Thank You To Gram
There are an infinite amount of things to thank my Gram for (hello, raising me)… but to be specific, this blog would be one of them. As part of a blog opportunity with Fashionista events via Coupons.com, I would like to share with you how my Gram inspired me to start entering sweepstakes.
Gram – My First Win in Life
When I was born my parents were unable to raise me. My Grandparents swept in and took on the job eagerly. My Grandmother, who we all call “Gram”, is the kindest, gentlest soul I have ever known. She was put on this earth to care for others and does so in the most genuine and selfless way. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been raised by these two amazing people.
Don’t be jealous of my OshKosh B’goshes. 😉
Growing up I was taught the value of a dollar. Having six kids before I came along had my Gram clipping coupons and shopping frugally on a regular basis. Don’t get me wrong, they spoiled the crap out of me, but not without teaching me to have a good work ethic, as well.
You work hard in this family and there’s no room for laziness. As soon as they found out that I had a passion for anything computer and internet-related, they fueled that whenever possible.
My Gram saw an episode on Oprah about people who entered sweepstakes. Right away she thought of me and I was instantly obsessed. I started entering non-stop and then the winnings started to trickle in. My sweepstaking hobby is what ultimately led me to start this blog.
Of course, Sweep Tight has changed a lot since the beginning, but that’s how it was originally born. Now I consider running my blogs a lot more than a hobby, and can definitely thank my Gram for supporting me and encouraging me all along the way!
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I was also raised by my grandmother. She was always in my corner and I knew I could depend on her no matter what. Her best advice was to always give life my best shot, if something was worth doing then it was worth doing well.
My mom always told me to keep $20 stashed away in a secret spot in my purse for emergencies.
Yes! Mine too! It’s something I’ve passed on to my son. (with the exception of the purse part!) Those “emergency twenties” have come to the rescue on more than one occasion.
Keep your nose clean!
(Yeah, she was silly-but good advice~always be honest and law abiding)
My mother taught me to always be true to myself!
The old , “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say it at all” saying. I’ve learned to bite my tongue!
Be true to yourself. Don’t be something you’re not.
save your money
She said “You will meet a lot of women that aren’t good enough…until one is.”
She always said to “work smart, not hard”. I try!
Best advice from mom? Kill ’em with kindness, another take on turn the other cheek. Very intelligent woman my mother and I have followed this advice my entire life and have become a better person for it. 🙂 Thank you.
My grandmother told me that as long as I stay true to who I am on the inside, things will eventually fall into place on the outside (life, world, etc.) This philosophy has been tried many times but has always come out to be true in the end.
The best advice my grandmother told me was to not be scared of trying new things. Very obvious, but she fully lived by it.
Your grandparents sound like two truly wonderful people 🙂
It’s always the genuine support you get from loved ones that makes the difference growing up!
My best advice from my Mother was not to ever judge another person based on what my friends thought of them. I still don’t do this and find I like people that my family/friends just can’t understand why. I think each person in my life brings me something I’m in need of.
My mom always taught me to use my manners and overall be a good person. Always help out others in need and don’t be hurtful. I volunteered for a while and like to garden and share the goodies with the neighbors!
She always said “This too shall pass” It helped with the temporary problems that I thought was the end of the world type problems.
Her famous comment is “Let’s don’t and say we did”. LOL
She told me life did not have to be fair
To live life not to worry about what others thought but to stay true to myself and my believes.
To not have a baby.
To do well in school.
my mother never gave me any good advice.
that you can never hug your child too much!
Take ownership of your own life…don’t blame others for how your turns out.
My mother always tells me not to be jealous. I should see all the good things I have in my life and be haooy with that. Thanks for the chance.
i would get upet when my friends or people that i knew used me or backstabled me. even when i was in my 50’s i would still talk to my mother abt how upsetting this was to me. i could never understand why my friends would do things, especially people that i had known for yrs. my mother woud comfort me and tell me that friends are not like they used to be. you are different and too trusting for you own good. you are too giving and too kind to people. she advised me not to change but just not take it to heart so much…
To not change yourself for someone not worth your time
She always told me dont fret the little stuff, and let your past stay in the past. Learn from the past mistakes and move forward!!
I can only remember her telling me that we are the friends we keep.
keep trying this you get it
my mother didn’t give advice but my dad did- Everything in moderation he told me-I’m sure he gave me more advice but that is the only advice I remember him telling me
My Mom always told me that you can’t please everyone so just be true to yourself !
Best advice–“just because you can, doesn’t mean you should”
The best advice was to trust yourself.
The best advice my mom ever gave me is to always try to put myself in another person’s shoes, no matter what situation I’m in. She taught me the value of empathy and compassion early on, and it’s been my most valuable life lesson!
My mom always told me what pretty is.. is what pretty does because her mother use to tell her that. Now I tell my kids that. And let them know when what they are doing is ugly. Makes you strive for inside pretty.
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Best advice my mom ever gave me was “always follow your heart!”
My mother told me I could be anything I wanted to be – but I’d have to work for it. She was right.
Don’t be the one that loves more.
To not worry so much about what others think of me. Those who like me are the ones who I want around, and those who don’t like me don’t matter!
work hard and be persistent
Always follow God and life will be good.
LOVE!!
My mom taught me to shop yard sales and it really is fun and saves money!
To Always believe in yourself.
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