http://maidensofvirtue.com/blog A potpurri of musings, ideas, recipes, poems and fun for young ladies. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:34:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en And sometimes it's your mother who works them. This morning I asked mom if she would upgrade my version of WordPress that I use to the latest version. She had just upgraded one of her blogs with no problem so she went ahead and did mine. WITH problems! My entire blog ... http://maidensofvirtue.com/blog/index.php/2009/01/03/miracles-happen/ 2009 is here! It does seem as though every passing year goes by faster than the last one, doesn't it? Looking back on 2008 I see many blessings and a few hard times that we've gone through. We celebrated living in our "new house" for one year in February. It's been ... http://maidensofvirtue.com/blog/index.php/2009/01/01/another-year-has-gone-and-one-has-come/ I am now offering my plush boa scarves in the Maidens of Virtue Shoppe as custom made - you pick the color. I had been selling these before but with a few set colors from which to choose. But I decided that it would serve my customers better if they could request the color they ... http://maidensofvirtue.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/26/new-custom-boa-scarves-2/ A while ago our church purchased a bunch of Psalters and we started singing them in our services each week. We as a family also purchased one and use it in our personal family singing. These are literally the entire book of Psalms set to music.We have really enjoyed learning ... http://maidensofvirtue.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/24/singing-the-psalms/ Before you think, "Where on earth did she get the idea to write on the temperance movement?" let me explain. My sister just celebrated her 15th birthday and for that special occasion she received a huge stack of Isabella Alden books. We love these books and between the two of ... http://maidensofvirtue.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/13/thoughts-on-the-temperance-movement/ And guess what... it's Sarah from Destiny of One who did it - again! :-) However, this one I like because it's not just the usual "random things about me"... 6 to 10 Things that I do daily: 1. Have my quiet time (read the Bible, pray, journal) 2. Do chores 3. Check my email 4. ... http://maidensofvirtue.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/05/tagged-again/ E-patterns! That's right. Patterns that you download instantly after payment. You purchase, download and print them yourself! Obviously some pieces that are larger will need to be taped together since you can only print what will fit on 8.5 x 11" paper (unless you have a special printer...) BUT I think ... http://maidensofvirtue.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/03/new-from-sense-sensibility/ Happy Thanksgiving! This is a very random and by no means exhaustive list of the things for which I am thankful to God. They are not in order of importance, but just as I think of them. I AM THANKFUL FOR: • Salvation & Forgiveness of sin • A roof over my head ... http://maidensofvirtue.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/27/things-for-which-i-am-thankful/ Nov. 26 update: For Miss Jocelyn and the rest of you who would like to taste this fabulous bread for yourselves:Mrs. C.'s Irish Soda BreadIngredients:4 cups flour, plus more for kneading ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup raisins 2 Tbsp. caraway seeds (optional) 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt ½ ... http://maidensofvirtue.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/25/fresh-irish-soda-bread-mmmm/ Sarah over at Destiny of One tagged me to tell 6 random things about myself. So.... 1. My favorite music types are classical, hymns, and some celtic. 2. My favorite sounds are fallen leaves crunching under my feet, rushing water, cats purring, birds singing, and wind whispering through the trees (my sister, who is sitting ... http://maidensofvirtue.com/blog/index.php/2008/10/17/6-things-about-me/