The fantastic rain we got over the winter combined with our world-renowned amounts of sunshine make the FresYes area a produce bonanza right now. What better time to bump up your fruit and veg … [Read more...] about Meet Your Local CSA: Harvest Fields Organic Farm
Break The Barriers Challenges Expectations While Advocating for Ability Awareness
4 p.m. is go time at Break the Barriers. I'd arrived for my tour at 3 p.m., during a slight lull in the action. Chief of Operations Jared Hergenrader informed me I'd just missed the veterans. A … [Read more...] about Break The Barriers Challenges Expectations While Advocating for Ability Awareness
Meet Your Local CSA: The Farmer’s Daughter CSA
Last week, I introduced you to Community-Supported Agriculture, aka CSA, which is basically a way to take advantage of all the great fresh produce grown here in the Central Valley through subscription … [Read more...] about Meet Your Local CSA: The Farmer’s Daughter CSA
Meet Your Local CSA: Ooooby Fresno
I don't think you'll get any arguments from the people of FresYes when it comes to the stance that we have incredible access to amazingly fresh local produce. Somehow though, it's still a mind … [Read more...] about Meet Your Local CSA: Ooooby Fresno
Fresno Ideaworks Mini Maker Faire is Sunday at Chukchansi Park
Are you a multi-tasker? Are you a fan of ingenuity, baseball, or both? If so, look no further. I've found the perfect event for you. Fresno's 5th annual Mini Maker Faire, hosted by Fresno … [Read more...] about Fresno Ideaworks Mini Maker Faire is Sunday at Chukchansi Park
Fresno’s Manna Café is a Gluten-Free Paradise
Sometimes, you just want a go-to breakfast spot. Someplace a little more upscale than say, Denny's, but not too fancy-schmancy, mimosas with everything, that kind of deal. (Not that I have anything … [Read more...] about Fresno’s Manna Café is a Gluten-Free Paradise
Here Are 5 Places You Can Learn to Swim in Fresno
Summer in FresYes (or at least, very hot weather) is coming up fast. Spending the day keeping cool in the pool is a time-honored way to coast through those 100+ degree days that are inevitably coming … [Read more...] about Here Are 5 Places You Can Learn to Swim in Fresno
The Better Blackstone Association Brings Improvements to Fresno, Starting with a Cooking Expo
Have you heard of the Better Blackstone Association? Made up of leaders from businesses, institutions, and neighborhoods along the Blackstone Corridor, its mission is to make Blackstone Avenue “a … [Read more...] about The Better Blackstone Association Brings Improvements to Fresno, Starting with a Cooking Expo
Dapper Stroll & Soiree is Your Chance to Get Dolled Up For a Night on the Town
Do you have an inner zombie? How about a superhero, or a pirate? Maybe you have a Chewbacca costume squirreled away, or a pair of two-tone spectator pumps that would love to see the light of … [Read more...] about Dapper Stroll & Soiree is Your Chance to Get Dolled Up For a Night on the Town
Blossom Trail For Beginners: Here’s How to Enjoy the Trail if You’ve Never Done it Before
Something momentous happened last week. Spring has sprung here in the Valley. As anyone who's been in Fresno for longer than a season knows, spring is brief but blissful. It's imperative to get out … [Read more...] about Blossom Trail For Beginners: Here’s How to Enjoy the Trail if You’ve Never Done it Before
Enjoy Locally Sourced, Delicious Eats at The Gastro Grill in Clovis
When one of the local favorite food trucks puts down roots and goes the brick-and-mortar route, it's a beautiful thing. Right? I mean, food trucks are amazing in their own special way, but for … [Read more...] about Enjoy Locally Sourced, Delicious Eats at The Gastro Grill in Clovis
Lissie’s Sweet Creations is For Lovers—Dessert Lovers
I'm privileged to have an article published on what is arguably the sweetest day of the year. Happy Valentine's Day, people! Aside from cards and flowers and adorable stuffed animals, candy, cookies, … [Read more...] about Lissie’s Sweet Creations is For Lovers—Dessert Lovers
