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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
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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The Final Five…..
I always view 31 of August as the last day of summer; today it hit me, we’re on the last 5…so I thought I would take the time to share and savor the moments enjoyed this summer, the special times, … Continue reading
Posted in Around Devon, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Simplicity
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Still
There is nothing like having to be in bed, to make you stop, reflect, ponder and just be. After almost three days of this, I’m pretty ready to face the world again, albeit gently. Here are 4 still photographs to catch … Continue reading
Posted in Simplicity
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On a wet and rainy night in Devon
One box of knitting needles kindly gifted by my mum’s friend (you can see it in the top right!) One cat oh so happy to sit next to me (who is now firmly planted on my knee…!) A favourite blanket … Continue reading
Posted in Simplicity
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Oh those No Spending Days
Since Saturday I have managed a total of 4/5 days as no spending days! Wow does it feel good. Correction, it feels great! I can’t quite put into words how good no spending days are for your soul. There is … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Frugal Food, Lessons Learned, Simplicity
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Restoring hopes and dreams.
One of the great things about blogging, is that you have an outlet when you are low or you simply need to vent. One of the great things about life (well, most days) is that it is constantly changing, evolving … Continue reading
Posted in Do something, Downshifting, Oh so Blessed, Simplicity
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What do you do?
Thank you to Margot who noticed I had actually posted more the last week, but that I had accidentally made my time delay post go under January 2008 – so the 4 times a week is true ;0) I’ve cleaned … Continue reading
Posted in Simplicity
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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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Simple Living and Reducing Stress – Part I
Today, I am going to start a series on living simply and downshifting by reducing stress. The reality is that we all have stress in our lives, it is a normal, somewhat natural part of living, particularly in a modern … Continue reading
