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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: Family Life
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
How Much Time Should You Spend On The Internet
“The internet is the first thing humanity has built that humanity does not understand, the largest experience in anarchy that we have ever had” Eric Schmidt Recently I wrote a post about how I’ve cut back on tv watching and many … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sundays
There is nothing like the clocks going forward to make a person feel like they are behind all day. It’s afternoon now, but I feel like it should only be 9 or 10 am - are you sure we didn’t put … Continue reading
Time Is Slipping By
Is it just me or is the passing of time engulfing you like a tidal wave? Each day seems to be shorter, each evening seems to have less time left before it’s time for yet another day to begin. I was thinking … Continue reading
Ten Ways We Misunderstand Children
Ten Ways We Misunderstand Children by Jan Hunt, M.Sc. We expect children to be able to do things before they are ready. We become angry when a child fails to meet our needs. We mistrust the child’s motives. We don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Being Gentle and Kind, Family Life
Frugal Gift Ideas Part I
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
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Creating Energy – Revitalize Yourself!
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
How Much Laundry Do You Do?
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
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International Women’s Day
“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
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