Category Archives: Family Life

Frugal Gift Ideas Part I

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

Recently I helped a friend slash her budget for gifts by about 90%. I’ve already shared some ways I do this in the 100 Ways To Save Series, but thought I’d tackle a few ideas in-depth here. 1. Budget for … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Frugal Living, Giving | 21 Comments

Creating Energy – Revitalize Yourself!

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

A few posts ago, I was asked how I find the energy to get things done, even after a long work day! After thinking about it for a day, I thought I’d share my experiences and hope that others chime … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Getting Healthy, Organization, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 6 Comments

How Much Laundry Do You Do?

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

Photo credit Recently I was enjoying a chat with a friend, we began discussing laundry and she told me that she does 14-16 loads of laundry a week for two people; granted our washers are much smaller than the American … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethical Consumption, Family Life | 43 Comments

International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

“Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone” George Washington Today is international women’s day - a day where throughout the world there are different events to both celebrate women and highlight the unique challenges we face. While … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Repairing Damage, The topical | 20 Comments

Oh Weeekend

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

My favourite Friday night pub – on one side the water, the other trees! There is something all together grand about a Shandy with people you love… And hanging out with pub dogs for extra company [there were 3 and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Life | 25 Comments

These Hands

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

There is something about seeing my mum’s hands which brings me great joy. My mum has working hands; hands that worked in laundry rooms and hospitals full-time from age 14, hands which cared for younger siblings aplenty while putting herself through … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life | 41 Comments

The Best Things Come In Threes

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

Photo taken with my phone today – three flowers at someone else’s kitchen window. As I stood still watching I heard three birds singing. Today, three people told me they were expecting a baby, for one it is the second (a … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Faith, Family Life | 25 Comments

How To Reclaim Simple Weekends

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Frugal Trenches

I had a comment on the last post as well as a few emails asking me how I made the transition to simple weekends, as a result I thought I’d share a bit more about my journey. When I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Frugal Living, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 5 Comments

Finding Mentors

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Frugal Trenches

When I was a student at University I had an easy course load on Fridays, it consisted of a biology lab from 9-11am and that was it. While I was in a very tough program (90% failed out or didn’t complete … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Oh so Blessed, Simplicity | 4 Comments

When did this become normal?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Frugal Trenches

Yesterday I had the chance to catch up with old friends. It was a wonderful visit and I was keen to see them after they had shared some significant financial challenges with me. Due to the nature of their work, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Personal Responsibility, Repairing Damage | 13 Comments