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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: Volunteering Overseas
Having Nothing…
Since I’ve arrived back from volunteering overseas (this time!), I have some real sensitivities based on my experience and the experiences of others which I witnessed. Until you’ve actually seen starvation, seen people/children with nothing absolutely nothing, you can’t even … Continue reading
Posted in In Need, Oh so Blessed, Volunteering Overseas
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My mosquito bite is gone…
A little over a month ago, while I was volunteering overseas, we were swamped with mosquitos. One day the babies and I were bitten on our arms and today in the shower I realized my bite was almost gone, if I … Continue reading
Posted in Volunteering Overseas
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Vegetarian or Vegan…
It’s been happening for a while, I noticed 2 weeks before I left I kind of stopped eating meat and haven’t since I arrived, sights like this remind me why! Plus, every time I compliment someone on their kitten, I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Volunteering Overseas
A Beautiful Moment
Last night as I was hurrying home from a night-time walk, a gentleman’s drink bumped into my bag and the drink fell to the ground. I felt it, followed by the sound of a thud and instantly my heart sank. I turned … Continue reading
Posted in Volunteering Overseas
The place that never sleeps
People say NYC is the place that never sleeps, well I urge them to come here. All through the night, from the area around my small room, there are magnificent and beautiful sounds from the dogs barking, to the cats … Continue reading
Posted in Volunteering Overseas
Simple Sunday
Good food (with Canadians, no less!) A good long walk A visit with my local friendly street dogs A good long “read” Planning programs and work for the week ahead (as much as you can plan!) Yes, a simple, relaxed … Continue reading
Posted in Volunteering Overseas
There is a simplicity in it all…
There is a simplicity in it all which is beautiful, life changing in fact. Each day I arise around the same time whether it is weekday or weekend, I am greeted by a cold shower, I make my bed in the very … Continue reading
Posted in Volunteering Overseas
Reclaiming Simple Sundays!
My day today should be spent rocking babies in the orphanage! I can think of no greater way to spend a Sunday! So today, as I probably won’t yet have internet access, I thought I’d hand over to you dear … Continue reading
Honestly
It is not easy, it shakes your very foundation of what life should be like. My emotions really are too raw to type or share much, my feelings were best expressed by what happened to me when I left after … Continue reading
Posted in Volunteering Overseas
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