Meet Your Macaroni KID Publisher
It's been a while since I introduced myself, and we have a TON of new families reading each, so it felt like a great time to say hello! I'm Melissa Basgall, Editor and Publisher of Macaroni…
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Melissa Basgall is a proud Kansas City mom with a passion for connecting people, building community, and celebrating all the unique opportunities the KC metro has to offer.
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