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Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! This preparedness advocate tries to Keep It Super Simple! On Wednesday evening’s FamilyPreparednessGuide Talk Show, Bob Griswold, the owner and operator of one of the largest and oldest preparedness organizations on the Eastern side of the Mississippi (if not in the entire country!), was my guest. I’ve known Bob for more than [...]

Have You Heard about the Preparedness Expo 2010?

16. February 2010

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! This is announcement will Keep It Super Simple! Years ago, there was a series of Preparedness Expo events that occurred around the country, and thousands attend on the weekends in various cities––Orlando, Atlanta, Denver, Long Beach and Del Mar (CA), Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, [...]

The American Preppers Network is Back!

8. February 2010

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Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! We’re truly trying to Keep It Super Simple! Tonight’s principal guest is a man who has a determined concern about and absolutely committed to helping others become prepared for whatever the uncertain future has in store for them. We’ll start with Tom Martin, the originator, developer, chief of motivation, and promoter of [...]

Have You Scoped Out M. D. Creekmore?

6. February 2010

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Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! This preparedness advocate tries to Keep It Super Simple! One of the bright young stars of the preparedness industry is M. D Creekmore. He has enjoyed a meteoric rise in acceptance and credibility among the survivalist, preparedness, and self-reliant practitioners. M. D. Creekmore has posted a large number of free downloadable survival [...]

Have You Heard the Rest of this Story?

5. February 2010

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Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I have a rest-of-the-story missive for you today. I will try to Keep It Super Simple! Let me preface the story with this note: I believe the cornerstone, if not the very foundation, of life is spirituality. It is the inner force that gives us the desire, drive, impetus, and determination [...]

Have you heard Today’s Version of the Ant and the Grasshopper?

4. February 2010

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Welcome back to FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! This fable, given its juxtaposition of time, indicates a bit of today’s idiocy and stupidity we’ve come to accept as tolerable. Actually, the tolerance of the past has led to current acceptance. It is so typical of the entitlement(s) some have come to demand. Woe is us! You may have seen this [...]

Back by Popular Demand––Rich Fleetwood!

25. January 2010

Welcome to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Tonight’s guest was Rich Fleetwood, the Founder/Director of SurvivalRing.org Several listeners requested I return Rich to the FamilyPreparednessGuide Talk Show to discuss how preparedness could lessen the effects of disasters in current happenings, and focus on how to prepare us for future national, regional, and local natural and manmade disasters. Rich’s core focus [...]

Easy to Have A Great Garden—Without All the Work!

23. January 2010

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Two good ol’ boys from a few miles North up I-35 have figured how to make home gardening easy, affordable, effective, efficient, and to Keep It Super Simple! On today’s FamilyPreparednessGuide talk show, listeners learned how to manage a garden by a modified version of hydroponic gardening. It is so slam-dunk [...]

Just to Make Sure—An Explanation!

22. January 2010

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Carolyn Nicolaysen, who appeared on Wednesday night’s FamilyPreparednessGuide talk show sent me this note about information she just posted on her blogsite, http://blog.totallyready.com/. So to Keep It Super Simple, here is the clarification of magnitude of earthquakes explained. Wednesday night (January 20, 2010), during our discussion on the Family Preparedness Guide blog [...]

What Can You Learn From the Haiti Earthquake on Tonight’s Show?

20. January 2010

Welcome to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! One of the favorite guests appearing on the FamilyPreparednessGuide talk show is Carolyn Nicolaysen. She’ll be back on the show this evening at 7:00 PM (CST) to discuss the effects of the Haitian earthquake. There has been ample mention given by the press—but are they missing the point of the lessons [...]

Have You Considered What You Can Learn From the Haiti Earthquake?

19. January 2010

Welcome to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! One of the favorite guests on the FamilyPreparednessGuide talk show is Carolyn Nicolaysen. She’ll be back on the show Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM (CST) to discuss the effects of the Haitian earthquake. More than enough mention has been given by the press—but are they missing the point of the lessons [...]

Have You Met Rich Fleetwood?

18. January 2010

Have You Met Rich Fleetwood? Welcome to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Monday night’s dynamic guest on the FamilyPreparednessGuide talk show will be Rich Fleetwood, founder/director of the SurvivalRing.org website. Rich has spent many years preparing for the role he plays in the preparedness industry. He’s engineered a massive website to provide preparedness information and Keep It Super Simple! Rich [...]

Have You Met Arlene Hoag, Preparedness Author?

13. January 2010

Welcome to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I’ll really Keep It Super Simple! Arlene Hoag is a preparedness expert in Montana, where it rally pays to be prepare–especially with the long, hard winters. Arlene has 20 years experience homesteading and raising a family at the edge of the Montana wilderness. She earned a BA in Psychology from the University [...]

