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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: New Beginnings
Flexitarian
He’s She’s my buddy, that cow there and I’m almost convinced she would let me stop and hug her, but I haven’t yet tried. As of late, cows, chickens, goats and the like, have been on my mind. Long time … Continue reading
Monday Night Round UP!
Firstly, thank you for all the neat comments on this mornings post! The post ended up being a tad um controversial, with some friends leaping to my defence, but honestly I don’t think anyone was being judgemental and I honestly … Continue reading
Posted in New Beginnings
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Plans for 2010
As you wander through this troubled world, in search of all things beautiful You can close your eyes when you’re miles away, and hear my voice like a serenade I’ve been thinking a great deal about plans for 2010. This … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Finding Myself, Goals, New Beginnings, Purpose Driven Life
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A Purpose Driven Life Part II
In Part I of my series on living a Purpose Driven Life I shared that I began “finding my purpose” by reflecting on all that I felt passionate about, making lists and contemplating what I wanted my life to look … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Goals, New Beginnings
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A Purpose Driven Life Part I
Firstly, I found out I’ve been featured in the Guardian!!!! The Guardian is a significant source of my daily inspiration and I can hardly believe that this blog has made its way there, especially since the website has 28 million … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Goals, New Beginnings
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What would it take to lose everything?
I’ve been thinking a lot about the family I previously mentioned, the family which was made homeless. In thinking about them, I’ve been reflecting on just what it would take to lose everything (financially). I’ve thought that it rarely is … Continue reading
Where to start…Part II
My last post focused on some fundamental changes in attitude/approach to life in order to start downshifting. I was going to spend part II looking at the little things you can do, but I’ve decided to leave that for part … Continue reading
Posted in Do something, Lessons Learned, New Beginnings, Oh so Blessed
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Getting out of Debt & Downshifting has stopped my exhausted woman’s syndrome!
A few posts ago I discussed how getting out of debt & downshifting had changed my heart. I have seen a process where I’ve become more home centered, more giving and am learning what it means to give my time, money & … Continue reading
Simple Living and Reducing Stress Part IV
This is part 4, incase you didn’t get the roman numberals ;0) of the series Simple Living and Reducing Stress. Step 1 was to focus on your finances Step 2 was to get healthy Step 3 was to get organized … Continue reading
Goals for 2009!
Well, it is that time of year and thanks to time delayed posts (how is it I didn’t discover these before my trip?!) I’m going to share my goals for this year with you. Work: To reduce my work to … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Goals, New Beginnings
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