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Bottled Water Contamination l Survival Water Filter

March 22, 2018 By ParkerMama

Bottled Water Contamination

Americans choose to drink bottled water thinking it is safer than their municipal water.  Unfortunately, we now know this this may not be the case. New research that warns us of bottled water  contamination in the form of thousands of thousands of pieces of plastic. In other words,  trying to avoid the type of contamination found in the water storage in Flint, Michigan, … [Read more...] about Bottled Water Contamination l Survival Water Filter

The CDC Wants You To Prepare For Nuclear Attack

January 10, 2018 By ParkerMama

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/09/magnitude-7-point-8-earthquake-strikes-caribbean-tsunami-waves-possible-usgs.html

With what feels like retro vibes from the 1950's, the CDC (Center for Disease Control) has announced a January 16th presentation to teach the public how to  prepare for nuclear attack. Am I the only one hearing the theme to the Twilight Zone playing in the background? Steps To Take To Prepare For A Nuclear Strike Though nuclear detonation is unlikely, it could have … [Read more...] about The CDC Wants You To Prepare For Nuclear Attack

Water Storage and Flint, Michigan.

January 19, 2016 By ParkerMama

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Water storage has been on my mind since the state of Michigan's crisis with safe drinking water that began several months ago.  Flint's tap water became contaminated with too much lead after the city switched it's water supply in 2014 to save money while under state financial management. Ensuring residents have safe water to drink has been a struggle. You can't boil lead out … [Read more...] about Water Storage and Flint, Michigan.

How To Disinfect Water With Pool Shock

September 2, 2013 By Prepared Mom

disinfect water with pool shock

Bleach is a common item in a preppers stockpile. While bleach has many important uses in an emergency situation, it has drawbacks: it expires quickly and it takes up a lot of space. According to the Clorox website, the shelf life of regular Clorox Bleach (do not buy scented or splash-less or anything else for prepping) is: The active ingredient in liquid bleach, sodium … [Read more...] about How To Disinfect Water With Pool Shock

How to Get Emergency Water From Water Heater

July 10, 2012 By Prepared Mom

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Most homes have a water heater that holds at least 30 gallons of potable water. It's one of the conveniences we take for granted, until it stops working! But many of us don't take for granted the fact that we do have a 30 gallons of emergency water from water heater storage device in our house! If you are working on building your supply of water, I recommend that you don't … [Read more...] about How to Get Emergency Water From Water Heater

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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.

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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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