Tell Baileys what you’ve learnt from your Mum that has made you the woman you are today – 10 MNers to win Baileys and glasses. NOW CLOSED

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The team at Baileys HQ say "Here at Baileys, ahead of Mother's Day on the 30th March, we would love to hear from you as to what makes you your mother's daughter?"

So what have you learnt from your Mum*? Did she encourage you to be independent-minded? Or maybe she taught you to laugh at life? What (perhaps quirky) personality or particular physical traits do you share? Do you try to live by the lessons your mother taught you?

Everyone who adds their comments on this thread will be entered into a prize draw where ten MNers will win a bottle of Baileys and pair of exclusive Baileys glasses.

Please note your comments may be included (anonymously) on Baileys' social media channels, and possibly elsewhere, so please only post if you agree to this.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

PLUS - For a chance to win an exclusive patisserie masterclass for you and your mum, submit your recipe featuring Baileys here.

• by Mum we mean any Mum-like figure you may have had when you were growing up

The best piece of advice I got off my Mum was never fall out over kids, tomorrow they'll be best friends and you'll still be fighting. So true!

To stand up for yourself.

My Mum showed me how to grow up to be a strong, independent woman and a loving mother. I am forever grateful to her for the upbringing she managed to give me & my sister, despite being a single mum, struggling financially.

1. she always said never judge a book by its cover - to find out about a person and not judge them by first impressions.

1. Always listen to both sides of a story - It still amazes me how most people are OK with just one view on things.

1. Don't listen to peoples conversations -(listening in to the adults talk)

She said people who tend to do that can get the wrong idea, or hear something part way through that is not a true reflection of what was being said.

1. To listen to anyone who has something good to say. You never know you might get a nugget of wisdom from them.

1. Be open to new ideas and experiences as that's How WE ALL GROW AS HUMAN BEINGS.

I now pas all this on to my own two children...xx

My mum was a single parent who taught me that if you work hard then it is possible to achieve all your goals.

My mum taught me that "success" is not a prestigous job, wealth, power or fame, but being content with what you have. Whether that is possessions, accomplishments, but most of all, family.

My mom instilled a me a strong work ethic. She was a single parent who still held down 2 jobs and raised 2 children, now i am a single parent still working full time. I refuse to ever back down from anything because of the strength she taught me.

She also taught me that when anything goes wrong then that is just one of lifes downs and we need to power on and everything will turn out right in the end.
Lastly (and most important ofcourse) she taught me to always hunt for a bargain, haggle on prices and never accept the first offer!!

My Mum has always been the voice of reason and no matter how many mistakes I have made she has never said "I told you so".

That you have to work hard to get what you want out of life - and the best things to want are the simple, cheap ones like a few hours with friends, a family picnic, or the satisfaction of passing an exam!

To be kind and thoughtful.

My mum always said never be surprised when people do things that you didn't expect them to. We are human beings trying to live life and and you never truly know someone.
Accept them or don't. We all have to make choices.

My Mum is incredible, just like her Mum was. She bought me up to have manners, repect for myself and others.
She taught me to cook, drive and showed me how to be a brilliant Mum to my own children.
She also taught me never ever to put up with any shit from any man.
She is my inspiration, I feel blessed for having her as my Mum.

My dad was both a mum and a dad to me. The best advice he gave to me was to be accepting of people and not to judge.

He was an amazing man that brought up 4 children on his own and I miss him every single day.

Simply, I saw my Mam treat everyone with warmth and kindness and that's what I try to emulate. Her sense of humour and joie de vivre is a breath of fresh air, she is some lady!

To get qualified to guarantee an income in case your dh tries to shaft you in divorce/csa

Why unions are important and necessary and why it's important to know your rights in the workplace

That women's rights and parents rights have been fought for and shouldn't be taken for granted. (She campaigned for feeding rooms in public buildings in the 70's)

That informing yourself about politics is worthwhile and empowering.

Probably not what baileys were looking for

My mum taught me that life is not fair and people are treTed differently but as long as you treat people how you would like to be treated -you will sleep well. Imiss her so much x

My mum taught me that it was ok not to be perfect and good was good enough. Time with children is short and to relax because in a weeks time it probably won't matter!

My mum is the kindest person I know, always helping others.
She also taught me that the perfect man doesn't exist! And nor does the perfect woman!
Also, always ask! The worst they will say is 'no'!

Her alcohol induced beatings taught me to not drink or at least, if you are having a drink, only drink a small amount.

That's the nicest thing I can think to say about it.

To be independent
To not complain when your feeling under the weather ie dont feel sorry for yourself
To be strong in business when your a female minority

If you haven't got something nice to say then don't say anything at all..... just have a Bailey's!!

(well not that last bit, admittedly)

She also taught me that the only person in charge of your life is you so if you don't like it, do something about it.

And one more, do what you enjoy whenever you can - life is meant to be enjoyable - because life is short and we'll all be dead soon.

My Mum taught me to be strong. To be outspoken and to take no prisoners.
She is an amazing woman, and I hope to be like her.
She isn't the most popular amongst those who don't understand her, but her strength and the pride I have for her is uncountable.
If someone annoys me, offends me, or generally needs telling they are in the wrong, I tell them, because my Mum taught me to. Since I could speak I have been. From the age of 3 when I marched over to some bikers in a pub to ask them to chew with their mouths closed to when I wasn't offered a seat on a bus while heavily pregnant- it is my Mum I owe that to. I have inner confidence and strength, not in my appearance, or wit, or intelligence, but in my morals and my sense of what is right.
I love my Mum, more since I became a Mum myself.
She also has a 35 year marriage to a very difficult, lovely man under her belt and a very successful teaching career.
I hope I am like her when I grow up properly.
She is amazing, and I wish I told her that more often.

My mum taught me that no matter what life throws at you, you can face it. I was constantly astounded by her attitude especially when she was very sick, she taught me that's its okay to feel bad about things but that you keep on trying and don't give up. She also taught me to be strong and not taken for granted.Before she passed away she had spent two years training while working to better herself and was really excited about learning new things and progressing, I hope that I can hold on to her can do attitude. I miss her very much

I am very like my mum and I love that, because she died when I was eighteen.

So she taught me to not take my DS for granted the mother/ child relationship is so special and I cherish it every day. Oh and that having teddy bears into your old age is not only acceptable but also a lot of fun :)

If you lie to your children, steal from them and alienate them from their Father they will grow up and not want anything to do with you.

Here's to starting fresh Mothers Day traditions with my children!