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A mom of two with an MBA in finance and over ten years of corporate finance experience, Jodi Grundig is a sought-after brand ambassador, travel writer, mom blogger and brand consultant. Jodi has been invited on a variety of brand events and media junkets from brands such as ConAgra, Stouffers, Johnson and Johnson, Genesis Today, Honda, and TJMaxx/Marshalls. An avid traveler and travel blogger, Jodi has attended many media familiarization trips (FAMs), including trips to Hawaii, Freeport, Maine, Lake George, NY, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and Martha's Vineyard. Jodi has been blogging since 2007, when she founded the popular mom review blog Mom's Favorite Stuff. In 2010, she co-founded Boston Parent Bloggers, which now has over 100 members. Jodi is currently a featured mom blogger on ClubMum.net and KMart's Playdate Spot. She's a superfood ambassador for Genesis Today, and a spokesmom/ambassador for ConAgra foods. She also served two years on the popular Walt Disney World Moms Panel, and is a member of the Yahoo! Mother Board.

More Ways to Get Great Deals on Family Vacations

It can be pretty expensive to go on vacation these days, but if your family is anything like mine, you still want to go on vacation.  I’ve written before on how to get a discount on vacations, by using Priceline … Continue reading

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Family Vacation Technology: What to Bring

While some families like to keep the technology at home when they are on a family vacation, I embrace technology on our trips.  There are so many ways technology improves our vacations – from occupying the kids during long drives … Continue reading

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End of Summer Family Vacation Fun

Although summer doesn’t technically end for another month, these last two weeks of August are typically regarded as the last weeks of summer.  If you, like me, are planning one last summer family vacation, there are a few things you’ll … Continue reading

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Travel To Faraway Destinations Without Going Too Far

Do you want to take a family vacation where you’ll feel like you’ve traveled to another part of the world?  Consider traveling to one of a few destinations that feel like faraway locales, but don’t take too long to travel … Continue reading

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The Best Products for Traveling With Kids

Are you traveling with little ones in near future? Do you have travel products that you like to bring that make your life easier?  Here are a few of my favorites! BubbleBum Inflatable Booster Seat This is one of my … Continue reading

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Reconnecting as a Family at Smugglers’ Notch

It’s hard to believe that the kids will be back to school in just over a month.  It feels like the summer just started.  This halfway point to the summer is the perfect time for our annual family vacation – … Continue reading

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Finding Great Deals on Hotels

Hotels for your next family vacation can be expensive, especially if you need to get more than one room for your family.  There are ways that you can get some great deals with minimal effort.  Here are just a few … Continue reading

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Staycationing in Your Home City

Summer is the season of family vacations, but if travel isn’t in your family budget this year, you can still have a great time.  Regardless of where you live, there are loads of staycation opportunities in your very own city. … Continue reading

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Favorite Family Vacation Destinations in the Northeast

The summer is one of the best times for family vacations, and while many families have their favorite destinations that they visit year after year, others may be looking for some inspiration.  Here are some of my favorite family vacation … Continue reading

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Getting the Best Deals on Family Vacation Flights

Family vacations can be incredibly expensive, and flights are generally the largest percentage of the expense.  There are some ways that you can try to control the expense – here are some of my suggestions: Frequent Flier Mileage and Miles … Continue reading

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