Have You Heard of Quake Safe Ltd.?

13. January 2010

Welcome to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I’ll really Keep It Super Simple! Here’s their Earthquake Emergency Task List from their website: www.QSQuakeSafe.com This site provides valuable information for you and your family regarding survival during an earthquake and in the critical 72-hour period after such a natural disaster. You will also find a line of high quality products [...]

Did You Listen to the Talk Show Last Night?

5. January 2010

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Last night’s guest radio talk show was Bruce Hopkins, a long-time friend, who operates the Internet–Grocer.com website. He told us about how the company had its start and growth. He and his wife Phyllis operate the business under the name Best Prices Storable Foods. Bruce explained that Best Prices Storable [...]

What Is the Press Saying About Preparedness?

4. January 2010

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Is the press trying to Keep It Super Simple? Or is the press just simplistic? Read the following Newsweek Web Exclusive article and let me know how you feel about what this reporter has written. http://www.newsweek.com/id/228428/page/2 By Jessica Bennett Newsweek Web Exclusive; Dec. 28, 2009 Survivalism Lite They call themselves [...]

What Can I Do to Help You Become Prepared?

3. January 2010

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I’d like to Keep It Super Simple with today’s blog! At the start of this new year, I want to pledge to help you become prepared or better prepared with your family preparedness plan. Do you have a question that you’d like to see answered or addressed in this blog? It can [...]

Have You Learned These Lessons from Geese Flying South in the Fall?

2. January 2010

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! This illustration will Keep It Super Simple! When you look to the sky in the Fall and see the geese migrating south, remember the following analysis: Geese fly in a “V” formation. You might be interested in knowing what scientists have discovered about why they fly is such a manner. 1. [...]

We’re Brewing Up Something Big Tonight!

28. December 2009

Welcome Back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide talk show! Tonight’s guests are Johnny Max & the Queen (Aka John & Tammy McKissack). Johnny Max and the Queen have been married 25 years—Johnny Max says it’s not a record, but it’s a darn high average! Back during the childhood of their two daughters, they lived in the Dominican Republic for a [...]

Do You Live in an Earthquake-Prone Area?

19. December 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! My special guests today on the Saturday afternoon show (at least in the CST) are Trish and Glen Granholm. This husband-wife team have the Keep It Super Simple system for earthquake preparedness! Trish is known by Fox News LA as “The Earthquake Lady”, and has spent the last several years teaching seismic [...]

Did You Catch the Talk Show Last Night?

17. December 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! n last night’s Talk Show, I hosted 2 special guests on the Family PreparednessGuide talk show. Both guests made it easy to Keep It Super Simple! My first guest on Wednesday night’s show: Marjory Marjory is a mother who became very concerned about the possibility of the collapse of the systems we all [...]

Are You Ready for 2 Guests Tonight?

16. December 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! My s2 pecial guests for Wednesday night’s show are: Marjory and Jeff Gleason. You’ll get twice your money’s worth Wednesday evening when these two experts in different fields appear on the show tonight. Marjory Marjory is a mother who became very concerned about the possibility of the collapse of the systems we [...]

Have You Considered these Precautions for Winter Travel? – Part 1

15. December 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Carolyn Nicolaysen, who has appeared on the FamilyPreparednessGuide talk show several times, appeared on the FamilyPreparednessGuide blog talk radio show Wednesday night, 7:00 PM CST December 9th. This is the continuation of our discussion that evening on: http://blogtalkradio.com/family then just click on James Talmage Stevens: Family Preparedness Guide. These tips also apply [...]

Do You Remember Christopher Nyerges?

14. December 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! My special guest for Monday night’s show is Christopher Nyerges, an intellectual giant of the native skills, foods, and forage foods genre. Christopher began his interest in wild foods, survival, Native American skills, etc. at an early age, about age 10. He spent much of his childhood hiking in local [...]

Have You Met Big John Lipscomb?

4. December 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I will Keep It Super Simple! You’ll meet an iconic Patriot on Saturday’s BlogTalkRadio Show. Here’s the link for the show: www.BlogTalkRadio.com/James-Talmage-Steven The call-in number is (347) 326-9604. Or join the Chat room, meet some nice people and ask your questions from there! Big John is the proprietor of the following websites: http://www.survivalistseeds.com/ http://www.patriotfood.com/ http://www.donttreadonme.tv/ You’ll [...]

Did You Know You Could Become Prepared by Taking Baby Steps?

1. December 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite I will Keep It Super Simple! Wednesday night’s BlogTalkRadio show will introduce you to Jodi and Julie, two bright young sisters-in-law who were attempting to get a year’s supply of food storage put together. As they started this process, they realized there was SO much to learn and they were so [...]

