Meet my friend Megan Mann who is the president of our local MOMS Club. She lives in American Canyon with her husband and two children. In addition to having amazing taste, she’s also incredibly warm and down to earth. Here she shares her beauty secrets and other thoughts on motherhood. Enjoy!

How would you describe yourself?

HOPEFUL. RUNNER. DIPLOMATIC.

What do you do besides motherhood?

I run, do yoga, play with/practice make-up trends, serve on the American Canyon Moms Club Board, and invent new bento combos for my kid’s lunches.

What’s the best advice you have ever received?

“It never hurts to ask.” My mom always says this.

What’s your beauty routine?

Wash & moisturize my face in the morning and at night; always wear an SPF during the day; I love Smashbox’s Camera Ready CC cream and Maybelline’s Dream Lumi Touch concealer.

What’s your signature scent?

Powder fresh deodorant? I don’t usually wear perfume.

What can’t you live without?

Soy lattes. Undereye concealer. And hugs & kisses from my family

How do you balance your life?

Social media lets me sample the outside world’s wild frivolity (and drama), while trying to stay chill and get the housework done.

Who is your biggest role model?

I always try to stay true to my younger, less-encumbered self and my older, wiser self. Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Nelson Mandela are pretty good, too.

Do you have a family tradition?

Pajama days on the weekends or when my kids are sick.

5 quick questions:

Favorite restaurant: Maggiano’s

Favorite recipe: Risotto. It takes a while, but the taste is so worth it.

Favorite dessert: Chocolate molten lava cake with ice cream

Favorite drink: Kir Royale (Champagne and Chambord) or Soy lattes

Favorite book: Vogue. I read it every month!