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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
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
7 Comments
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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Another 10 Tips for Affording a Yearly Holiday/Vacation
Further to my first post on this topic. I’m adding another installment of my top tips for being able to have a yearly holiday even when you are on a tight budget. I recently used several of these and have … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Holidays/Vacations
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My tips for affording a yearly holiday/vacation
I’ll be honest, I am someone who needs time out. As a single woman with a demanding full time job, a home to upkeep and a daily commute, I’ve noticed that the years I adequately plan and spend on a … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Living, Holidays/Vacations, Lessons Learned
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