Here’s the thing: I am, of course, a proponent of shopping locally. There’s nothing like supporting small businesses and passionate shop owners. But I’m also practical, and I know that sometimes you … [Read more...] about Tulare Outlet: Great Deals Closer Than You Think
What to Eat at Catacomb Party This Weekend
Pork. Belly. Tacos. Honestly, I could stop there. Taste Kitchen's Chef Martin Franco kills it with his pork belly tacos, topped with avocado, tomatillo salsa, and pickled onions. Heart-eyed emojis … [Read more...] about What to Eat at Catacomb Party This Weekend
FresYes Fun: Easter events around the Valley
If you're looking for some family fun for the upcoming Easter weekend, you're in luck because Fresno and the nearby surrounding areas have some great Easter egg hunts and events planned for you! The … [Read more...] about FresYes Fun: Easter events around the Valley
Easter outdoors
It's that time of the year here in FresYes when the kids are on spring break, the weather is great and families all over the valley will gather in back yards or parks to enjoy Easter Sunday. In the … [Read more...] about Easter outdoors
The FresYes Garden: Summer Annuals
"I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden." ~Ruth Stout I am a cottage gardener. I love color and layers and stone paths. With the concern of the drought … [Read more...] about The FresYes Garden: Summer Annuals
FresYes People – Mathr de León Talks Catacomb Party 2015
Los Angeles has Coachella. San Francisco has Outside Lands. And a handful of other American cities with high concentrations of hip, music-loving young folks with disposable income have their … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Mathr de León Talks Catacomb Party 2015
Spring Break Activities
Happy Friday! I have been looking forward to this day for about a month. Not just because it's Friday, or because it's the day where I get to watch Family Feud (thanks to no longer having cable, I … [Read more...] about Spring Break Activities
Fresno Grizzlies Going All Out For Fans This Season
I knew something was up when the Fresno Grizzlies sent me an e-mail inviting me to go on a “press event adventure.” Come for a “daring announcement” of the “boldest promotion in the history of … [Read more...] about Fresno Grizzlies Going All Out For Fans This Season
FresYes: 14 Places to go this Spring!
Two weeks ago, I requested your help in compiling the most awesome of all lists of Central Valley Spring activities and sights, and you did not disappoint! I was so pleased with your suggestions and … [Read more...] about FresYes: 14 Places to go this Spring!
ICYMI: Alton Brown’s Fresno Restaurant Picks
@AltonBrown visits several local restaurants - will sign autographs today http://t.co/v1TTmJkar0 #ABRoadEatsFresno pic.twitter.com/w2NyudSY1v — ABC30 Fresno (@ABC30) March 17, 2015 There was … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Alton Brown’s Fresno Restaurant Picks
QALO – Outdoor product review
A lot of the time I see a new product and either love it and have to have it or pass it by never to think about it again. Well recently I have been having an ad on my Facebook page pop … [Read more...] about QALO – Outdoor product review
FresYes People – ‘Fall in like’ with Ryan Hudgins’ Youth Football Camp
Ryan Hudgins wants kids to "fall in like" with football. Not love, like. Kids, he says, can use the sport as a way to develop skills both on and off the field. And they should see football as … [Read more...] about FresYes People – ‘Fall in like’ with Ryan Hudgins’ Youth Football Camp
Things To Do: West Coast Mennonite Sale
There are many things I love about Fresno. Some of my family is here, my friends are here, my church, my support group-this is where I'm from. This is home. One characteristic of Fresno that I … [Read more...] about Things To Do: West Coast Mennonite Sale
Shop Local at Pavilion West Shopping Center
I think you've gotten a sense by now of the things that make me happy when I explore local stores for the blog. The main one? You don’t start your own business unless you have a passion, and I adore … [Read more...] about Shop Local at Pavilion West Shopping Center
FresYes Places: Future Prospects Baseball
For our family, and many others - as we greet spring, we also greet lots and lots of baseball hours. Whether it's watching our son play Cal Ripkin ball, taxiing him (and sometimes his buddies) to … [Read more...] about FresYes Places: Future Prospects Baseball
Fishing with style
"There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot" ~Steven Wright~ FresYes is a fishing gateway to the Sierra and we are lucky enough to have right … [Read more...] about Fishing with style
The FresYes Garden: Top 5 Spring Gardening Tips for Vegetable Gardens
Here in FresYes (zone 9), Spring is the best time of year to grow vegetable crops. The gelid ice on teak patio sets would just be beginning to thaw while birds would chirp on ice-laden conifers. The … [Read more...] about The FresYes Garden: Top 5 Spring Gardening Tips for Vegetable Gardens
FresYes People – Tioga-Sequoia’s Mike Cruz Talks FresYes Fest 2015
Today's the day. It's the 2nd annual FresYes Fest in downtown Fresno. In just hours, hundreds, if not thousands, of people will flock to Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company's Fulton Street beer garden in … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Tioga-Sequoia’s Mike Cruz Talks FresYes Fest 2015
Local Event: FresYes Fest 2015
Anyone know Stefon from Saturday Night Live? Well, I totally just had a Stefon moment. I was thinking of a way to start this post, and I was going to say something like, “If you want to have a good … [Read more...] about Local Event: FresYes Fest 2015
Community Events – March 13th
Spring Break Kid's Camp When: March 30th-31st 9am to 4 pm (for ages 5-9) April 1st-3rd 9am to 4pm (for ages 10-14) Where: Valley Animal Center 3934 N. Hayston Fresno, CA … [Read more...] about Community Events – March 13th
Shop Local: Totally Enchanted By Revival 23
The problem with this gig - and this is true #FirstWorldProblem status - is that it puts a dent in my wallet, because I never leave the stores I visit empty-handed. But I suppose this is good news … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Totally Enchanted By Revival 23
FresYes must see sights of Spring {contest!}
If you've been reading my weekly posts for a few months or more, you've probably caught on to the fact that my family and I love exploring the many offerings our Valley has to offer in … [Read more...] about FresYes must see sights of Spring {contest!}
A Chat with Chef Manny from LeLa’s
If humility is an indicator of true success, Chef Manuel "Manny" Carr, purveyor of LeLa's Restaurant, is a successful man. He opened LeLa's three years ago, after working at Fresno Heart Hospital and … [Read more...] about A Chat with Chef Manny from LeLa’s
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?
FresYes People – Local Teacher Wins Big on Wheel of Fortune
Solve this "Wheel of Fortune" puzzle. The category is "People," and you have the vowels to get you started. Go! _ A _ IE _ O _ E Got it? If you guessed KATIE POPE you are correct! Sadly, there are … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Local Teacher Wins Big on Wheel of Fortune