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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: Simple Living and Reducing Stress
But Right Now I Choose Sleep
There is so much I could be doing right now. Sometimes, the list is in fact overwhelming. I have adoption paperwork {for my two children} their agency needs me to complete, a new Health Card that must be ordered, an … Continue reading
At Home
More and more I find comfort in just being home. The more time I spend at home the more energy I gather and the more I get done, which means home becomes even more of a haven. Today, freshly topped up with … Continue reading
“Poverty” In The Middle Class
I was at a meeting recently for a volunteer position I have and the comment was made that everyone that lives in our area is well-off, doesn’t know what it means to have to worry about paying bills and has … Continue reading
Visiting The High Park Cherry Blossoms
One day last week we had an early morning jaunt to see the Cherry Blossoms at High Park. They only last about a week and I was wary of visiting over a weekend because of the drones of people who descend … Continue reading
Keeping Home
One thing that has continually surprised me as a mother, is how quickly a very tidy home can look not so tidy. And yet, I also often think that one of the things I love, is seeing the signs of … Continue reading
For My Mental Health (There’s Too…)
Thank you for the lovely comments on yesterday’s post, I can honestly say that I don’t regret sharing what I did and that is because of your kindness. I will respond to comments tomorrow but know that I’ve carried them with … Continue reading
Sometimes The Weeks Catch You
It was one of those weeks, this week. It didn’t feel like a friend, but now that I’m sitting here, by candle-light, reflecting on some of the good that happened this week, I feel like I’m breathing again and ready … Continue reading
Simple Food Series: Moroccan Carrot Soup
So many of you asked, so here it is! Moroccan Carrot Soup (adapted from Bon Appetit, April 2010) 2 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped onion 1 lb carrots (6 medium carrots) 2.5 cups of vegetable broth 1 – 1.5 heaped teaspoon … Continue reading

