Earlier this year, I shared an update about our family moving to a cattle ranch. But this didn’t happen without a lot of fervent prayer. This is where St. Philomena worked a little miracle for our family. To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. –...| Joyfully Domestic
Make the most of the beginning of the week by truly sanctifying Sundays. So, how do we keep the Lord’s day holy?| Joyfully Domestic
When Our Lady appeared at Fatima, she stressed the importance of prayer and reparation for sin. And the necessity of fulling our daily duties| Joyfully Domestic
The issue of modesty in dress is always a hot topic, but we instead have a perfect guideline in Mary-like Modesty standards.| Joyfully Domestic
Once, I made a plan and got organized, I found creating a domestic church wasn't as complicated as I thought it would be.| Joyfully Domestic
As a Catholic mom with little ones, life can be a bit challenging sometimes. This post is about how I got myself together and organized| Joyfully Domestic
How do you set up a Catholic home altar? An important part of the domestic church is creating a place to gather together for daily family prayer.| Joyfully Domestic
Bring the beauty of the Church year into your home with ideas for celebrating feasts, fasts, and seasons in meaningful, family-friendly ways.| Joyfully Domestic
In this post, I’m sharing a method of creating a rule of life taken from My Prayer Book by Father Lasance.| Joyfully Domestic
Joyfully Domestic inspires Catholic moms to live a more joyful + faith filled lifestyle & tips for Classical + Charlotte Mason homeschool| Joyfully Domestic
There is something about autumn that stirs both the soul and the imagination. The cool crispness of the air, the sound of leaves crunching underfoot, and the glow of candles, or a fire in the hearth invite us to slow down, get cozy, and savor beauty. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it before, but... The post Cozy Classical Reads for Fall (without the spice) appeared first on Joyfully Domestic.| Joyfully Domestic
Michaelmas, celebrated on September 29, is a feast day that honors St. Michael the Archangel, great defender of heaven who cast Satan and his angels into hell.| Joyfully Domestic
In this post, I’m sharing about how we approach reading lessons in our classical Charlotte Mason homeschool. This approach also includes| Joyfully Domestic
Earlier this year I quit social media and I have zero regrets. It has been full of so many positive benefits.| Joyfully Domestic
In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite spiritual reading books for meditation and contemplation. And these are some of the best books| Joyfully Domestic
Living without TV is totally attainable and something that has proven to hold many awesome benefits! For our family, this has been a huge blessing.| Joyfully Domestic
Nature study is a key piece of a Charlotte Mason education. And we often learn by observing nature that is around us.| Joyfully Domestic
In this post, I’m sharing resources and books for the beginner Carmelite tertiary or for those who want to live this life simply at home.| Joyfully Domestic
In this post, I’m sharing our Traditional Catholic + Classical Charlotte Mason homeschool curriculum picks for 2025 – 2026. This year I have my last formal student joining us and we will be a combination of Form 1 + Form 2 (years 1, 4, and 6), as well as a special needs child. Our Homeschool... The post 2025-2026 Classical Charlotte Mason Curriculum Picks appeared first on Joyfully Domestic.| Joyfully Domestic
I'm sharing all about our approach to the younger years. What we use as a Kinderleben curriculum in a Classical Charlotte Mason education.| Joyfully Domestic
Let’s chat about making time for mother culture in a modern world so that we can learn and grow as a mom in our daily life. And make time for wonder and beauty! In the blur of daily tasks—homeschooling, dishes, diapers, dinner—it’s easy for a mother to forget herself. And I don’t mean in the... The post Mother Culture in a Modern World: How to Learn + Grow as a Mom appeared first on Joyfully Domestic.| Joyfully Domestic
The Catholic Church has dedicated the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In this post, I’m sharing a bit about this devotion and just a few resources to bring the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus into your domestic church. “Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because... The post Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus appeared first on Joyfully Domestic.| Joyfully Domestic
In a Classical Charlotte Mason education rooted in the poetic mode, picture study becomes more than an academic exercise—it is a quiet formation in wonder. Rather than dissecting or analyzing art, children are invited to behold it with reverence, allowing beauty to speak directly to the soul. By slowly contemplating one masterpiece at a time,... The post Charlotte Mason Picture Study as Formation in Wonder appeared first on Joyfully Domestic.| Joyfully Domestic
Yoto in a Classical Charlotte Mason Homeschool? I know...it may have most of us tech-leery moms questioning if we should add them to the home| Joyfully Domestic
Struggling to find balance & keep a peaceful well-ordered home? We live a full life anchoring everything in our Catholic faith & pursuit of wonder| Joyfully Domestic
A strong language arts foundation is essential in any homeschool, and the Charlotte Mason method offers a simple yet profoundly effective| Joyfully Domestic
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In a world of noise and hurry, Catholic mothers are called to build a home that reflects something deeper—a place of peace, beauty, and| Joyfully Domestic
Copywork is one of the simplest yet most effective tools in a Charlotte Mason education. This time-honored practice helps children to| Joyfully Domestic
In this post, I’m sharing a bit about what an education of wonder looks like. And a simple, practical guide to the poetic mode of learning.| Joyfully Domestic
Narration is one of the most powerful yet deceptively simple tools in a Charlotte Mason education. This classical approach to language arts| Joyfully Domestic
Fairytales, fables, and myths have been an integral part of storytelling across cultures for centuries. They captivate the imagination and| Joyfully Domestic
In this post, I’m sharing about musical education in our classical homeschool. And how we incorporate music into our home atmosphere.| Joyfully Domestic
As a mother-teacher awakening in wonder and cultivating deeper imagination and contemplation begins with nourishing your own soul.| Joyfully Domestic
In this post, I’m sharing how we learn Shakespeare in the Classical homeschool. Plus, I have some of our favorite resources included.| Joyfully Domestic
In this post, I’m sharing about our recent changes to our homeschool. And how I’ve transitioned our lessons toward an education in wonder.| Joyfully Domestic
These are the top Classical and Catholic books that really inspired me. They are what led me to the world of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.| Joyfully Domestic
The feast day of Our Lady of Mt Carmel is July 16. I wanted to share from a favorite book, Divine Intimacy by Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen.| Joyfully Domestic
