Meet our New Jersey mom bloggers covering and writing about things to do and places to go in the counties you love across New Jersey.
To see the past articles of any of our New Jersey bloggers, please click their name.
Jennifer Auer, Editor, Founder, Owner, & New Jersey Blogger, Travel Blogger
Jennifer Auer is a married mom of three boys, who saw a need for a resource that helps families find affordable family fun in New Jersey. She founded Jersey Family Fun to help families experience the best New Jersey has to offer. She is an overachieving, detail-oriented, hyperlocal blogger mom who uses her influence to plan events, spread social good and help small businesses and national brands reach her audience.
Jenn’s family
Jennifer’s creativity, blogging, management, organizational and social media skills have helped Jersey Family Fun become the premiere online destination for parents in New Jersey looking for ways to have fun with their children.
She has been a Jersey Girl for 30+ years, and a Jersey Mom for 12+ years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship from Bryant University in Rhode Island.
Jennifer Auer has appeared on FIOS News, NBC Radio 660AM, and WOR Radio to represent Jersey Family Fun and her clients. She has presented at conferences such as Type A, Mom 2.0 and served on a panel for Cooper Tires at the Marketing to Women Conference. She is currently a blogger ambassador for HP Smart Mom Panel, Leap Frog Mom Squad, National Geographic Kids Insider, Netflix DVD.com, and Kids to Parks Day.
To work with Jennifer Auer or any of the New Jersey bloggers on this page for advertising, to have your event or location featured, or host a blogger and her family at your location, please email [email protected]. You can learn more about Jersey Family Fun advertising options here.
Jersey Family Fun New Jersey Mom Bloggers, Reporters & Writers
Melanie Cortese, Content Manager, Senior Writer, New Jersey Blogger, Travel Blogger & Writer
Melanie is a stay at home mom of a 6 year old boy and 10 year old girl. She lives in Union County and grew up in Middlesex County. Her children enjoy ice skating (she holds the shoes), crafting, amusement parks, and just generally being kids! Melanie always says, being 45 minutes from NYC or the Jersey Shore makes this the best place to live!
Take a brief look into Melanie’s articles.
- Ski, Splash and Tube in One Day at Camelback Mountain Resort
- Eat Beyond The Boring at Okemo Mountain Resort Restaurants
- Free Guided Family First Day Hikes in New Jersey
- Beados ~ Breaking Boredom Blues & Inspiring Creativity in Kids
Jillian Fletcher, New Jersey Blogger & Writer
Jillian is a mom of a 7 year old girl and 3 year old boy. She lives in Morris County and grew up in Hudson County. In addition to being a mom, she is also a kindergarten teacher in Jersey City. She loves writing for Jersey Family Fun because she gets to share her love of all the great things there are to do in New Jersey for others. When her family is not busy with school, dancing, and Girl Scouts we are out exploring a new playground or family friendly events in the area.
Take a brief look into Jillian’s articles.
- 4 Ways to Enjoy Sunday’s OTHER Big Game – The Puppy Bowl XII
- Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show and Christmas Village
- 4 Reasons We Love Santa Land in Denville
- Get Curious with the Curious George Exhibit at the Liberty Science Center
Kathy Murphy, New Jersey Blogger & writer
Kathy is mom to an active soon-to-be 11 year-old son. She enjoys hiking, traveling, and being outdoors. Her son prefers Minecraft, computer time and video games. Working for Jersey Family Fun gives Kathy the perfect excuse to drag him out to explore. They have both found a recent love of Geocaching, which is a nice combination of their interests. Kathy has spent most of her life in Atlantic County, but is enjoying exploring the neighboring counties of Cumberland and Ocean for Jersey Family Fun.