1: Good Ole’ Vanity

The other day a friend asked me for my best parenting advice. I laughed and said, “Brace yourself, it’s kind of pathetic: Do whatever you gotta do to feel pretty.”

Probably it’s just vanity, or possibly it is all in my head, but I swear I have a better outlook on my life when my hair is curled. Maybe I haven’t seen a full night’s sleep in six months, but hey, at least my under-eye circles are concealed! Sure I’m covered in spit up, but at least I look nice! Similarly, I’ve found that if I don’t feel attractive, I spend a lot more time feeling grouchy, and then the entire day is doomed.

Read more about a few little things you can do to feel pretty and find out Natalie’s favorite no-fail beauty product