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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: November 2009
Strategies for Coffee/Tea Addicts!
I’ve had a few friends admit to me recently that they are struggling, either constantly going through drive through or nipping into the shop for a quick coffee/tea as the days get longer and colder. I can relate to their dilemma … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Living
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Thank You God
There are some days when all you can do is give thanks. These are not necessarily the days where everything goes right, or you have blessings bestowed upon you, but often they are the days when you needed help and … Continue reading
Posted in Oh so Blessed, Reclaiming Simple Sundays
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Reclaiming Simple Sundays
Sunday Plans Include: Attending Church and singing hymns! Walking through a stunning University campus Meeting up with a friend for hot chocolate and frozen yogurt Picking up a day planner and imagining what wonders the new year brings Reading Ladder Of … Continue reading
Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays
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Old Friends
I’m not quite sure why, but as of late I’ve felt a need to re-connect, to re-emerge from the fog of the past few years of non-stop work, tiredness and sheer exhaustion. The fog has finally lifted; while I begun … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Oh so Blessed, Simplicity
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How To Establish A Budget Part I
A reader Claudia emailed me asking if I had ever posted how to have a jar system for budgeting, I suddenly realized I hadn’t exactly explained it in much detail, so I thought I’d begin a series! I honestly think … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Frugal Living
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Weekend Winter Warmer Soup
This soup is just perfect for a weekend, I make a batch on a Friday and enjoy with salad and warm rolls all weekend long! Because it has mince in it, it is very hearty and wholesome and just marvelous! … Continue reading
Posted in Recipe
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Financially Savvy Fridays
I’ve been reflecting a lot this week, surprise surprise! As more friends ask me for financial advice related to how to budget and where to save in their budget, I’ve come to see there are three values that seem to work when it … Continue reading
Oh Those Emergency Funds
Firstly, thank you for all the comments & emails on the post about giving up tv, it was amazing and encouraging to read how many people are tv free! Okay back to this post… For the month of November I set myself … Continue reading
Two Weeks No Television
So it has now officially been two weeks (and 2 days!) since I watched any television! My poor friends definitely heard me protest in the early days, but somehow it is beginning to feel normal! I should explain that there is … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Lessons Learned
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A Financial Jar Story
I’ve been helping a friend of mine with her financial planning, not in any way suggesting where she save her money (I’m no financial advisor) more how she can have a budget that works for her! I’ll be using $ … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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