Since my family and I found out about Hillcrest Christmas Tree Farm in Reedley, each year we go out there to look for a tree. There is just something satisfying about riding back down the 180 into … [Read more...] about Take a Ride With the Family: Hillcrest Christmas Tree Farm
10 Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Her (Under $100!)
Gentlemen, if you're a bit unsure of what to get the woman in your life for Christmas this year, never fear - queen over-shop is here. (Thankfully I'm an over-shopper but not necessarily an … [Read more...] about 10 Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Her (Under $100!)
5 Fun, Family-friendly Things to Do: Holiday Edition!
I would like to begin this post with a small disclaimer - YES, I know this is going up before Thanksgiving has taken place, and for that, I am sorry - I too love Thanksgiving and sharing a delicious … [Read more...] about 5 Fun, Family-friendly Things to Do: Holiday Edition!
Martin Park: Connecting this Halloween
Well, tomorrow is the big day-Halloween! It will be a night of fun, with costumes, parties, trick or treating, and gathering of friends. Like so many others, Halloween marks the start of the … [Read more...] about Martin Park: Connecting this Halloween
Day Hike Destination: Lewis Creek Trail
Go figure. The girl who hates camping, windy mountain roads, prefers restrooms to trees always and is afraid of bears and snakes has caught the hiking bug. Yup, I'm totally hooked on hiking and now … [Read more...] about Day Hike Destination: Lewis Creek Trail
Fall Family Fun: Simonian Farms Pumpkin Patch
This weekend, my family, our bonus kiddo (one of our kiddo's best friends) and my parents decided to pay a visit to Simonian Farms in Sunnyside to check out their Pumpkin Patch. This was the first … [Read more...] about Fall Family Fun: Simonian Farms Pumpkin Patch
Jingle Bell Run & Monster Mash Dash: Two fun family 5k’s for the holidays!
Get your costumes ready and dust off those running shoes because we have two holiday fun runs for the whole family to enjoy! The Monster Mash Dash is October 31st and features chip timing for both … [Read more...] about Jingle Bell Run & Monster Mash Dash: Two fun family 5k’s for the holidays!
Chaffee Zoo African Adventure – sneak peek photo tour & grand opening news
This afternoon, my gracious supervisor granted me a few hours off so that I would have the opportunity to go with my family to the Chaffee Zoo Member Preview of the new Chaffee Zoo African Adventure - … [Read more...] about Chaffee Zoo African Adventure – sneak peek photo tour & grand opening news
San Joaquin River Gorge: A fun hiking adventure (for the whole family!)
Confession: Until this past weekend, I'd never really gone on a hike. (I walked to Bridal Veil Falls in Yosemite, and then toured a Blue Spiny Lizard Care, but I feel like that doesn't … [Read more...] about San Joaquin River Gorge: A fun hiking adventure (for the whole family!)
Fresno Date Night Idea: Strummers for Live Music
My husband and I have been married for thirteen years. We have a son, we both work and do side projects and often feel like life is moving really, really fast. One thing we've tried to maintain since … [Read more...] about Fresno Date Night Idea: Strummers for Live Music
Get ready, The Big Fresno Fair is coming!
It's nearly October, and the Big Fresno Fair is just two weeks away! The Big Fresno Fair has something for just about everyone's interests and each year adds new exhibits, events and attractions in … [Read more...] about Get ready, The Big Fresno Fair is coming!
The Park and the Person, Todd Beamer
All summer, I was on the hunt - toddler in hand - for the perfect park. It was a typical sizzling Central Valley summer, and I really wanted to find an alternative to heading to the local Target to … [Read more...] about The Park and the Person, Todd Beamer
Storyland Reopening With More Magic Than Ever
What kinds of things do you remember from your childhood? What were the best times that you had? I remember going to Storyland. Visiting all the different exhibits and sticking a key into a box to … [Read more...] about Storyland Reopening With More Magic Than Ever
Meet PBS Kids characters & visit zoo animals Sat at ValleyPBS Kids Nite!
ValleyPBS and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are excited to announce an exciting, new event – ValleyPBS Kids Nite! Formerly known as Dino Nite, this new event will take place on Saturday, September 5 from 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about Meet PBS Kids characters & visit zoo animals Sat at ValleyPBS Kids Nite!
Hit the park! #NationalDogDay
If you have been on Facebook at all today you most likely noticed an increase in the number of photos of your friends’ dogs. Personally I’m not sure how everyone seems to get their best friends to … [Read more...] about Hit the park! #NationalDogDay
Mother-Son Date Idea: Boomers
Did you go to Boomers as a teen? If you're my age, chances are you didn't - because you went to Camelot Park instead. ;-) (Same place, previous name for you young whipper-snappers.) What do you … [Read more...] about Mother-Son Date Idea: Boomers
Update: Major happenings at Chaffee Zoo’s African Adventure
Last week, along with three of my FresYes colleagues, I had the exciting privilege of being able to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo's African Adventure expansion, while still … [Read more...] about Update: Major happenings at Chaffee Zoo’s African Adventure
Supporting A Local Mom: Karyn Jakobs
One thing that I feel strongly about as a person is the idea of supporting one another. In my own life I have been supported in various areas, at various stages. It is that support and love that I've … [Read more...] about Supporting A Local Mom: Karyn Jakobs
La Leche League of Fresno
For this week’s post I’m going to be pulling out my mommy card and talk about breastfeeding. Now I’d like to preface this whole post by saying that I’m just sharing my experience. Each mom has to do … [Read more...] about La Leche League of Fresno
More Than Books: Six Reasons You Should Join the Fresno County Public Library
My earliest memories are of going to the library with my parents. When I was a baby and toddler we lived within walking distance of the Fig Garden branch library in Fresno and we walked … [Read more...] about More Than Books: Six Reasons You Should Join the Fresno County Public Library
Bravo Farms – more than a pit stop!
As I scroll through my Facebook and Instagram feed, seeing all the happy faces visiting various Central Coast beaches, I feel it is my duty to point out what is in my opinion, the best place to stop … [Read more...] about Bravo Farms – more than a pit stop!
How to save money during a move
It's that time of year again, where the housing and home rental market is booming! Everyone who needs to move wants to do so and get settled prior to the start of a new school year and most … [Read more...] about How to save money during a move
3 ways to Get Your Kids Reading this Summer
So summer is about 1/2(or more) over. Now is when our minds slowly turn back to school. That means school supplies, clothes, and ... academics. This is the moment you may realize that your kids … [Read more...] about 3 ways to Get Your Kids Reading this Summer
Fresno Chaffee Zoo vs. San Diego Zoo
My family and I just got back from a much anticipated trip to Southern California. Our favorite sunny beach is Manhattan Beach, CA and we also love visiting Coronado, CA. We decided to combine the two … [Read more...] about Fresno Chaffee Zoo vs. San Diego Zoo
Your local Fresno Clovis water parks!
This summer seems to be the summer of travel for lots of my friends. Many people are leaving the sweltering heat of the Valley for cooler places around California. I even have some friends traveling … [Read more...] about Your local Fresno Clovis water parks!