Category Archives: Holidays/Vacations

New York Moments

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

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 →

Posted in Around the World in 80 Days, Frugal Travel, Holidays/Vacations | 14 Comments

Christmas Isn’t All Bad

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Frugal Trenches

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 | 13 Comments

Love Actually

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Frugal Trenches

Always makes me sob! Always gets me in the Christmas mood!

Posted in Holidays/Vacations | 12 Comments

A different kind of shop!

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Frugal Trenches

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

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Frugal Trenches

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 | 14 Comments

It’s Raining Money….!

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

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 | 5 Comments

Another 10 Tips for Affording a Yearly Holiday/Vacation

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

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 | 7 Comments

My tips for affording a yearly holiday/vacation

Posted on May 3, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

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 | 16 Comments