Whenever I'm feeling down I think of my family. My husband is an only child and I have one brother who lives in another state and don't see much. We both wanted a big family. As soon as we started trying to have a baby, we got pregnant with our first son who is 5. Anthony, now 2, took us over a year of trying and recently we decided to go for #3. After 8 months, we just found out we're pregnant. I love the thought of my husband and I getting to watch our kids having siblings and all the great times we'll have together. It's the best holiday gift we could have gotten.

Posted by Liz  on  11/19  at  08:47 AM

Music, I'm thinking of having my iPod surgically attached to my ears. It soothes, inspires, and just generally makes everything, even annoying chores easier to handle.

Posted by Erin Walsh  on  11/19  at  09:29 AM

To lighten up my day, I like to create something - either pottery, sewing, cards or some other form of art.

Posted by Susan P.  on  11/19  at  09:54 AM

good sleep and nice musics are lighten up my days!

Posted by Jiyoung Jang  on  11/19  at  10:33 AM

The sound of my children's laughter always lightens up my day. It's infectious.

Posted by Pamela  on  11/19  at  11:50 AM

After dealing with 2 active boys all day Aleve sooth's my headache. I love shopping at May's & Borders, and the gift card would really help this year, to get a few things for the boys,

Posted by Spec  on  11/19  at  11:59 AM

After a long day having my hubby come home brightens my day! Thanks for the chance.

Posted by Andria  on  11/19  at  12:14 PM

There are a few remedies I have. One is going online. I have a few beauty (or cooking) message boards I visit. I love reading about other's views! Also taking care of my children or relatives is fun!

Posted by Valerie  on  11/19  at  12:17 PM

When I am feeling low my 4 year old son always can brighten my day! Thanks,

Posted by Christine W  on  11/19  at  12:22 PM

In the morning I hear the birds singing ad welcoming the day. Before I even open my eyes, I can hear their cheerful song, and know the sun is up and is will be a blessed day. It brightens my day every day.

Posted by Karin C.  on  11/19  at  12:22 PM

I like to watch a funny movie or call up a best friend. Listening to upbeat music also helps!

Posted by BethD  on  11/19  at  12:22 PM

A big hug and a smile from my little girl never fails to brighten even the darkest day!

Posted by Paige  on  11/19  at  12:23 PM

A walk in the woods surrounding our house or jamming to my favorite music.

Posted by Karen  on  11/19  at  12:24 PM

I've had 3 spinal surgeries, so just waking up without severe pain puts a smile on my face.

Posted by Gloria Johnson  on  11/19  at  12:25 PM

my husband is a resident and I am a dental student with ridiculously long and stressful hours, so when we are getting down we try to get home as fast as we can and spend time with out daughter. Her smile that greats us when we walk through the door brightens up our day and life!

Posted by zahavasmom  on  11/19  at  12:30 PM

My children always make me smile.

Posted by Betsy  on  11/19  at  12:30 PM

Nothing brightens ny day better and makes me forget my woes as a day of shopping!

Posted by Nancy J  on  11/19  at  12:32 PM

My hubby and I always say that cuddling up next to each other in bed at the end of the day is our favorite part of the day. It always makes me feel safe and loved.

Posted by Megan  on  11/19  at  12:34 PM

My son's smile lights me up when I am feeling down!

Posted by Jennifer  on  11/19  at  12:37 PM

Finding a good shopping deal always lightens my day...if only for a moment. :o)

Posted by Lisa E.  on  11/19  at  12:39 PM

usually i take a look at richarddawkins.net or rationalresponders.com. reading essays and commetns from rational people tends to cheer me up.

Posted by LorrieAnne  on  11/19  at  12:42 PM

Having a piece of chocolate, a nice hot cup of tea and curling up with a good book are sure to brighten my mood! Also, having my son come running to me at the end of a long school day with a huge hug -- that always puts a smile on my face.

Posted by Karen  on  11/19  at  12:45 PM

Reading a good book always brightens up my day. Thank you Aleve for this contest and for reliving my knee pain.

Posted by kathleen yohanna  on  11/19  at  12:50 PM

My sons smile and the thought of him playing peek a boo with his own shirt makes me smile every time.

