Mom taught me...

Music is good for you
I’ve learned that parents are human, too
I’ll get even with you, you’ll have kids
I don’t do babies
That Jewish lady is the best Christian I know
Make sure your meals aren’t all the same coloured food
Read before you go to sleep
Eat everything your hostess puts in front of you and act like you like it
Don’t wear silver and gold together
Of all the things you wear, the expression on your face is the most important
The small ornaments belong at the top of the tree
If you ignore other people’s pets they will end up on your lap
Children are human beings, not pets
Always say please and thank you
Posture
If you haven’t got anything good to say, then don’t say it
When in doubt, smile
You don’t have to share your birthday presents
If your brother hits you back, you deserved it
University is important
Never threaten a kid with “wait til you father comes home”. Deal with it.
Don’t slurp your soup
A kiss always makes it better
Talk with teenagers
Don’t wear too much makeup
You’ll get over it
Be open minded
Have friends of different ages
How to sew
Left handed knitting: we both gave up
Doing the dishes is a great time to talk
This is a one woman kitchen
Guests should never do the dishes
Leave enough orange juice for somebody else
Always take your shoes off at the door
Only garden if you like it
Be nice to your husband
Only wear real jewels
Learn to drink whiskey neat
Give the benefit of the doubt
Live each day as if it’s your last
Have a firm handshake
A happy child is more important than a clean floor
Wait until the hostess sits down before you eat
The cook gets the burnt stuff
How to colour margarine
Always have a healthy breakfast
Eating a little dirt doesn’t hurt you
It’s okay to eat all your Halloween candy at once
There should be one “big” present for everybody under the Christmas tree
She could walk really really fast - keeping up with her was real work
Very good judge of character
Proud Canadian
It isn’t Christmas unless you give to the Salvation Army
Treat the Queen and the janitor exactly the same
Children shouldn’t wear black
You’ll learn to cook when you’re hungry
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Counting the Goats
Idle Days in Summertime
It’s worthwhile to own a sewing machine
You would have gotten along well with your grandfather
There is life after marriage
How to set a table
If someone says “I hate to say this, but…”; ask them why they’re saying it, then.
How Green Was My Valley
Your own money and your own bank accountDon’t chew gum in bed
Don’t sit too close to the television
Don’t talk down to children
Short hair is less work
If it fits well, and you like it, get two (when you can afford it)
Clear the table before dessert
Always afford your own bad habits
Bedsheets should be changed once a week
Never assume your child is perfect or above reproach
Being honest doesn't mean being hurtful
Read anything and everything: think for yourself
Just because you read it somewhere doesn’t make it true
There’s a time and a place for swear words
Choose your battles
Ask yourself if you'll regret it tomorrow
You can choose your own religion after you're 16; blind faith is blind
God doesn't need any intermediaries
Go in the basement when you see bears and phone the company
Don’t get married just for the sake of being married
Whispering in public is rude