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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: May 2010
Goodbye May
Well, I got every single goal for May accomplished, granted they were sparse but still, I’m pleased There are some BIG plans for June, which I’ll share tomorrow – let’s just say I won’t be in England for most of … Continue reading
Posted in Monthly Plans and Reflections
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Hibernation
I love how the girl sleeps! I mean don’t we all have to shut the world out every now and then?
Posted in Kit Kat Ownership
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An American In London
Whenever I’m in London I feel like an American. I’ve been aware of this for many years, and truth be told I like my American stint now and then. I’m not sure if it is the incredible number of American … Continue reading
Alone
Photo credit This morning I woke up at the crack of dawn to hike through the woods alone. Just me and thousands of trees, wild bunnies, a hawk and many birds, as well as God who heard many many prayers … Continue reading
Grateful, Thankful, Blessed
So much to be thankful for this week, it is a blessed life this life that I lead A friend who has just returned from 3 weeks in the US gave me two Toms natural deodorants which she bought for herself … Continue reading
Posted in Oh so Blessed, Thankful Tuesdays
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Must Get Things Done Monday – Overwhelmed Edition
Yesterday it hit me, there have been a lot of changes over the last 6 weeks, probably too many, and in truth, it has been a tough few years. In the six weeks I’ve been dealing with moving, a broken laptop, a … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sunday
First there was a spot of swimming, I do some of my best prayers in the pool! Followed by a post-Church lunch of german potato salad, blueberries, sour cream, lentil, leek & cabbage no mayo slaw with carrots, apple and pine nuts … Continue reading
Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays
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Food For Thought
Nachos with cooked curly Kale, corn, spring onions, pea & chili humus, edameme, mustard crusted smoked salmon, olives, tomatoes, pinto beans, salsa and feta cheese…! Homemade vegan chocolate cake with coffee granules & spinach…. Both served with a little green … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Things I Love
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Two Peaceful Moments
Just me, hanging out with a donkey at the donkey hospital! And snuggling my very well recovered girl before I leave her again tomorrow morning! Sometimes life becomes all together too busy! Too many days dashing around, being pulled in … Continue reading
Simple Woman’s Daybook
FOR TODAY Outside my window…the birds are lost in song, the sun is shining and the outside world seems so beautiful! I am thinking…about those without clean water, those far away and animals in shelters! I am thankful for…my friend Michelle, each … Continue reading

