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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 2010
Reclaiming Simple Sundays
Oh I so love weekends in England – with hundreds of miles of countryside and seaside to explore, the fact that no matter where you are in England you are never more than 1 – 1 1/2 hours from the sea and thirty … Continue reading
Posted in Around Devon, Reclaiming Simple Sundays
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Dartmoor and Ashburton Love
Today was spent walking among the wild ponies, many of whom nestled in for a cuddle, and hiking where the views were so beautiful they took our breath away – in fact I may have shed a tear or two. Next … Continue reading
Friday Finds & Le Cruset Love…
Nothing like having a golf ball under your chin to give you time to peruse online! One thing long time readers know is I really miss the coupons and vouchers available when you live in North America. The reality is I … Continue reading
Thursdays
Lately I’ve begun to notice a rhythm, I’ve mentioned this before that certain days have a typical feeling to them – like a little piece of your soul is reserved for that particular day and it ignites when its turn … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, All Things Bright and Beautiful
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Drawing Near
Sometimes life gives you the chance to pull in, to spend a bit of time taking care, keeping home and resting, cuddled up with a blanket, a pillow, a good book and a kitty. And when your eyes become too weary … Continue reading
Choosing Thankfulness
Yesterday I skipped thankful Tuesday, which should have been a sign. Today, I have had the blessing of an abundance of opportunities to choose thankfulness over stress, sadness or questioning… When you are waiting in a Dr’s office and hear … Continue reading
Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Faith, Oh so Blessed
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In need of the sun…
Dear Mr Sun This is the last time we really spent time together, it was May 2009 and it is filled with good memories. But you see, I’m not coping with our long distance relationship. I may enjoy all seasons, … Continue reading
Posted in In Need, Just call me Chandler Bing
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Self-control
I need to practice my self-control, because honestly I’m a struggling at the moment. As this is the season of LENT I have decided to give up cookies, cakes, crisps, sweets, ice-cream, chocolate and any unhealthy drinks. True these are … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, New Beginnings
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Flexitarian
He’s She’s my buddy, that cow there and I’m almost convinced she would let me stop and hug her, but I haven’t yet tried. As of late, cows, chickens, goats and the like, have been on my mind. Long time … Continue reading
Still
I am home from the beach, sitting in my lounge. Almost everything on the to do list is done, and I accept what isn’t done won’t be done, at least not today. The room is lit by fairy lights and a … Continue reading
Posted in Simple Living and Reducing Stress
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