Posted by Emily  on  11/19  at  12:51 PM

The hugs and kisses from my kids.

Posted by Katie  on  11/19  at  12:59 PM

my sweet baby lightens my day!

Posted by Amy  on  11/19  at  01:01 PM

What cheers me up when I'm down? My furry dogs...can't help but smile when I see their cute faces!

Posted by Lisa  on  11/19  at  01:03 PM

Rolling around with the kids on the floor or jumping on the bed seem to work whenever stress or business take over.

Posted by Resa  on  11/19  at  01:07 PM

Making my daughter giggle!

Posted by Meredith  on  11/19  at  01:10 PM

What always cheers me up is getting an unexpected card or letter from a friend or family member. Emails are nice too, but snail mail takes more work.

Posted by Sara  on  11/19  at  01:12 PM

When all else fails, these bring light into my day: My baby's gummy grin, and my preschooler's infectious, unbridled joyful laughter.

Posted by Sarah  on  11/19  at  01:16 PM

What lightens up my day is music or my friends, specifically, my sister in law, and I've been pretty down and out recently.

Posted by Angie Marion  on  11/19  at  01:19 PM

My kids smiles light up my day. Even if they are often the reason I'm irritated...

Posted by Naomi  on  11/19  at  01:23 PM

It lightens up my day seeing my kids laugh.

Posted by Kristie  on  11/19  at  01:24 PM

A hug from my granddaughter!
Thanks for the chance to win!

Posted by Kimberly  on  11/19  at  01:27 PM

Hearing my son's laugh or getting to hear my husband's voice (he is overseas).

Posted by Nikole  on  11/19  at  01:34 PM

When I am feeling low, all I need is a hug or an I Love You from my daughter or hubby!

Thanks for the contest!!!

Posted by Barbara Leatham  on  11/19  at  01:35 PM

I try to take a 30 min walk daily. It helps clear my mind and kick out the "blah" feelings- all the while helping me become a healthier, less stressed mama!

Posted by Lulu  on  11/19  at  01:35 PM

What lightens up my day...talking to my best friend who lives a few hundred miles from me. If I feel sad or glad I call her and just enjoy shraring with her.

Posted by SUSAN T  on  11/19  at  01:44 PM

All I need is to look at my baby and I forget about all the things that I may be stressed about. Perspective sure changes with a little one

Posted by Thalia  on  11/19  at  01:46 PM

My 3 1/2 old granddaughter learned to giggle aww makes my day! Thank you!

Posted by Tammy D  on  11/19  at  01:55 PM

The one thing guaranteed to lighten up my days is having both of my children run to the door yelling mommy with their arms opened wide for hugs. After my 10 hr work day and 2 plus hr one-way commute - it is the best thing in the world!

Posted by Karen  on  11/19  at  02:04 PM

I sing. "We don't sng because we are happy - we are happy because we sing."

Posted by Evelyn Powers  on  11/19  at  02:04 PM

Listening to music or reading a good book always lightens up my day!

Posted by Hayley G.  on  11/19  at  02:08 PM

whenever my preschooler tells me a 'joke', it always puts me in a good mood.

Posted by lise  on  11/19  at  02:13 PM

I ask my kids to do their crazy dance and it always makes me laugh!

Posted by LeeAnn P.  on  11/19  at  02:15 PM

Seeing my boyfriend always cheers me up when I'm feeling down.

Thanks for the contest!

Posted by Jodi  on  11/19  at  02:27 PM

Curling up in bed or on the couch with a good magazine and some mindless tv is great for cheering me up. It helps me forget what I'm upset or stressed about at least for awhile!

Posted by Melissa  on  11/19  at  02:35 PM

A short walk (or long if I have the time) and the smiles on my boys faces always work to lighten my day!
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Posted by Danielle S  on  11/19  at  02:36 PM

I just love to hear I love you from my hubby and/or kids with hugs, of course. Encouraging words ALWAYS help me too!
Thanks for the chance to win!

Posted by Marla  on  11/19  at  02:44 PM

i love thinking of my beautiful nieces. they are precious in every way.

Posted by Katie  on  11/19  at  02:48 PM

I think about all the great things I have in my life: my children, my family, our health. Talking with a good friend also always brightens my mood!

