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Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils

May 20, 2018 By ParkerMama

Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils

How did it become the norm to think that good skin care had to cost a fortune?  Luckily,  the move toward natural living is proving this wrong.  Great skin care be affordable.  Make our Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils to see what we mean. The Benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil Due to fatty acids like linoliec, linolenic, and oleic acid, Rose Hip Seed Oil easily … [Read more...] about Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils

Simple Melt and Pour DIY Salt Scrub Bars

May 15, 2018 By ParkerMama

Simple Melt and Pour DIY Salt Scrub Bars

My Simple Melt and Pour DIY Salt Scrub Bars were created to give those winter dry and scratchy feet sandal worthy softness.  Actually, this is a great bar of soap to grab anytime weary tootsies need a bit of revival. Not only are ingredients in this recipe are readily available, making these fun bars are as easy as it gets. Let me show you how! Simple DIY Salt Scrub … [Read more...] about Simple Melt and Pour DIY Salt Scrub Bars

DIY Beard Oil Recipe With Essential Oils

April 30, 2018 By ParkerMama

DIY Beard Oil Recipe

Do you love a man with a beard?  Then give our all natural DIY  beard  oil  recipe with essential oils a try!  Not only is this beard conditioner perfect for unruly beards, it keeps dry beards flake free.  Your man have a smooth beard, and healthy skin underneath that beard too. BTW, if you need oils I have a FANTASTIC rebate on the Young Living Premium Starter Kit going on … [Read more...] about DIY Beard Oil Recipe With Essential Oils

DIY Chocolate Mint Lip Balm With Essential Oils

April 30, 2018 By ParkerMama

DIY Chocolate Mint Lip Balm

Our DIY Chocolate Mint Lip Balm gets it chocolaty taste from real cocoa powder and it's mint zing from peppermint essential oil.  It's like a peppermint patty for your lips.  However, the real star of the show  is the carnauba wax.  This vegan wax enhances emoliency and moisturizing properties of the avocado oil and cocoa butter, while keeping a smooth consistency. Tell Me … [Read more...] about DIY Chocolate Mint Lip Balm With Essential Oils

DIY Body Spray With Stress Away Essential Oil Blend

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 … [Read more...] about DIY Body Spray With Stress Away Essential Oil Blend

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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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