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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: December 2010
Introducing…Part 2!
Ophelia Beatrix Angelou Frightened, scared, home… For 2 years she had kittens every three to four months. After a job loss her owner surrendered her with some of her kittens, as well as the kitten’s dad. Ophelia was pregnant with … Continue reading
Greatful, Thankful, Blessed
I have so much to be thankful for this week! Honestly, I often look at my life and feel so exceptionally blessed, with far more than I need or deserve, this week is no different! I am thankful for my … Continue reading
Introducing…
Introducing… Geneviève Imogen Boleyn There is such a story as to how she came into my life, this precious wee little one. She survived her traumatic birth (somehow then was separated from her mother) and spent a couple of weeks living on … Continue reading
What My Ears Hear, What My Eyes See
This week my ears heard The soft sobs of a Canadian woman being held in Saudi Arabia. A woman locked up 24 hours a day, forced to “choose” between staying a prisoner suffering horrific abuse, or leaving her children to save herself and return … Continue reading
111 Ways To Save Money in 2011 Part II
For the first 20 suggestions see here 21. Keep a gift drawer in your home with a range of lovely gifts bought on sale. Aim to have several months worth of gifts on hand at any one time. 22. Make cards … Continue reading
Freedom
Photo credit “There is no such thing as partial freedom” Nelson Mandela
Dear Richard
It has been a very very long week even though it is only Tuesday {or technically Wednesday at 12:49 am}. Yesterday I left for work at 7:30 am and arrived home at 8:30 pm and today I departed for work at 7:40 am and returned home at … Continue reading
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111 Ways To Save Money in 2011 Part I
Menu plan – this alone will easily save you hundreds a year! Nominate one night a week as soup & salad night Pack a lunch each day for work/school Put on the calendar once a month when you can eat … Continue reading

