Notes From The Frugal Trenches
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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 to document a beautiful, purposeful and abundant life. Life is not always simple (oh how I wish it was!) and for several years things were harder than one would ever want. But we got through it, learning a great deal and taking those lessons with us into a life that allows us to thrive.
Notes From The Frugal Trenches
3M ago
We are currently stuck hibernating due to a significant snowfall. It felt like it started 72 hours ago and only just stopped mid morning! After such a very un-Canadian like winter, it’s quite the change. The skiiers are happy, my GP said to me last week that they went away the week prior and it … More Weekending ..read more
Notes From The Frugal Trenches
3M ago
As I type we finally have a snowstorm after one of the balmiest winters I can remember. Some places have lost power which I am hoping doesn’t happen here as one of my younger ones has medical equipment at night that requires it. In preparation for tonight’s storm I made a big batch of hamburger … More Frugal Friday -How We Saved Money This Week ..read more
Notes From The Frugal Trenches
3M ago
I’ve mentioned I’m not putting much pressure on myself this year, and hope instead to focus on priorities that feel right for that day or week, with a goal of more rest and doing things that are good for me/us this year. There’s also nothing quite like turning the page on a new calendar that … More Financial Things I’ve Committed To In 2024 ..read more
Notes From The Frugal Trenches
3M ago
One of my older kids said to me recently that they felt they lost their way a bit in 2023. I found their reasoning very insightful and have to admit after thinking about it a bit myself, I think I’d say the same about my year. There were many things that were good in 2023 … More Reflecting On The Last Year ..read more
Notes From The Frugal Trenches
5M ago
Thanks for such warm sentiments. I appreciate them so very much and wanted to write again without letting months pass by! I’ve been thinking a lot about what being frugal looks like depending on what season of life you are in and what differences are apparent now for me with my new job and more … More Sometimes Being Frugal Looks Different ..read more
Notes From The Frugal Trenches
7M ago
It’s been quite the almost half year here. If I were to summarize it in bullet points it would include (in no particular order): My Mum having three more extended hospital stays with lots of worry and care giving A significant job promotion A move (boxes, boxes and more boxes). And now we have a … More Almost Six Months Later ..read more
Notes From The Frugal Trenches
1y ago
I’m still catching up on February here on the blog and have a couple small family outings to share. Like March is proving to be, February was a very cold month. I was looking back at photos from birthdays and special events over the last decade and was amazed to see how mild March was … More Royal Botanical Gardens ..read more
Notes From The Frugal Trenches
1y ago
Despite reading 15 books in January, February only saw 2 completed – both audio books! Just the reality of the busyness of late winter. The books I read couldn’t really be more different from one another. The first, the memoir Finding Me by Viola Davis, an American actor, producer and activist. A powerful read that … More What I Read, Listened To & Watched in February ..read more
Notes From The Frugal Trenches
1y ago
It may be the school holidays but there’s still food needing making, in fact, likely more of it as there’s more hours at home! Here’s what we are eating this week: Breakfasts Cornbread, fruit, cheese Cheesy omelets with spinach, toast, fruit Scottish oatmeal with nuts, fruit x 2 Cereal with nuts, fruit x 2 Pancakes, … More Weekly Menu Plan ..read more
Notes From The Frugal Trenches
1y ago
Goodness I didn’t mean to be away almost a month! The end of February and early March were quite something. Nothing negative, though too much on your plate can feel a bit taxing can’t it?! There’s lots of huge changes happening at work, so that took a bit of spare time too. Still always a … More Well Hello Mid-March ..read more