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"Eat your vegetables!"

Often accompanied by "how do you know you don't like it, if you've never tried it," there are many variations of this timeless piece of advice, from "carrots make you see better in dark" or "a colorful plate is a healthy plate." Mom does know best.

"Make sure to look both ways before you cross the street."

Sage advice for life, we think.

"Don't slouch, sit up straight, get your elbows off the table and chew with your mouth closed."

Enough said.

"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."

"Why would anyone buy the cow, when they can get the milk for free?"

"You're bored? I'll give you something to do."

We've never met anyone who has not regretted complaining to his/her mother of their boredom. As swiftly as it left our tongues, we were presented with a list of hideous chores that needed our expert hand.

"I don't care who started it! If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?"

"Quit making that face, or it'll stick like that!"

Let's face it (no pun intended) but Mom wanted us to look our best and behave at all times. Nothing worked like the threat of your facial muscles permanently sticking in a grotesque position to wipe that expression off your face!

"Just ignore him/her/it!"

Otherwise known as "take the high road." As hard as it was to ignore the pesky brother two inches from your face, it was a wonderful lesson to learn. You will come into contact with a plethora of people that will push your buttons - better to not stoop to their level.

"Why? Because I'm the mom and I said so!"

Pure genius. We never got our answer, but we get it now....we asked TOO many questions.