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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
I long for minimalism…
Today I became really aware of how polluted my life is by stuff - it isn’t something I like, in fact I hope it is something that changes drastically due to “the impossible challenge“. I look around and see DVD’s I … Continue reading
Financially Savvy Friday – One Hundred Ways To Save Money Part II
For the first installment of one hundred ways to save money, see here 11. Always, always eat breakfast! I know for me, skipping breakfast is far more likely to make me nip to the shop mid-morning for a snack which is … Continue reading
One Hundred Simple Ways To Save Part I
There are hundreds, yes hundreds of ways to save money! As more and more people are asking me for tips I thought I’d quickly share 10 ways in which you can almost instantly begin to see savings. 1. Turn all … Continue reading
Must Get Things Done Monday – Overwhelmed Edition
Yesterday it hit me, there have been a lot of changes over the last 6 weeks, probably too many, and in truth, it has been a tough few years. In the six weeks I’ve been dealing with moving, a broken laptop, a … Continue reading
A Child Is Like A Butterfly In The Wind
I re-read this beautiful quote the other day – it was a great reminder not only about the uniqueness of each child, but of us adults too. For a while lately I’ve struggled with feeling like I was not as self-disciplined, … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons Learned, Quotes
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Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!
Lately I’ve felt like I have a mountain to climb. I needed to get a job, in order to rent a small flat in the area I hope to purchase the small holding. I need to rent somewhere to find … Continue reading
Where is your community?
Last night I had a telephone call from a friend who felt she needed to share that she was unsure about my/our upcoming plans, which involve a move and homestead ownership. She instead felt that I should consider a … Continue reading
Posted in Finding Myself, Lessons Learned, Purpose Driven Life
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Let Me Be Frank!
I have a confession to make. This girl you all think is always grateful, always counting her blessings, always thankful -well I fail miserably at times. To be clear, and in the spirit of honesty, I admit that I failed miserably yesterday, … Continue reading
Saying No To Noise
One of the effects of the tv fast I completed, is a feeling that I am just finished with noise! Whether it is honking cars, arguments on the television, loud chatter or sirens; I have just had enough! As the tv fast eliminated most of the … Continue reading
