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Bees and Blessing
by Jasmine Lozano
As a homeschooling, stay at home mom, I've run a marathon, written a book, homeschooled my children, and been able to prioritize hobbies and relationships as well. I did all of this with the help of my family and learning how to prioritize what matters most to me.I hope this podcast helps you to create the homeschool and life you desire! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/support
Episodes
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A Slow Start to the School Year
This year, like every year, we start the year off slowly and build up to where we’re going. This approach has helped to make back to school less hectic and more fun for our family. In this episode, I’m sharing how we get started in the fall.
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Choosing the Valley
Hustle. Grind. Work. These are the prescriptions we’re often given by society as the only way to have our goals accomplished and live our best life. But I’ve found that the constant hustle leaves so many of us drained, depleted and even further from our goals. I’m this episode, I’ll catch you up…
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Year Round Homeschooling vs. Taking Summer Off
If you know me, I don’t believe in one size fits all homeschooling. What works for me may not work for you! In todays episode, I go over some of the pros for both year round homeschooling and taking the summer off.
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Creative Neglect: It’s ok to settle (for a season)
We all have a lot to do but I’ve learned you can’t do it all. I’ve learned a secret: creative neglect. Intentionally ignoring certain things for a bit to focus on the most urgent.
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The Strange Thing I Do When I Feel Overwhelmed
This is a quick one but I hope it’s helpful!
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Helping a Struggling Reading
Reading doesn’t have to be a battle for your hesitant or struggling reader. Here are a few things that have helped us overcome some of our reading struggles.
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The March School Slump and tips to Overcome it
I’m ready for summer and if we’re up to me? We’d spend these last few weeks spring cleaning and watching movies. But I’ve committed to educating my children at home and that’s what I will do!!! Feeling a little tired of school and ready for the sun? It’s normal but we can still end the year strong!
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10 Assumptions About Homeschooling
I know I had a lot of assumptions about homeschooling before we started. Some were right and some were not! In today’s episode, I’m going over 10 assumptions about homeschooling that I found on the Google!
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Homeschooling When Life Gets Busy
Sometimes it’s so busy you don’t even have time for a long episode description! Enjoy this episode about how to continue (or not!) homeschooling when it’s busy.
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How I Plan our Homeschool Year (& month & week!)
Not a planner? That’s ok! Would you believe me if I told you I plan our entire homeschool year in about an hour? It’s true! Planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming and if it is, you’re doing it wrong. I hope this episode gives you some ideas on how to plan your homeschool year stress free!
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How a morning routine can set you up for a successful homeschool day
I fought it as long as I could, but the truth finally caught up with me. I needed a morning routine. Since November 7, 2022, I’ve been practicing the morning routine I’m going to share with you today and it has made a huge difference in the flow of my day.
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How We Homeschool Frugally
Just like with anything, you have to decide what you and your family are comfortable investing into your homeschool program. If you like all the shiny new things, that's great, but if you are finding yourself spending a little more than you plan to on your homeschooling, I hope this episode will...
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Everything is School!
School is not just the worksheets, quizzes, spelling words, math facts, U.S. Presidents, and state capitols. Learning happens all of the time every day. Don't limit yourself or your learner to thinking learning only happens at the table or with a book. We have opportunities to learn all around…
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Top 5 Tips for Beginner Homeschoolers from a Newish Homeschooler
When I first started homeschooling in 2020, I scoured the internet for tips on how to get started. I watched hours of YouTube and read articles into the night. Everyone suggested something different and some of the things they suggested, I had never heard of. This is the list I wish I had when I...
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Your Best Year in 2023 Starts with Just One Thing
It’s that time of year again. New Year, New Me! And I’m here for it! I love the New Year. I love the start of a new day, week, and month, too. I just love the opportunity to start over. Every year, I put together my hopes and dreams. Where do I want to go? What do I want to accomplish? What do I...
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Welcome to Bees & Blessing! Our Homeschool Story
In the fall of 2020, we homeschooling and haven't looked back. We are in our 3rd year and things are getting better every year! I'm learning what works best for our family and schedule. I'm starting this podcast and my blog to encourage newcomers that you can homeschool your kids. I want to…
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Last Episode of Seeking God, Loving Others
You heard it here first: Seeking God, Loving Others will not be coming with us into the new year. It’s been an amazing time recording podcasts about simple Christian living but I’m making the transition to better line up with where I am in life. Bees and Blessing will go live next Friday, January...
