Hi friend! Summer break is almost here — and if you have a teen at home, you already know that "I'm bored" is basically a full-time job from June through August. This week I'm rounding up some of my favorite ways to keep older kids actually engaged this summer. We're talking jobs, programs, and experiences that look great on a resume and get them out of the house. Win-win. And bonus — some of the best options are completely free and right here in Plano. The library has been quietly building...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Local Business Friends, May is here, and if you're anything like the business owners I talk to, you're either heads-down in end-of-school-year chaos — or you're starting to think about what summer looks like for your customers. Either way, I wanted to share some numbers from April before we dive into what's coming. Talk to us! Abbie's Top Tip Show up as Yourself The best thing you can do for your business right now isn't a better ad. It's being recognizable, consistently you online. I...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Local Business Friends If you're looking for new ways for your marketing, you can definitely "dip your toe in" without a huge commitment. Don't worry - we've got you! Limited Annual Listings packages are available. Lock it in once, stop worrying about it until 2027! Payment plans are also available. Coming soon - an exciting opportunity to easily promote and include your events on our calendar In February, our local business partners appeared across multiple parent touchpoints — each one...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friend, Make the most of these in between months, and those days that are more mild to get some fresh air! We may not have mountains and beaches, but we still have some great outdoor activities around Dallas Fort Worth. My faves: Arbor Hills Nature Preserve and Windhaven Meadows Park and Liberty Playground. Here are more: 19 of the most Awesome Outdoor Playgrounds near me and Klyde Warren Park: our favorite Dallas Downtown Park And a new favorite hiking trail, Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Local Business Friends It's only the second month of the year, but 2026 probably needs to be a strong one for you, your business or the business you work for. Don't worry - we've got you! Summer Camp season has now started. We are LESS than 2 weeks before launch, so get listed now! Limited Annual Listings packages are available. Lock it in once, stop worrying about it until 2027! Payment plans are also available. Coming soon - an exciting opportunity to easily promote and include your...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I wanted to share a quick win from one of our 2025 camp partners: This is exactly the kind of result camps are seeing when they get in front of families during the January-March planning window instead of the May scramble. Get your listing in now before the February 20 deadline for our February 27 launch. Three packages available starting at $500. Review all the details and reserve your spot here: Submit your Camp Have questions? Just reply to this email. Best,AbbiePlano Moms P.S....
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Local Business Friends Ready for your fresh start for 2026? Don't worry - we've got you! Summer Camp season has now started. We have now opened up for listings! Scroll down for more info. Limited Annual Listings packages are available. Lock it in once, stop worrying about it all year! Payment plans are also available. Valentine's Day/February events will be here before you know it! We have some really great packages for promoting your events, so reach out now to get on our calendar....
7 months ago • 1 min read
From left to right: Amanda, Abbie, Mel and Cassie Hey Local Business Friends We are grateful to all of you. Every relationship, every chat our team has with you and the opportunity to help you grow your business in 2025. Happy Holidays to all of you! Quick reminders as we head towards the Holiday Season and into 2026! Summer Camp season starts in January for our team. We open our listings for submissions on January 5! Limited Annual Listings packages are available. Scroll down for more...
9 months ago • 1 min read
The Plano Moms Summer Camp Guide has a camp for everyone! Looks like you missed this in your inbox. I wanted to make sure you saw it. It might already be July, but if you're still looking for Summer Camps, there are still a few spots available. Our Summer Camp Guide has over 230 camps listed, we want this to be your one stop shop for Summer Camps. You can search by your child's age, their interests and the locations of the camps. A lot of the camps finish at the end of July but if you're...
about 3 years ago • 1 min read