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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: Simple Living and Reducing Stress
A Good Morning Routine
Well today I should have begun my new job! There is nothing like work to get a person into a good morning routine! One area I really struggle with, is making sure I do not put the computer on in … Continue reading
Remembering Peaceful Moments…
Holding them close to my heart – hoping they come back soon!
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Weekending *Edited To Add*
** There is a kitty picture at the bottom of this post which shows her wound, please don’t look if you’ll find it upsetting!** Kitty is out of surgery – they had to do some deep digging, take away a … Continue reading
The Simple Woman’s Daybook
FOR TODAY Outside my window…all is calm and quiet, spring is in the air! I can hear birds chirping and am watching a cat bask in the sunshine on the porch! I am thinking…about the incredible feelings of peace I … Continue reading
I Would Rather
I prefer to: :: Listen to soft music while eating rather than eat in front of the tv :: Hike, walk and swim in the great outdoors rather than work out inside :: Find love unexpectedly rather than look for something … Continue reading
It Takes One…
Yesterday afternoon while I should have been working through my list, I was chatting with a butcher. We cured the wrongs of the world through discussion about cow ownership, organic vs. free range, and farming. My mum stood quietly next to … Continue reading
Dartmoor and Ashburton Love
Today was spent walking among the wild ponies, many of whom nestled in for a cuddle, and hiking where the views were so beautiful they took our breath away – in fact I may have shed a tear or two. Next … Continue reading
Still
I am home from the beach, sitting in my lounge. Almost everything on the to do list is done, and I accept what isn’t done won’t be done, at least not today. The room is lit by fairy lights and a … Continue reading
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Monday Musings – What I assume
On Saturday I sent an email to one of my closest friends who is expecting a baby, I asked her if she had purchased her cloth nappies (aka diapers) yet, suddenly it made me realize I was making the assumption she … Continue reading
The Simple Life and Computer Time
I read an interesting article yesterday via the BBC about internet usage/computer time and the link with depression; it led to my thinking a lot about internet usage in general and how it can either help or hinder the simple … Continue reading
