Category Archives: Proud to live in England

Loving British Style

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

And because everyone needs a little Twiggy and Marks & Sparks in their lives! I’m off to find a catwalk, which in my case is probably the upstairs landing (aka hallway!)

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Proud to live in England | 7 Comments

Lost And Found

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

My favourite video about this amazing country! One minute of pure bliss… When does a place become part of you? When its history echos down to you through the ages When it offers sanctuary from a restless world When it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Finding Myself, Proud to live in England | 12 Comments

Ten Things I Love To Do For Free

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Frugal Trenches

The lovely Mo tagged me! She requires I tell you all my top 10 things to do for free. As I’m always happy to oblige and share a frugal note or two so here is the list! 1. I love to … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Devon, Frugal Living, Proud to live in England | 9 Comments

A Saturday in Devon England

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Frugal Trenches

There are times when no words are needed, they are simply a distraction to the soul!  Frugal Trenches

Posted in Around Devon, Finding Myself, Proud to live in England | 13 Comments

Three Things I Do To Enjoy England

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Frugal Trenches

Last week I was contacted by someone at the Guardian & Jam who, in conjunction with Enjoy England, is asking certain bloggers to name 3 things they do to enjoy England! Anyone who reads this blog knows I love England, having lived & worked in … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Devon, Proud to live in England, Reclaiming Simple Sundays | 23 Comments

Perhaps the longest post in history!

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Frugal Trenches

I’m playing catch up, so this post will have yesterdays food plus my interview by That British Woman. We’ll start with the interview, shall we? 1. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why? … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Getting Healthy, Proud to live in England | 22 Comments

The best reason to be debt free

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

Before I start this heartfelt post, I promised Holly I’d mention that she interviewed me for her Five Frugal Minutes With. Thank you Holly I am honored!  There are days when I follow a link or two and feel that what … Continue reading →

Posted in Giving, My Little Inspirations, Oh so Blessed, Proud to live in England | 13 Comments

The lowdown on my thoughts on tax!

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

Well my quick post this am on my way out to a meeting (3 bus rides & 5 train journeys!!) had many people emailing me their views and some great comments. Since I rushed to post the info on Simon … Continue reading →

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Proud to live in this country – Happy Birthday NHS!

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

With Canada Day and Independence Day celebrated by our North American cousins this week, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I love about England and how proud I am of this country. These thoughts have coincided with the 60th … Continue reading →

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