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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: December 2009
A Quiet Grace
Lately I’ve felt the need to pause more, say less, feel what is around me - to experience life without the need to speak about all that is done or give opinions. There is a quiet grace found by choosing when … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Finding Myself
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Nothing Better
Than spending the mornings & afternoons walking & running along the beach. Time spent reflecting, praying and wondering what 2010 will bring…. The perfect end to a day at the British seaside - an evening spent watching Pride & Prejudice, sipping tea … Continue reading
Posted in Around Devon
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Remembering Those Who Are Easy To Forget
Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat Mother Teresa After I wrote my Thankful Tuesday post yesterday, it dawned on … Continue reading
Posted in Do something, Get Busy!, Oh so Blessed, Purpose Driven Life
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Thankful Tuesday!
I have so much to be thankful for this week! Thank you again for letting me share it with you! I am thankful for the wonderful outdoors, running along the beachfront and hiking in the forest humbles me and makes me … Continue reading
Posted in Oh so Blessed
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A Saturday in Devon England
There are times when no words are needed, they are simply a distraction to the soul! Frugal Trenches
Christmas Isn’t All Bad
Lately I’ve heard a lot of people moan about Christmas being materialistic and plain indulgent. I don’t dispute that for many that may be the case. But I would also suggest looking at other areas in those people’s lives and if you look hard … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays/Vacations, Purpose Driven Life
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Weekending
Having traveled back to the family home for the holidays, I’m especially looking forward to this weekend because it means I’ll be enjoying some much wanted influx of media having suffered through enjoyed a 6 week media fast! Most of … Continue reading
Posted in Around Devon, Reclaiming Simple Sundays
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Would you leave this?
Taking a break from Financial Savvy Friday’s today. I may post a Financial tip tomorrow. Just because In the meantime, I have to share that I am having no trouble saying no to trips to the shops (5 days of … Continue reading
Posted in Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Living
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The Places You’ll Go
This is me, shortly after finally being allowed out of an incubator for a short visit (oops, might not have been me and instead my parent’s old friends baby! lol). A comment by the lovely Anna, has made me think … Continue reading
Feeling The Need To Draw Near
There is something about this season that makes me want to spend more time in peaceful contemplation, giving quiet thanksgiving, seeing the beauty & grace that surrounds. I’ve enjoyed three days in a row of much-needed hibernation, snuggling with a cat, enjoying coffee … Continue reading
