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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: Lessons Learned
Poverty Vs. Living Below Your Means
I struggled to come up with a title for this post, nothing seemed to accurately sum up what I’m trying to say and the direction I hope I head with this post. I fretted for too long, so am going to … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Budget, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Lessons Learned, Oh so Blessed
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Seven Months of Motherhood
Six months ago both children were reunited as my son moved in, a month prior my daughter arrived – they’ve been home 6 and 7 month respectively. Every time I check my email (rare & infrequent) it is filled with … Continue reading
Listening and Learning
It is often when I’m driving with my children that I realize the errors of my ways. Too much time spent worrying, rushing, giving time & attention to those with letters after their names instead of two wee ones far more … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons Learned, My Chlidren, Parenting
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He Has Been Good To Us
I often forget. If I were being honest, I’d say I forget most of the time. I don’t remember as I encourage children to quickly eat their breakfasts, or stay focused as they are getting dressed. I certainly don’t remember … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Lessons Learned, Letters To Myself, Ma Famille, My Chlidren, Parenting, Perpective
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The Assumption Everyone Has Money Part I
One of the greatest lessons from my downshifting journey, has been an appreciation that you never really “know” someone’s financial situation; there are people we assume will be “well off” based on their job title, education or family of origin, … Continue reading
My Ice Cream
“Sometimes we stare so long at our balloon in the sky we forget that our ice cream is melting on our plate” I’m in a season of incredible change, exciting change, longed for yet scary change, it’s a season of following … Continue reading
