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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: April 2010
A Child Is Like A Butterfly In The Wind
I re-read this beautiful quote the other day – it was a great reminder not only about the uniqueness of each child, but of us adults too. For a while lately I’ve struggled with feeling like I was not as self-disciplined, … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons Learned, Quotes
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Greatful Thankful Blessed
So much to be thankful for! Six weeks ago I honestly felt like my life was falling apart - my life was being held back by several things, the biggest of which was the lack of a job! And there you go, now I … Continue reading
Posted in Oh so Blessed, Thankful Tuesdays
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A Good Morning Routine
Well today I should have begun my new job! There is nothing like work to get a person into a good morning routine! One area I really struggle with, is making sure I do not put the computer on in … Continue reading
Plan Sparkle – Must Remember To Drink Water
Well with the cyst and moving, it feels like plan sparkle has run away without me! Today I begin my new job (Yippee!) and my very simple goal (apart from getting there in one piece!) is to drink water! Water – … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Healthy, Plan Sparkle
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What I Will Miss – Part I
Watergate Bay My Sunday will be spent driving across the country, moving in & figuring out where my office is! Not exactly relaxed, but ever so exciting! One step closer in the master plan How was your Sunday? I hope it was … Continue reading
Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays
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Cherry Blossom Time
It’s that time of year again – the cherry blossom trees are in bloom and all seems right with the world!
Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful
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Must Do Before The Move
Oh my, oh my, oh my! There are no words…I am soooo behind! Take cat to the vet – her skin has turned black (!) Laundry Iron clothes Find outfits for work (For at least Mon-Wed) Pack clothing Pack things … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Must Get Things Done Monday
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Financially Savvy Fridays – The £500 Budget Edition
Photo Credit Next week I begin my new job, which means once again I’ll have a paycheck – it will be the smallest paycheck I’ve ever had since graduating, which is at times scary! But the reality is, I feel … Continue reading
My Day So Far….
Photo credit Receiving horrendous directions from a very unhelpful man (at a visitor centre no less!) Driving down 2 way narrow lanes which don’t even fit 1 car Meeting traffic coming the other way and needing to reverse and twist … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Around Devon
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