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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: July 2011
Update On The Furries
So many people have asked, so here we go. In order they joined the family… What can I say about sweet Gen-Gen. Her favourite food is dog food, followed by human food – a very distant last is cat food … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons Learned, Pets
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Food – Separating The Need From The Want
For some reason, right after I posted my budget plan for the month, I found myself perusing recipe sights. Within ten minutes I was drooling over apple bread, alternative carbonara, cheesy pasta and chocolate smoothies. Yes, drooling is the right word. I … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Lessons Learned, Letters To Myself
6 Comments
What I’m Reading Wednesdays
Photo Credit After finishing The Help, I started a book about the history of sushi and well I just couldn’t; sushi just can’t do much for the heart and soul, so this little book, which has a cover that pulls … Continue reading
Posted in What I'm Reading Wednesdays
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Opinion Tuesday: TV
I saw this type of post on a blog recently and sadly I can’t remember which blog, or I’d link to it! I decided specifically asking your opinion on topics was something I’d like to do, because I so value the fabulous wisdom … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion Tuesday
36 Comments
Financial Goals
Lately I think I’ve been so focused on living in the now, understandably so, that I’ve forgotten to have a semi-plan for the long-term. I was thinking about what my financial needs & goals are over the coming 12-18 months … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sundays
This weekend has been as low-key as they come, mostly because of my ear infections causing awful burning pain and medication which made me more than a little whoozie! I’m thankful though, because I listened to my chest and am 99% sure … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Sophie Baby
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July Budget
I mentioned yesterday that one of my goals for the month was to blog about my budget. When I blog about my monthly financial goals, I hope it helps me say no to non-essentials and keeps me motivated to continue on this … Continue reading
Posted in Beans and Rice Budget, Budget, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Goals
11 Comments
July – Oh My!
Before I start I wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who has left such lovely comments this week, some saying lovely kind things and others letting me know I’m not alone with my values and affirming I … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Frugal Living, Goals, The "Impossible" Challenge
19 Comments
Frugal Friday: It Doesn’t Always Matter If You Have The Money Now
One of the biggest financial mistakes I used to make (sometimes still do), and I see others make, is spending because they have the money right now. I’ve seen people have a $5000 tax return so they book a family vacation … Continue reading
