Doctor Preppers Family Preparedness Journal

21. August 2010

The Doctor is In! Organic Panic, Seed Buying Scams and the Formula for Value

A lady just plunked down a bunch of money for some “seed banks” that are supposed to contain only certified organic seeds, and now she’s having second thoughts. Is she the victim of a scam? Or just mis-informed? The “Doc” weighs in on some possibly “seedy” merchandising tactics…

6. August 2010

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Keeping It Simple: Seven Steps to Healthy Eating

Let’s GET REAL: How prepared will you truly be to survive tough times if you and/or your family are in poor health? The old saying, “You are what you eat,” may be hard to swallow, but so is the excess of drugs being pushed upon us by the pharmaceutical companies as the answer to all our ills. We need to get back to basics to regain our health, and the road to recovery starts with healthy eating.

Sue Becker, a recent guest on the Doctor Prepper Show and our newest contributor, offers this simple, 7-step approach to healthy eating…

27. July 2010

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One Way Out: An Invitation to America

Tired of all the doom and gloom? Here is an uplifting message for those who love freedom and are concerned about America’s future. There IS a way out. There IS a solution, but the solution is not political and it is not economic. The solution is spiritual. You are invited to view this 4-minute video and consider the truths within.

20. July 2010

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Free Webinar: Technology for Personal Preparedness

In this webinar Mike Geertsen of Depiction, Inc. will examine some of the many ways technology can be used by individuals in their disaster preparation, with a special focus on Depiction mapping and simulation software. All webinar attendees will also receive a free copy of Mike’s eBook “Technology for Personal and Family Preparedness.” Get the details…

19. July 2010

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Spilling the Beans on the Gulf Oil Spill

Who is holding the Gulf oil spill recovery hostage, and why? This just-released report, written by a concerned citizen whistle-blower with inside knowledge, explains in detail why this oil spill, which has turned out to be the worst ecological disaster in U.S. history, didn’t have to turn out that way, and is not being cleaned up when there are relatively simple, inexpensive, and thoroughly proven methods by which it could be.

13. July 2010

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Keeping it Simple: Easy Homemade Mayonnaise

Maria wrote: “I heard you mention on a recent podcast how easy it is to make mayonnaise from scratch. Any chance you could give out the recipe? I eat alot of mayo and would love a good homemade recipe. Thanks.”

For all you mayo lovers out there, here is Doctor Prepper’s secret recipe….

12. July 2010

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The Doctor is IN! Too Old to Prepare-or Care?

AS we get older, we recognize more fully that there are some situations through which we’d prefer not to continue living. Is there some age at which preparedness becomes irrelevant? Doctor Prepper shares his views…

6. July 2010

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Emergency Preparedness: Build your own backup solar generator!

Did you know that you can put together a simple, portable solar “generator” for charging small batteries, electronics, or directly powering lights and small appliances for under $500 with a bare minimum of technical know-how? Our newest guest contributor, Dustin Hollis, shares what he’s learned that works in this excerpt from his forthcoming book, “Tactics for Tough Times.”

24. June 2010

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Keeping it Simple: Collecting Rainwater

Collecting rainwater can save you considerable time and energy trying to find extra water in a pinch. Using a simple rain barrel will enable you to collect rain water directly and economically. But there are a few things you need to know to use it safely…

24. June 2010

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A Special Giveaway–Just for Today

Here’s your chance to enter a drawing for two great prizes to be given away on tonight’s (Friday’s) Doctor Prepper Radio Show! Get the details…

17. June 2010

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Coaching for Preparedness — a Doctor Prepper Radio Exclusive!

Doctor Prepper’s special radio guest Friday night will be Coach Carter, renowned coach of a national championship high school basketball team and now a very successful businessman, business coach, and popular motivational speaker.

Broadcasting live from Coach Carter’s magnet school in Waco TX, we’ll discuss how the hydroponic garden we’re installing there will help teach and train young people in preparedness and self-reliance…

7. June 2010

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Doctor Prepper’s Prepper-Upper #17

“When there’s an elephant in the room, introduce him.”
–Randy Pausch (1960-2008) American Author and Lecturer
We’ve saved the best for last today, so be sure to read this
issue all the way to the bottom. And don’t cheat!

3. June 2010

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Keeping it Simple: The Case for Whole Wheat

What do ants know that we don’t? A simple experiment using white bleached flour and whole wheat flour tells all…

26. May 2010

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Keeping it Simple: Being a “Prepper” is Just Common Sense!

“It’s just common sense to plan for the future,” says Leon Pantenburg, the newest guest contributor to Doctor Prepper’s Journal. “Most people never think about the need to survive anything,” says Leon, “but you, the average person, could easily be one slip, fall or crash away from real trouble.” Leon recommends that in addition to any survival gear and supplies you may already have at home, that you…

24. May 2010

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Free Webinar Tuesday May 25th: Technology for Personal Preparedness

On Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 PM CDT Mike Geertsen of Depiction, Inc. will be presenting a special one-hour webinar entitled “Technology for Personal Preparedness.” Don’t miss this fantastic free webinar especially for preppers! Here’s how to register…

18. May 2010

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Keeping It Simple: Bulgur Wheat Basics

One of the most basic and interesting forms of whole cooked wheat is bulgur. Bulgur is probably the easiest whole-wheat food to prepare and has an unlimited number of uses…

16. May 2010

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Monday at 7PM CT on Doctor Prepper Radio: Turning Your Debt into Wealth

Tonight’s show focuses on financial preparedness, and specifically on what you can do in these difficult economic times to reduce your debt and start building real wealth. Meet Ron DuBois, author of “Turning Your Debt Into Wealth” …

13. May 2010

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The Doctor is IN! Hydroponic Tonic

Linda wrote:…We listened to your podcast on the hydroponic gardening…I would love to know more about the growing medium and fertilizer.

Doctor Prepper responds…

13. May 2010

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Just added: Four great freebies for you to download …

We’re continuing to add value for you, our valued readers of Doctor Prepper’s Journal. Today we just added four great freebies for you to download…

11. May 2010

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Be one of the first 10 to ask, and ye shall receive!

Doctor Prepper has 10 bottles of Survival Tabs to give away, and he’ll be giving away one bottle to one lucky winner on each of his next 10 radio shows. What do you need to do to get one? Just be one of the first 10 to ask! Here’s how…

9. May 2010

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Monday at 7PM CT on Doctor Prepper Radio: Cutting-Edge Technology for Preppers

We’ve got a “cutting edge” guest for you tonight! Mike Geertsen of Depiction, Inc. will discuss the cutting-edge software he has created that will allow any of us to quickly “depict” the potential impact of disasters on our neighborhoods. Depiction is mapping and simulation software originally developed for professional disaster planners and emergency managers across the country, and now available for home use. This is technology that…

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