How do I use Mail (same setup) on two computers?

I have a MacMini and a MacBook; both are running MtnLion 10.8.5. The mini is my main computer. I used to have Snow Leopard on both. When I traveled, I would copy my Mail folder and mail plist file to my Macbook and I was able to check/use Mail with my Macbook away from home. When I was back and ready to use my mini, I would reverse the copy and viola I was ready to go. (I easily connect the two wirelessly and easily copy files to and from. I don't have any issues with that part.)
(I am thinking the first thing most people think is, no worries because of imap and icloud and other clouds, etc. I use POP and I don't use iclouds, imaps, or other clouds. Even if I did, there would still be the fact that I save emails in folders on my computer. I have tried imap, and I personally do not care for it. I like and use pop.)
Now, with both having MtnLion, it seems more complicated. I think of have found most of the files, even the ones located in different places. There are more places now and more to remember and copy. I think I got the macbook ready to go, but was thinking perhaps there is an easier way.
Does anyone know a less complicated way to do what I am needing??
I just want a way to copy all settings and mail to and from my MacMini and my MacBook.
If there is not another way to do this, does someone have a complete checklist of what files and folders should be copied?? That would also be helpful.
Thank you.

thank you dianeoforegon for your post.
My library folder was not hidden. I know how to find the files and folders, only want to make sure I get them all. I upgraded to MtnLion months ago, just have not used my macbook for mail. Last time was when they both had SnowLeopard. Where the OS keeps all the files is different and there are more files/folders for Mail. Some are in ~/library/mail but some are in ~/library/containers/.… too. This is a new spot. It took me a while to locate some of the spots. It used to be just copy "Mail" "Mail Downloads" and the plist file. It's not quite like that now. I even found some in /Library/... (this is not the user "library" folder, but the computer Library folder).
Anyway, I just wanted some other way of "Copying" my Mail and Settings. Not "transferring" my mail (like to a new system). I want to copy it all and then use it. Then copy it back with any changes and use it from there.
Sorry if I am not explaining it very well. I don't know what to call it!!

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