Christina Balistreri

My daughter is the most important person in the world to me. I want her to be the best version of herself now and when she is older.

Placed 31st

in their group

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What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

My daughter enjoying life and new experiences. I enjoy seeing her develop her own personality. I love watching her be kind to other people and express curiosity about the world around her.

What is one memory of your kids that you will never forget?

We help care for my Dad who has dementia and parkinson's disease. My daughter is only 3 years old but she has always loved to help with her grandpa. She loves to do his physical therapy with him, she loves to "help" feed him, and pretend to check his heartbeat or his blood pressure with her toy doctor kits. It is funny and sweet all at the same time. I hope those memories stay with her forever too.

What would you do with $20,000?

I would use it for a downpayment on a house. I want nothing more than to be able to buy a house for my daughter to grow up in.