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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 270 of 270so she's quoting a song when she says it, but my mum always tells me "love the one you're with". she's pretty awesome. <3
Mom said "Always wear your seatbelt". LOL. : D
However, she also taught me how to SEW, and the importance of ironing, both of which are invaluable!
A woman owes it to herself to look her best at all times.
the greatest advice my mom ever gave me was to treat others how i would like to be treated.
My mom probably didn't know she was giving me advice. She died accidentally when I was 13. Two weeks before her death, she was driving me home and said "It is nice to know if something happened to me you are smart enough that you would be alright."It was strange how she said that and how life turned out soon after. Sense then, I have worked hard, stayed smart and got myself into college. Even when things are tough, I always remind myself that as long as I am smart about my decisions, I will be alright.
To treat any guest who shows up at your door with kindness.. and really delicious meal.
My mom has always said that the story of our lives are painted onto a canvas. We, as artists, determine every inch of the painting with our decisions, and it is up to us to create a beautiful finished product.
Always take time to be a kid. Not something she told me, just something I learned. She always has fun with life and never takes it too seriously. =)
"Take everything one at a time," (My mom)in regards to when you have a heaping pile of things stressing you out...you won't be able to fix anything by overwhelming yourself with all of it at one time...it's much easier to save your sanity to deal with it one at a time. BEST advice that I adhere to at least once a week!
If you find a pair of shoes that you simply cannot live without - don't.
Never cook bacon with your shirt off.
"Make right choices". Heheh... that just about covers everything! And I laugh when I find myself saying it to my own kids :D
an education is something that can never be taken away
Do whatever makes you happy and i'll always love you. Follow your stars and you'll always go far. Your beautiful so people will always be looking. Love you mom <3
My mom's best advice is
"I hope you never make the same mistakes I've made, but I don't wish for you to avoid making your own mistakes. My life is full of mistakes. They’re like pebbles that make a good road."
"True beauty comes from within, and then it will show on the outside"
She said something along those lines, but definitely what I will be passing on to my kids.
If you're going to do it, do it to the best of your ability.
"You can't always get what you want but if you try, you just might get what you need!!"
"Money is for people, not things." My mom is one of the most generous people I know, and I try my best to follow her example. :-)
- Hillary W. (hillary@hillaryannephotography.com)
"The worst thing they can say is 'no'!" - always after we were afraid of doing something or asking something of someone, eg. jobs, dates etc.
Also: F.E.A.R
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Mum, you rock! Love you.
xoxox
My mom would say, "never settle," and while that has probably contributed to my head often being off in fairytale land, it has also led me to many fulfilling accomplishments.
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder... so stop hanging out with your boyfriend so much!"
- my wonderful mother
p.s. ( she was right :D )
With much love,
Kate W.
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder... so stop hanging out with your boyfriend so much!"
- my wonderful mother
p.s. ( she was right :D )
With much love,
Kate W.
My mom taught me to be independent and to rely on myself for things I want... thanks mom!!
"Don't let anyone bully you into anything you don't want to do" and also "get some gas when you're at a quarter tank."
- Jessica
It's your choice. No matter what, you'll have my full support.
The best advice my mum ever gave me was when I was TERRIFIED to talk to this adorable boy in an art history lecture. After listening to me talk about how he was so beautiful, I could never manage to say a sentence to him, she turned to me and said:
"Just walk up to him and kiss him then, you wuss!"
In the most loving way of course. :)
Love you mum.
"don't be an actress". i hated her for not thinking i was good enough for it at the time...thank GOODNESS i listened and followed different dreams instead!
-courtney
on fashion : "If it doesnt fit well, It doesnt deserve your body."
My mom taught me how important forgiveness is... and miracles are totally possible when you put your trust in Jesus.
Don't ever talk behind one of your friend's back. Don't let anyone pull you into their gossip.
"When thing get hard, look at your little girl, and find your strength."
~Nicole
"Always wear look your best (you never know who might see you!)" :)
Follow your heart always- it will never lead you astray. LOVE my Mum!
"When in doubt choose drama--looking dramatic is always better than looking dowdy."
Amanda Oster
"Just be yourself!"
