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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: Oh so Blessed
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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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
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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Things I’m Loving Right Now
:: Memories of reuniting my children after years apart {in our worst sibling rivalry moments, I hang on to memories of their reunion this summer lol}. :: Time off work, with my whole department gone, so no real pressure to … Continue reading
My Journey So Far…
From the Airport lounge at Heathrow… To blueberry picking in Ontario… And discovery… Renewal Simplicity Beauty And hope, through the maze of life…! Happy Weekending Friends! What are your plans? I will be tucked away at a private cabin in … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Oh so Blessed, Oh! Canada, The Sweet Nectar Of Life, Weekending
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Greatful, Thankful, Blessed
So much to be thankful for this week… A job interview tomorrow An awesome free book on yoga for beginners, free from my gym! I can not tell you the last time I bought any “stuff” – seriously it just … Continue reading
Posted in Oh so Blessed, Thankful Tuesdays
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Having Nothing…
Since I’ve arrived back from volunteering overseas (this time!), I have some real sensitivities based on my experience and the experiences of others which I witnessed. Until you’ve actually seen starvation, seen people/children with nothing absolutely nothing, you can’t even … Continue reading
Posted in In Need, Oh so Blessed, Volunteering Overseas
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Grateful, Thankful, Blessed…Canadian Edition
I am thankful I am Canadian and British. Best of both I tell ya; although I wouldn’t say no to US, NZ and Australian passports as well I am thankful for the Vinyl Cafe – seriously good homegrown radio, stories like … Continue reading
One Hundred Ways To Save Money Part X
This is the final installment of the series and I hope that this last part has some tougher but long lasting tips which can really change your life! For parts 1-90 please see here! 91. Get over your sense of … Continue reading
