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10 Tips When Heading to the Zoo

  • By Ania
  • April 8, 2019

Visiting the zoo is one of our favorite experiences as a family. For the past nine years we have made over a hundred trips to the zoo. We have enjoyed

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Hi! I'm a wife and homeschooling mom to 3. Striving to spark joy, snuggle time and God's blessings. Thanks for stopping by! Ania

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Happy 4th of July! Land of the free... because of Happy 4th of July! Land of the free... because of the brave. I’m thankful for America, where I met my husband and started our family! Looking forward to enjoying food and fellowship tonight. I hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday with your family! #independenceday . . . . #4thofjuly #julyfourth #landofthefree #becauseofthebrave #independenceday2019 #fireworks #familylife #familytime #relaxingtime #thankful #yumyum #joyinsnuggles
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 #joy . . . . #joyfulliving #livejoyfully #joyful #lordismystrength #bibleverse #nehemiah #nehemiah810 #christianmomlife #christianmama #joyfulmama #wecandothis #joyinsnuggles
Summer has officially started... although we’ve Summer has officially started... although we’ve been enjoying the relaxing, warm days for quite a while now. This will be a summer for the books. It will be a watermelon eating 🍉, pool jumping 💦, road tripping 🚗, kids playing, lots of reading 📚, family seeing, kind-of-a summer! And of course, lots and lots of snuggle time with my babies! What are you looking forward to this summer? ♥️ #summervibes . . . . #summertime #summervibes☀️ #firstdayofsummer #summatime #newadventures #pooltime #familytime #welovewatermelon #roadtrip #familyroadtrip #familymatters #allthefeels #joyinsnuggles
(Long post warning) There’s no doubt the Bible c (Long post warning) There’s no doubt the Bible calls us to be gracious to others (Ephesians 4:32, 1 Peter 3:8), but mama’s we ought to be gracious with ourselves too. I’m continually reminding myself of this. My kids have been sick all last week and it continued through the weekend. Sunday night I got home from another ER visit at 3am. Late nights. Lots of crying. No sleep. Another trip to pharmacy. More antibiotics. What does that mean for our week? What does it mean for homeschooling, errand running, activities and plans? It means I won’t get a good nights rest, it means my mind and body will be tired, it means their minds and bodies will be tired, it means I will be edgy and will have to be mindful of my attitude. It means they will be tired and I have to mindful of that too. It also means saying “no” to some fun, it means we will fall behind in curriculum (which is why they won’t get into Harvard), it means the house won’t be tidy, laundry won’t get done, and their will be dishes in the sink (the audacity!) It means our to-do list gets thrown out... it means then the trash will be full. Ha! It means I won’t have great content to post on social media so I will lose two followers (how will I ever recover?). And it most definitely means that’s all okay! Cramming everything in we usually do, will not work. We’re too exhausted! Basically here’s what it means: more snuggles, less cleaning, more pj time, less going out, more tears, less smiles, less expectations, more grace. It means leaning on Christ because only he will give strength to power through. It will be okay! Give yourself grace. #grace . . . . #livegraciously #giveyourselfgrace #graciousliving #takeiteasy #takeabreak ##graceformoms #mama #thistoowillpass #itwillbeokay #rest #gracebygrace #lovethosekids #pray #letgo #bekindtoyourself #realisticexpectations #tiredmommy #tiredmom #wecantdoitall #thestruggle #thestruggleisreal #joyinthejourney #joyinthesnuggles #joyinsnuggles
April 8th was National Zoo Lover’s Day! Visiting April 8th was National Zoo Lover’s Day! Visiting the zoo is one of our favorite experiences as a family. For the past nine years we have made about a hundred trips to the zoo. We have enjoyed the many hours in the great outdoors and seeing all kinds of animals. We’ve been fortunate enough to have visited seven different zoos in four different states. Each one has something unique and special to offer. Although I am not a zoo expert, I’ve picked up a few tricks that have helped our experience go a little smoother on the wallet and on my sanity. Here are my 10 Tips When Heading to the Zoo (link in bio). 🦓 🦒 🐘 🐪 #nationalzooloversday . . . . #zootrip #familytrip #familyfun #family #familyzooday #kidsloveanimals #zoofun #zoo #welovethezoo #letthembelittle #fundayout #creatingmemories ##animals #wildanimals #momtips #momtipsandtricks #momhelpingmoms #savemoney #planahead #bloggerlife #blogging #mamablogger #momlife #momhacks #joyinthesnuggles #joyinsnuggles
