Summer vacation for FresYes kiddos has officially begun! With summer's carefree days of sun, swimming, barbecues and friends comes one little problem: summer learning loss. The phrase is being heard … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: Making summer reading fun for kids
Pic of the Week for 6/14
It's on! Here's the first week's contest entries! There are 9 pictures to choose from. Rules are simple. At the end of the week the one with the most 'LIKES' wins a $25 gift certificate. (This … [Read more...] about Pic of the Week for 6/14
The FresYes Picture of the Week
We're sponsoring a FresYes Picture of the Week Contest! When? Every week (duh!) Here's how it works. Take a picture of people, places, pets or anything that exhibits the FresYes Lifestyle … [Read more...] about The FresYes Picture of the Week
What is Grab Bag?
It's going to be a cornucopia of various guest posts. Want to write something? Is it something you are passionate about? Is it something that relates to Fresno? … [Read more...] about What is Grab Bag?
FresYes Fest!
Post by FresYes! the people, the places, the lifestyle of Fresno. … [Read more...] about FresYes Fest!
A Few of My Favorite Things
During this past holiday season I picked up some new favorite things to do and places to visit and I can’t wait to share them all with you. First thought, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this … [Read more...] about A Few of My Favorite Things
Fresno… I call it home.
Check out Katina’s story that finds her calling Fresno home no matter where she hangs her hat: I was born and raised in Fresno. I call it home (even though I live in Los Angeles). I make a trip … [Read more...] about Fresno… I call it home.
Cindy Lane – Griswold gone wild!
Its that time again where the neighborhood at Alluvial and Peach light up their finest. You can park at the park on peach and walk in, or drive in if you wish. Carriage rides, hot chocolate and even a … [Read more...] about Cindy Lane – Griswold gone wild!
Children’s Museum of the Sierra
Have you ever stumbled upon a gem? Found something where you least expected it? Realized you have a treasure on your hands? There is such a place like this, only a short drive up the foothills. Up … [Read more...] about Children’s Museum of the Sierra
Fresno Greek Fest
Every August, the St. George Greek Orthodox Church opens its doors for the annual Fresno Greek Fest! The Greek Fest started out 53 years ago, as a one night gathering, and has grown to a 3 day event. … [Read more...] about Fresno Greek Fest
Taco Truck Throwdown III
If you love tacos... and have always wanted to know whose are the best then this event is for you. Come watch the Fresno Grizzlies, have a cold one (it just happens to be thirsty Thursday) and eat … [Read more...] about Taco Truck Throwdown III
Fresno State’s corn is in!
This will actually be my first time having the famed Fresno State corn. Its the white corn first... they say the yellow will be along around the 2nd week of June so get your spot in line soon (there … [Read more...] about Fresno State’s corn is in!
3 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes
The Fresno and Clovis real estate market is HOT right now... as in there is a ton of demand and very limited inventory. I feel like the next open house I hold there may be people camping out in tents … [Read more...] about 3 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes
Great Staging Tips To Set A Buyer’s Mood At Your Home For Sale
Staging is the art of preparing your home for sale before showing it to prospective buyers. The point of staging is to highlight the house's strengths, downplay its weaknesses and make it more … [Read more...] about Great Staging Tips To Set A Buyer’s Mood At Your Home For Sale
How To Paint Your Home’s Exterior Walls
When preparing to sell a home, few things improve its curb appeal more than a fresh coat of exterior paint. Seriously, there is nothing more depressing then pulling up to an otherwise beautiful home … [Read more...] about How To Paint Your Home’s Exterior Walls
Selling? Improve The Appearance Of Your Home’s Bathrooms.
How important is a nice bathroom to you? Does the size of the tub and shower matter to you? I have seen power showers for the bathroom that would barely fit the average sized adult and some that … [Read more...] about Selling? Improve The Appearance Of Your Home’s Bathrooms.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 14, 2013
Mortgage rates rose last week nationwide during a week of sparse economic news. Thursday's weekly jobless claims report showed 371,000 new claims, which was 1,000 fewer jobless claims than for the … [Read more...] about What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 14, 2013
From Reedley to Rogue Fest – Jennifer Hunter
Check out Jennifer Hunter's story that begins in Reedley and lands her here in the Fresno/Clovis area: I originally moved to the Fresno/Clovis area in 1990, from Reedley. Coming from a small … [Read more...] about From Reedley to Rogue Fest – Jennifer Hunter
Aikdo of Fresno – Laura Mock
Laura Mock of Fresno shared with us one of her favorite places recently: My favorite place is Aikido of Fresno in the Tower District. Aikido of Fresno is a beautiful place to learn and practice … [Read more...] about Aikdo of Fresno – Laura Mock
Good Times Cafe
Although you don't see many doing it near the theater at Sierra Vista Mall, positioning your new business within eye shot of a busy movie theater seems like a great idea to me. Hopefully the … [Read more...] about Good Times Cafe
Reading Local!
After what has surely been a long summer (The Fresno Fair opened up to triple digits!) it has finally cooled off in our beloved valley. Jeans, sweatshirts, Café Corazon coffee in the early morning … [Read more...] about Reading Local!
Drink Local
It’s that time of year again; you remember all the dinners, festivals, and gatherings last fall don’t you?! During the upcoming weeks and months there will be an event every weekend and most weekdays … [Read more...] about Drink Local
Got Wine?!
Got Wine? A bit cheesy for a headline right? Forgive me, I couldn’t resist. It seems that wine is all the buzz these days, as it should be; September is California Wine Month. Did you know that … [Read more...] about Got Wine?!
Take a Trip to the Past with Simonian Farms
Known to Valley residents since 1901, Simonian Farms is a fourth generation family farm that grows over 150 varieties of fruits and vegetables. While most businesses change with the times, Simonian … [Read more...] about Take a Trip to the Past with Simonian Farms
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater
Between work, t-ball practice, and dance recitals sometimes date night with your significant other can be a little tough to make happen. A night out that doesn’t include a miniature toy that you … [Read more...] about Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater