emergency lighting

Survival Lighting: The Luci Inflatable Solar Light

January 24, 2018 By ParkerMama

Survival lighting options. There are a lot of them. Today I want to share with you my new favorite, the Luci Inflatable Solar Light. It is going to be your new favorite too. How I Discovered the Luci Solar Light I was invited to be part of a group buy for several preparedness items, one being the *this post contains affiliate links Luci Solar Light. Life being busy, … [Read more...] about Survival Lighting: The Luci Inflatable Solar Light

Beginning Prepper’s Wish List: Christmas Gift Ideas For Emergency Preparedness

November 1, 2017 By ParkerMama

Our Beginning Prepper's Wish List is a great place to start shopping for someone new to prepping. Or perhaps you want to start getting your family's 72 Hour Kits together. You'll find our favorite stuff here on our Beginning Prepper's Wishlist! Heck, even experienced Preppers may discover some must have gear to make surviving Armageddon more fun. *this post contains … [Read more...] about Beginning Prepper’s Wish List: Christmas Gift Ideas For Emergency Preparedness

Cheap Solar Lights For Emergency Lighting

October 28, 2012 By Prepared Mom

There are many ways to light your home if the power goes out. Candles, flashlights and kerosene lanterns are the tried and true ways many of us grew up with. But thanks to cheap manufacturing costs, there is now a safer, cheaper way to get emergency lighting-outdoor solar lights. The past few summers, Walmart has had these available for $.97. Understandably they disappear … [Read more...] about Cheap Solar Lights For Emergency Lighting

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.