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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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Vitamins oh my!
I have to say I have never really felt the need to use vitamins as part of my daily routine. I eat 3 veg and 3 fruits each day 99/100 days, I enjoy leafy green veg and even if I … Continue reading
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A Financial Jar Story
I’ve been helping a friend of mine with her financial planning, not in any way suggesting where she save her money (I’m no financial advisor) more how she can have a budget that works for her! I’ll be using $ … Continue reading
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Geographical Location & House Prices
I’ve enjoyed reading a new blog, which has included a family in the USA purchasing a 7000 square foot house for around $250,000 US. This works out to £153,000 UK Stirling. Where I live, you can purchase a two bedroom … Continue reading
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Financially Savvy Fridays
Somebody asked me my top five financial tips yesterday, I reminded them that I am no expert on finances, but in terms of what has worked for me I’m always happy to share. So today I focus on the lesson I … Continue reading
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A Good Quote
At this moment there are six billion, four hundred and seventy one million, eight hundred & eighteen thousand, six hundred and seventy one people in the world. Some are running scared. Some are coming home. Some tell lies to make it through the day. … Continue reading
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The £5 Weekly Shop!
After last week’s shop, I spent another £5 on some items on sale (orange juice, cheese, bran, tomatoes) as a result I’ve given myself an interesting challenge this week, I’m going to eat out of my pantry and freezer! Now … Continue reading
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Loss and Love
This weekend has been exceptionally tough, it is amazing how these things happen and well we simply have to cope with them. I was quite shattered after many many late nights trying to accomplish the list, entertain visitors (the picture … Continue reading
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The best reason to blog…
the chance to share your to do list, aka the list that demonstrates what it is like to try to kayak upstream…near impossible! This blog keeps me accountable and since I’m really struggling to get everything done this week (all this needs … Continue reading
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Where to start…! Part I
I’ve had so many emails over the last couple of weeks asking for help, people feeling lost, exhausted, drained and hopeless about changing their lives. I have to say I’m no expert, I’m just a girl who realized I was … Continue reading
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Benefits and Drawbacks
The Benefits to having a growing blog Fabulous blog friends & readers who become friends in real life, like Sarah who just send me seeds! Wonderful seeds. She states I should sow them. Just what is sowing? A diary that … Continue reading
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