Best Advice From Mom
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Just Be a Good Person If you help someone, don’t expect anything in return, and don’t even make a reference about it. There is always someone taller than you, smarter than you and faster than you. Be your best you. Tomorrow is another day. Everything looks so much better after a . If you can’t say something nice, think harder. Do something good for someone else every single day, and don’t tell anyone you did it. Smile — no one likes a sourpuss. AARP Discounts: on travel, shopping, dining, entertainment, health needs and more Words of Wisdom Always ask yourself, who’s going to remember this 100 years from now? There’s always a difference between need and want. There’s just one word to remember: moderation. Be safe. Be savvy. Be smart. Be shrewd. Be sure. This, too, shall pass. Don’t live in the past; you can’t change it. Focus on the future, and . Be on your best behavior when you’re out in public because they (whoever observed bad behavior) may not know which “Devlin” you are, but they will know who your parents are.
Around the House Don’t take a bath in a thunderstorm. Go to the bathroom before you leave the house. Flowers & Gifts 25% off sitewide and 30% off select items See more Flowers & Gifts offers > Always . A well-cut outfit hides a multitude of sins. Money, Money, Money A penny saved is a penny earned. If you give a wallet as a gift, put some money in it for good luck. and money will eventually follow. Never spend more than you make and you’ll always have a little money left over. Borrow only as a last resort.
Friendship Your only real friends are your mother and the money in your pocket. Never go to someone’s home for dinner without bringing a gift. Say yes to invitations, opportunities and adventures. Try new things. If you have the choice between going and not going to a party, always go! Explore as much as possible, look around that corner, but don’t be reckless. The more languages you know, the more friends you can make. If you don’t have anything nice to say, keep your mouth shut.
Empowerment . It’s easier to remember than telling a lie. Everyone’s got something. Don’t prejudge. Everyone has vulnerability. Some just hide it under a lot more covers than others. You’re more powerful than you know. Pick your battles in life. Not everything is worth fighting for. You make your own luck. There is . MORE FROM AARP AARP NEWSLETTERS %{ newsLetterPromoText }% %{ description }% Subscribe AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS
Best Advice From Mom
The pearls of wisdom we ll never forget
, we asked you to share your best advice from mom. Here are just some of the pearls of wisdom passed down from generation to generation that you’ll never forget. Men and Marriage Don’t ever marry a man expecting to change him. Never marry a man with bad teeth … it’s inherited. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. A good marriage doesn’t just happen; . Love covers a multitude of sins. Either show a little leg or a little cleavage, but never show both. Never go to bed mad at your spouse. Always be nice to your mother-in-law. Parenthood The mess will always be there tomorrow, so . Don’t be afraid to let your children see you cry. Mean what you say. If you make a threat to your kids, you’d better follow through, even if it’s not fun. You don't have to be the perfect mother; you just have to be good enough. Slow down and embrace it all. Take it all in, every moment. It goes by too quickly. Get down to your children’s level and think like them while playing with them; it's the best way to have fun. Leave your kids (and the stories about them) at home.Just Be a Good Person If you help someone, don’t expect anything in return, and don’t even make a reference about it. There is always someone taller than you, smarter than you and faster than you. Be your best you. Tomorrow is another day. Everything looks so much better after a . If you can’t say something nice, think harder. Do something good for someone else every single day, and don’t tell anyone you did it. Smile — no one likes a sourpuss. AARP Discounts: on travel, shopping, dining, entertainment, health needs and more Words of Wisdom Always ask yourself, who’s going to remember this 100 years from now? There’s always a difference between need and want. There’s just one word to remember: moderation. Be safe. Be savvy. Be smart. Be shrewd. Be sure. This, too, shall pass. Don’t live in the past; you can’t change it. Focus on the future, and . Be on your best behavior when you’re out in public because they (whoever observed bad behavior) may not know which “Devlin” you are, but they will know who your parents are.
Around the House Don’t take a bath in a thunderstorm. Go to the bathroom before you leave the house. Flowers & Gifts 25% off sitewide and 30% off select items See more Flowers & Gifts offers > Always . A well-cut outfit hides a multitude of sins. Money, Money, Money A penny saved is a penny earned. If you give a wallet as a gift, put some money in it for good luck. and money will eventually follow. Never spend more than you make and you’ll always have a little money left over. Borrow only as a last resort.
Friendship Your only real friends are your mother and the money in your pocket. Never go to someone’s home for dinner without bringing a gift. Say yes to invitations, opportunities and adventures. Try new things. If you have the choice between going and not going to a party, always go! Explore as much as possible, look around that corner, but don’t be reckless. The more languages you know, the more friends you can make. If you don’t have anything nice to say, keep your mouth shut.
Empowerment . It’s easier to remember than telling a lie. Everyone’s got something. Don’t prejudge. Everyone has vulnerability. Some just hide it under a lot more covers than others. You’re more powerful than you know. Pick your battles in life. Not everything is worth fighting for. You make your own luck. There is . MORE FROM AARP AARP NEWSLETTERS %{ newsLetterPromoText }% %{ description }% Subscribe AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS