Last month saw the release of the wonderful My Mummy Says . . . which was written by Justine Smith and illustrated by Angie Stevens.
Win a copy of My Mummy Says
The first title in a new series about special relationships in the lives of little children, My Mummy Says . . . is a simple story about a chance encounter, making new friends and the very special relationship that exists between mummies and their children. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day which this year falls on 30th March.
I have one copy of My Mummy Says by Justine Smith to giveaway. Whether it is words of wisdom that have stayed with you, gentle encouragement that has guided you through life or just plain old silly expressions that make absolutely no sense to anyone but you and your mum, I want to hear them!
Angie has drawn this stunning illustration to share the words of advice that HER mummy said to her…
Giveaway:
I have one copy of My Mummy Says by Justine Smith to giveaway. Entry is simple but fun as I just want you to share with me and my readers what YOUR mummy said to you! So if you would like the chance to win this charming book just complete the Rafflecopter widget below and don’t forget, leave me a comment and let me know what advice your mum gave you.
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68 Comments
lowri earith
March 12, 2014 at 11:13 pmbreastfeed! and its the best thing i ever did
Momacrossthepond
March 13, 2014 at 12:14 amIf you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything.
Claire O'Neill
March 13, 2014 at 2:30 amProbably the best piece do advice my dear mum ever gave me was…’Neither a lender nor a borrower be’.I have heard these words in my head so often over the years.
tracy nixon
March 13, 2014 at 6:56 amMy mum advised me to use a pig pong ball in the loo to encourage my two sons where to aim lol! (I am a single mum so couldn’t show them any other way!)
kim neville
March 13, 2014 at 8:20 amWhen I first moved out my mum said to cook in bulk and freeze meals to save time and money and still do now
Alexandra Mercer
March 13, 2014 at 9:11 amNone 🙁
laura jones
March 13, 2014 at 9:18 amthe most important thing mum taught me and has stuck with me is be yourself i have passed this on to my children and grandchildren
iain
March 13, 2014 at 10:19 amto be kind to everyone
Samantha R
March 13, 2014 at 10:27 amneither a borrower or a lender be, this came from my grandparents
clair downham
March 13, 2014 at 12:04 pmbe true to yourself
Ms Suan Watts
March 13, 2014 at 12:40 pmLook after the pennies and the pound look after themselves
Gina M
March 13, 2014 at 1:22 pmAlways be kind.
Carolin
March 13, 2014 at 6:21 pmTreat people how you’d want them to treat you x
Stephanie Tsang
March 13, 2014 at 9:07 pmNever trust a man
Stephanie Tsang
March 13, 2014 at 9:07 pmNever trust a man.
Rachel Craig
March 13, 2014 at 9:21 pmEnjoy life, as much as is possible. As time passes so quickly.
Tammy Tudor
March 14, 2014 at 2:19 pmtake each day as it is and cherish each and every moment as you’ll never have another 🙂
claire woods
March 14, 2014 at 9:34 pmNot to talk to strangers.
Susie Wilkinson
March 16, 2014 at 2:35 amDon’t judge other people because you’ll never fully understand why they are who they are, and why they make the decisions they do
Jo Middleton
March 17, 2014 at 4:09 pmBe kind to everyone.
Rosalind Blight
March 17, 2014 at 9:55 pmThere are no text books when you become a parent, always follow your gut feeling
Kim Newsome
March 18, 2014 at 1:06 pmNever go to sleep on an argument.
Emma Baker
March 19, 2014 at 9:16 pmplace a cheerio in the loo, to make my son to aim straight and its sorta a game!
Spencer Broadley
March 20, 2014 at 1:03 pmDon’t drink alohol in front of them
Phyllis Ellett
March 20, 2014 at 1:07 pmLearn to play the piano or learn to pull a pint, then you will never be without a job.
hdmarshall@hotmail.co.uk
March 20, 2014 at 1:36 pmone thing that my mum always said to me is what she told me her mum (my nan) always used to say to her
“stand up straight or you will get DBs (droopy boobies)”
always stuck in my head
Robby Price
March 20, 2014 at 1:43 pmAlways do your best
michelle banks
March 20, 2014 at 2:12 pmYou have to go and fetch what you want in life, it wont come to you!
