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I'm Frugal Trenches (no, not my real name!) a lover of natural, simple and frugal living! I use this space and my camera to document a beautiful, purposeful, downshifted and abundant life! Life is not always simple (oh how I wish it was!) but it is always rich and I hope this space demonstrates beauty and joy!
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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Sainsbury’s £20 weekly shop for 2 & other stuff!!
First off, apologies for the bad photograph, all I could find was a camera via a phone today as my own camera’s batteries need charging! This has been a very difficult week, computer problems, sickness, tiredness, work stress, general feeling … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Frugal Living
39 Comments
Managing your financial expectations.
Last month I spent time with a good friend, she welcomed me into her beautiful home and for the first 12 hours I continually had thoughts running through my mind like if only I could afford a home like this, maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family Life, Lessons Learned
25 Comments
Right now…
Walking along the beach, I realized I am struggling to: get back to healthy eating after a weekend that included cake AND a chocolate bar, or two ;0) build the confidence to put into place a big decision I made … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
24 Comments
Because it deserves it’s own post!
This is my new favourite “fast food” recipe I concocted. 2 scallops (I’m working hard to be able to say my taste buds like them ;0) ) on a bed of rocket spinach mix and pomegranate seeds, with warmed beets … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
13 Comments
A meme and awards galore. Only don’t have a sad heart. Be joyful!
I saw this on Saving 4 Later and Northern Living Allowance and thought it would be good to do! You bold the ones you’ve accomplished. 1. Started your own blog 2. Slept under the stars 3. Played in a band 4. … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Awards
23 Comments
A simple, relaxed kind of day.
I thought I’d invite you to share a day with me, I hope these pictures relax you and let you into my world. The day started with a walk along the Sidmouth seafront! Can you see the thatched house at … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
26 Comments
Getting out of Debt & Downshifting has stopped my exhausted woman’s syndrome!
A few posts ago I discussed how getting out of debt & downshifting had changed my heart. I have seen a process where I’ve become more home centered, more giving and am learning what it means to give my time, money & … Continue reading
Bullets!
I have a lot to update you about, so the only solution is bull-oh-bullets! Knitting, oh knitting, how much do I love it? I don’t know where to begin! It deserves its own post, oh I am so in love … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Finding Myself
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Want to change your finance situation? Learn not to be impulsive!
I’ve been thinking a lot these past few days and as I catch up on emails and telephone conversations with friends in real life (not that you aren’t all friends, but I do have to remind myself lately that not … Continue reading
Still
There is nothing like having to be in bed, to make you stop, reflect, ponder and just be. After almost three days of this, I’m pretty ready to face the world again, albeit gently. Here are 4 still photographs to catch … Continue reading
Posted in Simplicity
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