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If you don't want to marry a man don't waste your time with him.
@mrsrowie

If you haven't got something nice to say about someone don't say anything.
@lisestrahdee

It's never too cold for ice cream.
@parkertans

Listen and do little special things for each other, and say thank you and sorry and mean it.
@merryanhardman

A tub of ice cream always in the freezer.
@andrea_smith02

You are 'fine', not 'good', when asked how are you? Every time. Table manners and setting a table correctly, and lots of cooking and baking.
@littlevalleyphotography

Empathy and unconditional love.
@karla.emery.98

To live truthfully and respectfully. Our dear Grandma has just passed but she lives on in all of us.
@koagower

Change your underwear before going out.
@renee.lloyd8

Keep busy but know when to rest. You can't do everything in life.
@familylife_rural

Hard work is just as important as family. Money isn't everything.
@ruatea_farm

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