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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
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An Important Financial Lesson
I made a mistake this week when I did my weekly shop and I thought I’d share it to show I really don’t have it all together when it comes to the frugal life, but the good thing is I learned … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Groceries, Lessons Learned
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Do I Need Sleep Or…
Since my move in August 2010 I have suffered from insomnia, partly due to eczema and partly, I think, due to stress. Over the last three weeks I’ve found a bit of a “cure” which is working for me… Each … Continue reading
Living Below Your Means Shouldn’t Be A Strange Concept
When I first posted about my decision to follow extreme frugality via a beans & rice budget, I expected a few questions, however I was inundated by questions via email. I responded to the questions as best I could, but by the … Continue reading
Scripture Memory Club
Sunday evening I was worrying, I couldn’t focus on what I needed to do today, because I was so focused on all that I had to do & be at work the next day. As I settled for my Sunday afternoon … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Lessons Learned, Scripture Memory Club
What I Learned From Eczema
It is no surprise to people who read this blog that I suffer from what I call, skin woes! I still don’t have an answer except that it is a mix of extremely dry skin & eczema, made worse by … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Lessons Learned, Thankful Tuesdays
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Focus On What Is Right For You/Your Family in THIS Season…
The other day I stumbled on a recipe for homemade ketchup, it was a recipe I had stored away quite some time ago with the thought one day I would begin making my own. Suddenly I was overwhelmed with feelings … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons Learned, reducing stress, Repairing Damage
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Financially Savvy Fridays
Today’s financial post is all about TREATS. You know: phones, dinners out, facials, new tools, pedicures, nice new nail varnish/polish, coffee from that favourite coffee shop, weekends away & lunches out with friends, aka TREATS. And here is something I’ve noticed … Continue reading
It Is Worth Remembering
Photo Credit “Is it worth remembering that for every disability, there is some corresponding gift” John Robison
