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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: Giving
Help A Family Friday: It’s OK When It’s “Small”
Having recently adopted two fabulously wonderful children on one very average charity worker income, with no assistance, no free childcare and special needs which mean extra resources are needed, it can be challenging to think about how to help others. When … Continue reading
What Are Your Financial Expectations?
One of the things I disliked about my happy childhood here was the sameness & apathy I grew up around. Everyone in my circle was upper-middle class, decent size houses, good education, constant talk about retirement and “not being able to afford” … Continue reading
Frugal Friday: Find A Banking System Which Works For You!
Recently my blog friend Dancing left a comment on this post about banking, I replied in the comments but it spurred me onto a bigger thought about how important it is to find a banking system which works for you. … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Frugal Fridays, Frugal Living, Giving, Goals
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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
We ALL Have Gifts
Photo Credit One of my greatest concerns for people, is when they express they don’t feel they have a lot to offer or feel like they are stuck in a life without much joy. The truth is I’ve been there … Continue reading
A Thank You To All The Christmas Angels
It is late Sunday evening and just as I’m about to head to bed, a comment comes through from Alan G, one half of the amazing couple who lives in China, caring for the wonderful babies & children with significant special … Continue reading
World Food Day
Today is World Food Day and all around the world people are participating in uniting to end world hunger! We in developed countries often think little about food except when it comes to what we want to eat tonight or what … Continue reading
Frugal Gifts Part II
In Part I I shared 10 ways to save money on gifts! Now onto Part II. 11. Make your own cards or buy a box of assorted charity cards, I buy mine from Toybox Charity - such an inexpensive way to … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Giving
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Scripture Memory Club Week I
A few people who read this blog know that I run a scripture memory club each week for friends, it has occurred to me a few times that it might be a nice thing to include each week here! This … Continue reading
Posted in Giving, Scripture Memory Club
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