Welcome to your common sense refuge in a crazy world. Hi, I’m Laurie. I believe in straight talk, hard work and a healthy dose of laughter. Being self-reliant isn’t about trying to tackle everything on your own; it’s about common sense choices to improve your life. You can do it, we can help! Search the Site Search Gardening Attracting Beneficial Insects to Help Your Garden Thrive How to Start a Garden – 10 Steps to Gardening for Beginners What are Shell Beans? (Growing Tips, Usage, Storage) Learn more about gardening Recipes Cherry Preserves – Chocolate Cherry and Cherry Vanilla Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with Strawberry Whipped Cream Strawberry Banana Jam – Easy Recipe with Less Sugar Check out our recipes Preparedness DIY Portable Toilet (Emergency Use Bucket Toilet) The Lost Ways Book – Does it Live Up to the Hype? BAOFENG BF F8HP – Review and Recommended Accessories Get started with preparedness
