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We Launched a YouTube Channel for Simply Preparing 🎥

May 1, 2026 By Prepared Mom

We’re excited to share something new with our Simply Preparing community — we’ve launched a YouTube channel! If you’ve been around here for a while, you know our focus has always been practical preparedness without panic. The new channel is simply an extension of that mission — short, helpful videos covering everyday prepping advice and realistic product reviews that support … [Read more...] about We Launched a YouTube Channel for Simply Preparing 🎥

Time to Update Your Emergency Road Trip Kit

August 29, 2014 By Prepared Mom

Every year you should take out your emergency road trip kit, check it and refresh it because you just never know when you hit the open road, what sort of road blocks you will run into…Thanks to OnStar for providing today’s reminder. Things to Include In Your Emergency Road Kit: An all purpose emergency car kit like the one pictured here that is good for a … [Read more...] about Time to Update Your Emergency Road Trip Kit

Dangers of Standing Flood Water

September 23, 2013 By Prepared Mom

Floods are a force of nature that bring many dangers, but after the initial flood, one danger that is often over looked is all of that standing water. Standing water poses many risks to our health and should be avoided. I cringe thinking of people letting kids play in it of all things. Why Is Standing Water Dangerous? Infectious Disease and Diarrhea to start. Eating or … [Read more...] about Dangers of Standing Flood Water

Preparing Freezer Meals

January 29, 2013 By Prepared Mom

Freezer meals are a must to have on hand for dealing with the little family emergencies that come up from time to time. They are perfect to have on hand as a part of being prepared for the flu, helping to hedge against rising food prices, or just a night that you can't get it all together and need a helping hand. Whenever you cook a favorite family meal that could freeze … [Read more...] about Preparing Freezer Meals

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.