Joyful Yessi

09/30/2025

What a gift it is to live with two artists in our home my husband and my sweet daughter. 🎨🎹 They both posses such beautiful gifts. Something new is always being created around here. Sure, it gets messy all the time, but oh, how rewarding it is!

Today is my baby girl’s birthday, 🥰 and I surprised her with a little table easel art set. My heart was overflowing with joy watching her eyes light up with excitement when she opened it. 🥹 She couldn’t wait to start painting right away!

I am so grateful to the Lord for every blessing in our lives. “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17), and seeing her delight in creativity is a beautiful reminder of His goodness.

Here’s to a home full of music, art, and all the little moments that make life so magical. ✨

💖Yessi

09/13/2025

Homeschooling is all about making learning meaningful—and what better way than through food, culture, and hands-on activities? I’m thrilled to share a free lesson from my upcoming resource, Sabor y Sabiduría: A Puerto Rican Food & Culture Study.

This sample lesson blends:
🍴 A kid-friendly Puerto Rican recipe to cook together
✏️ Printable activities you can easily add to your homeschool day
🌍 Cultural connections that bring history and heritage to life

As a working homeschool mom myself, I know how valuable it is to have ready-to-go resources that make learning both fun and practical. This freebie is just a taste of the full lesson pack that’s coming soon, perfect for weaving culture into your homeschool without the overwhelm.

👉 Download your free lesson here:https://joyful-yessi.kit.com/ce7190bf75

💖Yessi

09/08/2025

What a perfect day at ! We were truly blessed with some beautiful sunshine, fresh air, and so much fun. ☀️

We picked the most gorgeous flowers and made our own bouquet, took a relaxing wagon ride , flew down the giant slide, had magical close encounters with butterflies 🦋 & so much more.

Days like these remind me how special it is to slow down, soak it all in, and make memories together. 💕

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.”

💖Yessi

08/14/2025

Looking for something really yummy for dinner tonight?
Check out my Puerto Rican Arroz con Salchichas Recipe. It Is super easy to make and so delicious. Definitely a childhood favorite.
get the recipe here 👉🏻https://joyfulyessi.com/arroz-con-salchichas-a-puerto-rican-comfort-food-classic/

💖 Yessi

08/12/2025

🌟Check out my New YouTube channel! 🌟

Welcome to my new channel: Joyful Journeys with Yessi!

Welcome to my new channel! I'm so happy that you are here. Come and venture through this season of motherhood and all the journeys that come with it with a j...

08/06/2025

This week has been really special, my family and I took a trip to New York City, the city where I was born! 🗽This was such an awesome walk down memory lane 🥰 I got to visit my old school, the building we used to live in, and of course, do a fun touristy things too. But honestly, the best part has been spending some really meaningful time with my entire family. It has truly been an amazing blessing🤗
I’ve added some pics here to share a little of the experience with you!

💖 Yessi

07/08/2025

Make sure to give my Puerto Rican Crema de Maíz (cornmeal porridge) recipe a try! It is definitely a cozy and yummy breakfast treat 🤗
💖Yessi

Puerto Rican Breakfast Crema de Maiz | Hot Creamy Corn Meal
https://youtu.be/qzpBO3jB1YA

07/01/2025

Check out our 3rd video from our trip to Puerto Rico! In this video we headed to El Yunque Rainforest up the Mt Britton trail! 🤗 👉

In this video, we’re testing our limits as we hike the stunning and surprisingly challenging, Mt. Britton Trail in Puerto Rico’s lush rainforest. Between the...

06/09/2025

Sofrito Is the heart and soul of Puerto Rican cooking. It’s what gives our dishes that unique flavor. Want to give it a try? Check out my recipe below 🤗
https://youtu.be/nHwzL7ABkQw?si=bfKM-9EHzO1xQsD

I'm sharing with you my super easy and delicious Homemade Puerto Rican Sofrito recipe! This is the heart and soul of our Puerto Rican food. In my opinion, so...

04/21/2025

This past week I had the absolute joy of visiting my amazing dad in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷 We packed so much into this trip and every moment was incredible. From exploring the lush trails of El Yunque, walking through the iconic Tunel de Guajataca 🚂, went for a little dip the beach, fishing in Lago Caonillas 🎣, to harvesting fresh honey straight from my dad’s beehive 🍯—it was truly unforgettable.
So many sweet memories made with my dad 🤗

03/21/2025

03/15/2025

It's homeschool curriculum time! I can’t believe we’re heading into our 4th year of homeschooling! This journey has been such a blessing, and once again, we’ll be using Abeka Homeschool for both of our kids because it’s just the perfect fit for our family. 💕

This year, we’re making a big change—after using the Abeka Academy for the first 3 years, we’re switching to the Parent-Led approach! I’m so thrilled to take on a more hands-on role and see how this works for us. 🙌

Also… I love ordering early to take advantage of the discount! 😆 This year, Abeka offered 20% off, so you know I jumped on that! 📦

This week and next, I’m unboxing the 2nd grade curriculum for my daughter and 7th grade for my son (OMG, how are they growing so fast?! 😭). I’ll be sharing the unboxing videos over on my YouTube channel, so stay tuned!

Even though we’re still 3/4 of the way through this school year, getting the new curriculum always makes me so excited for what’s ahead.

Do you know what curriculum you’ll be using for the upcoming homeschool year? Have you ordered it yet? Let me know in the comments!

💖 Yessi