Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast

By Shanna

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Welcome to Making Everyday Magic, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of homeschooling, family life, and finding joy in the everyday moments. Join Shanna as she shares real-life experiences, tips, and insights on navigating homeschool with a secular perspective, making family memories, and balancing the highs and lows of home education. From practical advice to mindset shifts, each episode is designed to inspire and empower you to create a fulfilling and magical life that's uniquely your own. Tune in and let's make everyday magic together! #HomeschoolLife #FamilyJoy #MakingEverydayMagic #SecularHomeschool #Podcast

Episode Date
Saying the Hard Thing: What Silence Costs Us in Parenting
Jun 08, 2026
Why Homeschooling Never Feels Like Enough
Jun 05, 2026
Why I'm Buying Less for Homeschool This Year
Jun 01, 2026
Consider the Source: Homeschool Criticism & Confidence
May 29, 2026
Free Homeschool Curriculum That Actually Works (Middle & High School Focus)
May 25, 2026
Doing Less in Homeschooling Without Falling Behind
May 22, 2026
Homeschool Socialization: Proximity vs. Real Community
May 18, 2026
Homeschool Transcripts Felt Overwhelming… Until This
May 14, 2026
Planning Homeschool High School Without Overwhelm
May 11, 2026
The Curriculum We Never Quit (After 9 Years of Homeschooling)
May 07, 2026
Why Your Homeschool Needs to Evolve (Year 10 Reflections)
May 04, 2026
5 Secrets to a Homeschool Routine That Actually Works ✨ Simple, Flexible & Real-Life | Making Everyday Magic
Apr 30, 2026
I'm Pro Public School… So Why Do I Homeschool?
Apr 30, 2026
The Quiet Shift in Homeschooling (What Parents Need to Watch)
Apr 27, 2026
Pacifier Parenting: The Pattern We're Not Talking About
Apr 24, 2026
Crash Course + Teachers Pay Teachers: My Go-To Homeschool Game Changers ✨ | Making Everyday Magic
Apr 23, 2026
Ninth Grade Homeschool: When It Starts to Feel Real
Apr 21, 2026
Family Anchors: The Secret to a Calm, Consistent Homeschool Routine ✨ | Making Everyday Magic
Apr 16, 2026
Simple Homeschool Time Management That Actually Works ✨ From Overwhelmed to Balanced | Making Everyday Magic
Apr 09, 2026
I Judged 10 Homeschool Curriculums in 15 Minutes… Here's What I Found ✨ | Making Everyday Magic
Apr 02, 2026
Letting Go of Perfect in Homeschooling ✨ Why Progress Matters More Than Perfection | Making Everyday Magic
Mar 26, 2026
Is Homeschooling Really That Easy? The Truth About Homeschool Mom Burnout ✨ | Making Everyday Magic
Mar 19, 2026
How I Find FREE High-Quality Homeschool Resources (Step-by-Step) ✨ | Making Everyday Magic
Mar 12, 2026
Top FREE Homeschool Websites Every Family Should Try ✨ Secular & Budget-Friendly | Making Everyday Magic
Mar 05, 2026
8 Weeks Into Homeschool: The Good, The Hard & The Honest Truth ✨ | Making Everyday Magic
Feb 26, 2026
FREE SAT & ACT Prep Resources Every Homeschooler Needs Right Now 🎓 | Making Everyday Magic
Feb 12, 2026
9 Years of Homeschooling: What Worked, What Didn't & Why We'd Choose It Again ✨ | Making Everyday Magic
Feb 05, 2026
The Dark Side of Forced Socialization (What Homeschoolers Need to Hear) ✨ | Making Everyday Magic
Jan 29, 2026
Is Michael Clay Thompson Language Arts Worth It? 4th Grade MCT Level 2 Review
Jan 29, 2026
Time Management For Homeschool Moms | Simple Tips That Actually Work
Jan 22, 2026
Is MCT Level 5 the Best Language Arts Curriculum for 8th Grade? Honest Review and Insights
Jan 15, 2026
Save Money Fast With These Homeschool Tips | Real Budget Hacks That Actually Work
Jan 08, 2026
Is Denison Really Worth It for Homeschoolers? An Honest Geometry Curriculum Review
Jan 01, 2026
The Proven Math U See Strategy That Actually Works for 4th Grade
Dec 25, 2025
Why I Started Making Everyday Magic: Our Homeschool Story
Dec 18, 2025
Surprising Lessons From Week One of Homeschool
Dec 11, 2025
Why I Stopped Chasing Goals And Started Actually Living
Dec 04, 2025
Are You Overcommitting Your Kids? Simplifying Extracurriculars for Sanity + Balance
Nov 27, 2025
Surviving Homeschool Mornings Is Easier Than You Think: Simple Routines That Work
Nov 20, 2025
Why I Stopped Seeking Validation from Other Parents (and Found Real Confidence Instead)
Nov 13, 2025
Plan With Me: Simple + Flexible 4th Grade Homeschool Setup That Actually Works
Nov 06, 2025
High School Transcript Tips You NEED To Know | 15 Mistakes To Avoid
Oct 30, 2025
How To Start Your Homeschool Week Without Stress | Mom And Me Monday
Oct 23, 2025
Simple Homeschool Year Planning Made EASY | Stress-Free Homeschool Tips
Oct 16, 2025
Easy Homeschool Portfolio & Record Keeping | Save TIME & Stay Organized