I’m working on it. I used to think peace is rese I’m working on it. I used to think peace is reserved during the Christmas season 😂 But in reality it’s fruit of Holy Spirit living in our lives on a daily basis. Peace can be often tested during serious trials and tribulations. How can we have peace during times of uncertainty: health issues, financial struggles, doubts, job changes, or even death of a relative? How can I have peaceful home and heart as a tired stay at home mom? Whether we storm seasons of hardships or days of hardships I have found only one way to have true peace: lean on Christ. Sounds very cliche but it’s true. Only He can grant true eternal, long-lasting peace. All other ways give you a false temporary reassurance. So I pray for peace and rely on His peace. I haven’t perfected it. I struggle. Yesterday I failed. Today I prayed that God equips me to do better. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 #peace . . . . #truepeace #hegivesmepeace #godspeace #philippians4 #philippians467 #bible #bibleverse #lifeishard #hisyokeiseasy #leanonhim #dontdoitalone #pray #thursdayvibes #faithblogger #christianblogger #christianmom #peacefulliving #godcan #joyinsnuggles
Today is/was International Children’s Book Day! Today is/was International Children’s Book Day! During the elementary school years, I would read all the Boxcar Children books and the Babysitter Club books I could get my hands on. I admit I did read quite a few Goosebumps books too 😂. Did y’all have a favorite children’s book or series growing up?#childrensbookday . . . . #internationalchildrensbookday #childrensbooks #classicbooks #welovebooks #books #readbooks #read #readtoyourkids #readwithyourkids #readtoyourkids #favoritebooks #boxcarchildren #babysittersclub #goosebumps #readeveryday #readaloud #readaloudrevival #readersunite #reading #joyinthejourney #joyinsnuggles
I don’t know when it happened. Perhaps after I g I don’t know when it happened. Perhaps after I got married or right after I gave birth to my first child. I didn’t even notice it happening but it did. I started complicating life with my overthinking. I started over analyze, over worry, overwhelm and clutter my heart and my home with things and ideas that don’t matter. I’m on a journey back. A journey to simplicity. Decluttering my home. Decluttering my heart. To live simply. Love my God. Respect my husband. Treasure my kids. Think eternally. Read. Pray. Snuggle. Going back to the basics. Check out Matthew 6:19-21 #livesimply . . . . #beencouraged #lifeofsimplicity #simpleliving #goingbacktobasics #basiclife #declutter #simplelife #simplelifestyle #bibleverses #christianmama #christianblogger #matthew6 #lovegod #respectyourhusband #treasurekids #read #pray #snuggle #snuggleisreal #joyinsnuggles
I have come to the realization that I have a few u I have come to the realization that I have a few uncontrollable impulses when it comes to our homeschooling and overall learning experiences. One of those is to create additional educational opportunities from ordinary tasks. So my kids were not even phased when I took a simple activity (book reading) a step further in creating our own poems! Link in bio. #homeschooling . . . . #alwayslearning #poems #familytime #familyfun #homeschoolfun #homeschoolmama #homeschoolingmom #homeschoolideas #schoolathome #lifewithkids #momofgirls #allthingspink #pink #pinkalicious #emeraldalicious #beawriter #drawpictures #letthembelittle #create #think #poetryforkids #learningcanbefun #joyinjourney #snuggleisreal #joyinsnuggles
I’ve noticed that thoughts of doubt creep in my I’ve noticed that thoughts of doubt creep in my life when I am least grounded in truth; when I neglect my personal time with the Lord. Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 6. “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil." How can I (we) stand firm if I (we) don’t daily arm ourselves spiritually. Putting on spiritual armor is not a one time deal but a consistent daily lifestyle. There is a real spiritual battle happening right now. One side is rooting for your victory. The other side will do anything to see you defeated. Thankful for God’s Word that teaches us why and how to live a life abundantly, courageously, and unwaveringly. #ephesians6 . . . . #fridaythoughts #weekendvibes #bevictorious #armorofgod #standfirm #ephesians611 #bibleverses #godsword #spiritualbattle #godwins #beencouraged #christianmama #christianmom #christianblogger #pray #prayforyourkids #prayforyourhusband #dontgiveup #joyinsnuggles
“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure t “No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” (Proverb) Spring is Here! I am always in awe of how cleverly God created the climate. How intricate the weather patterns. How brilliant the seasonal changes. Each season is different and yet full of beauty and purpose. Spring is where: Plants grow. Flowers blossom. Sun shines. Air is fresh. The first official weekend of Spring is here and we have been thoroughly enjoying our time outdoors. Link in bio. Happy Spring friends! #spring . . . . #spring2019 #firstdayofspring #firstdayofspring2019 #happyfirstdayofspring #march20 #springtime #springtime🌸 #season #seasonschange #everyseasonisbeautiful #freshair #growplants #flowersblossom #sunshine #sunflower #sun #moresun #givemespring #greatoutdoors #takemeoutside #letkidsplay #letkidsplayoutside #goodbyewinter #godscreation #godisgood #itsthelittlethings #joyinthejourney #joyinthesnuggles #joyinsnuggles
