The Lessons We Learn – Mother’s Day Giveaway
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Mother’s Day is a week from Sunday! Once a year, we have this special day to tell our Mom’s, Grandmother’s and special women in our life that they are appreciated and valued. I know that growing up, I didn’t really have an understanding of what my own Mother went through to raise three rambunctious boys. Now, she is the most important woman in my life. What did I learn from Mom? A HECK of a lot! But one of my favorite mommy adages is:
“If you don’t ask, the answer is no. It never hurts to ask.”
It seems simple but that’s a life lesson that applies to just about everything I’ve ever done!
We want to hear what you learned from Mom – the special lessons and memories that you have from growing up. Reach down and talk to that inner child that will always be Mom’s special boy or girl. Post your comment below for your chance to win a free cake delivery from Bake Me A Wish!!
COMMENT ON THIS BLOG POST WITH YOUR FAVORITE LESSON FROM MOM!!
RULES: Post on our blog about your favorite lesson from Mom – each lesson you post is a new entry into the giveaway. We’ll select three lucky readers to receive a free Mother’s Day Cake delivery for themselves, or to send to their mother. Your comment number is your entry number and we’ll select the winners at random using a random number generator. Let’s hear those life lessons from Mom!
GIVEAWAY ENDS TUESDAY, MAY 8th @ 11:59PM
May 1st, 2012 at 11:29 am
With respect to relationships/marriage – pick and choose your battles. The little things are not worth getting upset over!
May 1st, 2012 at 11:30 am
Stand up straight!
May 1st, 2012 at 12:46 pm
“No matter how bad your day is going, just know that the person in the car right next to you could be going through something 100 times worse than you are; then pray for that person.”
May 1st, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Never burn bridges!
May 1st, 2012 at 12:58 pm
She passed when I was quite young (May 1, 1989). She always told me that each day is a gift, and use it wisely
May 1st, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Sometimes the answer is JUST BECAUSE,
May 1st, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Always shop for items on sale
May 1st, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Use coupons to save money
May 1st, 2012 at 1:54 pm
My mom always told me, the most dependable person in my life is me, no one can love me better than I love myself..she said that not to shy me away from love, but to encourage me to love myself
May 1st, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Never go to bed angry.
May 1st, 2012 at 5:52 pm
My Mom taught me to consider myself a Princess but not to wait for a Prince to make it happen.
May 1st, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Don’t say bad things about people
May 2nd, 2012 at 7:42 pm
shop the sales
May 3rd, 2012 at 11:36 am
bake from scratch is cheaper
May 3rd, 2012 at 11:37 am
Hang clothes out to dry to save money on gas/electric bill
May 3rd, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Use quality ingredients when I cook for it to taste good
May 3rd, 2012 at 12:35 pm
I lost my mother when I was 15, and the lesson she told me that stuck with me the most is “You cannot succeed if you do not try your best. Success is not handed to you…it is earned”
May 3rd, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Mom always said “what goes around, comes around”
May 3rd, 2012 at 12:35 pm
My mom & grandma gave me two life lessons. One being when your feet hit the floor in the morning put a smile on your face and this will carry through your day making it a pleasant one. The second which was instilled by my grandma was Give from your heart and look for no rewards and you will receive them back twofold when you least expect!
May 3rd, 2012 at 12:35 pm
If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything.
May 3rd, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Don’t take yourself too seriously. Dance and sing, and your real friends will accept you for you.
May 3rd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
I learned from my Mom to take pride in everything you do, as it reflects on your family as well as yourself.
May 3rd, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Be true to yourself, and let your kindness be your beauty.
May 3rd, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Love your Mate, (Husband) more than yourself and always give all you have to put that person 1st.
May 3rd, 2012 at 1:12 pm
My Mom’s words of wisdom to me have always been: “Good, better, best NEVER lets me rest. Until my good is better and my better is BEST.” She has always encouraged us to be the best
May 3rd, 2012 at 1:25 pm
The lesson my mom taught me before she passed away is, one day you will have a child just like you and then you will understand why I am the way I am! Boy, was she right! I miss my mom everyday, but I didn’t realize how much I learned from her, until I turned out just like her!
May 3rd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
My mom taught me to sneek veggies and fruits into recipes to make them extra speical and healthy, including the use of whole wheat flour.
May 3rd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Mom is always right!
May 3rd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
She taught me that family always comes first, and I truly believe that
May 3rd, 2012 at 1:40 pm
My mom taught me to make sure to check your vehicle’s oil level before leaving on a long trip
May 3rd, 2012 at 2:16 pm
My mom took me to church where I learned about God and how to be a good person, thanks Mom!
May 3rd, 2012 at 4:06 pm
My mom taught me how to be a great mom. I try to love and parent my children just like she did me. She is a great role model. I turned out good and so did my kids. I love my mom and am so blessed to still have her in my life.
May 3rd, 2012 at 5:53 pm
My Mom has taught me an incredible amount of things. The biggest she’s probably taught me is that “life ain’t always fair.” It’s cliche, but it’s so true it hurts sometimes!
May 3rd, 2012 at 5:54 pm
My mom has taught me how to be a strong woman. She raised my sister and I by herself all while serving in our country’s Navy. For 20 years she served and has taught my sister and I that a woman can do everything a man can do, and maybe even a little better because we have to fight so hard for it!
May 3rd, 2012 at 8:16 pm
be honest
May 4th, 2012 at 4:18 am
If the train didn’t stop at your station, it’s not your train.
May 4th, 2012 at 9:08 pm
always do the right thing – even if you don’t like it
May 5th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
take care of yourself so that you can take care of others
May 6th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Mom taught me, both in words and through her great example, faith, honor, love of oneself, the value of hard work, and dedication. It was just my mom and I growing up. She was everything for me. I will never forget the countless hours we spent around the kitchen table in our apartment in NYC, talking about just anything. Well, in reality, it was mostly ME talking about everything to her and she listening with undivided attention and love. It was in these moments that we laughed together, cried together, learned from each other, and so much more. At this table, she helped me as a kindergardener all the way to my high schools days with ever a homework assignment or project…and later, it was I helping her through her homework as she pursued a college degree. I am 4-ever thankful to the wonderful mother that I was blessed with. Te Amo Mami!! RIP.
May 6th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Sometimes life is hard, but it’s even harder without your mom! She always makes things better and a little sweeter!
May 6th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Life has little meaning without friends and family.
May 6th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Sometimes when you fall you have to get back up and try again, just remember te lesson learned from the first time you fall.
May 6th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
use the best ingredients that you can when cooking – makes a big difference
May 6th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
It’s always best to tell the truth.
May 7th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
to always think before you speak
May 7th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
how to make pie crust
May 7th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
be kind to others
May 7th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
don’t judge others because you never know what is going on in their life
May 7th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
You can do anything a boy can do.
May 7th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
how to get stains out of clothes using household items
May 7th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
My mother always let me make my own mistakes, and learn from them. Even though she knew I might be making a mistake in certain situations, she allowed me to go thru them, because she knew that was the only way I would learn from them. She also made it known that home was always there for me. Its a lesson I try to use with my own children
May 7th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
You need to learn when to speak up and when to keep quiet
May 7th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
My Mom would always say if you have to think about if you should do something or not than you should not!
May 7th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
My Mom always taught me that a young couples largest argument is always over money.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
she taught me how to sew
May 8th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
If mom is not happy then no one is happy! But why would we want to make mom unhappy. She spends so much time making us happy:-)
May 8th, 2012 at 11:20 pm
No restaurants kitchen is as clean as my kitchen.