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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: Motherhood
During The Week
For many weeks, before we hit a good, new groove, week days were hard. The pace was tough for us all, but added to that, the struggle with transitions made them very tough for my son. We all needed green … Continue reading
Posted in Ma Famille, Motherhood, Parenting, Uncategorized
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Gardening and Hiking
This weekend was a long weekend, which meant an extra day as a family and while I did go into the office for 4 hrs with the children (we have a pretty wonderful set up/routine, they do 2 hrs of reading and … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sundays
This photo has nothing to do with today, but since my camera had no batteries, I declared it would do! I decided to write a reclaimed, simple sunday post today, not because I felt relaxed (my arthritis is so so … Continue reading
Small Things
I’ve been absent for quite some time. I realize it is because I’ve been waiting for something big, or profound to say. Something that would make me, and others, think it was good I took the time to come back. … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Ma Famille, Motherhood
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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
Popping In To Say Hello
I was reading an update the other day from a new adoptive family and oh how I remembered those hard days of adjustment. Traumatized children, no routines, adult bodies in total shock at the – well, demanding nature of it all. … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Family Expansion, Family Life, Motherhood
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Why I’m Happy It Is A New Year
There are many many many many things that made 2011 absolutely fabulous… Seeing a photo of my children for the first time Meeting my daughter for the first time Hearing my daughter tell me I was her forever Mummy Seeing … Continue reading
Posted in Ma Famille, Motherhood, My Chlidren, New Beginnings, Oh so Blessed
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