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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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Archives
Money Spent On Groceries in 2013
January $198.39
February $231.88
March $248.71
April $Books Read in 2013
Myself
Fiction:
1.The Help
2. Away
3. Flowers For Algernon
4. Animal Farm
5. Room
6. The Secret DaughterNon-Fiction:
1.The Two Nazanins
2.Confessions Of A Bad Beekeeper
3.The Encouraging Parent
4.Freakonomics
5.Why Be Happy When You Can Be Normal?
6.Raising A Right Brained Child In A Left Brained World
7.How To Make Your Child A Reader For Life
8.The Bookseller of Kabul
9.The Sane Woman's Guide To Raising A Large FamilyDaughter Grade 3 (Chapter Books)
Stanley's Christmas Adventure
George's Marvelous Medicine
Sarah Plain and Tall
Ramona Books x 5
Road To Avonlea Chapter Books x 3
Junie B Jones Chapter Books x 6
James and The Giant Peach
Freckle Juice
Reader Level 4 Books x 9Son Grade 1 (Picture Books)
January: 62 books
February: 73 books
March: 95 books
April: 89 books
Category Archives: Daily Tracking
Daily Tracking!
Today was a day filled with temptations – cakes at work for Birthday celebrations, free cheese sandwiches from an event we hosted, invites out to dinner….but I held my ground and made it through. It was pretty easy to avoid … Continue reading
Daily Tracking!
Day 3 today and I have to say the vegan thing is easier than I expected! You may have to remind me of that in a week or two :0) I have loads of posts to share about banking, ethical … Continue reading
Daily Tracking
So today was day 2 of the vegan & September goals challenge! It was easier than yesterday which is certainly a good direction to be heading in! I did spend today as I enjoyed a glass of sangria with friends … Continue reading
Daily Tracking and Thank You Tax Man!!!
So, today was Day 1 of the vegan challenge and of course it was also day 1 for all the other goals I set myself! The day started out tough, I had a bad night’s sleep and really didn’t want … Continue reading
Bare Bones Budgets
Daily Tracking – No Spending Today 15/20 Some great PF bloggers have been posting their bare bones budgets to share with their readers. I’ve found it really interesting to read and for a time thought I’d do my own bare … Continue reading
Learning Self Discipline
Since I started on this downshifting and financial responsibility path, I notice something, I have learned the art of self-discipline. Now, I was never in hordes of debt, I could always pay my bills, but, I thought nothing about seeing … Continue reading
Daily Tracking Day 5 (Last Day!) – Food and Money
No Spending: 10/20 – Woo Hoo 1/2 way to my goal, and to think on Day 1 I really didn’t think I’d be able to stick with this! Well, today is the last instalment!! I’ve really enjoyed this process and … Continue reading
Daily Tracking Money and Food – Day 4!
Another no spending day – total 9/20 (almost at the 1/2 way mark!!) Day 1′s food entry can be found here Day 2′s food entry can be found here Day 3′s food entry can be found here So, today was … Continue reading
Daily Tracking Money and Food – Day 3!
Day 1 can be found here Day 2 can be found here Well today was another no spending day bringing the total to 8/20! Food Today: Breakfast: 1 Dr Food Spelt Cracker (about the size of a piece of bread!) … Continue reading
Daily Tracking – Money and Food Day 2!
Day 1 can be found here No Spending: Today was a no spending day – 7/20 which means I’m right on track! Food Today: Breakfast: I had my wonderful muffin (oh was it gooood!) with 2 apricots and a glass … Continue reading

