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DIY Body Spray

April 26, 2018 By ParkerMama

DIY Body Spray

I love a good DIY Body Spray with essential oils.  But, it's got to have a fragrance that lasts.  And It can't be drying.   Finally, if you don't want to have to continuously shake the bottle before I use it, I have a couple of solutions.   All of this in an DIY Body Spray , you may ask?   Absolutely. Witch Hazel. Water. Vodka. Oh, MY! I prefer to keep it easy and use only … [Read more...] about DIY Body Spray

Focusing Roller Bottle Blend With Essential Oils

April 23, 2018 By ParkerMama

Focusing Roller Bottle Blend

When it comes to staying focused, I struggle.  It's not that I don't want to pay attention, rather,  I have no power over thoughts that drift into my head as I'm trying to pay attention.   Luckily, I have a terrific Focusing Roller Bottle Blend that keeps my mental energy from straying. Why Meadowfoam Seed Oil? Meadowfoam Seed Oil is a highly stable odorless and almost … [Read more...] about Focusing Roller Bottle Blend 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 lip … [Read more...] about Homemade Beeswax and Honey Lip Balm

DIY Raspberry Lemonade Lip Balm

April 16, 2018 By ParkerMama

Raspberry Lemonade Lip Balm

Making your own lip balm is easy.  What's hard is deciding what kind of lip balm to make.  Today I'm combining two of my favorite things, lemon essential oil, and freeze dried raspberries into a coconut oil and beeswax lip balm that is not just moisturizing but provides a little bit of summer time flavor too.  You're going to love this Raspberry Lemonade Lip Balm! Raspberry … [Read more...] about DIY Raspberry Lemonade Lip Balm

Homemade Organic Brown Sugar Scrub Bar

April 12, 2018 By ParkerMama

Organic Brown Sugar Scrub Bar

I'm not a big fan of taking jars of sugar scrub into the shower with me. Water gets into handmade items and can cause all kinds of grief.  Instead, I love bringing a Homemade Organic Brown Sugar Scrub Bar with me.   Super simple to make, I just break off a piece of the bar and take that with me  into the shower. What Makes Our Organic Brown Sugar Scrub Bar Terrific? The … [Read more...] about Homemade Organic Brown Sugar Scrub Bar

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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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