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Handling Conflict as a Christian
Did you know that there is a biblical way to handle difficult relationships? God's word is filled with instruction on handle money, familial issues, and even conflict. As believers, we operate by a different set of laws. In this episode, I'll talk about how to approach conflict in a relationship...
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The Blessing of Less: Intentionally seeking a simpler life
Have you ever tried walking against the force of a lazy river? It’s hard, but not impossible. I’m sharing how I intentionally chosen to pursue a life of less over the pass few years and how surprisingly, it has made my life feel more abundant than ever.
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Returning to our First Love
Does your Christian walk ever feel dry and stagnant? In addition to remaining in Christ, it’s important to remember the desire and passion we had for God when we were first saved.
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Welcome Back! Season 3 is here and we’re talking about fruit!
Summer is winding down and it’s time to shift into fall! Today’s episode is about bearing fruit in the season you’re in. Jesus told his disciples before his arrest, death, and resurrection they had to remain in him in order to bear fruit and it’s no difference for us!
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You Can Adapt to the Seasons
I love living in a part of the country where I get to experience seasons. While summer is my favorite, I can appreciate the unique things that each season gives. I love the color of the leaves in the fall, the cleanness of a fresh winter snow, and seeing the trees regain their green jackets of...
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Spiritual Mise-en-Place (Put in Place); Putting on the full armor of God
I recently read a book by Dan Charnas called Work Clean. Amazon describes the book as "The first organizational book inspired by the culinary world, taking mise-en-place outside the kitchen. Every day, chefs across the globe churn out enormous amounts of high-quality work with efficiency using a...
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I’ve Missed You!! Where I’ve Been, What I’ve Been Doing, & What’s Going On
Hello friends! I have been gone for a few weeks but I’m excited to be back and share all of the things that have been happening. This is just a life update so if you don’t care about my life, you can skip it and I’ll cry later!!
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Return of the Shunammite: Obedience to God is always the best option, regardless of the outcome
I have been stuck in the book of 2 Kings with the Shunammite woman for months now. I suppose “stuck” is not the best choice of words. Stuck has a negative connotation and implies that someone is in a place they’d rather not be. So I’ll say that I’ve been “stationed” in the book of 2 Kings. There…
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Everything is Alright: Sometimes the progress is in the process
As we finish this story about the Shunammite’s son, let’s look at why it’s important to be patient in the process. One click buying and same day delivery are great, but our culture is losing the ability to wait for results. But sometimes the answer to our issues are found by being patient during...
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Everything is Alright: Faith is not ignoring facts, it’s moving forward despite them.
Optimistic thinking, positive affirmations, good confessions. You may have heard of these ideas. You make think they're crazy, or maybe you do them everyday. But confessing good things over you life is nothing new. In fact, it's Biblical! Join me to day as we talk more about the amazing life of…
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Everything is Alright
I read an amazing book last year by Jon Acuff called Soundracks. He talks about replacing negative patterns of thinking with helpful, positive ones, or as he calls them new soundtracks. This idea is not new. Philippians 4:8 encourages us to think positively as well. "Whatever is true, whatever is...
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When Life Gets Crazy
We’ll, I’ve gotten the chance to practice what I preach! What do you do when life just gets a little crazy and you’re doing everything you can to keep it together? You stay consistent in what really matters!
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Changing lives with Radical Hospitality, Disruptive Generosity and Intentional Compassion. My interview with Amy Wolfe
Today, I'm chatting with my friend, Amy Wolfe, the Director of Development for Safe Families Wisconsin Chapter. When Amy and her family opened their home to two little girls in 2019, she had no idea that this decision would open her eyes to the opportunities we have as the body of Christ to be a...
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Make Room: An Example of Radical Hospitality
There is an amazing story in 2 Kings 4 about a woman who isn't even named but whose story has been used as an example of radical hospitality and disruptive generosity to this day. What would happen if we opened our hearts and homes to others to be the blessing and impact that God has called us…
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Saying Yes to God
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves...
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Distractions in the Year of Yes
What is one of Satan’s favorite tools to use against God’s people: distraction. He may not get us to curse someone out or lie to your spouse, but he can get us distracted. I want to talk about 3 types of distractions that will keep us from giving God our best yes this year.
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A Year of Yes
Let’s give God our best Yes in 2022! I recently watched the movie YES DAY and began to wonder what would happen if we gave a YES DAY to God? What if whatever God asked us to do, we did it? What if when we saw the homeless person and felt the pull to buy them dinner, we did it? What if we prayed…
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Building Your Temple: Take Care to Prepare
Solomon wasn't leaving the building of the temple of God up to chance. In 2 Chronicles 2:5 he says, “The temple I am going to build will be great, because our God is greater than all other gods." The temple that God has given us (our bodies) should be great. Our families should be great. Our...
