Growing up, our moms always gave us advice on dating, school, friends and life in general. We may not have always listened to or taken her counsel but now, when we’re a little older, it’s easier to see how wise she really is. In honor of Mother’s Day, Savvy Miss readers, and savvy moms, are sharing pearls of wisdom on life, love and success.

Life.
The best advice my mom ever gave me is to do one thing that scares me everyday. I owe all of my most fulfilling life experiences to this advice. —Stephanie, 24

I always look to my mom's example of compassion, even to the point of putting others before herself, as well as her role as my shopping partner, always telling me it's okay to buy that dress or that purse. My mother understands the importance of being selfless when others need her, but also remembers the little pleasures that everyone deserves. —Zaynah, 24

Don’t squeeze your pores! —Renee, 23

Treat people how you would want to be treated. —Heather, 20

Always wear clean underwear in case you're in an accident. A man doesn't buy the cow if he can get the milk for free. Always treat your friends as you wish to be treated. Never go to bed in anger with someone. Treat your family like friends and your friends like family. Very trite messages but so true. —Judy, 56

Don't walk through a chicken coop bare-footed. —Lesli, 41

If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Just wait 'til you have children of your own! And last, but not least: Keep touching yourself there and you'll go blind. —Bree, 58

Always wipe front to back. —Anne, 23

My mom taught my sister and I to always, always say “thank you”—be appreciative of the things you have and what people do for you. —Nikki, 24

MOTHER your own self. Instead of listening to what the world wants of you, i.e. to be a sweet, passive, deferring, pleasing, silent, "good girl," listen to the wise woman inside of you. Give yourself permission to say no. If you are too tired, don't do it. If you are not ready, say so. If you feel you "should" go but don't want to…re-examine the whole thing. —Susan, 59