As it’s Mother’s Day today, we thought we would take a look at all the times your mum gave you advice that you ignored. Only to regret it when you found out she was in fact right.
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'Don't use neat bleach to clean your bathroom'- When you first get a place of your own and are overzealous with the cleaning. Your eyes water like when you chop onions and you can't even shampoo your hair for days after because your hands are so sore.
'Don't wear too much make up'- The three layers of eyeshadow, red lipstick and excess blusher made you look like a tart and thanks to the picture evidence and your mum's constant reminders you will never forget your bad makeup choices.
'Moisturize'- Or you will end up with jowls floppier than a bulldog and face dandruff and you don't want to find out if this is true.
'Invest in your belongings'- Don't buy three things of bad quality- buy one that is of good quality. This applies to products, shoes, handbags- pretty much everything. You only end up spending more because you have to replace the tat you bought in the first place.
'Friends should be drains not radiators'- You should feel all warm and snuggly after seeing your mates not like a counsellor with a hangover after a difficult session.
'Don't get tattoos'- A lot of people regret their tattoos- so don't run the risk of being one of them. If you like a design- pop it on your wall.
'Don't spend all your money or something silly'- You really want that pair of trousers but if you buy them you won't be able to afford petrol, food or any resemblance of a social life for a month.
'Always wear sun lotion'- We have all looked like a reject superhero on holiday- luckily no one knows us there- but they still have eyes.
'There are two people in your relationship'- If you only see your side of things after an argument with your guy and resort to being a bit self-absorbed- a nudge in the direction of 'it's not all about you' never hurt anyone.
'Health is more important than weight'- Better to carry a few extra pounds, eat well and exercise than be skinny from a stupid diet that cuts out everything your body needs to function.
'Follow the recipe'- Any deviation and 'winging it' with food means you go hungry- or get food poisoning.
'Buy good underwear'- Thongs that are too small WILL give you thrush and the wrong support makes you look like your Nan in the boob department.
'Buy it when you see it'- When you see something you really want and don't buy it because you need to review your finances or you might see something you want more. Then you go back for it and it's gone- just buy it!
'Choose your heels wisely'- If you wear stupidly high heels your night will be ruined and the days after while your feet recover. Go for a kitten heels or flats so you can concentrate on what's important rather than self-inflicted pain.
'Work first- play later'- Get it out of the way so you can enjoy yourself- don't leave things till the last minute or you will run out of time and sell yourself short.
'Aviod shots'- Shots are evil- stick to one drink and one drink only or you will end up redecorating your bathroom and probably burning your hands again because you ignored the 'bleach rule' (point one)
'Always carry pain relief'- For when you come on your period and it feels like your uterus is carrying a bowling ball or the inevitable headache after seeing bad friends or enduring a crap day at work.
'Be friends first'- You must be friends before all else with your man- if you don't consider yourself best friends you are setting yourself up for failure.
'Avoid designer/ what's in fashion'- Buy clothes that suit you not ones that have a particular name on the label or what's in vogue. Your body shape is not necessarily appropriate for the latest trend so buy what makes you look and feel good.
'Tea Tree Oil is your friend'- Great for spots and thrush- but always check with her first to ask how much to use and where.