Who can help when Mom can not?

Sometimes rough days [or weeks] are just inevitable. We're run down, feeling sicky icky, and consider changing our middle name to netflix for crying out loud. You get the gist. When my mom isn't there to pick me up, I turn to other shenanigans that can not only help me but you, too!

What gives me strength? My momma:

1. Retail therapy, a given (however I don't think my parents appreciate that one). So what am I going to do with this addiction (admitting is the first step)? I plan on going through my closet, seeing of the clothes I need and definitely dont need (read: haven't ever worn/don't plan on wearing ever again) and try to donate or sell them. Obviously, donating is the better option.

2. Relaxation. Feeling under the weather is no fun. You don't plan on ever leaving your pretty little fleece blankets and your eyes are either glued to your computer or television. Time and time again (no really), my dad tries to glue into my mind that relaxation is the answer to all my problems. Most times, it is. Feeling at peace with yourself only brings happiness, health, and good vibes. (I sound like a yoga instructor?)

3. Tylenol. Mom's, dad's, and grandparents alike can only kiss our boo-boo's and make them feel better to a certain extent (or age in our lives, truthfully). With the help of Extra Strength TYLENOL®, during times of headache central I'm back in action in NO time. For 20 years, Extra Strength Tylenol® has been the #1 doctor recommended brand of pain reliever.


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What gives you strength?

As you probably know (especially if you follow me on twitter), the Miss USA 2014 competition was last night. It's one of the five nights throughout the year (besides Miss Universe, Miss teen USA, and Miss New Jersey USA, and Miss America), that I take over news feeds and take the term "live tweet" very literally. As watching with my mom last night she decided to ask, "Why are you so obsessed with pageants anyway I don't get it?", as I filled out my bracket.

I replied to her, "ITS YOUR FAULT", and she just laughed. But really, it's her fault that I scream at my TV, put on my Miss USA related tshirts, and scroll through my twitter every .2 seconds switching between watching that and the television.

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Without my moms push, I would have truly never found my passion and hopefully future career. A pageant girl always and forever, whether on the stage or behind the scenes. Like I said, I've always enjoyed watching how incredible my mom is and how much I want to follow in her footsteps.

Who else has given me strength? My inspirations, a holocaust survivor, Trudy Albom, and so many more. What about you, who's given you the strength to try new things? Sometimes you just need the little push to help you fly, you know?

Besides my mom encouraging me to get out of my comfort zone, she comforts me when I am sick-- specifically when I have a killer headache. With the help of Extra Strength Tylenol, it's fast acting so I can get right back to being the busiest bee that I am. For 20 years, Extra Strength Tylenol® has been the #1 doctor recommended brand of pain reliever.

Extra Strength TYLENOL® is partnering with actress Andie McDowell and her daughter, actress 

and singer Rainey Qualley, to launch www.TylenolStoriesOfStrength.com, a program that encourages people to share stories honoring someone who has been a source of strength in their lives. Andie had the opportunity to learn how her strength inspires her daughter, Rainey, to be strong.

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I have received information and materials from McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., the makers of EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post.