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Politics and Prepping: The Rising Cost of Produce

February 6, 2017 By ParkerMama

Understanding the relationship between politics and the economy will give you the opportunity to prepare for rising costs. As President Trump moves forward with building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico, rising produce costs are becoming a reality. Make sure your food storage and budget doesn't take a hit with these strategies for prepping against the rising cost of your favorite fruits and vegetables.

Understanding the relationship between politics and the economy is an important Prepper skill to develop.  It allows you to prepare in advance for the rising cost of produce items we rely on daily. Paying For A Wall Between The U.S. and Mexico Let's take President Trump's proposed wall between the U.S. and Mexico. You know, the one Mexico is supposedly paying for? The one … [Read more...] about Politics and Prepping: The Rising Cost of Produce

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

How To Make The Most Of Survival Seeds

August 30, 2016 By ParkerMama

survival seeds

"I bought these survival seeds so that I can grow all my own food when the SHTF". I hear this a lot.   Often from people who have never planted  a seed in their entire lives.   Experienced gardeners must be doing a terrific job of making their work look super easy for so many people to figure that if the world were to explode, they could just till up a little bit of dirt, … [Read more...] about How To Make The Most Of Survival Seeds

Renegade Survivalists

February 2, 2016 By ParkerMama

Renegade Survivalists

It seems as though one's dedication to prepping is directly proportional to how far out in the boonies one is willing to hide themselves away.  You can't reach the gold star level of prepping until you've removed yourself from a city setting and relocated to an area that is a few warm bodies short of being a  ghost town.  With a medically fragile son, our family will never be … [Read more...] about Renegade Survivalists

How to tell if your baking powder is still fresh.

January 26, 2016 By ParkerMama

Test to see if your baking powder is still fresh. If not, use this recipe to whip up a new batch!

You are right in the middle of creating a culinary master piece.  Your mouth is watering as you reach for the last ingredient your recipe requires.  In your hand is a container of baking powder, recovered from way in the back of your cupboard. You find yourself  wondering when you used this stuff last.  Heck, you wonder when you bought it.  How long does baking powder last, … [Read more...] about How to tell if your baking powder is still fresh.

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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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