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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: August 2010
Financially Savvy Friday – Apartment Living
I have to say, I don’t often think about living in an apartment/condo but lately I’ve been reminded that it may be a frugal choice for many people. Currently in the city I am in (for now), a 2 bedroom … Continue reading
Posted in Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Living
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Help A Family Friday
My wonderful friend Daleea is a truly lovely woman who has lifted me up in prayer and encouraged me more times than I can count! Daleea and her husband have adopted two fabulous children and are now trying to adopt a third, … Continue reading
Posted in Help A Family Friday
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Having Nothing…
Since I’ve arrived back from volunteering overseas (this time!), I have some real sensitivities based on my experience and the experiences of others which I witnessed. Until you’ve actually seen starvation, seen people/children with nothing absolutely nothing, you can’t even … Continue reading
Posted in In Need, Oh so Blessed, Volunteering Overseas
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Q & A Wednesdays
I was wondering if your friends outside of the blog world read your blog? Yes, they do! Not all of them but many of them! One always comments it’s like Julie & Julia (that’s you Christine!), another finds it lovely … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Questions and Answers
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Be Humble and See It From Other’s Experiences…
Over the last little while I witnessed two couples mention that they are in such a sound financial position because they made good choices; while I do agree to a point that we can certainly make good financial choices and … Continue reading
Grateful, Thankful, Blessed
Technically there are still 14 minutes left today so I thought I’d do my normal Tuesday post. Today I am simply head over heels grateful and blessed by my friend Michelle. She is that wonderful she deserves a post all to herself! … Continue reading
Posted in Thankful Tuesdays
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People In My Life – Miss Daisy
Photo credit caucas There is a woman in my life, who is simply beautiful. She is my neighbour here where I’m staying for the next few weeks. On a good day, I will see Daisy many times, yesterday I saw … Continue reading
Daily Affirmation
What do you like in your life?
Free Map
World Vision has a free world map to the first 15,000 people! Go here to order one while supplies last!
Posted in Freebies, Frugal Parenting
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August Goals Update II
Read The gospel again – Almost! Book of Isaiah – Almost done! The Power of a Praying Woman - About 4/5th way done! The China Study - Done! Turning Points - Not started yet! Time Magazine - Reading! Mother Teresa: In My Own Words - … Continue reading
Posted in Monthly Plans and Reflections
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