Oftentimes, I find myself saying, “It’s like my mom always says…” followed by some gem of advice or insight. Since we all know that no advice is as good as your mom’s, I thought I’d post a few of the best pieces of advice my mom has given me* and ask you, my faithful readers: What great advice has your mom given you?
If one person says you’re an asshole, maybe it’s them; but if everyone says you’re an asshole, it’s probably you.
I thought I’d start with this one because it was sort of the impetus for this blog post. Chris and I were watching something on TV (can’t remember what) and someone was complaining about whatever, people not liking them or something (vague much?) I yelled at the TV, “It’s like my mom always says!” followed by this quote. I have said this countless times throughout my life, whether is was to a friend, co-worker, or myself. When you’ve been slighted by someone and are feeling bad about it, almost nothing is as good as hearing this. Well, except maybe saying it to the asshole’s face…
When applying moisturizer, never rub it down your face/neck, always rub it up and back.
I’ll be honest, I’m not sure if there’s any truth to this, but my mom told me long ago that this is how I should apply moisturizer, so this is how I do it. With gravity and all, it does make sense…I mean, why would you want to help push everything down, right? To this day, I cringe when I see someone apply moisturizer wrong. You should try this next time you apply your moisturizer; I bet you’ll just feel younger.
When you find jeans that fit you perfectly, buy two pairs.
This might just be the best advice my mom has ever given me. With my long legs and HUGE ass, I have quite the time finding jeans that fit just right. But, when I do, I always buy two pairs, that way I’ll have a brand new pair after I’ve worn the other ones to death. Of course, this advice extends beyond just jeans and now I’ve been known to buy a great-fitting t-shirt or sweater or tank-top in every single color. I also have a remarkable number of black shirts.
*Thanks for all the great advice, Momma!
I love that first one….so true! Moms give such great advice and pass on their wisdom to us. My memories are of what my mom has taught me through action. Probably the number 1 thing was working hard pays off. My mom was so hard working ever since I can remember and she passed on that work ethic to me. Now I have to start working on what I’m going to pass on to my daughter!
The lotion thing is true! Your skin cells lay like shingles on a house so moisturizing up gets under the shingles and helps get down to the lower skin layers. If that made any sense at all. Also, I feel like I’m lifting my face up when I do it. Free face lift! (even if it only lasts like 5 seconds. Or less)