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How Potassium Iodide May Save Your Life During A Nuclear Event

September 25, 2017 By ParkerMama

Potassium Iodide Tablets

If there was a terrorist attack or nuclear disaster one of the biggest concerns would be exposure to harmful levels of  radiation.   Potassium Iodide (IOSAT)  keeps you safe by saturating your thyroid with a *this post contains affiliate links beneficial form of iodine which prevents your body from absorbing radioactive iodine, produced during a nuclear event. What Is … [Read more...] about How Potassium Iodide May Save Your Life During A Nuclear Event

Inauguration Violence: How To Stay Safe

January 17, 2017 By ParkerMama

Staying safe in big crowds.

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

Duct Tape Hacks for Preppers

January 15, 2017 By ParkerMama

How to use duct tape for survival and emergency preparedness. From First Aid to camping, to hiking, to DIY projects, duct tape has you covered!

Duct tape has become indispensable to Preppers due to it's uncanny ability to fix just about anything.  Stock up on duck tape and you'll be prepared for everything from first aid emergencies, to clothing repairs, to finding your way back to base camp.   Concerned about the bulk and weight of duct tape in your BOB?  Check out *this post contains affiliate links this FLAT … [Read more...] about Duct Tape Hacks for Preppers

How To Make A SHTF Financial Survival Plan

January 4, 2017 By ParkerMama

What do your personal finances look like? It the economy were to crash, do you have a financial plan? Are you living frugally in order to put money away? Come learn some money saving tips that would make even Dave Ramsey proud. Remember, debt is bondage.

Are you concerned about your personal economic situation?   Worried about how you'll survive if things continue to go downhill?   Do you work in an industry that is shutting doors at an alarming rate?   Inching closer to retirement?   You need a financial survival plan. Why A Financial Survival Plan? There are huge issues brewing for those looking to retire on pensions.  … [Read more...] about How To Make A SHTF Financial Survival Plan

Post-Election Survival Checklist

November 4, 2016 By ParkerMama

A checklist to prepare for post-election survival

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

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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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