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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: Purpose Driven Life
What I Won’t Compromise On
I mentioned yesterday I was keen to sit down and write a list of what I won’t compromise on when it comes to the simple life, I was inspired by my own post & the comments on the co-op about … Continue reading
You Learn To Love By Loving
“You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working, and you learn to love by loving…” St. Francis de Sales What will we do today to practice loving?
Posted in Faith, Lessons Learned, Purpose Driven Life, Quotes
What Will This Day Bring?
I am currently traveling, watching out of a window as we pass tiny trees & fields of purple. I am watching the sun shine brightly and feeling its glow on my english rose skin. And I’m thinking about how today was … Continue reading
The Goal For This Week – Be Determined
In my USB Word of the day, this was my daily verse for yesterday: Blessed is the man… whose confidence is in [God] Jeremiah 17:7 It takes courage to be led by God. It’s not easy to ‘break the mould’ … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Faith, Family Expansion, Purpose Driven Life
There Is No Room For Silence
Photo Credit “Time itself is neutral; it can be used either destructively or constructively. More and more I feel that the people of ill will have used time much more effectively than have the people of good will. We will … Continue reading
Posted in Do something, Purpose Driven Life, Quotes
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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
A Thank You To All The Christmas Angels
It is late Sunday evening and just as I’m about to head to bed, a comment comes through from Alan G, one half of the amazing couple who lives in China, caring for the wonderful babies & children with significant special … Continue reading
Could You Please Help A Little Boy?
One of my sweet blog friends is heavily involved in voluntary work in Africa, including a mission which helps orphaned children. This weekend she happened to mention there was a little boy in need of help. With permission I’m sharing his … Continue reading
