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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: Things I Love
Things I’m Loving Right Now
:: Memories of reuniting my children after years apart {in our worst sibling rivalry moments, I hang on to memories of their reunion this summer lol}. :: Time off work, with my whole department gone, so no real pressure to … Continue reading
Oh my violin…
I began playing the violin at age 2, with a fiddle box & bow. I learned the Suzuki method of ear training, and in my lifetime must have spent more than 10,000 hours practicing, sometimes until my fingers bled. I … Continue reading
Posted in About Me, Things I Love
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Well I Think He Is Cute
Apparently the Blobfish is the world’s uglyist marine animal and he’s facing extinction. Personally I think he’s adorable! If I had one for a pet, I would call it Petunia, Bob or maybe even Ziggy! How could you not love … Continue reading
A Giveaway
My friend Hayley who I’ve blogged about before is hosting a great giveaway to bring more attention to her etsy store! If you have a blog & you do a post about her store linking to her etsy site and … Continue reading
Help A Family Friday – Growing Snowflowers Edition
This fabulous Etsy shop is the work of my friend Hayley! She is a fabulous NZ/Brit who is transplanted to the US of A and with her handsome hubby has two beautiful daughters through adoption. While she says she started the shop to … Continue reading
Posted in Giving, Help A Family Friday, Things I Love
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Food For Thought
Nachos with cooked curly Kale, corn, spring onions, pea & chili humus, edameme, mustard crusted smoked salmon, olives, tomatoes, pinto beans, salsa and feta cheese…! Homemade vegan chocolate cake with coffee granules & spinach…. Both served with a little green … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal Food, Things I Love
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Love Week Day VII – Conclusion
I love a solitary place to read, think, pray, dream… What seven things do you love?
Love Week Day VI
I love wild Ponies on Dartmoor in Devon, England. Nothing more tranquil!
Love Week Day V – Reclaiming Simple Sunday’s Edition
Dancing on the red carpet with a 3-year-old; wearing delightful dancing shoes! I hope your Sunday was relaxed, simple & reclaimed? I hope it involved some dancing!
Love Week – Day IV
I looooove Saturdays which always include… Reading the papers Long walks Swimming Good food – like the salmon, avocado & edameme salad planned for this weekend! Perusing the library Spending time with those I love Praying for those I love … Continue reading
