If, for some odd reason, you have yet to visit her wonderful blog, one of the best in my humble opinion, please do so today. Her advice and guidance will take you a long way to an independent, self-sufficient lifestyle. Patrice, her gifted husband, Don, and their two daughters live the life of which she writes. They're a well grounded Christian family.
Patrice is also the author of The Simplicity Primer. It's a great read. The book can be found at Patrice's blog.
Again, thank you and welcome, my dear Patrice. You are now among friends.
Stephen