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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: November 2010
Enjoying The View
I’ve been contemplating what it means to just be, to seize the day and enjoy the view. I think it probably means many things to many people, for me, it is the act of stopping as often as my soul … Continue reading
The Charter For Compassion
It’s the start of a brand new week and my personal goal this week is to be as compassionate as I can! Will you join me?
Mediterranean Cod
This is such an easy dish and works well with many different types of fish! For a really quick dinner I serve with cous cous (ready in 10 minutes), cooked frozen green beans and a salad! From prep to dinner on … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe
Monday Morning Purr…
Last night I watched the most adorable video of kittens (with a little surprise near the end!) and while I can honestly say I’m looking forward to returning to work today (isn’t that a good sign!) I thought many people … Continue reading
This Reclaimed Simple Weekend I…
Thought a lot about journeying and arriving at your destination! Tried not to feel too exasperated by the person who stole my laundry basket sitting on top of my laundry in the laundry room…sigh! [I keep thinking maybe they need … Continue reading
Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Weekending
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Reusable Toilet Paper
One of the things I’m most excited about when it comes to the big move in a couple of weeks, is the ability to use re-usable toilet paper again! I have my re-usable paper (aka gentle cloth segments) all ready and I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Frugal Living, Green, Re-usable toilet paper
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Saturday Soundtrack – Winter’s Lullaby
It’s coming folks, in fact I saw some on a car last night and across the country it is arriving in droves; if my memory serves me correctly, once it begins it may just be Easter before I see grass … Continue reading
Posted in Saturday Soundtrack, Things I Love
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This Evening I…
Went to get the last of the bits and pieces for the babies for shipping tomorrow Missed my mum so so much that I called her from the payphone (thank you to whoever invented payphones) with my calling card (thanks … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Life Is Beautiful
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Help A Family Friday – Sweet Anton
My friend Kim posted recently about a little boy called Anton whose story has touched my heart and brought back many memories of the children I’ve cared for. Anton has Butterfly Skin Disease which means he gets bruises, blisters and … Continue reading
Things Happening At My House Thursday
I signed a lease - did you readers in Ontario hear me scream with joy?! Had you been local you may have also seen me do the Irish jig – not joking! Now I need to figure out how to decorate on a dime – … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Things Happening At My House
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