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Win a copy of My Mummy Says

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…

My Mummy Says

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

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    lowri earith
    March 12, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    breastfeed! and its the best thing i ever did

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    Momacrossthepond
    March 13, 2014 at 12:14 am

    If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything.

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    Claire O'Neill
    March 13, 2014 at 2:30 am

    Probably 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.

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    tracy nixon
    March 13, 2014 at 6:56 am

    My 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!)

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    kim neville
    March 13, 2014 at 8:20 am

    When I first moved out my mum said to cook in bulk and freeze meals to save time and money and still do now

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    Alexandra Mercer
    March 13, 2014 at 9:11 am

    None 🙁

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    laura jones
    March 13, 2014 at 9:18 am

    the most important thing mum taught me and has stuck with me is be yourself i have passed this on to my children and grandchildren

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    iain
    March 13, 2014 at 10:19 am

    to be kind to everyone

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    Samantha R
    March 13, 2014 at 10:27 am

    neither a borrower or a lender be, this came from my grandparents

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    clair downham
    March 13, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    be true to yourself

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    Ms Suan Watts
    March 13, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    Look after the pennies and the pound look after themselves

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    Gina M
    March 13, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Always be kind.

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    Carolin
    March 13, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    Treat people how you’d want them to treat you x

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    Stephanie Tsang
    March 13, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    Never trust a man

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    Stephanie Tsang
    March 13, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    Never trust a man.

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    Rachel Craig
    March 13, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Enjoy life, as much as is possible. As time passes so quickly.

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    Tammy Tudor
    March 14, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    take each day as it is and cherish each and every moment as you’ll never have another 🙂

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    claire woods
    March 14, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    Not to talk to strangers.

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    Susie Wilkinson
    March 16, 2014 at 2:35 am

    Don’t judge other people because you’ll never fully understand why they are who they are, and why they make the decisions they do

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    Jo Middleton
    March 17, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Be kind to everyone.

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    Rosalind Blight
    March 17, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    There are no text books when you become a parent, always follow your gut feeling

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    Kim Newsome
    March 18, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    Never go to sleep on an argument.

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    Emma Baker
    March 19, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    place a cheerio in the loo, to make my son to aim straight and its sorta a game!

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    Spencer Broadley
    March 20, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Don’t drink alohol in front of them

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    Phyllis Ellett
    March 20, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Learn to play the piano or learn to pull a pint, then you will never be without a job.

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    hdmarshall@hotmail.co.uk
    March 20, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    one 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

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    Robby Price
    March 20, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    Always do your best

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    michelle banks
    March 20, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    You have to go and fetch what you want in life, it wont come to you!

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    Patricia Avery
    March 20, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    Apart 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 🙂

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    emma falvi
    March 20, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    manners cost you nothing

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    David Douglas
    March 20, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Never trust someone who laughs at their own jokes ha ha ha

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    Kathy Cakebread
    March 20, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    always be polite

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    Michelle Fouracres
    March 20, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    If 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!

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    Trish D
    March 20, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    Always do your best and you’ll never regret any failures

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    Trish D
    March 20, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    Always do your best and you’ll never regret a failure

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    laura stewart
    March 21, 2014 at 9:53 am

    “always do whats best for you”

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    sophie Buckle
    March 21, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Always be yourself!

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    Diana
    March 21, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    Tomorrow will be better 🙂

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    Maria Jane Knight
    March 21, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    If you havnt got anything nice to say…don’t say anything at all.

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    Stevie
    March 21, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Put that down! I know what you’re going to do before you do. You’d better start watching your ways!

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    Harley
    March 21, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    The best things come to those who wait

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    Chantelle Kemp
    March 21, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    My mum has always said to me that I should never forget – Never a failure, Always a lesson.

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    Emily Knight
    March 21, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    To always be myself!

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    Claire little
    March 21, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    treat people the way you want to be treated.

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    Natalie Henderson
    March 21, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Be kind to everyone and everything!

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    Natalie Gillham
    March 21, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    My 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

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    Deborah Bird
    March 21, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    If you can’t afford it, don’t get it!

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    Rebecca Powell
    March 21, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    To be a good, kind person

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    Janine Atkin
    March 21, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    trust your instincts

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    Michelle
    March 21, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    I am always here for you 🙂

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    Sarah Parker
    March 21, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    You can do anything you set your mind too 🙂

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    Helen Craigs
    March 21, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    My mother used to always say ‘Your house will still be standing when you’re not’ – in an effort to stop me doing endless housework!

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    Danika Lloyd
    March 21, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    To always tell the truth 🙂

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    Joe Mitchell
    March 22, 2014 at 3:06 am

    The 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!

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    Kirsteen Mackay
    March 22, 2014 at 7:56 am

    Think before you speak

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    jodie harvey
    March 22, 2014 at 8:39 am

    mums know best – always listen to your mother! – and she was right 🙂 x

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    Keith H
    March 22, 2014 at 8:53 am

    Have fun

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    Hayley Todd
    March 22, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Life 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.

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    Hayley Perry
    March 22, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Never let anyone put you down

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    sam henderson
    March 22, 2014 at 11:30 am

    lifes too short.

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    sharon johnson
    March 22, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    sticks and stones will break your bones, but names will never hurt you xx

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    sharon johnson
    March 22, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    sticks and stones will break your bones, but names will never hurt you x

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    Helen Garner
    March 22, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    If you don’t ask, you don’t get

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    Jill Fairbank
    March 22, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    No matter how bad it gets mums will always be someone to turn too

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    Stephanie Thornley
    March 22, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    always be kind and gentle. Don’t take anything for granted in life

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    Anna (@Pheresla)
    March 22, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    Respect other people. Don’t think too much what other people think about you.

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    Pam Francis Gregory
    March 22, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    Never say anything about anyone unless you are prepared to say it to their face!

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    Natalie Crossan
    March 22, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    Always keep your dignity 😀 xx

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