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
Shinzen Friendship Garden Fall Festival
Shinzen Friendship Garden: One of the best spots in Fresno is hidden inside of Woodward Park. The beautiful Shinzen Friendship Garden is a "must see" park in Fresno. If you haven't been … [Read more...] about Shinzen Friendship Garden Fall Festival
See What Makes Häagen-Dazs Special at Grand Opening
Note: This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. In case you haven’t heard yet, there’s free ice cream to be had at the new River Park Häagen-Dazs shop today (Saturday the 29th) … [Read more...] about See What Makes Häagen-Dazs Special at Grand Opening
Playing Fresno: Cirque Du Soleil’s Toruk – The First Flight
Cirque Du Soleil’s Toruk It is best that I start by setting the record straight. Until Thursday night, I had never seen a Cirque du Soleil show. To be honest, I’ve never had the desire. I … [Read more...] about Playing Fresno: Cirque Du Soleil’s Toruk – The First Flight
Cook Local – Mummy Meatloaf and Feet Loaf
Cook Local - Mummy Meatloaf and Feet Loaf I hope you are doing something super scary and fun for Halloween! If you're having a party and want to scare up some good eats, why not serve a … [Read more...] about Cook Local – Mummy Meatloaf and Feet Loaf
We All Scream For Free Ice Cream at Häagen-Dazs
Note: This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. Ice cream is one of those foods that can bring anyone together to enjoy a special moment. A while ago, I was having a really terrible … [Read more...] about We All Scream For Free Ice Cream at Häagen-Dazs
Madewell Now Open in Fig Garden Village: Find Out Why Women Love This Store
Imagine you are wearing a pair of jeans so well fitting, it’s as if they were made just for you. They move with you, slim the less slim spots, make curves in the places you want them, and don’t dig in … [Read more...] about Madewell Now Open in Fig Garden Village: Find Out Why Women Love This Store
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
Faces of FresYes: An Interview With Doug Hansen
If you haven't heard of Doug Hansen, you are in for an artistic treat. Fresno is full of surprises. Dig around and you'll find a treasure trove of quirky culture here, and no one knows it better … [Read more...] about Faces of FresYes: An Interview With Doug Hansen
Good Company Players – Holiday Shows
The Good Company Players Like it or not, the holiday season is upon us. Go into any of the big box stores and you are already seeing Christmas decorations. Everything is red and green; it has me … [Read more...] about Good Company Players – Holiday Shows
Kickball Grows Up: Adult League Expands in Central Valley
Kickball League of Central California Remember kickball? That sport you were sometimes required to play during P.E. and either loved, or hated, depending on your athletic talents. Well, it's not just … [Read more...] about Kickball Grows Up: Adult League Expands in Central Valley
Weekend Thrills At The Civil War Revisited
The Civil War Revisited has come back to Fresno I took my kids on a Time Traveler's field trip to the Civil War. When I announced we would be going back in time, my son said, "Mom's gone crazy … [Read more...] about Weekend Thrills At The Civil War Revisited
Eat Local – A Review of Pokiland Restaurant
Eat Local - A Review of Pokiland Restaurant No recipe from me today, I want to share with you one of my favorite local restaurants! If you live or work in Northeast Fresno you may have noticed a … [Read more...] about Eat Local – A Review of Pokiland Restaurant
Babypalooza: A FresYes Guide to Unique Shower Gifts
Holiday season, pumpkin spice season, baseball season … is there such a thing as baby season? Because y’all, I have bought more baby gifts in the past few months than my previous 30 years of life … [Read more...] about Babypalooza: A FresYes Guide to Unique Shower Gifts
Fresno Welcomes Dave & Busters: Photos & First Impressions
Dave & Busters... It's finally here! Back in January of 2010, a Facebook page was started called “Fresno Needs a Dave & Busters”. I wasn’t sure what a Dave & Busters was, and when I asked … [Read more...] about Fresno Welcomes Dave & Busters: Photos & First Impressions
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
Go on a Walkabout at the Chaffee Zoo!
Roo Walkabout at the Chaffee Zoo Things are always moving and shaking (and hopping, and flapping) at the Chaffee Zoo. I spent a lot of time at this zoo as a kid, back in the days of Nosey. I … [Read more...] about Go on a Walkabout at the Chaffee Zoo!
Family Friendly Halloween Events
Fresno is filled with activities and parties geared for your little pumpkin. Let me tell you what really happens on Halloween if you have small kids and take them Trick-or-Treating. They don't want … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Halloween Events
Fall Festival Coming to Fresno State’s Gibson Farm Market
Fresno State’s Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival Fresno State’s Gibson Farm Market is hosting a Fall Festival. It’s your chance to taste many of the student produced products while also getting … [Read more...] about Fall Festival Coming to Fresno State’s Gibson Farm Market
Fun Factory: A Costume Shop for All Seasons
"Who do you want to be today?" Everyone's favorite time of year to slip on a new persona and participate in a collective identity crisis is fast approaching. That's right, Halloween is just around … [Read more...] about Fun Factory: A Costume Shop for All Seasons
Facebook Live: What’s on your desk?
After being inspired by various people, I am excited to launch a new weekly feature where I highlight some of the articles I'm enjoying, places I've been, AMAZING real estate coming on the market … [Read more...] about Facebook Live: What’s on your desk?
Yellow Mug Coffee is Still Good When It’s Not “Luke’s Diner”
Some of you will no doubt be confused by my headline. But many of you are not. Because many of you are fans of the tv show “Gilmore Girls,” and either stood in line for 90 minutes at “Luke’s Diner” … [Read more...] about Yellow Mug Coffee is Still Good When It’s Not “Luke’s Diner”
Cook Local – Peach Jam
Cook Local - Peach Jam There is something simple and perfect about jam and while there are still plenty of peaches at the farmer's market I'm going to send you back out to grab some to make … [Read more...] about Cook Local – Peach Jam
FresYes Pumpkin Patch Guide – 2016 Edition
The FresYes Pumpkin Patch Guide It’s that spooky, sugary time of year! Halloween is just around the corner, and the children in your life are thinking about their costumes, candy and of course, … [Read more...] about FresYes Pumpkin Patch Guide – 2016 Edition
Book Review: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
Editors Note: What's This? Are we a book review website now? Well no. We're still doing all the great things you've come to love about FresYes. However, this is another book review from Emma. She's … [Read more...] about Book Review: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child