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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: Orphan Care
Help A Family Friday: It’s OK When It’s “Small”
Having recently adopted two fabulously wonderful children on one very average charity worker income, with no assistance, no free childcare and special needs which mean extra resources are needed, it can be challenging to think about how to help others. When … Continue reading
Birthmother’s Day
Photo Credit The Saturday before the North American Mother’s Day is known as Birthmother’s Day. It’s a day to honor all the millions of birth mothers who aren’t able to raise their children and it’s a way to recognize the important … Continue reading
Trust
I’ve barely blogged for two weeks, mostly because of technical difficulties. Someone asked me recently if it was driving me crazy as I was in the midst of organizing something good (the Spring cloth nappy/diaper drive) when it happened. For … Continue reading
ChinaKidz & Thankful Tuesday
Thanks again to everyone who helped the special babies and children in the care of ChinaKidz! I am still tickled pink so many of you were so exceptionally kind! I’ve now emailed back everyone who contacted me about their parcels … Continue reading
Blessed Beyond Measure
When I first thought about the ChinaKidz project I really wasn’t sure if readers would want to become involved and give. I think sometimes it is so hard to conceptualize what it is like for people to have nothing and in … Continue reading
ChinaKidz Christmas Sponsorship
The owner of this blog has allowed me to hijack it as she is temporarily on alert trying to force guide two cats into friendship. So I’m here to say a great big thank you, I may not have teeth yet [I … Continue reading
Posted in Baby Takes Over The Blog, ChinaKidz, Guest Bloggers, Orphan Care
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Help A Family Friday – Sweet Anton
My friend Kim posted recently about a little boy called Anton whose story has touched my heart and brought back many memories of the children I’ve cared for. Anton has Butterfly Skin Disease which means he gets bruises, blisters and … Continue reading
China Kidz Additional Needs
I’ve had quite a few emails from people wondering if there are any other small needs which can be included in their package! Two small (& light to post) needs currently are socks with the grips on (babies are learning … Continue reading
Posted in ChinaKidz, Christmas Angel To An Orphan Program, Orphan Care
Excuse Me While I Wipe Away The Tears
Yesterday morning (is it still morning if you wake up at noon? A rarity for me I promise – although as I didn’t fall asleep until after 5 am sleeping in until noon isn’t as lavish as it sounds!!) after a quick shower … Continue reading
Help A Family Friday – China Kidz – A Christmas Project!
I am so excited about today’s post because I’m hoping as a community of readers we can become involved in a fabulous project crafting to bring hope & warmth to babies with nothing! Two wonderful friends of mine run a … Continue reading
