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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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Yearning…
My little guy left today, oh how my heart aches!! I think he represented just what phase of life I feel oh so ready for and yet feels just too distant; at times further away with each passing day. And to all … Continue reading
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Thankful Tuesday
Oh so much to be thankful for this week! Spring is in the air!!! The friends who are staying have a puppy, so I’m getting a real life introduction to puppy ownership, yes it includes a lot of accidents I’m … Continue reading
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Happy Weekending Friends
Edited To Add: I had this post up and ready to be published while I was at a dinner party tonight. Only I went to start my car to found the lock system won’t unlock the car and it looks … Continue reading
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110 Things About Me
To celebrate 2010 I thought I’d do a post with 100 things about me, however to really get into the 20 10 spirit, I’ve included 110 things about yours truly. Pull up a chair. Get comfy. Pour that glass of … Continue reading
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21 Suggestions for Living well in 2010
Drink water every single day instead of soda, alcohol or sweetened juices Get 3 fruits and 3 veg a day and enough protein, iron & calcium Be careful about what you put into your body Exercise every day, even if just a … Continue reading
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2009 In Review
As I posted before, I’m in a season of my life where quiet contemplation and reflection are overtaking the need to speak or make much noise. Yesterday we went for a walk to Haytor and again I was lost in thought. … Continue reading
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Questions and Answers
I’m almost done answering the list of questions people have asked over the last few months. Before I finish I thought I’d see if anyone else had any other questions they’d like to ask, speak now or forever hold your … Continue reading
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How To Save For A Family?
Lately I’ve been contemplating this for several friends and as I have a lot of experience in frugal living I’ve put together a list of what would be most helpful! 1. Really work on your attitude towards money and spending, if … Continue reading
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Weekending
It’s that time of the week again when I delight in all things simple! This weekend includes: Listening to Tarantella over and over again! Surprising a friend with fair trade chocolate and a photography project she’ll love Reading The Economist, … Continue reading
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Thankful Tuesday!
It occurred to me yesterday that I am struggling with having a grateful heart and perhaps moaning a tad too much about my current situations! For me a quick way to snap out of thinking poor me or when will things … Continue reading
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