Looking where to Swim & Cool Off in Fresno 2021? Toasty summers are a fact of life for Fresnans, but thankfully you don’t have to dig your own pool to find a great place to cool off. The Fresno … [Read more...] about Where to Swim & Cool Off in Fresno 2021
Found Collective: Vintage Pop Up Turned Brick & Mortar Store Opens its Doors in Tower
Juliann Love has had a passion for vintage goods and design for as long as she can remember. In 2019 she turned that passion into her own business, Found Collective, by turning her entire home into a … [Read more...] about Found Collective: Vintage Pop Up Turned Brick & Mortar Store Opens its Doors in Tower
Fresno’s 4th of July Fireworks Shows Roundup – 2021
It’s time once again to don your favorite red, white and blue apparel, fire up the grill and get ready to watch fireworks with your friends and family! The 4th of July is just days away and once … [Read more...] about Fresno’s 4th of July Fireworks Shows Roundup – 2021
Just In Time For Summer, Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits Officials at Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced yesterday - Tuesday, June 15 that with the State of California updating its COVID restrictions and … [Read more...] about Just In Time For Summer, Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits
5 Awesome Fresno Summer Camps Still Enrolling for 2021
As we begin to emerge from our pandemic state of living, one reemergence particularly thrilling to parents and kids is summer camps! Though some camps remain closed this summer and all are affected by … [Read more...] about 5 Awesome Fresno Summer Camps Still Enrolling for 2021
5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool in a Heat Wave
With temperatures into the 100s in the Valley, you are likely thinking about the condition of your A.C. unit, wondering when you can next go for a swim, or making a meal plan filled with cold … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool in a Heat Wave
10 Tips for Visiting Disneyland this Spring
Are you one of the many California families planning to head to Disneyland now that it's re-opened? Whether you are rescheduling a long-awaited trip or making a more last-minute decision to visit to … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Visiting Disneyland this Spring
Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen Brings Sushi Back to the Tower District
This weekend, I was excited to enjoy my first indoor dining experience since Covid at a brand-new, locally-owned restaurant in the Tower District. Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen opened in the … [Read more...] about Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen Brings Sushi Back to the Tower District
Crave Opens Cookie Drive-Thru in NW Fresno
This is the business' first brick & mortar shop. Crave cookie has opened a new drive-thru in Fresno! I first wrote about Crave Cookie when it began offering giant, piping hot cookies via … [Read more...] about Crave Opens Cookie Drive-Thru in NW Fresno
Full Circle Brewery Welcomes You Back!
They have planned all sorts of Beertainment in their new location Full Circle Brewery has been known not just for great beer but great entertainment for years at its Downtown Chinatown and Olympic … [Read more...] about Full Circle Brewery Welcomes You Back!
Quail State’s Groundbreaking Rooftop Bar is Open!
Quail State owners Josh and Hayley Islas-Wolf have worked long and hard for this moment since announcing their plans to open a rooftop bar in Downtown Fresno over three years ago with their first post … [Read more...] about Quail State’s Groundbreaking Rooftop Bar is Open!
Beloved Neighborhood Pharmacy & Post Office Here to Stay – And now, with coffee!
Allen and Lynn Taylor opened their northwest Fresno-based Bullard Pharmacy more than 50 years ago, and the combination neighborhood pharmacy, gift shop and postal counter has been a beloved staple for … [Read more...] about Beloved Neighborhood Pharmacy & Post Office Here to Stay – And now, with coffee!
Fresno’s Newest Swap Meet is Booming Sunday Mornings
The Fresno Swap Meet. which launched within the past month has gone from non-existent to bustling in the blink of an eye thanks to hosts Fresno Street Eats & The Island Waterpark. The new weekly … [Read more...] about Fresno’s Newest Swap Meet is Booming Sunday Mornings
Celebrate Spring with a Visit to Evergreen Nursery
If you're a planty-person, or know and love a planty-person Evergreen Nursery may already be one of your favorite spots to shop for all things green. If you are new to the houseplant and gardening … [Read more...] about Celebrate Spring with a Visit to Evergreen Nursery
New Family-Owned Event Venue Casa De Phlorez Opens Its (Big Barn) Doors
Casa de Phlorez is a brand new outdoor event venue that started welcoming guests for the first time this year. I was able to interview owners Art and Melinda Flores about their vision for their new … [Read more...] about New Family-Owned Event Venue Casa De Phlorez Opens Its (Big Barn) Doors
5 Easy Ways We Can Help Protect Fresno’s Water
As someone who is married to an engineer who specializes in water treatment planning and design, I'm embarrassed to admit I once knew a lot less than I thought I did about how the Fresno area urban … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways We Can Help Protect Fresno’s Water
Fresno Street Eats partners with The New Manchester!
Fresno Street Eats, the Central Valley’s food truck destination, is partnering with The New Manchester to bring a weekly food truck event to the town center in Central Fresno on Fridays. The new lunch … [Read more...] about Fresno Street Eats partners with The New Manchester!
Transitioning Back to School: Updates for local families
As COVID numbers trend downward, vaccines become more widely available, and hospital capacity has begun to increase, local schools are beginning to transition some students back to in-person learning … [Read more...] about Transitioning Back to School: Updates for local families
10 Ways Real People are Saving Money Right Now
Is a new home purchase, vehicle upgrade or post-Covid vacation something you're daydreaming about? If the financial part is what's holding you back, we surveyed hundreds to find out the top ten ways … [Read more...] about 10 Ways Real People are Saving Money Right Now
10 Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Local Small Businesses
Love supporting local business? Want to treat your sweetie this February? We've got you covered! Check out our list of ten unique, fun and surprising gift ideas all from local small shops. Click the … [Read more...] about 10 Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Local Small Businesses
Mayd Modern Mediterranean opens in Northwest Fresno
Oh friends, do I have a tasty story for you! Do you like supporting local restaurants? How about super fresh, healthy foods that are bursting with flavor and offer tons of variety? And convenience, … [Read more...] about Mayd Modern Mediterranean opens in Northwest Fresno
Quail State Launches New To-Go Food Options
Quail State is Fresno's first rooftop bar, located on the corner of Fulton and Mariposa at the top of the Pacific Southwest Building in Downtown. The rooftop bar has been a long time coming, and has … [Read more...] about Quail State Launches New To-Go Food Options
Let It Grow Fresno Opens Brick & Mortar House Plant Shop
This is not the first time nor will it be the last time I was excited to share something with you about one of my favorite hobby - houseplants. However, in this article two of my favorite things … [Read more...] about Let It Grow Fresno Opens Brick & Mortar House Plant Shop
2020 Got You Down? Resources that can help.
"How are you?" "Oh, you know, fine. I mean, it's 2020, Covid, you know... but fine." How many times have you had that conversation since March? Probably more than you'd like to count. And those … [Read more...] about 2020 Got You Down? Resources that can help.
Plant Lovers Rejoice: Expand your collection for FREE!
Recently a friend shared a meme that had a picture of a sketchy looking window-less van with the words "Free Plants" on it with the caption, "This is how they get me." I laughed, and found it all too … [Read more...] about Plant Lovers Rejoice: Expand your collection for FREE!