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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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Category Archives: All Things Bright and Beautiful
Oooh Weekending
The tourists are gathering which means getting off the roads by 10am and not returning before about 9pm. This morning things are a tad different as I’m not volunteering, which means time with James [today he is wearing a purple … Continue reading
My Ice Cream
“Sometimes we stare so long at our balloon in the sky we forget that our ice cream is melting on our plate” I’m in a season of incredible change, exciting change, longed for yet scary change, it’s a season of following … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sundays – Joy
Such goodness and sweet nectar rolled into today. It is days like this where I’m close to tears, due to a feeling of joy and thankfulness and when I let my heart wander, love for those far away in situations … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sunday
This looong weekend was like sweet nectar, it was just beautiful! Walking along the coastal path for hours, passing sheep & views which take your breath away… Plus there was a dog involved, which makes everything sweet And my friend … Continue reading
Weekending
From my spot to yours, happy weekending!
Happiness Is…
:: Flying a kite on a windy British beach – what perfect days are made of! :: Calling my friend to welcome her home with her new child from a far away land; hearing her say on the phone “hold … Continue reading
All About Your Heart
As you all know, I leave this week to volunteer in an orphanage with dying babies and children. While some of my time will be giving more specialist help, a lot of my time will be simply holding, rocking and … Continue reading
An American In London
Whenever I’m in London I feel like an American. I’ve been aware of this for many years, and truth be told I like my American stint now and then. I’m not sure if it is the incredible number of American … Continue reading
Alone
Photo credit This morning I woke up at the crack of dawn to hike through the woods alone. Just me and thousands of trees, wild bunnies, a hawk and many birds, as well as God who heard many many prayers … Continue reading

