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 leaves in the spring. If we aren't careful, we can take for granted what each season has to offer in our lives and grow to either resent where we are or cling to a season that has been gone for a long time. In this quick episode, I hope you enjoy joy talking about how we can appreciate whatever season of ..read more

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/support ..read more

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!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/support ..read more

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 noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." In 2 Kings 4, there is an account of someone who did just that. Instead of focusing on what was going wrong, the Shunammite woman (I talked about her ..read more

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/support ..read more

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/support ..read more

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 the process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/support ..read more

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/support ..read more

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/support ..read more

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jasminelozano/support ..read more