Kim, if you can't find a local homebrew store (look in the Yellow Pages under Beer), I can enthusiastically recommend Maryland Homebrew. I have dealt with them for a few years now and have never been disappointed in their service. I started with their "America's Best Brewing System" and went on from there. They have kits which contain all the ingredients for a fairly decent brew, and you can also step up to various recipes for specialized brews. I would suggest one of their kits at first, but move up to recipes as soon as you feel confident.

Another source of information is Home Brew Digest. You can subscribe and receive the digest in your email box 6 days a week, or read it online. An incredible amount of knowledge is available from the people there (kinda like here).

Brewing and bottling is a lot of fun to do together. Feel free to PM me if you want more information (and you probably will). And never forget the mantra of the home brewer - RDWHAHB - Relax, don't worry, have a home brew.

Cheers,

jeffp