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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: January 2010
Thankful Tuesday
Oh so much to be thankful for this week! Spring is in the air!!! The friends who are staying have a puppy, so I’m getting a real life introduction to puppy ownership, yes it includes a lot of accidents I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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TV Fast
Most readers will know that I took a tv/movie fast late 2009. I blogged about my musings two weeks after beginning the television break here, as some were interested I thought I’d post an update. My fast lasted for seven … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sundays
Oh what a lovely, simple day. It started with a very long morning swim, which felt oh so fabulous for my very out of practice muscles. Next was a lovely leisurely stroll – which landed me at Church, followed by an … Continue reading
New York Moments
Remembering the feeling of being at home; strolling through Central Park, sipping coffee at Dean & Deluca, visiting museums, galleries and exhibits and gazing at art which speaks to my soul, enjoying sweet treats from Magnolia Bakery, soaking in the sun … Continue reading
Frugal Trenches Q&A’s Part I
A long time ago, I invited readers to email or comment with any questions they had! The response was somewhat overwhelming! I’ve been slowly answering the questions asked and have answered some here in Part I and will finish with Part II … Continue reading
Posted in About Me
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Waiting For Doors To Open
In many ways I’m in a season of waiting! A season of trying to discern what God’s plan is for my life. As I grow and change and make a conscious effort to obey God’s teachings and focus less on … Continue reading
Happy Weekending Friends
Edited To Add: I had this post up and ready to be published while I was at a dinner party tonight. Only I went to start my car to found the lock system won’t unlock the car and it looks … Continue reading
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Financially Savvy Fridays
At first I wondered whether I should write a financial tip this week, in light of the situation in Haiti, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that it was through my changing my spending habits … Continue reading
Posted in Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Food
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Things Happening At My House
Friends who recently bought a farmhouse can no longer stay there due to lack of water and heat (!) so they’ve moved in! They’ve been here almost a week and will probably be here another week! I’m getting a great … Continue reading
Ten Things I Love To Do For Free
The lovely Mo tagged me! She requires I tell you all my top 10 things to do for free. As I’m always happy to oblige and share a frugal note or two so here is the list! 1. I love to … Continue reading
Posted in Around Devon, Frugal Living, Proud to live in England
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