You guys, I have a confession. Winter in the valley really gets me down. I know I'm a total wimp, and I could be living in Minnesota somewhere, shoveling snow and strapping chains onto my car - but … [Read more...] about Beating the winter with my favorite places to snuggle up.
New Location: Buffalo Wild Wings
One of my main goals as a writer for FresYes is to share amazing events and places. My focus is mostly on our community. I love the community of Fresno. I have witnessed others all over town take care … [Read more...] about New Location: Buffalo Wild Wings
Frosted Cakery Takes Holiday Sweets to New Level
I feel like there’s pretty much no such thing as a bad cupcake. But there are also really, really, really GOOD cupcakes. And I think some of the best cupcakes in town come from Frosted Cakery in the … [Read more...] about Frosted Cakery Takes Holiday Sweets to New Level
Outdoor Workout: Pincushion Peak Trail
I work-out hard to stay in good shape and healthy. Monday thru Saturday I either swim with the Fresno Dolphins, I CrossFit at Certus CrossFit, I run with my husband or I do the DailyBurn.com when I am … [Read more...] about Outdoor Workout: Pincushion Peak Trail
Community Events -October 17th
Yoga, Wine & Vines When: October 17th 10:30am to 1:00pm Where: Kings River Winery Join us for a morning filled with relaxation and wine tasting! Lisa Neville of Perfect Balance Yoga will … [Read more...] about Community Events -October 17th
The Downtown Center: Small Business Workshops
One thing to admire about Fresno is that in recent years, our city has been trying extremely hard to revitalize downtown. There have been many things that have helped this process along. The … [Read more...] about The Downtown Center: Small Business Workshops
Nightmare Theater is open! Live the horror – “The Gallows”
Tremendum Pictures, the local production company that brought you this summer’s horror film “The Gallows” is bringing new life to downtown Fresno with the most haunted attraction in the valley. … [Read more...] about Nightmare Theater is open! Live the horror – “The Gallows”
Good vibes and good brew: Dutch Bros. Coffee
Just what is it about coffee? The comfort of that sweet smell first thing in the morning, the excuse to use cream and sugar, or even the health benefits list that grows longer every year - I'm a … [Read more...] about Good vibes and good brew: Dutch Bros. Coffee
Eat Local: Le Parisien Cafe
Last week was my daughter’s 13th birthday. Over the years we’ve had grand birthday parties, but now that she’s getting older, the parties are becoming less elaborate. Funny how that happened, as I … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Le Parisien Cafe
Old Town Clovis Wine Walk
When I moved back to Clovis last year, I was quickly reminded of all of the agriculture here in the valley. I literally live a stone's throw from where the sweet Wawona peaches are grown, and a short … [Read more...] about Old Town Clovis Wine Walk
Sanger Unified School District – A Hidden Treasure
Fresno is growing by leaps and bounds. It really is becoming quite a big city. It is broken up into so many different areas, and one of those areas is Sunnyside (South East Fresno). Sunnyside is … [Read more...] about Sanger Unified School District – A Hidden Treasure
Community Events – September 18th
B3 (Beats, Bikes, and Brews) When: September 24th, 7:00PM-11:30PM Where: Frank's Place 1432 Fulton Street Franks Place again welcomes the Central Valley Biking community to join us for an … [Read more...] about Community Events – September 18th
Eat Local: Rocket Dog Brats & Brew
If I asked all of you what the right way to enjoy a baseball game was, I’m guessing most of you would say, “With a beer and a hot dog.” And if you’re a San Francisco Giants fan, you’d probably add, … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Rocket Dog Brats & Brew
In freelancer’s heaven: the best local spots to get your work done
As a freelance writer, fashion blogger, busy mamasita, and shopaholic, I'm always in search of fun spots to get my work done. Sure sure, there's Starbucks and their fancy-pants fast WIFI, or the … [Read more...] about In freelancer’s heaven: the best local spots to get your work done
Blaze Pizza’s Grand Opening with Free Pizza and a Giveaway!
Fresno has a new pizza place! Blaze Pizza just opened over by Fashion Fair Mall and they invited me in to try it. They focus on fresh ingredients and hand crafted food. Their main focus is pizza, as … [Read more...] about Blaze Pizza’s Grand Opening with Free Pizza and a Giveaway!
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
You need more Triangle in your life (Triangle Drive-In)
When I was in high school, a friend's mom used to pick us up burgers, chicken fingers and crinkle fries from Triangle Drive-In near Roeding Park on Belmont and 99. I always looked forward to seeing … [Read more...] about You need more Triangle in your life (Triangle Drive-In)
Tropical Island Shaved Ice
I realize that with the start of school, summer might seem like it’s over, but technically we still have a good month left of warm weather. (Living in Fresno, we know we really have a couple months … [Read more...] about Tropical Island Shaved Ice
Here’s Your Chance to Meet Celeb Chef Fabio Viviani!
I know I should be telling you all how wonderful it is to live in Central California, home of the amazing, lusciously sweet California fig, but all I can think about is Fabio. Fabio Viviani, … [Read more...] about Here’s Your Chance to Meet Celeb Chef Fabio Viviani!
Keep it Local – Three Ways to Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day
Did you know today, August 6, is National Root Beer Float Day? You do now! I don’t know about you, but by the time August rolls around in the Valley I’m looking for any way I can to cool off. If you … [Read more...] about Keep it Local – Three Ways to Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day
Mad Duck Goes Big with Campus Pointe Restaurant
In today’s edition of things you don’t need to know about Joanne: I have a thing for deviled eggs. I don’t know why exactly. I think because they were so novel to me. They aren’t exactly a part of the … [Read more...] about Mad Duck Goes Big with Campus Pointe Restaurant
Cafe Van Ness – An Indie Coffeehouse Experience in Gazebo Gardens
If you’re a frequent visitor to Gazebo Gardens you may have noticed it tucked away in the corner near the entrance: Cafe Van Ness, a new player in the local coffee scene. Located in the space formerly … [Read more...] about Cafe Van Ness – An Indie Coffeehouse Experience in Gazebo Gardens
Choose Your Own Food Adventure at House of JuJu
I kind of feel like starting this blog with, “OMG IT’S SO DELICIOUS GO THERE NOW!” And then I want to try to figure out how I didn’t know about House of JuJu for over a year, and who I can yell at … [Read more...] about Choose Your Own Food Adventure at House of JuJu
It’s A New Day at FresYES.com
Times, how they are a’ changing. In July 2010, I left my longtime real estate home—Realty Concepts—and joined Guarantee Real Estate. During the years that followed, I’ve continued to grow my … [Read more...] about It’s A New Day at FresYES.com
Quickly Bubble Tea Chain Comes to Clovis
Last week I wrote about Taipei 101, a new coffee and tea shop that recently opened in Fresno. It’s actually one of several new establishments in the area that serve up similar offerings. This week my … [Read more...] about Quickly Bubble Tea Chain Comes to Clovis