Posted by Dee F.  on  11/19  at  03:19 PM

When my little boy comes up to me and gives me kisses.

Posted by Stephanie V  on  11/19  at  03:21 PM

Good nap times make my day. A good nap constitutes both of my girls down at the same time allowing me a little shuteye as well. Ahhh, sweet bliss.

Posted by Sara  on  11/19  at  03:24 PM

I love a hot bath with smelly bubbles to lift me up!

Posted by Celeste  on  11/19  at  03:26 PM

"I love you, mommy," are the sweetest four words I could ever hear. No matter what the day is like, they always boost me up another level (or three).

Posted by Beth  on  11/19  at  03:44 PM

My cat Cosmo always cheers me up. Also I am pregant with my first baby, I smile when thinking about when she will finally arrive.

Posted by Tami  on  11/19  at  03:48 PM

Seeing my child wake up each morning and from her nap is the way to make me happy. Priceless! But also a website called smilebox.com lights up my day. It is a way to send and receive electronic greeting cards with your own pictures. It is simple, fun, can be for any occasion, and I know it brightens my day when I receive one from a friend!

Posted by Melissa  on  11/19  at  03:51 PM

I suffer from Chronic Pain so it usually takes ALOT to lighten up my days...HOWEVER, today is the BEST day I have had in over 7 years! I had a pain management procedure a week ago and this is the FIRST DAY that I have felt relatively pain free, it's like being reborn! I was able to wash my hair without my hands and arms falling asleep, I could blow-dry my hair, I could make love to my husband-all without horrible pain.... its a glorious day to be alive! Talk about what lightens up my day! NOTHING could bring me down today, Thank You Lord.

Posted by Michele  on  11/19  at  04:08 PM

My day always improves when my husband brings me a cup of tea. He's the best!

Posted by MJ  on  11/19  at  04:15 PM

My twin boys all excited to see me when I get home from work. Thanks
Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)

Posted by Maureen  on  11/19  at  04:16 PM

What lightens my day is the realization that no matter how bad my situation may seem at the moment, there's always someone out there who has it worse than I, and I am just pretty lucky to have been born in this country with the priveleges that we have as Americans that we should never take for granted.

Posted by Karen S-L  on  11/19  at  04:20 PM

My son can always brighten my day...so does my growing belly!

Posted by Jackie  on  11/19  at  04:21 PM

An unexpected e-mail from a friend lightens my day.

Posted by Becca  on  11/19  at  04:41 PM

What always brightens up my day? Well, besides for a good sincere compliment, I can always guarantee a good complete feeling when checking up on my kids sleeping at night. Just seeing their cute little bodies all curled up and calm just makes me so happy. Although, I know in just a few hours they'll be driving me crazy again.

Posted by Aura  on  11/19  at  04:48 PM

when my husband gets home is what brightens my day!

Posted by carmen a  on  11/19  at  04:51 PM

Seeing my husband and 3 children lightens up my day. My favorite time of the day is in the evening because my husband comes home and my kids wake up from their nap...everyone is in a good mood and we talk about our day.

Posted by Jeannie  on  11/19  at  04:52 PM

Tickling my son and drinking a beer. Not necessarily at the same time though.

Posted by Helen  on  11/19  at  04:53 PM

when my kids aren't home, I look through the scrapbooks at when they were little. That makes me smile! they are preteen now...so full of mood swings! with money so tight and everything so expensive it's tough some days to stay upbeat! the scrapbooks are getting a lot of wear right now!!!

Posted by 9milemom  on  11/19  at  06:24 PM

A hot cup of tea and some happy music will lift my down spirit. Keeping it simple sometimes works best for me.

Posted by Dee  on  11/19  at  07:01 PM

My family makes me happy after a tough day.

Posted by pduthoy  on  11/19  at  07:18 PM

I'm cheered up by alone time to regroup, then some fun with my little girls, or a walk outside.

Posted by Aimee  on  11/19  at  07:30 PM

i put a funny movie in and laugh my butt off

Posted by gina9359  on  11/19  at  08:26 PM

When I am down, usually a good television show or movie can lift my spirits because I temporarily escape from my life into the fictional lives of the characters.

