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Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils

May 20, 2018 By ParkerMama

Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils

How did it become the norm to think that good skin care had to cost a fortune?  Luckily,  the move toward natural living is proving this wrong.  Great skin care be affordable.  Make our Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils to see what we mean. The Benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil Due to fatty acids like linoliec, linolenic, and oleic acid, Rose Hip Seed Oil easily … [Read more...] about Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils

Survive Hurricane Season Prepping Checklist

May 4, 2018 By ParkerMama

Survive Hurricane Checklist

The 2018 hurricane season is predicted to be even worse than 2017. It seems like every year people wait until the storm warnings begin to think about getting prepared. Don't find yourself standing in long lines for the bare basics to survive hurricane season. Get your family ready now. Don't Fall For These Hurricane Myths First of all, lets get some of the myths … [Read more...] about Survive Hurricane Season Prepping Checklist

DIY Beard Oil Recipe With Essential Oils

April 30, 2018 By ParkerMama

DIY Beard Oil Recipe

Do you love a man with a beard?  Then give our all natural DIY  beard  oil  recipe with essential oils a try!  Not only is this beard conditioner perfect for unruly beards, it keeps dry beards flake free.  Your man have a smooth beard, and healthy skin underneath that beard too. BTW, if you need oils I have a FANTASTIC rebate on the Young Living Premium Starter Kit going on … [Read more...] about DIY Beard Oil Recipe With Essential Oils

Homemade Beeswax and Honey Lip Balm

April 17, 2018 By ParkerMama

Homemade Bees Wax and Honey Lip Balm

My Homemade Beeswax and Honey Lip Balm is the perfect blend of beeswax and honey.  In addition, I toss  in some organic Coconut Oil, and Kokum Butter for a sweet tasting winner.  This is a harder lip balm that will melt from the warmth of your finger to glide on and moisturize all year long. Essential Oils For Beeswax and Honey Lip Balm Ultimately, you can't have a killer … [Read more...] about Homemade Beeswax and Honey Lip Balm

Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe

February 5, 2018 By ParkerMama

Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Recipe

Lavender Charcoal Soap is the perfect blend of a few of my favorite things. Charcoal is terrific for oily skin, with the ability to pull both oil and dirt from pores.   Because the charcoal can be drying for some skin types, I've chosen to add a bit of shea butter to a goat milk base,  to help balance this bar. Supplies: *this post contains affiliate links 2 1/2 … [Read more...] about Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe

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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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