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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
Questions and Answers
I’m almost done answering the list of questions people have asked over the last few months. Before I finish I thought I’d see if anyone else had any other questions they’d like to ask, speak now or forever hold your … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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Thankful Tuesday!
It’s that time of week again where I get to reflect on the so many wonderful reasons I have to be thankful! Life truly is an amazing journey and experience, one I’m blessed to enjoy! This week has been filled … Continue reading
Posted in Oh so Blessed
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How To Save For A Family?
Lately I’ve been contemplating this for several friends and as I have a lot of experience in frugal living I’ve put together a list of what would be most helpful! 1. Really work on your attitude towards money and spending, if … Continue reading
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No Spending Day
Today I enjoyed a day of no spending, as of late I’m amazed at the number of small purchases I’ve made, whether it be stopping off for honey & lemon (the ultimate flu remedy), a newspaper to read (the joys … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Living, Personal Responsibility
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Love Actually
Always makes me sob! Always gets me in the Christmas mood!
Posted in Holidays/Vacations
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Reclaiming Simple Sundays
As you wander through this troubled world In search of all things beautiful You can close your eyes when you’re miles away And hear my voice like a serenade (Lullaby by the Dixie Chicks) For me: nature, joy, peace, photography, … Continue reading
Posted in Around Devon, Reclaiming Simple Sundays
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Weekending
It’s that time of the week again when I delight in all things simple! This weekend includes: Listening to Tarantella over and over again! Surprising a friend with fair trade chocolate and a photography project she’ll love Reading The Economist, … Continue reading
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Slowly making Christmas plans
Last year I was traveling up until 24 December which meant I was far too busy leading up to Christmas, this year I vowed to try to slow down a week before Christmas and really focus on the most important … Continue reading
Ready For A Newborn
Up until 2:30 am (coughing) – CHECK! Being woken up by flatmate’s alarm at 5:00 am (!!!!!!!!!)- she forgot to turn off when she went on night duty- CHECK! Being woken up by flatmate’s second alarm at 5:20 am (!!!!!!) – again … Continue reading
Posted in Making lemons out of lemonade
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Financially Savvy Fridays
I’ve had this post rambling around in my empty flu infested head for quite a while. As most of my friends near 30, I’ve noticed a trend emerging that worries me, almost all are preparing to purchase a house within … Continue reading
