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SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter

May 10, 2018 By ParkerMama

Emergency Eye Wash Adapter

The SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter turns any  water bottle into an eye wash station.  The unique design was created to help Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders flush contaminants from their eyes.  Perfect for emergency kits, car glove compartments, EDC bags, first aid kits and more. How Does The SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter Work Three simple steps is all it … [Read more...] about SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter

An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

May 7, 2018 By ParkerMama

Why There Must Be An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

The Israeli Bandage  was created by the Israeli Defense Force to save lives during combat. The pressure applicator on an Israeli Bandage exerts 30 pounds of pressure to a wound area, effectively treating the bleeding from a traumatic hemorrhagic wound.   A sterile dressing that can be used for many kinds of wounds, it should be in every emergency kit. What Can The Israeli … [Read more...] about An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

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

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

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

Survive Hypothermia: Prepper’s Checklist

February 12, 2018 By ParkerMama

Survive Hypothermia

I live in a state that (usually) sees a lot of snow, especially in the mountains.  Knowing how to survive hypothermia is knowledge every family living in a cold climate should master.  Let's talk about how to diagnose, treat, and prevent hypothermia. What Is Hypothermia? Hypothermia occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low … [Read more...] about Survive Hypothermia: Prepper’s Checklist

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?

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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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