# Why I'm Buying Less for Homeschool This Year

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Podcast: [Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-everyday-magic-the-podcast-7091239)
Published: 2026-06-12T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This conversation starts with homeschool curriculum and ends somewhere much bigger. As I planned our 2026–2027 homeschool year, I realized how often uncertainty makes me want to buy a solution. A new curriculum. A different planner. Something that promises clarity. In this episode, I'm sharing what we actually purchased for our secular homeschool, why our choices look different this year, and what this season has taught me about confidence, simplicity, and trusting what already works. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by parenting expectations, educational choices, or the pressure to constantly optimize your life, this conversation might resonate.

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