Posted by Danielle  on  11/19  at  08:27 PM

A nice long snuggle-hug from my children never fails to bring a smile to my heart!!!

Posted by Kristi  on  11/19  at  08:42 PM

A kiss from my son makes any day better.

Posted by jen  on  11/19  at  09:27 PM

Getting a manicure is something that always cheers me up. I don't get them often so they feel very indulgent.

Posted by Donna C.  on  11/19  at  09:57 PM

remembering that I am dearly loved.

Posted by Dawn  on  11/19  at  10:09 PM

Hi, I really enjoy watching my two sons interact with their new beagle puppy named "Daisy!" Thanks, Cindi

Posted by Cindi  on  11/19  at  10:49 PM

I like to listen to Christian music.

Posted by Donna K  on  11/19  at  11:15 PM

My sweet daughter giving me a big hug and kiss!

Posted by Amy  on  11/19  at  11:22 PM

I have moved to a different state in the past year and have been living a very lonely, isolated life. All it takes is a kind word or a fleeting smile from a stranger to give me hope again.

Posted by Sherry B.  on  11/20  at  12:47 AM

When I'm not having a great day and my son looks in my face and smiles SOO big and gives me a hug... It melts me!

Posted by inalak  on  11/20  at  01:23 AM

It is so easy! I say to myself my husband's full name, then my two daughters' names, my five sons' names, my two sons-in-law names, my three daughters-in-law names, the names of my fifteen grandchildren AND the due dates of the two grandchildren on the way....Then with a huge grin, I think God for all my blessings of love.

Posted by Patricia (NanaMomFinds)  on  11/20  at  05:03 AM

Having an ice cold diet mt dew any time of the day perks me up.

Posted by Sandra  on  11/20  at  07:36 AM

Just remembering that no matter what my mood is, the innocent faces of my one year twins will continue to look up at me and call out "Ma-ee," all the while waiting for a big smile to brighten their little faces. That instantly changes me, because I know that I have the power to make that moment better not just for me, but for them!

Posted by Jen  on  11/20  at  07:51 AM

After a long day at work, no matter how drained I feel, I love seeing my newly walking 1 yr old hobble over to me with open aems and the biggest smile on his face. When I look up I also love seeing my husband smiling at the both of us.

Posted by DLKley  on  11/20  at  09:33 AM

a few minutes with the little boy and exercise sure lighten the daily stresses

Posted by rcpwjr  on  11/20  at  12:26 PM

I feel happy whenever I see my baby's smiling face. Thanks for the giveaway!

Posted by Bing  on  11/20  at  12:51 PM

When I'm down, even when it's my kids that are driving me nuts, it always cheers me up when my little girl comes up to me and gives me a big hug and kiss, and says "I love you, Mommy!"

Posted by Junglewife  on  11/21  at  02:18 AM

My friend Jill is the one who brightens my day when I'm down. She is a guaranteed laugh! She is the greatest!

Posted by Rhonda Dennis  on  11/21  at  10:53 AM

I like to sing along to music I grew up with in the car. That always helps.

Posted by Brooke  on  11/21  at  11:36 AM

I like the acme made ipod 5g wallet.

Posted by Brooke  on  11/21  at  11:38 AM

Doing something silly with my son. Like putting on some music and dancing. His laughter will always brighten my day.

Posted by Cindy Phillips  on  11/21  at  12:37 PM

When I feel down....MUSIC and or PRAYER helps me to uplift my spirits.

Posted by Colette S  on  11/21  at  02:27 PM

a long warm bath

Posted by Michelle Rosborough  on  11/22  at  08:13 AM

When I'm sick or sad or having a pull out hair moment with the kids I stop take a deep breath and pray. I pray hard to God for strenght and healing. It works or I wouldn't rely on it for years.

Posted by Beth G.  on  11/22  at  02:26 PM

Music and sunshine!

Posted by AmyR  on  11/22  at  03:16 PM

When I'm down, fun music always soothes me and puts me in a happy state of mind. I especially like when my son dances along!

Posted by Sarah  on  11/22  at  05:34 PM

a swtron, firm, loving hug and kiss from my husband usually makes me feel better is not cheer me up outright. encouraging words are a bonus!

Posted by sandra kao  on  11/23  at  07:45 AM

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