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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: reducing stress
How Much Time Should You Spend On The Internet
“The internet is the first thing humanity has built that humanity does not understand, the largest experience in anarchy that we have ever had” Eric Schmidt Recently I wrote a post about how I’ve cut back on tv watching and many … Continue reading
Focus On What Is Right For You/Your Family in THIS Season…
The other day I stumbled on a recipe for homemade ketchup, it was a recipe I had stored away quite some time ago with the thought one day I would begin making my own. Suddenly I was overwhelmed with feelings … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons Learned, reducing stress, Repairing Damage
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Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!
Lately I’ve felt like I have a mountain to climb. I needed to get a job, in order to rent a small flat in the area I hope to purchase the small holding. I need to rent somewhere to find … Continue reading
Media Time & Downshifting!
I blogged recently that I’m currently in a season of no television and while it has taken a while to get used to, I’m enjoying it (mostly!). At this early stage I don’t think I will be a no television household, but … Continue reading
Rejecting Stress
Tonight I am focusing on: :: A beautiful print from Allison Made shop on Folksy – found via a posting on Tea For Joy – perhaps one of my most favourite blogs, and folksy is most certainly one of my new … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, reducing stress
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Finding Light
Every now and then I go through a phase of needing to find light. I’m not quite sure what it is exactly, a mixture of peace, tranquility, exercise, solitude, quite moments for reflection, thought and prayer…last night my desire to find … Continue reading
Posted in reducing stress, Simplicity
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The Final Four
Four days left, best summed up by photographs rather than words: :: Breathing in the sea air :: Strolling along the quay :: Loving solitude :: Pleasure found in the simplest of things :: Escapism found through music Take the time … Continue reading
Posted in Around Devon, reducing stress, Simplicity
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Getting out of Debt & Downshifting has stopped my exhausted woman’s syndrome!
A few posts ago I discussed how getting out of debt & downshifting had changed my heart. I have seen a process where I’ve become more home centered, more giving and am learning what it means to give my time, money & … Continue reading
Simple Living and Reducing Stress Part III
Way back when I started this series to share how I got out of a rut, I started with step one, getting your financial picture mapped and then step two which was getting healthy. Getting healthy and having your energy levels … Continue reading
Posted in reducing stress, Simplicity
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Simple Living and Reducing Stress – Part II
So, when I first began I focused on financial stress & getting your financial picture mapped. After I accomplished this, I really wanted to get my house in order – reduce clutter, etc, but I was tired, weary and somewhat … Continue reading
Posted in reducing stress, Simplicity
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