Butterfish California Poke Opens to Give Fresnans a New Take-out Option
It was one of those days. My kid refused to take a nap, and I was losing my mind. (Where was my nap when I needed one?) My husband Alan walked through the door after work and must have seen that … [Read more...] about Butterfish California Poke Opens to Give Fresnans a New Take-out Option
In Need of Some Self Care? Bomb Mom & Co. Has the Goods
I've spent this week shopping for cars. There are some people who love the thrill of the chase, and the "game" of getting the best possible deal. I'm not one of those people. The whole process … [Read more...] about In Need of Some Self Care? Bomb Mom & Co. Has the Goods
Don’t Be Scared: Here’s What to do With Your New Instant Pot
Show of hands: Who got an Instant Pot for Christmas? (For those of you who aren't raising your hands right now, this is not a reference to the fact that California just passed Prop. 64.) The … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Scared: Here’s What to do With Your New Instant Pot
Dye Another Day: Anzula Luxury Yarns Makes Big Moves in 2017
I love to knit. There, I said it. It's not like it's a deep dark secret! I belong to a knitting group that meets at Starbucks, and I have a stash of yarn that ranges all over the color and texture … [Read more...] about Dye Another Day: Anzula Luxury Yarns Makes Big Moves in 2017
Be Safer Out There – Courtesy of Art Durazo Hugues!
Free Self-Defense Classes for Women For the last couple of years I've noticed somebody offering free self-defense classes for women on a website I follow. Women's self-defense classes are … [Read more...] about Be Safer Out There – Courtesy of Art Durazo Hugues!
Owls, Wizards, and Golden Snitches- Barnes and Noble’s Magical Holiday Ball
This year all the Barnes & Noble bookstores, including our local Fresno location, hosted a Magical Holiday Ball inspired by the Harry Potter books. (Specifically the Yule Ball highlighted in the … [Read more...] about Owls, Wizards, and Golden Snitches- Barnes and Noble’s Magical Holiday Ball
All Aboard! Next stop – Holiday Storytime Events at Barnes & Noble
Holiday Storytime Events at Barnes & Noble Pajamas? Check. "Choo-choo" obsessed toddler? Check. With that in mind I walked into Barnes & Noble last weekend with my kiddo in tow. They … [Read more...] about All Aboard! Next stop – Holiday Storytime Events at Barnes & Noble
Chopping Down the Christmas Tree
Where to cut your own Christmas Tree One of my favorite holiday memories as a little kid was heading out to the Christmas tree farm to choose and cut our tree. It was definitely a family … [Read more...] about Chopping Down the Christmas Tree
Thai Royal Orchid Restaurant Review
Thai Royal Orchid Restaurant I've been going to the Thai Royal Orchid Restaurant since it was in a tiny space next to a car lot on Blackstone Avenue. They moved to their First/Herndon … [Read more...] about Thai Royal Orchid Restaurant Review
The Madera Pomegranate Festival
The Madera Pomegranate Festival I've always wanted to go to the Madera Pomegranate Festival (www.pomegranatefestival.com) but something always comes up. Usually the issue is because it's the … [Read more...] about The Madera Pomegranate Festival
Fresno Ideaworks- Pure Imagination
Fresno Ideaworks Do you consider yourself a creative person? I do, and walking through the front door of Fresno Ideaworks just blew me away. It is quite a bit like entering a foreign and … [Read more...] about Fresno Ideaworks- Pure Imagination
The Legend of the Teal Pumpkin
Halloween is my favorite holiday and every year I look forward to the neighborhood kids showing up dressed in their favorite lion, princess, or superhero costumes. We would go all out, decorating our … [Read more...] about The Legend of the Teal Pumpkin
NextDoor: Connecting Fresno Neighborhoods
NextDoor Hands up if you know about NextDoor! This app, which highlights neighborhood concerns, events, bulletins, and questions, has really been a game changer for me and probably would be for … [Read more...] about NextDoor: Connecting Fresno Neighborhoods