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Building Your Temple: Plan to Prosper
Are you planning for success for 2022? I am! I’ve heard for years that “If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail” and this quote has proven to be true in my life more times than I’d like to admit. But we can take steps to make this next year our best year!
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Building Your Temple: Pray Before You Plan
When the day comes for Solomon to take his position as king, it was time for to begin building. But he does something else first. HE PRAYS. He has the right job, the right supplies, the right crew and yet he still stops to inquire of the Lord. What if we did the same thing in our lives? This…
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Building Your Temple
It’s coming. Prepare yourself. NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! But if you don’t have a plan for how you want to grow in 2022, I’m sorry to tell you, it will be NEW YEAR, SAME YOU. Maybe your life is perfect and you don’t have ANY room for improvement. If that’s the case, will you take over this podcast? Or...
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I Finished My First Marathon!
They say running a running a marathon is one of the hardest yet most rewarding moments in a person’s life. I don’t know who “They” are but they were right! In today’s episode, I’ll be recapping the race and what I learned through this experience. You can read the blog @ JasmineLozano.com You can...
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Run Your Race!
It's the weekend of my marathon! You guys have been along for the ride and know I get a lot of my blogging inspiration from my runs. In today's episode, I want to talk about how to run the race that God has marked out for us and tips to help us focus on our own journey. You can read the blog @...
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If You Love It, You'll Do It
How often do we neglect the things we love because our energy is spent on other things? Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love me, you will obey my commandments." Today, I talk about how this plays out both spiritually and naturally.
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Choosing Peace
We don’t get to choose everything that happens to us or around us, but one thing we can choose everyday is the pec of God.
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Occupancy Limit Reached
“Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. They seldom reflect on the days of their life, because God keeps them occupied with gladness of heart.” Ecclesiastes 5:19-20 NIV
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Sabbath Rest
God gave us a wonderful gift in the Sabbath. We have an opportunity to recharge and relax but many of us choose to continue to hustle. Join me today as we break the ice in a conversation about intentionally resting.
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What You Thought Was Dead
There are things in our lives that God wants to revive! Dreams, goals and desires that appear dead could just be sleeping. Let’s wake them up!!! Blog: JasmineLozano.com Marathon Fundraiser: https://www.teamworldvision.org/participant/270274
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Stop Pacifying the Pain; Fix the Problem
Today, I’m talking about pain. No one likes pain, well most people don’t! Pain is time consuming, it’s frustrating, and it hurts! But it’s a signal. Something bigger is going on when there’s pain. Oftentimes, we try to treat the symptoms of pain rather than fixing the problem. In today’s episode,...
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Welcome to Season 2!! Summer Recap and Happenings
Thanks for coming back! Really! I don't know if you've missed me as much as I've missed me, I mean you! LOL! I have missed locking myself in my bedroom and rambling to you guys. Today, I just want to share what's been going on with me since we last chatted and where my mind had been at lately.…
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SEASON FINALE: Who’s in Your Boat Pt. 2
“You are only going to be as good as the people you surround yourself with, so be brave enough to let go those who keep weighing you down.” -Ziad K. Abdelnour In this week’s episode, we’ll look at the type of people you want and don’t want in Your boat. Sometimes our lives are not heading in the...
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Who is in Your Boat? Pt. 1 of 2
“You are only going to be as good as the people you surround yourself with, so be brave enough to let go those who keep weighing you down.” -Ziad K. Abdelnour In this week’s episode, we’ll look at a group of sailors who had the wrong person in their boat. The story of Jonah not only shows what...
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Don’t Wait for Perfection
Do you struggle with perfectionism? I know I’m not the only one! The Bible has the answer for you in Ecclesiastes 11:4.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
As a homeschooling, stay at home mom, I've run a marathon, written a book, homeschooled my children, and been able to prioritize hobbies and relationships as well. I did all of this with the help of my family and learning how to prioritize what matters most to me.I hope this podcast helps you to create the homeschool and life you desire! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/support
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As a homeschooling, stay at home mom, I've run a marathon, written a book, homeschooled my children, and been able to prioritize hobbies and relationships as well. I did all of this with the help of my family and learning how to prioritize what matters most to me.I hope this podcast helps you to...
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