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston S. Churchill #livecourageously . . . . . #wordsofencouragement #winstonchurchill #winstonchurchillquote #failureisnotfinal #positivethinking #motivationalquotes #motivation #havecourage #courage #spiritofpower #courageous #couragedearheart #takecourage #couragequotes strongmind #strongmom #live #wegotthis #wegotthis💪 #wecandothis #whoiswithme #joyinsnuggles
Happy Pi Day! 3.14159265359 Which pie will you be Happy Pi Day! 3.14159265359 Which pie will you be enjoying today? #piday . . . . #pi #pieday #nationalpieday #nationalpiday #happypieday #piday2019 #march14 cherrypie #applepie #chocolatepie #blueberrypie #pizzapie #yum #deliciousdesserts #indulge #eatpie #eatmorepie #canttakecreditforthis #canva #joyinsnuggles
A life in Jesus is a life of abundance. A life of A life in Jesus is a life of abundance. A life of fullness and blessing. A life of eternal joy and peace. Let’s live abundantly. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” #john1010 . . . . #liveabundantly #john10 #bible #bibleverse #godkeepshispromises #jesus #jesusgiveslife #lifehasmeaning #lifeishard #hisyokeiseasy #givehimyourburdens #mondaymotivation #mondaythoughts #christianblogger #faithblogger #prayingmama #christianmom #joyinsnuggles
MAR10 = National Mario Day! Anyone’s kids like M MAR10 = National Mario Day! Anyone’s kids like Mario? Last year we had a fun party with friends but since our little man is having a Mario themed birthday celebration next month, we decided to keep it simple this year. We found a few easy Mario themed FREE activities and I’m sharing them on my blog: www.joyinsnuggles.com Link in bio! #bloggerlife . . . . #nationalmarioday #mar10 #march10 #mar10day #mario #marioday #allthingsmario #marioeverything #mariobros #familytime #freeactivities #freeprintables #bloglife #momlife #familylife #bloggermom #pinterestmom #googlemom #sofun #joyinthejourney #joyinsnuggles
Hope you’re enjoying your weekend! Don’t forge Hope you’re enjoying your weekend! Don’t forget to set your clock one hour forward tonight! . . . . #springforward #daylightsavings #daylightsavingstime #onehourless #lesssleep #nosleep #momlife #momsunite #itwillbeokay #wecandothis #momstrong #passiton #farmhouseclock #farmhousestyledecor #farmhousestyle #fromonemomtoanother #helpamomout #saturday #saturdaynight #joyinsnuggles
The promises of God made to the nation of Israel m The promises of God made to the nation of Israel many years ago still hold true for His people today. The question is not if we are finding - but are we searching? “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 #thoughts . . . . #latenightthoughts #somethingtothinkabout #weekendthoughts #weekendvibes #weekendishere #bibleverse #jeremiah29 #jeremiah2913 #seekgod #godlyliving #seekwithallyourheart #godkeepshispromises #christianlifestyle #christianblogger #christianmom #faithblogger #joyinsnuggles
I wonder how many blessings I have not received si I wonder how many blessings I have not received simply because I didn’t go to the Lord in prayer about it. Sometimes desires unanswered are the prayers not asked. May I be a woman of prayer and give up what I clench so tightly in my fist. He loves. He grants. He knows best. His will be done. “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8 #prayer . . . . #praymore #prayingmama #prayingwife #powerofprayer #prayerlife #momlife #christianlife #helovesme #godislove #hiswillbedone #hiswillnotmine #letgoletgod #askseekknock #bibleverse #bibleverses #faith #faithblogger #christianblogger #christianlifestyle #wordsofencouragement #matthew7 #james4 #bible #joyinsnuggles
The kids and I have been looking forward to having The kids and I have been looking forward to having snow! Even with all the cold fronts and freezing temps we have not gotten any yet! Instead we read winter books and did an easy snow craft. If you’re looking for a easy snow craft to do with the kids check it out (link in bio): http://www.joyinsnuggles.com/snow-much-fun-craft/ #crafting . . . . #easycrafts #wintercrafts #feelingcrafty #snowmuchfun #babyitscoldoutside #colddays #kidscrafts #craftymama #craftsalldayeveryday #crafting #craftingtime #wecraft #diycrafts #bloggerlife #mamalife #familylife #joyinthejourney #joyinthesnuggles #joyinsnuggles
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hea “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." Mark Twain February 17th was Random Act of Kindness Day! The kids and I spent the week spreading a little acts of kindness for our community. The thing about, kindness is, regardless of how big or how small, it’s never wasted. To visit my blog check link in bio or copy this link for 10 fresh, simple ideas to spread kindness to those around you: http://www.joyinsnuggles.com/10-simple-acts-of-kindness-printable/ #kindness . . . . #kindnessmatters #kindisthenewclassy #spreadkindness #kindnessiscontagious #randomactsofkindness #freeprintables #bekind #mondaymotivation #rak #forothers #momlife #bloggermom #blogger #bloggerlife #blogger #joyinthesnuggles #joyinsnuggles
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