2023 was a great year for Macaroni KID - both nationally and locally. We met many new families, new advertisers and found new places to explore. Check out some (definitely not all!) of my favorite memories.
 | I took my first press trip with Macaroni KID - and WOW, TradeWinds Island Resort did not disappoint! What an amazing travel experience - from my first time flying in very long time, to meeting up with amazing Publishers, enjoying the beautiful resort and amenities - I hope to plan a trip back! |
 | I got to meet fellow publisher, Amy PerezVelasco, publisher of Macaroni KID Elberton, GA and she wrote this great article about our trip, too: My Top 10 Favorite Moments at TradeWinds Island Resorts |
 | We took our first press trip as a FAMILY! Yes, all of four of us took of for a mini vacation to Point Sebago, Maine. |
 | The 90s came back in full force with an amazing show at the Xfinity Center that included TLC, Shaggy, Sean Kingston and En Vogue! |
 | Our family discovered Home Chef - which was a game-changer when it came to dinner. We kept going for a few months and have some favorite recipes in our book we'll keep on our dinner list. We're planning to get back in to delivery in 2024! |
 | We had a flocking good time at Pink Flamingo Day, as always! |
 | We attended our first event with TCE, The Creators Exchange. We hope to partner on more events in the future! |
 | Leominster Cleanup is another event we look forward to helping with each year. We've sponsored the event, as well as taken the kids out to help clean up the parks. |
 | Free Yoga in the Park (Clinton, MA) took place over the summer and it's one of my favorite summer activities! Many thanks to Wachusett Wellness (Clinton, MA) and Clinton Parks and Recreation for making this session possible. |
 | New advertiser, Learn to Sew with Michelle, shared her classes and skills with kids (and adults) and made some amazing projects! |
 | Macaroni KID continued to grow - even after being acquired by CertifiKID! (Which has been AMAZING!). Macaroni KID's Parent Company Acquires Hulafrog |
 | We embarked on an amazing partnership with Walt Disney World - neighboring publisher Tessa (Lowell, Acton) went on amazing trip with her family! Read more: Walt Disney World Is Filled With Magic for Preschoolers & Adults Alike |
 | We hosted our first Crafternoon event during the 18th Annual Festival of Trees in Leominster. A fun event for families with activities, lunch and a few local vendors. We had a beautiful tree with a baking theme what was very popular, too! |
And there was still SO MUCH MORE that happened. 2023 you were good to me! What a year. In 2024, I'm ready for more! Let's have more fun, more travel, more events, more time with our families.
Wishing you all the best in 2024,
Emily
