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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: Simplicity
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
I long for minimalism…
Today I became really aware of how polluted my life is by stuff - it isn’t something I like, in fact I hope it is something that changes drastically due to “the impossible challenge“. I look around and see DVD’s I … Continue reading
Simple Woman’s Daybook
For Today… Outside my window…birds are chirping, the sun is shining and the tree branches are dancing in the wind! I am thinking…about the blessings recently bestowed upon me! I am thankful for…everything I have, everything I feel, everything I … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Daily Tracking, Simple Woman's Daybook, Simplicity
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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
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
Must always remember
:: When working hard all day plumping pillows (and the like), one must stop at 3:30pm for a spot of tea (in an Emma Bridgewater cup of course. Can you guess which one? Prize to whoever does!) :: And a snuggle with a … Continue reading
Posted in Dreams, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity
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Weekending Plans
I’m feeling the need to pull back slightly; with guest for 2.5 weeks, which has included a good 2-3 hours in the kitchen each evening prepping dinner/making dinner/clearing up; not to mention breakfasts, lunches, teas/coffees, the laundry, cleaning and caring for … Continue reading
Feeling The Need To Draw Near
There is something about this season that makes me want to spend more time in peaceful contemplation, giving quiet thanksgiving, seeing the beauty & grace that surrounds. I’ve enjoyed three days in a row of much-needed hibernation, snuggling with a cat, enjoying coffee … Continue reading
Slowly making Christmas plans
Last year I was traveling up until 24 December which meant I was far too busy leading up to Christmas, this year I vowed to try to slow down a week before Christmas and really focus on the most important … Continue reading
