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Hi, I'm Emily! Welcome to Macaroni Kid Reading! Although I was born in Pennsylvania, I was raised in San Diego and returned to Pennsylvania for college. I spent ten years working in education, primarily in Life Skills and Autistic Support. Although I loved my job, I was fortunate to take time off to be with my children. Once I became a stay-at-home mom I realized how difficult it can be to find, plan, and organize events and activities for young families. I often find myself researching Reading, and s…

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