Overview
The perfect gift for grads-and their mothers! Practical, motherly, sometimes hilarious advice about everything your adult daughter still needs to learn. About dreams. About life. About laundry. No matter how hard they try, parents never have time to teach their children everything they need to know before they leave home. Luckily, Becky Blades has compiled the best tidbits of advice into one thought-provoking, conversation-starting book that she wrote for her first-born daughter as she was preparing to leave home for college. Covering everything from posture to finances, with a hint of motherly sass, Do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone is beautifully illustrated and the perfect funny graduation gift for daughters leaving the nest, or anyone in your life who could use a little bit of coming-of-age common sense. Lined pages at the back of the book allow space for you to leave your own thoughtful messages. A sneak peek at Mom's advice- Marry smart. Don't marry for money. Beware of marriage advice.Park in the shade in the summer and in the sunshine in the winter.There's nothing worse than a smart girl who acts dumb.The perfect bridal shower, graduation, back-to-school care package, or just because gift for women and teens! Praise for Do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone- ""Finally, a wise, witty book with some straightforward answers to life's complex questions.""-Oprah.com ""I got a big kick out of Do Your Laundry of You'll Die Alone.""-Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project ""A great book to give your daughter or niece or Godchild before heading off to college.""-Michigan Mom Living
Full Product Details
Author: Becky Blades
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 16.80cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 17.10cm
Weight: 0.408kg
ISBN: 9781492635154
ISBN 10: 1492635154
Pages: 164
Publication Date: 05 May 2016
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
I got a big kick out of Do Your Laundry of You'll Die Alone. - Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project
It is THE book you need to buy now, and add to it for your daughter, when thoughts occur to you! Do it now, and when graduation day comes, she'll have a VERY special memento from you, that she can pass on to HER daughter too!
Perfect for any young woman in your life (15-25) because of the messages of empowerment, understanding and optimism....this slender and beautifully illustrated volume is very much a mom story that so many of us can relate to.
With warmth, wit, and a hint of motherly sass, Blades blends short essays and her celebrated mixed-media art with advice on everything from love, life, money, friendship, etiquette, fashion-and yes, laundry. So order a copy for the graduating ladies in your life. - An Awesome and Amazing Life
Author Information
Becky Blades is a writer, artist, and mother of two daughters. With a background in PR, Blades has served on corporate boards, as a civic advocate for the arts and entrepreneurship, and as a consultant. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and her Maytag front load washing machine.
