As the lazy days of summer wind down, it's time for families to gear up for a new school year. With Fresno and Central Unified Schools returning next week, and Clovis Unified the following, it feels … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition
Scholastic Warehouse Sale! (It’s like Black Friday for books!)
Book lovers rejoice! It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, yes - it's that Christmas-y time of course, but it's also time for the semi-annual Scholastic Books Warehouse Sale in Fresno! I … [Read more...] about Scholastic Warehouse Sale! (It’s like Black Friday for books!)
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!
The Upper San Joaquin – a fly fishing tale
"If people concentrated on the really important things of life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." ~ Doug Larson A few articles back I wrote about fly fishing, today I write … [Read more...] about The Upper San Joaquin – a fly fishing tale
Places to Go: Trick or Treat Edition
Few American traditions are as highly anticipated by children as trick or treating on Halloween night. Personally, I love the concept of neighbors young and old participating in making the night fun, … [Read more...] about Places to Go: Trick or Treat Edition
FresYes Families: Making summer reading fun for kids
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