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  • Pieces of carne frith served over some greens on a white dish with
    Gluten free | Puerto Rican Dinner Recipes | Puerto Rican Recipes | Recipes

    Puerto Rican Carne Frita (Crispy Fried Pork Chunks)

  • Homeschool organization using an IKEA Cubby
    Homeschooling | Organization

    Homeschool Organization Ideas For Small Spaces

  • a bowl of sopa de salchichon with corn carrots noodles potato and avocado.
    Gluten free | Puerto Rican Dinner Recipes | Puerto Rican Recipes | Recipes

    Authentic Sopa de Salchichón Recipe

  • Bowl of yellow. rice with sausage arroz con salchichas
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    Arroz con Salchichas: A Puerto Rican Comfort Food Classic

  • Picture of Puerto Rican meatballs served with white rice in a bowl
    Gluten free | Puerto Rican Dinner Recipes | Puerto Rican Recipes | Recipes

    Puerto Rican Meatball Stew (Albondigas Guisadas)

  • Picture of Yessi and her family at the Carnegie Museum with a dinosaur fossil behind them
    Homeschooling | Lifestyle

    A Day at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History: A Family Field Trip Worth Taking

  • pictures of vegetable needed for sofrito in a wooden cutting board
    Gluten free | Puerto Rican Dinner Recipes | Puerto Rican Recipes | Recipes

    How to Make Traditional Puerto Rican Sofrito

  • Bowl of Puerto Rican crema de maiz or cornmeal porridge in a grey bowl
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    Puerto Rican Crema de Maíz (Cornmeal Breakfast Cereal)

  • Picture of a white plate with Puerto Rican style oatmeal topped with cinnamon.
    Breakfast | Puerto Rican Recipes

    The Perfect Puerto Rican Oatmeal Recipe (Creamy & Comforting Avena)

  • Plate of yellow rice and beans with pastelon and a side of cucumber
    Puerto Rican Dinner Recipes | Puerto Rican Recipes | Sides

    Easy Pastelon Recipe (Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna)

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I'm Yessi

I believe that living a simple and joyful life is essential! Being a very busy working and homeschooling mom means that my time is very limited. I've found ways to make meals and homeschool very efficient. My traditional Puerto Rican recipes are quick and easy to make while still tasting fantastic. Here, I'm sharing my recipes, homeschooling tips, and lifestyle tips with you! I hope that through this blog you are able to find motivation, encouragement, and ways to live a life full of JOY!

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  • Keeping our JOY while doing all the busy mom things!
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      • Desserts
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  • Freebies for Homeschooling and Working Moms
  • About Joyful Yessi
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