Carolyn Nicolaysen Is Back to Report on the State of the Pandemic

17. November 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I will Keep It Super Simple! On Wednesday evening, we have a great Blog Talk Radio show for you! Join us at 7:00 PM (CST) for an hour of new and views of the family preparedness industry and what makes it important foryou to become prepared. Go tp www.BlogTalkRadio.com/James-Talmage-Steven to hear [...]

Jack is Back!

15. November 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I will Keep It Super Simple! Whether you’re a survivalist, preparedness person, or self-reliance advocate––you’re going to get more of Jack Spirko on Monday evening, November 16, at 7:00 PM (CST) for 2 hours. I think Jack needs more time to discuss his ideas and have enough time on the air to [...]

Have You Been to the Country Store?

6. November 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I will Keep It Super Simple! My guest on the next BlogTalkRadio show (Saturday, Nov. 7, 1:00 PM CST) is an entrepreneur who created Healthy Harvest as a family-owned business and has been in operation since 1988. Her goal is to help individuals and families become more prepared, healthier, and more [...]

Price Increase Notice: Did You Get Your Copy of Basics…?

2. November 2009

Welcome to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I will Keep It Super Simple! Today is November 2, 2009. As previously announced, the pre-launch price of $29.95 is no longer valid after midnight tonight, Monday, November 2, 2009, PST (West Coast). The fulfillment center will begin shipping Tuesday, November 3! They have informed me the order volume is terrific, and it’ll take a couple [...]

Did You Get the Free Preparedness eBook?

2. November 2009

Welcome to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I will Keep It Super Simple! Planning is the most critically important step in to family preparedness. To help you plan better with more knowledge, get the free eBook The New Survivalist – Disaster Preparedness and Self-Reliance, by survival expert and author, Dr. J. Duane Weed. To get your free download, click here: http://www.thenewsurvivalist.com There’s [...]

Did You Get the Free Survivalist eBook?

30. October 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I’m going to Keep It Super Simple! My special guest for Saturday’s BlogTalkRadio show is Dr. Duane Weed, a chiropractic physician, acupuncturist, herbalist, and survivalist who has operated a family-oriented holistic practice for more than 25 years. After getting his degree and practicing as a Chiropractor for several years, he taught at [...]

Where Did Making the Best of Basics Get Its Start?

29. October 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Several people have asked me about the genesis of Making the Best of Basics, and since it’s only a few days until the 11th edition of Making the Best of Basics ships from the warehouse to your home, I thought this might be the time to tell you the story. [...]

Want to Know More About Precious Metals?

21. October 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Patrick C. Gorman, President & Owner, Resource Consultants will be my guest this Saturday at BlogTalkRadio.com Over the past 3 weeks, you’ve read the 16-part article published on this blogsite. Now you can call and ask those questions you have about what to do next in your personal investment portfolio. Precious [...]

What’s in the 11th Edition of Basics?

17. October 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I’m going to Keep It Super Simple! I’ve been receiving emails asking about the new version of Making the Best of Basics, 11th edition, 26th printing. When I started the 11th edition––actually the revision of the 10th edition––I was going to merely reprint it and put it out into the marketplace. [...]

Where Do You Go from Here?

12. October 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Pat Gorman, President & Owner of Resource Consultants, will provide you an education on the subject of precious metals investing. There is such a concern about the economy, I felt this subject could use some light, instead of smoke and heat. This is the 16th and final installment in a series [...]

When Things Get Ugly, How Do I Use My Precious Metals Coins ?

10. October 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Pat Gorman, President & Owner of Resource Consultants, will provide you an education on the subject of precious metals investing. There is such a concern about the economy, I felt this subject could use some light, instead of smoke and heat. This is the 15th installment in a series of 16 [...]

How Liquid Are Precious Metals in A Crisis Situation?

8. October 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Pat Gorman, President & Owner of Resource Consultants, will provide you an education on the subject of precious metals investing. There is such a concern about the economy, I felt this subject could use some light, instead of smoke and heat. This is the 14th installment in a series of 16 [...]

Did You Learn More About Healthy Food Storage Utilization Today?

3. October 2009

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Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Rita Bingham was my guest today, and she gave us some good advice about how to Keep It Super Simple! She discussed the following (from my notes): Nutrition Detectives handout (Dr. David Katz) will teach you AND the children/grandchildren to read labels and learn more ways to incorporate healthier foods into your [...]

Did You Buy the New James Wesley, Rawles Book?

30. September 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednesGuide blogsite! Survivalist author James Wesley, Rawles knows how to Keep It Super Simple! He introduces his new book @ SurvivalBlog.com (upper R. Corner) for those looking for a definitive plan to survive the end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI). Or, you can go directly to Amazon.com with this link: [...]

