If you were hanging out with us last month, you know that we treated two special moms to some of the things moms enjoy most - a day at the salon, updated family pictures and a delicious home cooked … [Read more...] about FresYes Father’s Day Giveaway!
FresYes Favorites: Stitch Fix. Your own personal stylist, no Hollywood resume required
How much time do you have to dedicate to creating and layering items from your wardrobe to make outfits that you love? If you're anything like me, it's about 3-4 minutes as you tear through your … [Read more...] about FresYes Favorites: Stitch Fix. Your own personal stylist, no Hollywood resume required
Party Like It’s Halloween … and Other Grizzlies Promos
Have you been to a Fresno Grizzlies game yet this season? There’s no better time to go than this Memorial Day weekend, because the Grizzlies have a line-up of ridiculously good promotions, one after … [Read more...] about Party Like It’s Halloween … and Other Grizzlies Promos
Day Trip Destination: Avila Beach, CA
If you ever paid attention to surveys about why people love Fresno, one of the most commonly listed reasons is for its convenient proximity to a multitude of great California places to visit. If you … [Read more...] about Day Trip Destination: Avila Beach, CA
Shop Local: Leather Bags by Iron+Copper+Bronze
This week’s fun fact about me that you didn’t need to know: I love the smell of good quality leather. That’s why I was so excited to discover Iron+Copper+Bronze, which contrary to its name, is all … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Leather Bags by Iron+Copper+Bronze
The Upper San Joaquin – a fly fishing tale
"If people concentrated on the really important things of life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." ~ Doug Larson A few articles back I wrote about fly fishing, today I write … [Read more...] about The Upper San Joaquin – a fly fishing tale
Fresno High Flea
I was talking with a friend last night about how much I love Fresno. I know that some people really don't like it here, but honestly, I do. I know I've said it before, and it's the truth. This week … [Read more...] about Fresno High Flea
Spring has sprung! Now what?
The clocks have been moved forward an hour, the blossoms are blooming and the sounds of the outdoors are all around. Yes technically Spring starts on the 21st but in FresYes Spring has … [Read more...] about Spring has sprung! Now what?
Discover Fresno Businesses Through Deal Sites
Now that the craze has worn off, I wonder how many of you out there use deal sites like Groupon, livingsocial and dealsaver. It seems like there was a time when you couldn’t open your e-mail or … [Read more...] about Discover Fresno Businesses Through Deal Sites
Hit the road: Morro Bay, CA
As much as I love Fresno, sometimes (like now with all the beautiful blossoms blooming and making me sneeze more than I care to tolerate) you gotta just hit the road and get out of town. A change of … [Read more...] about Hit the road: Morro Bay, CA
5 Restaurants You Should Visit in 2015
Happy New Year, foodies! As you settle back into work and real life (bummer, I know), let's talk about where you're going to eat this year. Well, to be honest, let's talk about where I'm going to … [Read more...] about 5 Restaurants You Should Visit in 2015
Great Games for Your Holiday Gathering
It's Christmas Eve! Right about now, you're probably preparing for the influx of family and friends or to go to a family member or friends' home for holiday celebrations. With that often comes a … [Read more...] about Great Games for Your Holiday Gathering
Places to go: Project Survival’s Cat Haven
I'm not sure when I became aware that we had a rare cat conservatory nearby, but it wasn't all too long ago. I started seeing photos posted online by a friend of mine, who was volunteering at "Cat … [Read more...] about Places to go: Project Survival’s Cat Haven
Kearney Renaissance Faire
If you are from the FresYes area, I'm pretty sure you've heard of Kearney Mansion. I remember learning about it in school, along with the Meux Home (which I love). I've toured the Meux Home, but I've … [Read more...] about Kearney Renaissance Faire
Places to Go: Hillcrest Pumpkin Patch
At the beginning of the month, I posted about Single Palm Pumpkin Patch, a wonderful family attraction on the far West side of Fresno. For those of you located closer to the Eastern … [Read more...] about Places to Go: Hillcrest Pumpkin Patch
FresYes Families: Places to go (with your older kids!) Hobb’s Grove
For the second installment of my October "Places to Go" series, I can think of no better place to write about than the amazing, the horrifying and the elaborately perfect haunted attraction that is … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: Places to go (with your older kids!) Hobb’s Grove
Hey kid, take a hike!
Labor day weekend is always a one of the biggest backpacking weekends or the year, 2014 did not disapoint. My two oldest sons and I packed up for a few days in the wilderness, gassed … [Read more...] about Hey kid, take a hike!
Bulldog Roundup: The Best Fan Gear Around Town
It’s that time of year again. Fall is incoming, and with it, the buzz of hope and anticipation from a new season of college football. I know, I know, it didn’t start out the way we all wanted last … [Read more...] about Bulldog Roundup: The Best Fan Gear Around Town
Fresno Greek Fest!
The nice thing about Fresno, is that there are lots of events to attend any given month. My absolute favorite Fresno event is this weekend. I love it more than Ice Cream Zoofari, and I really love Ice … [Read more...] about Fresno Greek Fest!