Funny Advice From Grandmothers to Bride
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29 Things All Grandparents Want Their Grandkids to Know
Because Grandma knows best.
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A grandmother's wisdom stays with us for life. We asked grandmas what they most want their grandkids to know—and asked adult grandkids to share their favorite grandmotherly lessons and quotes about life.
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There's a True Love for Everyone
"My grandmother always told me, 'There's s a lid for every pot,' a mate for everyone. I totally trusted her on that and it helped me find my own soulmate—I even wrote a few books on the topic!" –Arielle Ford, La Jolla, CA
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Have Money of Your Own
"One piece of wisdom from my grandmother that has always served me well is, 'Always have your own money and pretend the snakes are on it.' In other words, be sure you have a rainy day fund that only you can access." – Linda Landsman, Merrick, NY
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Be Respectful and Loving to All
"My message to my grandchildren is to always show love and respect to everyone who comes into your life no matter the color of their skin. We are all human. We all bleed red, and we all come from this earth." —Lacretia Holt Pollard, Fort Worth, TX
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Make Sure Your Partner Shares the Chores
"My grandmother used to say, 'Don't make yourself too useful.' She meant especially at home. Let your husband make the coffee, do laundry, or other household chores." – Hilary Harley, Boston, MA
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Shed Your Tears In Private
"My grandmother had a lot of wisdom, but her best was, 'Never let them see you sweat. You can cry at home with loved ones, but always be tough on the outside.'" – Kari Bentley-Quinn, New York, NY
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Never Lose Hope
"Life is hard! There will times where my grandson will need to summon all his strength to persevere. My message is, 'Never lose hope. And never underestimate the power of prayer.'" –Kat Hawthorne, San Bernardino County, CA
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Choose a Career You Love
"For my own dear girls, my granddaughters, I would tell them to seek out work that you love doing. It will fill your soul." – Linda Landsman, Merrick, NY
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Love and Respect Yourself
"I'm about to become a grandparent and I want to tell my grandchild, 'Have love and respect for your family, and your friends but above all, yourself.'" — Maxine Tracey Gilbert, Bedfordshire , England
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Everything Happens for a Reason
"My grandmother lived to 101 and always shared this wisdom regardless of the situation or circumstances: 'It's for the best.'" –Lee Papier, Irvine, CA
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Talk Don't Text
"I have five grandchildren and I tell them: 'Turn your cellphones off and talk to people! Be present.' There is nothing worse than kids not connecting because of their devices." –Paula Millhouse, Savannah, GA
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Let Lady Bugs Fly Free
"Grandma would kill all bugs without a second thought, but she said never kill a ladybug. She told us to be sure to, 'Catch the ladybug, make a wish and blow them to freedom.'" —Maryann Femia Raposo, Old Brookville, NY
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There's a Woman's Department in Heaven
"My grandmother once told me, "There is a special place in heaven for women, just because we're women.'" –Amanda Gale, Montgomery County, PA
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Don't Be Afraid to Tell The Truth
"My grandmother would say, 'Dear, there is nothing that you can say that will shock me." —Catherine Lunn, Jeffersonville, NY
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Have a Good Work Ethic
"I want my grandchild to have integrity, pride, and a good work ethic." – Kat Hawthorne, San Bernardino County, CA
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Do Your Best
"I want them to always be respectful, honest, and kind to others. And my message is, 'Put your best self forward and always do your best.'"– Annette Tomplait, Cambridge, Ohio
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Try to "Be Good"
"My grandma used to say, 'Be good ... and if you can't be good, be smart.' It had many applications!" —Dana Naparty Hirdt, Philadelphia, PA
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Love Is the Most Important Thing
"I want my grandchildren to know love shouldn't have borders of biology and that love has no bounds or limits. They should just love."—Scarlett Harris, Lafayette, LA
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Don't Stay In a Bad Marriage
"On my wedding day, my nanna took me to one side and said, 'Only stay together as long as you're happy. When you don't make each other happy anymore, get a divorce.' We've been married 22 years now and I will never forget those words." —Herlinde Ringwood, Manchester, England
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Don't Fall in Love at a Bar
"My grandmother would remind me, 'Dear, if you meet a man in a bar ... that is where he will be throughout your marriage." –Catherine Lunn, Jeffersonville, NY
(Editor's note: We think Ree Drummond would beg to differ when it comes to this advice, though!)
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Find Someone Who's All In
"My Grams used to tell me, 'Be sure to marry a man that loves you more than you love him.'" – Heather Mann, San Francisco, CA
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Make Wise Choices
"I want my grandchildren to know that when you make good choices in life, you are in a better position to have good results." — Lucy Goodrich, Houston, TX
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Smile Even If It Hurts
"My grandmother had some great expressions, like, 'Turn up the corners of your mouth―even though it hurts.' But I think her best piece of advice, ever, was when it came to playing bridge: She'd say, 'points-schmoints.' –Madeline Iva, Blue Ridge, Virginia
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Be Willing to Try Anything
"My grandfather taught me how to fix a radio and catch earthworms for fishing. But things my grandmother taught me were princess lessons: How to walk with books on my head, proper tea etiquette, and basic ballroom dancing. I learned how to approach almost anything with a mindset of, 'Try it and worst case, you end up no worse off than you started, and learn from it.'"—Jami Nord, San Antonio, TX
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Serve Respect, Kindness, and Tasty Leftovers
"Grandma lived during the Depression so she taught me how to shop, save, and stock up food for an emergency. She also showed me how to make leftovers taste freshly made― the night after! She also instilled respect, kindness, and love for family." —Maryann Femia Raposo, Old Brookville, NY
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A Healthy Spirit Keeps You Youthful
"My grandmother used to say, 'You're only as old as you feel.'" —Victoria Rae Baggett, Markesan, WI
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Food Should Be Baked with Unconditional Love
"My grandma Gussie taught me compassion and how to be unconditionally loving. Her joy in life was to feed everyone―family, friends, and strangers equally. Her kitchen and heart were open to everyone!" –Victor Fuhrman, Queens, NY
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Never Be Afraid to Express Your Feelings
"I want my grandson to know himself, and that his words reflect his character, so he should always be truthful. That his feelings and opinions matter, so he should never be embarrassed about expressing them. I want him to understand his relationship to the earth, to master physical survival and to find his tribe, the people who love him and with whom he can share his gifts in a cooperative fashion." ― Roxanne Torre, Wilmington, NC
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Be Creative and Dream Big
"The things I'm trying to instill in my grandkids are that it's okay to be exactly who you are. Ask for what you want. It's okay to be really, really messy if you want. DREAM BIG! Paint! Create! Dance! Sing! Plant things and know how to cook so you can feed yourself. You don't need anyone to save you." –Barbara O'Neal, Colorado Springs, CO
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Make Something of Your Life
"I have 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and I tell them all the same thing: 'Don't get involved with drugs or not-nice friends. Behave yourself and listen to your parents. Go to school and try to make something of yourself. Remember to do nice things for other people and do volunteer work.'" ―Shirley Hirsch Brockway, Queens, NY
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