Patricia Avery
March 20, 2014 at 3:44 pmApart from a mortgage to buy a house only buy what you already have the money for. This has served me very well over the years. Often by the time I have saved for what I wanted I’ve changed my mind 🙂
emma falvi
March 20, 2014 at 4:35 pmmanners cost you nothing
David Douglas
March 20, 2014 at 6:54 pmNever trust someone who laughs at their own jokes ha ha ha
Kathy Cakebread
March 20, 2014 at 8:02 pmalways be polite
Michelle Fouracres
March 20, 2014 at 9:30 pmIf I never made a funny or angry face my mum used to tell me that if the wind changed my face would stay like that!
Trish D
March 20, 2014 at 11:20 pmAlways do your best and you’ll never regret any failures
Trish D
March 20, 2014 at 11:21 pmAlways do your best and you’ll never regret a failure
laura stewart
March 21, 2014 at 9:53 am“always do whats best for you”
sophie Buckle
March 21, 2014 at 9:59 amAlways be yourself!
Diana
March 21, 2014 at 12:30 pmTomorrow will be better 🙂
Maria Jane Knight
March 21, 2014 at 1:33 pmIf you havnt got anything nice to say…don’t say anything at all.
Stevie
March 21, 2014 at 1:50 pmPut that down! I know what you’re going to do before you do. You’d better start watching your ways!
Harley
March 21, 2014 at 2:03 pmThe best things come to those who wait
Chantelle Kemp
March 21, 2014 at 2:24 pmMy mum has always said to me that I should never forget – Never a failure, Always a lesson.
Emily Knight
March 21, 2014 at 2:51 pmTo always be myself!
Claire little
March 21, 2014 at 3:21 pmtreat people the way you want to be treated.
Natalie Henderson
March 21, 2014 at 3:29 pmBe kind to everyone and everything!
Natalie Gillham
March 21, 2014 at 4:14 pmMy face was damage in an assault three years ago and without my mums love and support don’t think I would have been able to carry on, she always tells me ‘you are more than your face’ and reminds me that she loves me x
Deborah Bird
March 21, 2014 at 4:32 pmIf you can’t afford it, don’t get it!
Rebecca Powell
March 21, 2014 at 7:53 pmTo be a good, kind person
Janine Atkin
March 21, 2014 at 8:18 pmtrust your instincts
Michelle
March 21, 2014 at 8:19 pmI am always here for you 🙂
Sarah Parker
March 21, 2014 at 9:58 pmYou can do anything you set your mind too 🙂
Helen Craigs
March 21, 2014 at 10:37 pmMy mother used to always say ‘Your house will still be standing when you’re not’ – in an effort to stop me doing endless housework!
Danika Lloyd
March 21, 2014 at 10:59 pmTo always tell the truth 🙂
Joe Mitchell
March 22, 2014 at 3:06 amThe best advice my mum ever gave me was that if you can’t cook a decent meal no woman would ever want to be your husband haha!
Kirsteen Mackay
March 22, 2014 at 7:56 amThink before you speak
jodie harvey
March 22, 2014 at 8:39 ammums know best – always listen to your mother! – and she was right 🙂 x
Keith H
March 22, 2014 at 8:53 amHave fun
Hayley Todd
March 22, 2014 at 9:15 amLife is too short to let the small things get to you so rise above nonsense and try to live each and every day to it’s fullest potential.
Hayley Perry
March 22, 2014 at 10:04 amNever let anyone put you down
sam henderson
March 22, 2014 at 11:30 amlifes too short.
sharon johnson
March 22, 2014 at 12:52 pmsticks and stones will break your bones, but names will never hurt you xx
sharon johnson
March 22, 2014 at 12:53 pmsticks and stones will break your bones, but names will never hurt you x
Helen Garner
March 22, 2014 at 2:27 pmIf you don’t ask, you don’t get
Jill Fairbank
March 22, 2014 at 5:18 pmNo matter how bad it gets mums will always be someone to turn too
Stephanie Thornley
March 22, 2014 at 5:39 pmalways be kind and gentle. Don’t take anything for granted in life
Anna (@Pheresla)
March 22, 2014 at 7:04 pmRespect other people. Don’t think too much what other people think about you.
Pam Francis Gregory
March 22, 2014 at 9:31 pmNever say anything about anyone unless you are prepared to say it to their face!
Natalie Crossan
March 22, 2014 at 11:23 pmAlways keep your dignity 😀 xx