxal, a unique ingredient that provides it's strong … [Read more...] about Benefits of Medical Grade Honey for Preppers

Flu Preparedness Supplies: Are You Ready?

January 16, 2018 By ParkerMama

Family Flu Preparedness Supplies Checklist

Admittedly, its a little late in the season to be talking about getting together your flu preparedness supplies. However, every time I open my Facebook page I am finding another friend lamenting that the flu has just hit their home. It starts with the littlest one throwing up in the middle night and quickly spreads to all the other kids. Just as mom has the final load of sheets … [Read more...] about Flu Preparedness Supplies: Are You Ready?

Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag For Preppers

November 15, 2017 By ParkerMama

Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag

An emergency survival sleeping bag, like the S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer Emergency Bivvy  provides protection in any emergency and in any weather.  Pull out your portable survival shelter in your car while you are waiting for help to arrive.  Whether you bug in or bug out, an emergency survival sleeping bag and portable shelter needs to be part of your family's emergency … [Read more...] about Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag For Preppers

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

This Full Face Respirator Will Save Your Life

October 23, 2017 By ParkerMama

ReadiMask Full Face Respirator

A full face respirator is an important part of every emergency preparedness kit.  ReadiMask is a single use, multipurpose respirator that substantially protects against airborne particles and is designed to fit both adults and children. A Lightweight and Discreet Full Face Respirator *this post contains affiliate links Due to their size,  you are not going to want to … [Read more...] about This Full Face Respirator Will Save Your Life

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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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