Jim Phillips is Back to Discuss Family Preparedness!

25. September 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! If you listened to Jim Phillips on his last visit on August 22 or downloaded his visit, you’re going to get more of his great knowledge and wisdom on the September 26th show! He really knows how to Keep It Super Simple! Jim Phillips has been referred to as “A Friend and [...]

Should I Be Acquiring Gold & Silver?

21. September 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Pat Gorman, President & Owner of Resource Consultants, will provide you an education on the subject of precious metals investing. There is such a concern about the economy, I felt this subject could use some light, instead of smoke and heat. This is the 1st installment in a series of 16 [...]

Thank You For Selecting Us!

15. September 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! All thing considered for a Monday, today was a pretty good day. It ended well when I received an email from MakeUseOf.com indicating that this blogsite had been selected one of the top five (5) sites on the Internet for preparedness! with less than 5 full months under our belt, [...]

Meet Three Lady Preppers Who Are State Moderators

28. August 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! To hear the show live (1:00 PM CDST) or via digital replay (anytime/no charge) go to: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/James-Talmage-Stevens Three (3) Lady Preppers who are Moderators of their various State groups of American Preppers Network. Here’s the line-up for Saturday’s Talk Show––and their introductions: Worn Out (Aggie) – Mississippi Preppers Network –– Moderator of Mississippi [...]

Are You Ready for the Lady Preppers Show?

8. August 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! These Ladies will Keep It Really Simple! Today, the Canadian Preppers Network will be the subject of our talk show. Here’s the cast: Kymber, moderator of CPN, And her supporters from other groups: Phelan (Fay-lynn) ––@Kansas Preppers Network Paulette –– Prepared in TN SciFiChick –– Texas born & raised Ernie –– @Indiana Preppers Network We’ll find out lots [...]

What’s Your Vision for the Future?

1. August 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Don’t miss Saturday, Aug 1 broadcast at 1:00 PM CDST wwwBlogtalkraddio.com/family Call-in # (347) 326-9604 (Vote for us on “Favorites” so we can get a prime time slot!) This week: Leaders of the American Preppers Network! Let me Keep It Super Simple Catch the vision of survivalism, preparedness, and family self-reliance. In life I’ve found these [...]

Are You A Prepper?

31. July 2009

Welcome Back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Do you Keep It Super Simple? I have been a bit under the weather (and the radar) for the past few days. I was enjoying what may be the last of great medical care! A month ago, I dropped a large––lima bean-sized––kidney stone on the left side. It couldn’t seem to [...]

Special: Interviewing A Survivalist Expert!

24. July 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Saturday afternoon, July 25 @ 1:00 PM CDST, I’ll be interviewing podcaster Jack Spirko, the talented host of “The Survival Podcast daily. You’ll find Jack very interesting and energetic about the full range of preparedness activities. You can listen to the shows anytime by going to his website and checking the [...]

Did You Listen to This Survivalist Expert?

23. July 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I’m continuing my series on Jack Spirko, the talented host of “The Survival Podcast daily. I advise you to listen to his podcast—he’s very interesting and will get you in the groove for preparedness activities. Jack will be on BlogTalkRadio’s FamilyPreparednessGuide Talk Show this Saturday, July 25, 1:00 PM CDST. Don’t [...]

Do You Listen to This Survivalist Expert?

22. July 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! I’m sure you’re familiar with Jack Spirko, the current prince of the survivalist movement. He has a daily podcast @ http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com. He addresses a number of issues daily, and is a capable spokesman for the movement to practice sustainable reality. Jack will be on BlogTalkRadio’s FamilyPreparednessGuide Talk Show this Saturday, July [...]

Are you on the Path of Spiritual Preparedness? Step 5: Get the Mind of the Master!

28. June 2009

Welcome back to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! The Master is trying to make your family preparedness plan happen and Keep It Super Simple! Step 5: Get the Mind of the Master. Gain approval for your family preparedness plan from your Master or MasterMind group. This is the personal test: Is there clarity or confusion when you reveal it or [...]

Want to Learn About New Preparedness Products?

26. June 2009

Welcome to the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogsite! Announcing the FamilyPreparednessGuide blogcast, Saturday, June 27, 1:00 Pm CDST. This BlogTalkRadio show is an audio presentation hosted by the Family Preparedness Guide. ON this segment, I will have some new products and new ideas for becoming better prepared. New ways to Keep It Super Simple! You can listen by clicking here: (or copy [...]

Are You On the Path of Spiritual Preparedness? Step 1: Your Personal Mandate…

24. June 2009