
- I am a multitasking mommy - a part-time stay-at-home mom to a 6-year old girl and a 4-year old boy, a part-time Vice President of finance and strategy, freelance writer, blogger, editor, and Walt Disney World Moms Panelist. Born in Massachusetts and raised in Rhode Island, I now call suburban Boston my home. I have an MBA specializing in finance, and a BA in psychology and economics -- while I loves everything about money, I'm also passionate about helping families save and spend wisely. I'm addicted to cosmetics, handbags, and new technology, and always want to have the latest and greatest! I'm the Traveling Finance Mom on Traveling Mom, I write about hotels and lodging on Uptake.com, and about family finance on The Full Piggy and GalTime. My latest venture, Family-Friendly Boston features kid-friendly activities throughout Boston.

JodiG participated in the Live Talk Recipe Swap and Tips for Cooking and Baking Delicious Allergen-Free Foods
Slightly off topic, but I'm wondering how all of you get your elementary school aged kids to carry their EpiPens with them to playdates, etc? Purse? Backpack? Help!
In honor of Allergy Awareness Week, join us for a recipe and information swap! Lori Sandler and the series' co-hosts will share new ideas, approaches and delicious recipes for you and your family to try. We hope you can be here and share your favorites as well!
JodiG participated in the Live Talk Recipe Swap and Tips for Cooking and Baking Delicious Allergen-Free Foods
Hi everyone!!!
In honor of Allergy Awareness Week, join us for a recipe and information swap! Lori Sandler and the series' co-hosts will share new ideas, approaches and delicious recipes for you and your family to try. We hope you can be here and share your favorites as well!
JodiG participated in the Live Talk Navigating Food Allergies: Advocating for Your Child at School
Our school requires 2 epi-pens - one for the nurse's office and one that the teacher carries around in a backpack. Is this standard?
Join Lori Sandler, Gina Clowes founder of Allergy Moms, www.allergymoms.com, Barbara Rosenstein from the Food Allergy Initiative, www.faiusa.org (the world's largest private source of funding for food allergy research), and Maria Acebal from The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, www.foodallergy.org and a great team of co-hosts to talk about getting your child safely settled into school, and working with your school to keep your child safe and included. We'll talk about reasonable accommodations in schools for children with allergies and how you can get them.
JodiG participated in the Live Talk Navigating Food Allergies: Advocating for Your Child at School
Hi everyone!!
Join Lori Sandler, Gina Clowes founder of Allergy Moms, www.allergymoms.com, Barbara Rosenstein from the Food Allergy Initiative, www.faiusa.org (the world's largest private source of funding for food allergy research), and Maria Acebal from The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, www.foodallergy.org and a great team of co-hosts to talk about getting your child safely settled into school, and working with your school to keep your child safe and included. We'll talk about reasonable accommodations in schools for children with allergies and how you can get them.
JodiG participated in the Live Talk Common Myths About Food Allergies
Hi everyone! Glad to be here!
Marion Groetch, MS, RD, CDN, Senior Dietitian at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a recognized nutrition authority in the field of food allergies, will join Lori Sandler to discuss the common myths and misunderstandings concerning food allergies.
JodiG participated in the Live Talk Navigating Food Allergies: At Camp, on Sleepovers and Playdates
My daughter's friends' parents are all pretty understanding about her allergy now. But I always ask what snacks will be provided at playdates.
Join the experts to talk about ensuring your kids have fun and safe experiences at camp, on playdates or sleepovers. Lori Sandler of Divvies Bakery will lead a discussion with Renee Flax of the American Camp Association, Jenny Kales of Nut-Free Mom, Sandy Rubenstein of Camp Wingate*Kirkland and Abby Shapiro of Campsource. Come with your questions and own best approaches. The focus is all about managing allergies and having fun at camp and on sleepovers and playdates.
JodiG participated in the Live Talk Navigating Food Allergies: At Camp, on Sleepovers and Playdates
I try to keep my daughter safe without being overprotective to the point of causing anxiety for her. How can I best do this?
Join the experts to talk about ensuring your kids have fun and safe experiences at camp, on playdates or sleepovers. Lori Sandler of Divvies Bakery will lead a discussion with Renee Flax of the American Camp Association, Jenny Kales of Nut-Free Mom, Sandy Rubenstein of Camp Wingate*Kirkland and Abby Shapiro of Campsource. Come with your questions and own best approaches. The focus is all about managing allergies and having fun at camp and on sleepovers and playdates.
JodiG participated in the Live Talk Navigating Food Allergies: At Camp, on Sleepovers and Playdates
Hi everyone - glad to be here!
Join the experts to talk about ensuring your kids have fun and safe experiences at camp, on playdates or sleepovers. Lori Sandler of Divvies Bakery will lead a discussion with Renee Flax of the American Camp Association, Jenny Kales of Nut-Free Mom, Sandy Rubenstein of Camp Wingate*Kirkland and Abby Shapiro of Campsource. Come with your questions and own best approaches. The focus is all about managing allergies and having fun at camp and on sleepovers and playdates.
JodiG participated in the Live Talk Creating An Efficient Kitchen
Thanks so much to my fellow hosts, our co-hosts, the Motherhood, and ConAgra. This was so much fun!
During the Efficient Kitchen class, Tricia, Sommer and Jodi will share their tips and tricks on topics ranging from efficient grocery shopping to creating delicious and inexpensive meals to pantry organizing and freezer meals. Join these knowledgeable foodie moms and their 10 efficient co-hosts in TheMotherhood to transform the way you operate in the kitchen.
JodiG participated in the Live Talk Creating An Efficient Kitchen
Do you bring leftovers home when you eat out? Do you eat them as is, or repurpose them?
During the Efficient Kitchen class, Tricia, Sommer and Jodi will share their tips and tricks on topics ranging from efficient grocery shopping to creating delicious and inexpensive meals to pantry organizing and freezer meals. Join these knowledgeable foodie moms and their 10 efficient co-hosts in TheMotherhood to transform the way you operate in the kitchen.





















