“Laurie has been sharing her down-to-earth, common-sense approach online for years, and I’m thrilled to see that same practical, real-life wisdom gathered into a book. Laurie doesn't just teach, she lives this life everyday, and her many years of experience shine through in her writing. Common Sense Preparedness is an encouraging guide for anyone who wants to build a more resilient, capable life without fear, hype, or overwhelm.”

– Ashley Adamant, creator of Practical Self Reliance and Creative Canning

“I've known Laurie as a trusted online friend and advice-giver for many years—she knows what she's talking about. Her decades of experience coupled with her truly common-sense ways of creating a practical, functional, and prepared homestead make her the perfect author for this book. Now, more than ever, we need to attend to becoming as self-sufficient as we can. Not out of fear, but out of responsibility, community, and care for others in our respective circles. This book is a perfect place to begin your preparedness efforts. Choose one or two topics, and just start. Then continue making progress. Slow is better than none. There's no time like the present to get our homes in order. Plus, it's a great read!”

– Heidi Villegas, author of The Homesteader's Guide to Natural Wellness; founder of Healing Harvest Homestead and the School of Botanical Arts & Sciences

“This is the preparedness book so many people have been wanting—something beyond the usual prepper advice. Laurie expertly combines her decades of homesteading experience with commonsense preparedness for a resilient lifestyle now and to ensure you're ready for the next emergency.”

– Lisa Bedford, The Survival Mom

"Beyond survival, Laurie's deep dive into self-sufficiency will help you understand how to create a homestead that will thrive during any disaster—whether natural or manmade. I especially loved her information on ensuring that your home itself would be there to support you in hard times. So often, we look at what we are filling our pantry with, what we are growing or raising—but ensuring that our home systems are properly set up is also crucial!"

– Victoria Pruett, author of Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life and creator of A Modern Homestead

"You don’t have to be a ‘prepper’ to want a life that holds steady when the world doesn’t. In Common Sense Preparedness, homesteader and educator Laurie Neverman shares a grounded, step-by-step framework for securing what matters most: food, water, shelter, sanitation, and peace of mind, without fear, gimmicks, or overwhelm. From building a better pantry and preserving the harvest to storing water, hardening your home, and creating a calm, capable mindset, this is preparedness you can use every day and depend on when things get rough.”

– Mark and Krista Lawley, creators of Practical Prepping

"Laurie Neverman has been a prominent voice in the preparedness sphere for well over a decade. She takes the fear element out of it and instead offers clear instruction and reasons why we should have a prepared household. No doom and gloom, just common-sense, approachable steps you can take, starting now. Be part of the solution: read this book, act, and be prepared."

– Janet Garman, Timber Creek Farm

“In a world full of noise, it can be hard to sort out what’s real and what isn’t, or who’s actually living this life versus just talking about it. I read this book with confidence because I personally know Laurie, and her entire family truly lives what she teaches. They walk the walk and generously share what they’ve learned so others can be better prepared for the 'what ifs' that come up along the way. This book is a great addition to your prepping library—not just for worst-case scenarios, but for real life. It’s practical and focuses on skills you can actually use.”

– Amber Bradshaw, My Homestead Life

"Drawing on decades of hard-earned experience, Common Sense Preparedness is a practical, comprehensive guide that will equip you with the skills needed to build a more resilient and self-sufficient life."

– Jan Berry, The Nerdy Farm Wife

“Laurie Neverman warmly invites you into the rich, abundant world she has created and shows you how you too can have a lifestyle that will see you through good times and hard times. It's not just about prepping for disasters. It's about forging a prepared life. It goes back to what prepping should be about: peace of mind, not fear.”

– Daisy Luther, The Organic Prepper