be one of my most important milestones .
“ I won in 2016 and appeared on the show multiple times in 2016 and 2017 . I was lucky enough to participate in multiple segments during the Christmas season , which is very special at Hallmark . It was a great experience . I even had my mom appear on the show via Skype . Being on a lot as legendary as Universal Studios was just an absolute dream come true .”
DELEASA-GONSAR WITH HER HUSBAND , BRIAN , AND DAUGHTER , SIENA
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FAMILY� COURTESY OFLAUREL CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
���������������� ��������� ���� ���� ����� “ I wish Ihad more ‘ typical ’ days , haha ! That would make my life so much easier . However , for the sake of the question , it is a lot of EVERYTHING . Siena is in preschool now and she loves it . So , in the mornings it is breakfast for everyone , packing lunches and school bags , and then out the door . “ After drop-off it could be grocery shopping , doing some laundry , or setting the house somewhat straight before starting my workday . Most of the time I am in the kitchen testing recipes , writing , and shooting until pick-up time . Then back home , and it is always snack time . Of course , there is always a phone call to my mother somewhere in there . I spend some one-on-one time with Siena until it is time to prep dinner . She might opt to work with me , or she gets some independent time in her playroom . Which , let ’ s be honest , half the time it means TV time ( no shame in that ).
“ After dinner is my favorite time because it is winding down for the day . Cleaning up , bath time , and Istill get that cuddle time with Siena . Once she goes to bed Icatch up on emails , finish anything for work that may have a deadline for the next morning , and make sure toplan out my next day in Google calendar . That way , Ican go to bed with a clear mind and keep on track the next day .
“ Before bed , I like to read a devotional , quiet my mind , and then my husband and I usually watch a travel show before falling asleep .” ■
TIPS FOR GETTING KIDS TO HELP IN THE KITCHEN
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MOMMY JOBS
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FEEL IT OUT
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FINE MOTOR SKILLS
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OWNERSHIP
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