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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: Holidays/Vacations
Frugal Friday – Frugal Christmas
Yesterdays post about what poverty is and isn’t brought up a little discussion about the holidays, which made me think a lot about how we can celebrate the Holidays without spending a fortune. While everyone’s budget varies, from $100 – … Continue reading
Things I’m Loving Right Now
1. Sitting on the porch in the evening, watching the sun set & the Blue Heron sit on the lawn! 2. When any of the neighbours bang on the door just as evening is looming, with yet another invite for … Continue reading
A New Routine
I may be blissfully tucked up at a cottage on a lake, house-sitting of sorts, but my body needs equilibrium to function, so while I’d love to stay inside & hibernate drinking hot chocolate and watching the world go by, … Continue reading
Where I Am Right Now…and maybe forever?!
:: Wood Burning stove :: Floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lake :: Flowers to tend to :: A boat to mind :: Large table that seats 12 :: Dock to jump off of :: Wrap around porch to star … Continue reading
New York Moments
Remembering the feeling of being at home; strolling through Central Park, sipping coffee at Dean & Deluca, visiting museums, galleries and exhibits and gazing at art which speaks to my soul, enjoying sweet treats from Magnolia Bakery, soaking in the sun … Continue reading
Christmas Isn’t All Bad
Lately I’ve heard a lot of people moan about Christmas being materialistic and plain indulgent. I don’t dispute that for many that may be the case. But I would also suggest looking at other areas in those people’s lives and if you look hard … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays/Vacations, Purpose Driven Life
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Love Actually
Always makes me sob! Always gets me in the Christmas mood!
Posted in Holidays/Vacations
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A different kind of shop!
My flatmate and I just got back from the grocery store! We went with the sole purpose of purchasing items for the foodbank in our city! Let me tell you, seeing our cart filled to the brim with canned veggies & fruits, … Continue reading
Posted in Giving, Groceries, Holidays/Vacations
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Why I’m Not Yet Thinking About Christmas
A lot of frugal bloggers are writing about Christmas, or I guess more to the point they are writing about how to get financially ready for Christmas, what to start buying and when and how. Last year I returned from a … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays/Vacations, Oh so Blessed
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It’s Raining Money….!
A strange thing has happened over the last 24 hours and it’s making me wonder why it seems to be raining money. First, I checked an old lottery ticket and found out I’d won £73 Then, I got a check … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Emergency Fund, Holidays/Vacations
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