Monthly Archives: December 2010

2010 In Review

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

What a year! Instead of boring you with all the details of the journey that was 2010, most of which is chronicled heavily throughout this blog, I thought I’d share some of my highlights from the year - some humorous, some … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, ChinaKidz, Colin Firth, Media & Culture, Purpose Driven Life, Readership, Richard Armitage, Thank you to you and you and you!, Volunteering Overseas | 16 Comments

Skin & New Year Plans

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

Okay, they don’t quite go together, but I’d love if my skin were no longer an issue in the New Year! Since I’m getting emails asking where I am, I thought I’d explain I’ve been a tad quiet as my skin is driving … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Advice Needed, Humane and Purposeful Eating, The Classics Book Club | 51 Comments

Loving All

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Photo credit “If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain. If I can ease one life the aching, or cool one pain, or help one fainting robin unto his nest again, I shall not … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Gentle and Kind, Purpose Driven Life, Quotes, Show Love Always | 4 Comments

Holy Terrors

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

Don’t let the cuteness fool you, these two can create havoc in 2 seconds flat! And just how is it that kittens can go from climbing the walls (literally) to fast asleep in less than 5 seconds? I need to … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Kit Kat Ownership | 6 Comments

Menu Plan Monday

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

Breakfasts Yoghurt with oatmeal, dried cranberries, almonds & fruit x 4 Raisin cinnamon bread with almond butter, apple x 2 Fasting x 1 Lunches Salmon, slouvaki style bowtie pasta with peas, spinach salad Lentil dahl with whole wheat pita, carrot & … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Menu Plan

Must Get Things Done Monday

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

Oh so much to do today {a rare day off as I’ve volunteered to work over the holidays!} Take recycling out Take rubbish out Laundry Put clothes away Organize kitchen cupboards Organize hall closet Clean out fridge Make split pea … Continue reading →

Posted in Must Get Things Done Monday | 14 Comments

I’m Now Tweeting

Posted on December 25, 2010 by

https://twitter.com/#!/FrugalTrenches Anyone want to be twitter mates? Not to be confused with litter mates

Posted in Tweet Tweet

It’s Christmas Eve And My Mind Is On The Congo

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

Photo credit – a UN Peacekeeper helping a Congolese child Some of you may know that for the last 2 years rebels in the Congo have engaged in something called the Christmas Massacre.  In 2008 the Christmas massacre involved more … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Help A Family Friday, In Need | 25 Comments

ChinaKidz Christmas Sponsorship

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

The owner of this blog has allowed me to hijack it as she is temporarily on alert trying to force guide two cats into friendship. So I’m here to say a great big thank you, I may not have teeth yet [I … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Takes Over The Blog, ChinaKidz, Guest Bloggers, Orphan Care | 4 Comments

Frugal Trenches Q & A

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

Over the last few months I’ve slowly been putting together a post with answers to questions asked; while I’m woefully behind on emails, I hope some of the questions you’ve asked are answered here! If you have any more question, … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Questions and Answers | 9 Comments