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
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
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
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
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
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
Halloween Haunts
Looking for some fright-filled fun this Halloween?! There are a few nearby “haunted” attractions that will surely have you jumping, screaming and holding on tight. Haunted houses and other like … [Read more...] about Halloween Haunts
The Big Fresno Fair – Support the Students
Here's a great post from one of our real estate agents, Manuel Bettencourt. We've written about The Big Fresno Fair before but not viewed with this unique and interesting angle. Thanks … [Read more...] about The Big Fresno Fair – Support the Students
“Fresno Puzzle Hunt” Returns with Halloween Twist
Fresno Puzzle Hunt There’s a lot of things to do in Fresno. I hope we have long since proved that to you by now. But this week, I came across something that is completely different from anything else … [Read more...] about “Fresno Puzzle Hunt” Returns with Halloween Twist
Art Venture Academy Brings Art To FresYes
The Fresno Art scene is embracing young talent of the Art Venture Academy It's a great time see student work in Fresno. The Fresno Art Council's Art Hop is a big deal for artists and art lovers. … [Read more...] about Art Venture Academy Brings Art To FresYes
Fresno State to Celebrate Ag Fest at Next Bulldogs Home Game
Fresno State to Celebrate Ag Fest Fall in the Central Valley means the return of Fresno State Football! The Dogs kicked off the 2016 season on the road in Nebraska. They played in front of a … [Read more...] about Fresno State to Celebrate Ag Fest at Next Bulldogs Home Game
Book Review: This Is Where It Ends
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: This Is Where It Ends
North Fork’s Bandit Town, USA will ruin your life in the most beautiful way
The Bandit Town Labor Day Campout, Sept. 3-5, 2016 Bandit Town should come with a warning. Something to this effect: If you're restless, enter at your own risk. Because if you have even the … [Read more...] about North Fork’s Bandit Town, USA will ruin your life in the most beautiful way
Visit Local: Selma
Last weekend my daughter and I went out of town. Okay, so it was only to Selma, but that still counts as going out of town, right? ;) My daughter has a love for theater. She's been a part of many … [Read more...] about Visit Local: Selma
Gone Fishing: The Weekday Rookie Angler
Working nights and fishing days. On most weekdays, the hours before work are spent running errands and going down the "To Do" list checking off tasks one by one. (For those who work a … [Read more...] about Gone Fishing: The Weekday Rookie Angler
Pet Medical Center and Spa
Last week I wrote about our family adopting two new doggies. After having to wait an extra week, this last Saturday we picked up our newest addition, Miss Claire! (As in eclair, which goes perfectly … [Read more...] about Pet Medical Center and Spa
Hobby Lobby has opened in Fresno! So, what’s the big deal?
I’m not a huge crafter, but I do have a need to go to Jo-Ann Fabrics or Michael’s from time to time, either for work or volunteer activities at my son’s school, and sometimes yes, even to attempt a … [Read more...] about Hobby Lobby has opened in Fresno! So, what’s the big deal?
Adopt Local: Animal Compassion Team
Animal Compassion Team of California There are two kinds of people in this world. Cat people and dog people. Sometimes someone fits into both categories, but usually, people pick a side. I am team … [Read more...] about Adopt Local: Animal Compassion Team
Manhattan Beach: The CA Beach Vacation Destination Fresnans are Missing
One of the best things about living in Fresno, is that you are always within a tank of gas to majestic mountain destinations or beautiful, sandy beaches. Every now and then, I like to suggest … [Read more...] about Manhattan Beach: The CA Beach Vacation Destination Fresnans are Missing
Book Review: Daughter of Smoke & Bone By Laini Taylor
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 from Emma. She's in 7th grade … [Read more...] about Book Review: Daughter of Smoke & Bone By Laini Taylor
Big Successes Lead “Painted Press” to New Lifestyle Line
What makes success? There are lots of formulas. Personally, I think it’s hard work, creativity and just little bit of lightning in a bottle. The Painted Press had all of that this past year, and it’s … [Read more...] about Big Successes Lead “Painted Press” to New Lifestyle Line
Get creative with a Girls (Crafty) Night Out at Nola Love!
There’s something very fun about doing something creative as an adult. It’s rare we get to spend our free time making something, and for those who don’t feel they are naturally artistic, crafts can … [Read more...] about Get creative with a Girls (Crafty) Night Out at Nola Love!
Shop Local: Fresno Deli
It should come as no surprise to any of you that I love Mediterranean food. I've written a post about the Fresno Greek Fest (which I attend every year), I've been to many Mediterranean restaurants … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Fresno Deli