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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: Repairing Damage
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
Wicked Thai Soup Recipe
Ingredients – adapted from Taste of Home 2-3 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 cup very finely chopped onion 1/2 very finely red pepper diced 1 1/2 cups finely sliced mushroom (I omit due to allergy) 4 cups chicken stock 2 chicken breasts … Continue reading
Catching Up
I’m not sure what my week away from the blog accomplished, perhaps less anxiety about how much I should share and a little less focus on myself [always a good thing!] I & others have seen a few of my … Continue reading
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
Weekending
The weekend began with a friend arriving from out of town. After a lovely walk and realizing it was all very New York, we enjoyed dinner & a movie. After such a long week (although a cheery one) it was … 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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Love, Hope & Beauty Defining What You Do
“No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible” George Chakiris Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with three particular things: how much I want to be more holy, how much sadness and pain there is in the world and how … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Quotes, Repairing Damage, Resisting Apathy
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Reclaiming Simple Sundays
Nothing like waking up knowing it is Sunday, a relaxed, reclaimed and simple Sunday. And while I need to have a quick work meeting & work for about an hour, if it kills me I’m keeping my mind off of … Continue reading
Thankful Tuesday – Sunday Rhythm
I am not normally a routined sort of person, I grew up with a lot of routine and structure and well, busyness. I’m quite sure I packed 40 years into my first decade, which perhaps explains my level of exhaustion. As … Continue reading
Reclaiming Simple Sunday
I think it’s safe to say we all needed a bit of emotional reprieve this weekend, I’m not sure that’s exactly what happened for me, but for the girls there’s been napping in favourite places, catnip loving and cooked sausages … Continue reading
Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage
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