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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: March 2011
Yesterday
I thought I’d walk you through my day yesterday, because while I try to keep things very simple around here, life aka Sophie, happens! 3:02 am – Sophie is crying, I try comforting her but she is upset, decide to … Continue reading
Posted in O & G, Sophie Baby
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What I’m Reading Wednesdays
This week I’m reading The Pursuit of Holiness {wonderful book!} and Little Women {who doesn’t love Little Women?!}. As it is part of my documented goals for the week, I’m finding I am much quicker to get the books out … Continue reading
Posted in Sophie Baby, What I'm Reading Wednesdays
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Scripture Memory Club
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” Proverbs 3: 5-6
Posted in Faith, Scripture Memory Club
The Happiness Factor
Happiness is…. :: Kitties who hug so tightly it makes the photo blurry! :: A big blue sky that tastes like raspberry sherbet; don’t you taste the sky?! :: Avocados to peel and smoosh - yes, smoosh is the perfect word to … Continue reading
Menu Plan Monday
Even though it is -19 I feel like spring is definitely in the air! It could be because of the cute ball that is Sophie, or it could be my clean home! Whatever it is, I’m going with it and … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Getting Healthy
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Goals For This Week
Firstly, I want to say a massive thank you for all the lovely comments & emails about Sophie girl. I am blessed indeed with three very special fur babies Poor Sophie practiced the elevator/lift 30x with me yesterday and she … Continue reading
Posted in 10 Days Towards Health, Goals
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Reclaiming Simple Sundays
This long weekend was like three full Sundays rolled into one. I’ll do another post soon, but let’s just say the weekend included so many wonderful, wonderful blessings including: two hours with Jian Ghomeshi, a free mini Sarah Harmer concert {again!}, a … Continue reading
Weekending
There is always so much to do and never enough time to do it in. This weekend I hope to… Enjoy our current snowfall Go to the waterfront and do tai chi, or at the very least raise my arms … Continue reading
Posted in Things I Love, Weekending
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Financially Savvy Fridays
This week I’m going to discuss the belief that if the worst happens financially {aka you lose your job}, you can simply scale back your financial commitments, in particular all the extra treats that you pay for each month. Time and time again people … Continue reading
Circumstances
Photo Credit “Circumstances never cause our attitudes, they reveal them.” Kris Vallotton
Posted in Being Gentle and Kind, Quotes
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