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

My mum taught me the value of investing in good friendships and making them last

She taught me how to look in a supposedly bare cupboard and fridge and create a decent meal

She's still trying to teach me the importance of financial planning for old age

My Baileys tip is to freeze coffee in ice cube trays and put that in your baileys to cool it instead of normal ice

To not only expect equality but to give it as well.
Life is one long learning curve.
Listen, think, speak. Never forget to leave out the middle one!

My Mum showed me what unconditional love is. I always remember this now with my teenage son. If I can give him unconditional love I think he'll be alright in the outside world.

To put your family first in the decisions you make that affect them. To love them unconditionally and be kind to people

My mum has taught me more than I will ever realise, but on a day to day basis I appreciate the following:
Mum and I share a sarcastic sense of humour and she has taught me to use it to good affect!
If you're 5ft tall use your elbows in a crowd or you'll never get through.
Being a parent is stressful and not always enjoyable, it's ok to say so.
(From both my parents) it's possible to change the direction of your life, both my parents retrained while we were kids. I didn't appreciate how hard that must of been (logistically as well as mentally) with 4 kids under 10.
Don't worry about other people's impressions, if they want to be shocked by a woman/mother who dresses differently/drinks ale instead of white wine/rides a motorbike on weekends/is a sci fi geek/loves learning then let them be shocked. Maybe you can broaden their mind a bit!

My mum taught me to be strong, no matter what is thrown at me I am strong enough to deal with it. This has been severely tested so many times over the last 10 years or so but my mum's advice has proved to be true. At the times I began to think that I couldn't cope with any more I have always found the strength to get through it and turn the situation around, even if may have taken a long time to do so. I miss her so much but her own strength is always with me.

My mum is awesome she picked me out of 100s of other kids in the childrens home and brought me up as her own,she has been there fir me when i had my 4 kids and when my son died she was my rock,shes in her 70s now and still works full time and always helping others out before herself,she really is a mum in a million

Mum taught me never to start any sentence with 'surely' as she'd be obliged to end her response with "and don't call me Shirley"

She taught me to make sure that I always thought for myself!

To be financially independent

Compassion. My very special mum taught me to show care for others despite living in the most horrendous conditions herself. A true inspiration.

Lost my mum 25 years ago this April . The main thing I learned from her was to always stay close to my two sisters no matter what. I also learned that to her my sisters and I were her world I hope I have gone on to achieve this with my own children and yes my sisters and I have stayed close.

Resourcefulness. She grew up and lived with very little, and knew how to make it go a long way. It has served me very well as an adult.

Perspective. My mother experienced the worst thing I can imagine - the loss of a child - and kept going, because she had to. If she could do that, then I can deal with whatever life may throw at me.

My mum deliberately didn't teach me how to do housework. She did it so no man would ever expect me to do his. Downside is I can barely use a Hoover. Upside is I always put £30 a week aside for someone else to do it.

I have learnt so much from my Mum and continue to learn from her everyday.
She is just the right balance of fun and gorgeousness mixed with charm and seriousness.
She has taught me how to be a good mum to my children and to still be me and have my own interests at the same time. She has taught me to be independent but to graciously accept help when needed.
The list goes on, but most importantly she has taught me how to have a close family and enjoy lots of fun together.

My mum is the most influential woman I have ever met . She has taught me to be the best mother I can be , as well as showing me how to make the best meat and potato pie in the world

I still learn something every day from my Mum at the age of 38!

She taught me that consideration of others was the most important thing. You can't go far wrong if you always think how you would feel in someone else's position.

To remember that one day you will consider the days when your children were small to have been the best days of your life. To cherish as much of that time as you can as it passes so quickly.

Everything. Consistency is the key to success. Which can be applied to everything. Education. Parenting. Work...endless

"all men are bastards"

How to get your tongue into the bottom of port glass to get the last of the baileys out! (technically this came from her mother and has been passed down to my sister and I) Makes drinking Baileys in public a bit problematic on occasion.

That health and happiness are two of the most important things you can have in life.

To work hard. I have a strong work ethic and I know that this is due to my Mum. A great role model for a young impressionable girl growing up. To help others where you can.

My mum taught me that take what life throws at you and just keep moving .
My mum had polio as a child and I never knew how badly it afected her as she never moan about and just got on with it.

Mum taught me lots of things about how not to parent or 'be' really. Sorry if this is negative but mum and daughter relationships aren't always wonderful!