Skye
I'm from France, and my mother's best advice is a french saying: "tourne ta langue 7 fois dans ta bouche avant de t'exprimer", meaning :"turn your tongue in your mouth 7 times before you speak". Taking a few seconds to think about how you're going to express yourself, is always a good idea, especially in any emotional situation.
"Bend with your knees; don't just bend over. Or else everyone will see your panties."
go to school.
my mom once told me, some people need and deserve a second chance. so true.
Brechtje
A month or two ago, my best friend decided that she was too good for me and ran off with my boyfriend, who she poisoned against me. My mom was there for me through my self-doubting and sadness. Her advice was something I'll never forget.
"Lauren. You are weird. Very weird...but ALWAYS stay true to who you are, regardless of how different that may be! Your weirdness was way to awesome for them to handle and you are far better off without them. Besides, you're so weird it's cute." :)
-Lauren
The best advice my Mom gave me was to live every day like it's your last and always make sure the people in your life know how much you love them.
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best advice...
always give more than you receive.
always love/forgive your enemies.
and never forget your mascara.
I'm Elaine V, and the best advice my mom has ever given me was to always pursue my dreams!
It the was the first time I had a broken heart, and my mom's words gave me warmth and reflexion.
"Don't let yourself breakdown from this circumstance. This situation life has gifted to you, take it and learn from it. Because you will acquire strength and dignity. Better things are coming for you, because I have taught you well and there is no reason why you deserve misfortunes. Don't be afraid of change, enjoy your youth and everyone here that loves you."
best advice my mom gave me: "don't marry a musician."
;)
"This too shall pass!" Makes an excellent lullaby for a newborn and 3am, and 4am and 5am...
in relation to school and work, but mostly men...
Never settle. You can do better. And if you can't do better, it's not settling. It's wonderful.
"Friends may come and go but family will always be there. Now go and call your sisters"
I did, mom, and now we're much closer. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Michelle
My mom always says: Enjoy every moment, breath deeply and take it a day at a time -- but take care of your teeth!
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"When working on a sewing project never buy cheap materials and thread. It'll be worth it when your project is done and looks professional."
Tricia Caero.
My mom would always tell me to "dig a little deeper." I played in tournaments pretty competitively and when it looked like i was not going to win, she would say" come on , dig a little deeper." This really drove me to work harder and never give up.
"Don't leave your purse on the floor or all your money will run away"
"There's no need to settle down in one place when you're young, as there's plenty of time to do that when you're old."
-Jessica
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"Communication is key." -Communication plays role in EVERYTHING we do; romantic relationships, work, friendly relationships, getting the proper items on the grocery list, family relations, planning a party...(: Love you, mom.
"We're all in this together" Despite a lonely childhood, 2 emotionally distant husbands and long-term depression, my mom is still able to recognize that who she is in the world impacts others. When I am feeling neurotic, self centered and tragic, her wisdom keeps me reaching out to others. She is such a gift to me.
"Honey, You win some and you lose some." Didn't believe her until my senior year of college, Love you Mom.
-Shasta
do your part and God will take care of the rest.
hockiemack at hotmail.com
The best advice my mom gave me is, if you're rich in the heart then being rich with money doesn't matter as much.
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"If someone doesn't like you, or says mean or bad things about you, it has more to do with them than it does you. It has to do with how they feel about themselves, and how they view the world. If your friends become angry or want to end the friendship, take the opportunity to center yourself, to look inward, to be alone for a while. Being alone is an art, and it doesn't mean you have to be lonely. The more you are content by yourself and are satisfied with yourself and know yourself.. the more you can have meaningful relationships with others. Treat "alone-ness" as a sacred space where creativity & wisdom can flourish." LOVE YOU MOM; you're my best friend. :)
never go grocery shopping hungry!
"Mind your manners, and if you wouldn't do it in front of me, don't do it when you're out away from us."
My mom always said to not judge other because of the way they look. You can miss out on some great people.
"Be yourself, and don't care about what other people think of you."
I like the ear rings
so nice
She let me do whatever I wanted, I't worked... She is the only one that will understand that...
Mom always said, "...it's all about love." :)
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