Oct 02, 2025
Plan With Me: Stress-Free 8th Grade Homeschool
Oct 02, 2025
50th Episode Special! 🎉 Confessions Every Homeschool Parent Needs to Hear | Letting Go of Guilt & Finding Joy
Sep 25, 2025
What I Wish I Knew Before Secular Homeschooling | 5 Realities No One Talks About
Sep 18, 2025
Why I Homeschool: A Dad's Perspective
Sep 11, 2025
🔥 Hot Takes: Secular Homeschool History That Actually Works | Homeschool History Resources I Recommend
Sep 04, 2025
Is It A Privilege? | Honest Talk on Privilege in Homeschooling & Real Life (Not for Kids)
Aug 28, 2025
My First Time Organizing a Homeschool Science Class (And What I Learned!)
Aug 21, 2025
🎒Would I Recommend This Homeschool Field Trip? The Good, The Wild, and The "Maybe Not Again" Moments
Aug 14, 2025
Homeschool Record Keeping: Catching Up + Planning Ahead Without the Stress
Aug 07, 2025
Year End Review Of Our Homeschool | The Flexibility That Saved Us
Jul 31, 2025
LEGO + Learning? Creative Science Options for Next Year's Homeschool Plan 🧱🔬
Jul 24, 2025
Budget With Me for Next Year 💸 Real Homeschool Numbers + Spreadsheet Walkthrough
Jul 17, 2025
Order With Me: 2025–2026 Homeschool Curriculum Picks (4th & 8th Grade Favorites!)
Jul 10, 2025
Plan With Me For Next Year | Real-Life Homeschool Planning for 2025–2026 (4th & 8th Grade!)
Jul 03, 2025
Are You Confusing School With Learning? The Truth Most People Miss
Jun 26, 2025
Need to Know, But Rarely Taught | Life Skills Our Kids Actually Need
Jun 19, 2025
Small Dose of Commitment: Homeschooling Without the Overwhelm
Jun 12, 2025
Simplify or Burn Out: Getting Honest About Our Homeschool Limits
Jun 05, 2025
Planting Prior Knowledge: The Secret to Real, Lasting Learning in Homeschool
May 29, 2025
Thinking Homeschool? Start Here! | Your Real-Life, Quick-Start Homeschool Guide
May 22, 2025
Is Free Chemistry Worth It? 🔥 | Honest Review of ACS Middle School Chemistry Curriculum
May 15, 2025
Never Have I Ever: Homeschool Mom Confessions 🤭 | Popular Trends & Curriculum I've Skipped!
May 08, 2025
We Are Raising the Resistance: Homeschool, Parenting & the Politics of Raising Good Humans
May 01, 2025
Thinking for Next Year | Big Decisions, Big Feels & What Comes Next in Homeschool
Apr 24, 2025
🎙️ Deep Dive: 7th Grade Language Arts | Michael Clay Thompson Level 4 in Our Homeschool
Apr 17, 2025
🎙️ Podcast Title: Wrapping Up 3rd Quarter: Spring Energy, New Routines & Planning Ahead
Apr 10, 2025
Homeschool Mom Life: Balancing Productivity, Self-Care & Downtime
Mar 27, 2025
🎙️ How I Navigate the Guilt | Real Talk on Homeschool & Parenting
Mar 20, 2025
3rd Grade Language Arts: How We Use Michael Clay Thompson Level 1
Mar 13, 2025
📢 Social Media Is A Dangerous Scam: Why We Keep Comparing Ourselves to Fake Perfection
Mar 06, 2025
Everything Means Perfection Paralysis: Stop Waiting for Perfect and Start Moving Forward
Feb 27, 2025
Homeschool Off Track? How to Reset and Get Back on Course
Feb 20, 2025
Since You Asked, Homeschool Mom: Answering Your Questions in a Q&A
Feb 13, 2025
How We Stay Consistent in Parenting & Homeschooling
Feb 06, 2025
Starting the New Year Write: Building a Love for Language in Homeschool
Jan 23, 2025
🎙️ It Is Time to Refresh Your Why: Reevaluating Your Why for Homeschool 🎙️
Jan 16, 2025
🌟 Plan and Prep New Homeschool Year: Setting Up for Success 🌟
Jan 09, 2025
🎙️ Mid-Year Update: Reflecting on Our Homeschool Journey 🎙️
Jan 02, 2025
🎙️ Homeschool Regulation: Balancing Freedom & Protecting Kids 🎙️
Dec 24, 2024
It Is OK To Quit: Why Choosing a New Path Isn't Failing
Dec 17, 2024
Resources Above Grade Level: Benefits of Using Advanced Materials in Homeschool
Dec 10, 2024
GAME CHANGER MOM AND ME MONDAY | Huge Change That Made The Difference In Our Homeschool Routine
Dec 03, 2024
5 TIPS TO HOMESCHOOL WITH A TODDLER IN THE HOUSE | It Is Not Easy | How To Homeschool Multiple Kids
Nov 26, 2024
WHY PEOPLE ARE AGAINST YOUR DECISION | Your Homeschool Offends Others | Rude Homeschool Opinions
Nov 19, 2024
Get Honest About Homeschool | Maintaining Accountability and Prioritizing Your Child's Education
Nov 12, 2024
🚫 Do Not Start Homeschool: Honesty About When to Quit 🏠
Nov 05, 2024
THIS IS SO FAR BEYOND ABSURD | Chat About The Current State Of Things & How That Impacts Decisions
Oct 29, 2024
Don't Be A Single Issue Voter: Why Listening to Loved Ones Matters
Oct 22, 2024
SECRET PERKS OF HOMESCHOOL | Honest Homeschool Perks | Truth About Homeschool | Why We Homeschool | Flashback Favorite
Oct 15, 2024
SECULAR HOMESCHOOLING FOR BEGINNERS | 20 A+ TIPS FOR HOMESCHOOL SUCCESS | Secular Homeschool
Oct 08, 2024
HOMESCHOOL AND WHAT I DON'T DO | Secular Slacker Homeschool Mom Confessions | 13 Things I Pass On
Oct 01, 2024