Politics

Inauguration Violence: How To Stay Safe

January 17, 2017 By ParkerMama

Protestors are promising to disrupt many of the events surrounding Donald Trumps's inauguration. Some are even promising inauguration violence. Here are some ideas to help you make it through what potentially could be a stressful few days. (This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting our site through your purchases!) Inauguration Violence A group … [Read more...] about Inauguration Violence: How To Stay Safe

Post-Election Survival Checklist

November 4, 2016 By ParkerMama

Unlike any other election in history, the 2016 Presidential election stands to go down in the books as the election that divided the country. After the last vote has been counted, and the winner announced, a peaceful transition of power may be more than can be asked of our weary nation. It's time to start thinking about preparing for possible post-election survival … [Read more...] about Post-Election Survival Checklist

Water Storage and Flint, Michigan.

January 19, 2016 By ParkerMama

Water storage has been on my mind since the state of Michigan's crisis with safe drinking water that began several months ago. Flint's tap water became contaminated with too much lead after the city switched it's water supply in 2014 to save money while under state financial management. Ensuring residents have safe water to drink has been a struggle. You can't boil lead out … [Read more...] about Water Storage and Flint, Michigan.

School Resource Officers: I Just Want Our Kids To Be As Safe As We Were

January 25, 2013 By Prepared Mom

I remember my first year of teaching. It was 1st grade in a low income area serving a population of students that were currently homeless. It was one of only a handful of public schools in the country dealing with the educational crisis caused by homelessness. I was a bright eyed, bushy tailed teacher ready to change the world. I remember those years in that school so fondly. I … [Read more...] about School Resource Officers: I Just Want Our Kids To Be As Safe As We Were

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.