(My youngest of 5, with a smile for you all....)

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Hello, moneysavingmom readers and all my other readers from far and wide, as well!  I'm so glad you decided to stop by today, and hope you'll find encouragement in your walk along the way here at Vim and Vigor.  You'll find all sorts of variety here, from healthy, real food (and yummy!, don't forget that) recipes, to raising our children to be strong in the Lord, to crafting with the kids (or on our own), you'll find a lot here.  I hope you'll pour a cup of tea and stay awhile.....I'm so glad you came!

Coming up this week after a wonderful break for a Minnesota holiday vacation:

My goals for the coming year....spiritually, financially, book lists to read, and so on......

New blog projects....52 new foods for your table, and how to get your family to love them! I'll be featuring a new food that may not be on your table on a regular basis, and a yummy recipe, and pictures to go with it. Featuring one new food each week.

Beauty foods....look good on the outside, and feel great inside, too! A series featuring foods that are wonderful for the complexion, acne and /or wrinkles, and foods that boost the metabolism.....without sparing on taste.

My latest knitting project.....one that's great for beginning knitters, but is unique and special.

A special photography project I'm working on this year with my children....you may want to do this in your home as well....even if you are lacking in photography skills, as I can be at times ;).

Hope to find you here again....

Blessings in the journey,

Joy~

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Comments

[Ebony]

Hi there! thanks for your great post! I was actually just introduced to your blog through MSM and I love your tips!! One question for your beauty regimen that intrigues me....can you expound on your baking soda/water exfolliant and also where do you find avocado oil?

Best wishes to you as you work to pinch a few pennies! We're trying to do the same thing and I truly believe that God is already rewarding us all for our efforts!

God bless!

[Joy Y.]

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Ebony,

Hello! So glad you came by...I'd be glad to share about the soda scrub. I mix about 1 Tablespoon of water, with 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda...should be paste-like consistency. I gently scrub my face/neck/and decollette with it while my skin is dry. Then rinse. It makes my skin feel absolutely wonderful! Also, I like the NOW brand avocado oil...I purchase at a local health store, but it can also be found on amazon, and vitacost.com as well. It costs only a few dollars, and just a few drops goes a long way as a superior moisturizer.

I do think you are exactly right when you said that God rewards us for our efforts. We want to honor Him with each and every aspect of our lives, and finances are a big part of everybody's life!

Thank you so much for your words!

Blessings,

Joy~
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