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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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Archives
Money Spent On Groceries in 2013
January $198.39
February $231.88
March $248.71
April $Books Read in 2013
Myself
Fiction:
1.The Help
2. Away
3. Flowers For Algernon
4. Animal Farm
5. Room
6. The Secret DaughterNon-Fiction:
1.The Two Nazanins
2.Confessions Of A Bad Beekeeper
3.The Encouraging Parent
4.Freakonomics
5.Why Be Happy When You Can Be Normal?
6.Raising A Right Brained Child In A Left Brained World
7.How To Make Your Child A Reader For Life
8.The Bookseller of Kabul
9.The Sane Woman's Guide To Raising A Large FamilyDaughter Grade 3 (Chapter Books)
Stanley's Christmas Adventure
George's Marvelous Medicine
Sarah Plain and Tall
Ramona Books x 5
Road To Avonlea Chapter Books x 3
Junie B Jones Chapter Books x 6
James and The Giant Peach
Freckle Juice
Reader Level 4 Books x 9Son Grade 1 (Picture Books)
January: 62 books
February: 73 books
March: 95 books
April: 89 books
Category Archives: Reclaiming Simple Sundays
Reclaimed Simple Sunday
Oh it was grand: swimming, resting, chatting, sharing meals with friends, hiking, walking along the waterfront, gazing at the sea, attending a charity event, watching a period drama series (Road To Avonlea), dreaming of that homestead & the dogs that … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sundays
Oh what a lovely, simple day. It started with a very long morning swim, which felt oh so fabulous for my very out of practice muscles. Next was a lovely leisurely stroll – which landed me at Church, followed by an … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sundays!
A slow transition occurred in 2009- from manic weekends to simple Sundays to relaxed and reclaimed weekends. This one has been no different. While there was a shop, bills to be paid and a sympathetic ear to lend, there was … Continue reading
Weekending
Having traveled back to the family home for the holidays, I’m especially looking forward to this weekend because it means I’ll be enjoying some much wanted influx of media having suffered through enjoyed a 6 week media fast! Most of … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sundays
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 (Lullaby by the Dixie Chicks) For me: nature, joy, peace, photography, … Continue reading
How To Reclaim Simple Weekends
I had a comment on the last post as well as a few emails asking me how I made the transition to simple weekends, as a result I thought I’d share a bit more about my journey. When I was … Continue reading
Weekending!
This weekend I’m weekending, for me that means plenty of healthy food, good exercise, time with friends, rest & relaxation. Lately I’ve had the most wonderful weekends, after a year and a half on this journey, I feel like I’ve … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sundays
After a wonderful but hectic weekend Thurs-Sat night with friends, I knew I had to scale back somewhat today, take a few moment to reflect, pray, relax and just savor the moment! It wasn’t necessarily easy due to some family … Continue reading
Thank You God
There are some days when all you can do is give thanks. These are not necessarily the days where everything goes right, or you have blessings bestowed upon you, but often they are the days when you needed help and … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sundays
Sunday Plans Include: Attending Church and singing hymns! Walking through a stunning University campus Meeting up with a friend for hot chocolate and frozen yogurt Picking up a day planner and imagining what wonders the new year brings Reading Ladder Of … Continue reading

