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Embossed Soap Making Tutorial

February 26, 2018 By ParkerMama

What if I told you that my most intricate melt and pour soap design was actually the easiest of them all? No, really, It's true. Embossed soap, using melt and pour soap base, is the easiest bar of soap you will ever make. It's the perfect bar of handmade soap for gifts and for the guest room. It's the perfect bar of soap for the beginning soap maker as well as the advanced … [Read more...] about Embossed Soap Making Tutorial

Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe

February 5, 2018 By ParkerMama

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

Make Your Own Brown Sugar: 15 Minute Prepper

October 23, 2016 By ParkerMama

Yes! You can make your own brown sugar. When I show you how easy it is to combine the ingredients for brown sugar, you are going to wonder why nobody told you this sooner. Why Make Your Own Brown Sugar? Making your own brown sugar is much less expensive than purchasing brown sugar. November is when the big baking supply sales begin. Last year I was able to score … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Brown Sugar: 15 Minute Prepper

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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.