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Tell us your story

We want to know about your mom's words of wisdom

By Chatelaine Updated November 3, 2004

What’s the best advice mom passed along, and how did it change your life? Tell us about it in 150 words or less and your story may be featured inside the pages of Chatelaine magazine.

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Tell us about your mother’s best advice in 150 words or less:

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