Welcome to the first FresYes Real Estate Hangout. It's a place where I'll take a few minutes and explain a little about the inner working of the real estate industry. I'd love to answer any … [Read more...] about The FresYes Real Estate Hangout: Episode 1
Community: Brian Beck Believes in Bullard High School and its Students
Brian Beck talks a lot about trajectories. As principal of Bullard High School in Fresno, he has a hand in shaping and guiding the trajectories of more than 2,500 students. So it's no wonder … [Read more...] about Community: Brian Beck Believes in Bullard High School and its Students
Get Better Local: Valley Children’s Hospital
Last week I had a chance to go on a field trip with my daughter’s school. (If you’re following me at all, you’ll know I homeschool her, and yes-we do field trips too!) We went to visit Valley … [Read more...] about Get Better Local: Valley Children’s Hospital
#ThrowbackThursday to These Restaurants in 2012
Three years ago, I wrote a familiar-sounding song about the restaurants that made me proud to live and eat in Fresno. It was my farewell to a former online food magazine called TasteFresno, where I … [Read more...] about #ThrowbackThursday to These Restaurants in 2012
Fresyes places: where to swim this summer
It's no secret that Fresno is known for toasty summers, but thankfully, you don't have to dig your own pool to find a great place to cool off in the water. The Fresno area offers multiple public swim … [Read more...] about Fresyes places: where to swim this summer
The Choir: A Living Room Rock Experience
When you think of a concert being hosted in someone’s house, what image comes to mind? A high school garage band? A frat party? OK, those are probably stereotypes. But I bet what you WOULDN’T imagine … [Read more...] about The Choir: A Living Room Rock Experience
12:05 – A Different Side of Baseball
12:05 To any hard-core baseball fan that's the best time to watch a ball game. It's the time games were played in the long forgotten early years before lights. It's the time when fans would … [Read more...] about 12:05 – A Different Side of Baseball
FresYes People – For Corrine Bell, Home is Where the Art Is
Art and pets. That's what Corrine Bell's Fresno home is filled with. Bell is one of an ever growing group of creatives leaving their mark—whether it be in ink, paint or other medium—on the local art … [Read more...] about FresYes People – For Corrine Bell, Home is Where the Art Is
Ride Local: Harley-Davidson of Fresno
Last week I was invited to attend a local Harley-Davidson of Fresno event. I’ll pause here and wait for you to stop laughing. No, I’m not a Harley enthusiast. And, I’ve actually never been on one. … [Read more...] about Ride Local: Harley-Davidson of Fresno
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
That one crazy friend
Anyone who has been on social media for any amount of time knows how popular it is to talk about that ONE crazy friend we all have who is always up for anything. Most of the time when we see this … [Read more...] about That one crazy friend
Local Homeschool Community Comes Together
About a year and a half ago I made the decision to homeschool my daughter. This was a very personal decision for my family, and usually those who homeschool have their own unique reasons … [Read more...] about Local Homeschool Community Comes Together
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
FresYes Faves: 5 Bargain beauty finds worth buying
As your resident makeup junkie here in FresYes land, every so often I feel it's my duty to inform you of awesome beauty products I come across - particularly those that are friendly to almost … [Read more...] about FresYes Faves: 5 Bargain beauty finds worth buying
ApCal Craft Beer Fest 2015
ApCal Summer season has officially started with the 3rd annual Craft Beer Fest this past sunny Saturday. Being an ApCal rookie I made some glaring 1st timer mistakes that I can … [Read more...] about ApCal Craft Beer Fest 2015
FresYes People – Local Mom Talks Family and What Mother’s Day Means to Her
Tomorrow is Mother's Day. Hopefully you knew that already and have a sweet gift (handmade or store-bought, it's the thought that counts) waiting for your mom. For some, the holiday is celebrated with … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Local Mom Talks Family and What Mother’s Day Means to Her
Mother’s Day Memories
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about the women in my life. My mom, my aunt, my grandma, my friends. I think about how they have helped shape me into the mother I am … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Memories
To Mom, With Love: Last-Minute Gift Ideas
I don’t know about you, but I know that for me, it can be pretty hard to buy gifts for my mom sometimes. I’m not sure what it is exactly. An age gap? A parent that’s too practical? A feeling that … [Read more...] about To Mom, With Love: Last-Minute Gift Ideas
FresYes Families: Moms share the best advice they ever received
Everyone loves to pepper moms-to-be with advice. Most of it is well-meaning and comes from a place of wanting to spare new moms the frustration of learning things the hard way if possible, however … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: Moms share the best advice they ever received
Salsa in the Park!
Salsa, Salsa, HOT HOT HOT!!! Tonight, May 4th, is the start of one of my FresYes favorite times of the year. No I'm not talking about Cinco de Mayo, nachos at a Grizzlies game or a … [Read more...] about Salsa in the Park!
Community: Buchanan High School’s Mama Bear Ricci Ulrich
Buchanan High School is the middle child of the Clovis Unified School District. It's not the oldest high school and it's not the newest. But it's certainly carved out a niche for itself in this … [Read more...] about Community: Buchanan High School’s Mama Bear Ricci Ulrich
Eat Sweets Local – Ooh De Lolli
I bet just about every business owner has a story about how they got started. Rooted somewhere deep within that story is a passion that drives the person. This is very much the case for Donna Mott, … [Read more...] about Eat Sweets Local – Ooh De Lolli
Community Events – May 1st
Central Valley Cancer Survivorship Conference When: May 8th 9am to 2pm Where: Valley Children's Hospital 9300 Children’s Blvd, Madera, CA 93636 Join us for our 2015 Central Valley Cancer … [Read more...] about Community Events – May 1st
Eat Local: Where To Go for Authentic Chinese Food
As you can tell by the headline, apparently I have now decided that I’m just going to write about whatever I want. No, I’m just kidding, I promise. But I am taking a bit of a detour this week. Mr. … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Where To Go for Authentic Chinese Food