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Giada's tips for mommy-time management

She’s a Food Network star and a regular TODAY contributor, but there’s more to Giada De Laurentiis than pancetta and pappardelle.She’s mom to 3-year-old Jade and knows well how tough it is to stay organized, especially on those busy mornings when you are trying to rush out the door to work.Giada’s biggest tip on time management:“The more prep you can do ahead of time, the better off you

She’s a Food Network star and a regular TODAY contributor, but there’s more to Giada De Laurentiis than pancetta and pappardelle.

She’s mom to 3-year-old Jade and knows well how tough it is to stay organized, especially on those busy mornings when you are trying to rush out the door to work.

Giada’s biggest tip on time management:

“The more prep you can do ahead of time, the better off you are. That’s exactly like cooking. The more you think about it and prep ahead…the more success you’re going to have in the end.”

See our video where Giada talks about everything from getting Jade’s breakfast and clothing ready (the night before) to how she stays connected with Jade when she leaves home in the morn and comes home late  (she and Jade Skype each other).