For those new to homesteading, I’m working on a “Getting Started Homesteading” series. New posts will be coming out on Thursdays for the next several weeks.
Become More Self-Reliant – Start Here
New to Food Preserving – Start Here
New to Gardening – Start Here – Tips for Beginners
Getting Started With Home Canning
Hi, I'm Laurie Neverman, the Common Sense Woman.
I'm a mathematician and engineer by training; a mother, educator and writer by vocation. I dig gardening, herbalism, natural healing, self-sufficiency, cooking, fermenting, food preservation, renewable energy, ancient history, science fiction, the LOTR trilogy (best movies ever!) and I never want to stop learning.
I'm lucky enough to be married to my best friend, August. I try each day to learn something new and keep up with my two boys, who make life perpetually interesting. We have been very blessed.
We homeschool and homestead on 35 acres in the country, where we built our green dream home in 2005. Like many people, we went through some ups and downs when the economy tanked. My husband is now working two hours away, and I say a little prayer each day that he can find a job closer to home soon.
I hope you enjoy your time on this site, and look forward to growing our online support community.
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