The crash course is a FREE live, virtual event on January 6th - 10th from 9 am - 1 pm PT. Each day will cover a specific homesteading topic:

Day 1: Building Your Pantry & Creating Shelf-Stable Abundance

This isn’t about high-end, store-bought “pantry makeovers.” This is about cultivating a pantry that not only feeds your family but offers security and abundance. Learn:

• How to source and store bulk ingredients affordably.
• Simple strategies to build a pantry with foods you love—no extra gadgets or expensive tools needed.
• Tips for creating meals in a pinch without relying on fast food or last-minute grocery runs.

Day 2: Simple Meals that Save you Money

Homesteaders are scrappy, resourceful and can turn just about anything into a delicious meal for pennies on the dollar. On day two I’ll show you how to make budget-friendly meals using what’s in season, what you have on hand, and what you can afford. We’ll cover:

• Recipes that are as nutritious as they are budget-friendly.
• How seasonal eating can drastically cut costs and boost health.
• Easy ways to make delicious meals with limited ingredients and time.

Day 3: Mastering Indoor & Outdoor Gardening

From jars of sprouts on the kitchen counter to container-grown tomatoes on a balcony, gardening is possible anywhere. On Day 3, we’ll dig into:

• Growing microgreens and superfood sprouts.
• Container gardening hacks and how to get the most production in a small space.
• Tips for those who do have a yard, including simple raised beds and cottage garden planning.

Day 4: Everyday Food Preservation—Your Key to Resilience

Food preservation is about more than stretching a grocery budget (although it certainly helps with that!)—it’s about creating stability and peace of mind. On Day 4, I’ll guide you through:

• The best methods for safely preserving food, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro.
• How to save hundreds on groceries by preserving foods you love - and will actually use.
• Building a resilient pantry that can carry you through tough times, whether it’s a busy work week or a long-term setback.

Day 5: Becoming Your Family’s Home Herbalist

Don’t let the word herbalist scare you. Herbal remedies have been used for centuries to help with everything from the common cold to managing stress. Together we’ll cover:

• A universal blueprint for using herbs in your home safely and effectively.
• My personal herbal protocol that I use in my own home with my 11 kids.
• The remedies I always have stocked in my herbal medicine cabinet.

The Crash Course is an online event! You can watch from anywhere you have access to high quality Internet. You can curl up on the couch with your favorite blanket and a warm drink, you can watch while you knead dough in the kitchen, or you can tune in from your favorite coffee shop. 

Once you’ve registered (do that here if you haven’t already!), we’ll send you an email with your link to join the event. And don’t worry, we’ll send you reminders with that link each day of the event!

Yes! If you can’t attend live, there will be replays of each day available after the livestream ends. Replays will be available for free until Monday, January 13th at 9 pm PT.

If you would like lifetime access to the replays, you can get them for $3 for a limited time right here!

Nope. The crash course will be practical, actionable and you will be able to take what you learn and start implementing right away.

Carolyn will let you know about her favorite homesteading companies that have helped her in her own journey, and she’ll share a super special deal for anyone who does want ongoing support from Homesteading!

Reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll get you taken care of!

(Please note that Homesteading Family takes a break from December 20th - January 2nd. If you don’t hear from us, don’t worry! We will get back to you before the Crash Course begins).

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