Well friends, it’s happening, summer is coming to an end. This means a couple of things…No more trips to the beach, waking at noon, swimming at 1pm, playdates with friends, marathons on Netflix, or … [Read more...] about Back to School Traditions
Coloring for Adults
I have this friend who likes to have game night at her house. She has tons of board games, and occasionally we’ll get together with a bunch of other friends and play games. It really is a lot of fun. … [Read more...] about Coloring for Adults
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
Shop (and workout) Local – Hart’s Haven Used Bookstore
Last Friday was my birthday. (Yay for being a year older!) I celebrated by visiting some of the places I love. I went to Teazers, Frosted Cakery, Dusty Buns, and then I visited a new favorite … [Read more...] about Shop (and workout) Local – Hart’s Haven Used Bookstore
Local TV Personality – Kopi Sotiropulos
If you are at all familiar with our local new stations, you probably know who Kopi Sotiropulos is. He’s on Fox, Channel 26, as a cohost of Great Day. I think when people are on TV, we automatically … [Read more...] about Local TV Personality – Kopi Sotiropulos
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!
Sharing our 4th of July Traditions
This whole week at work I’ve been focusing on the 4th of July. We’ve made maracas, fireworks with cereal, and read lots of books about the holiday. We’ve learned why we celebrate the 4th, and the … [Read more...] about Sharing our 4th of July Traditions
Eat Local: Foster’s Donuts
As I was planning for this week’s post, I had to laugh at myself. Last week I wrote about eating healthy and exercising. This week, I’ll be writing about donuts. Ha! A couple of weeks ago I … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Foster’s Donuts
Get Fit Local – Walking Fig Garden
I’ve been on a get healthy kick lately. Weight is something I’ve struggled with my whole life. Although, when I look back at pictures when I was younger, I was way skinnier then than I am now. Funny … [Read more...] about Get Fit Local – Walking Fig Garden
The New Wrinkles and All That Jazz!
Drama has played a very important role in my daughter’s life this past year. (In fact, as I type this, I’m sitting in a rehearsal for Peter Pan Jr.) Being part of a production has been wonderful for … [Read more...] about The New Wrinkles and All That Jazz!
The Central Valley Taco Festival
I was listening to the radio the other day when a commercial came on about the Central Valley Taco Festival. Oh my goodness that brought back a memory that I just have to share with everyone! The … [Read more...] about The Central Valley Taco Festival
Get Better Local: Valley Children’s Hospital
Last week I had a chance to go on a field trip with my daughter’s school. (If you’re following me at all, you’ll know I homeschool her, and yes-we do field trips too!) We went to visit Valley … [Read more...] about Get Better Local: Valley Children’s Hospital
Ride Local: Harley-Davidson of Fresno
Last week I was invited to attend a local Harley-Davidson of Fresno event. I’ll pause here and wait for you to stop laughing. No, I’m not a Harley enthusiast. And, I’ve actually never been on one. … [Read more...] about Ride Local: Harley-Davidson of Fresno
Local Homeschool Community Comes Together
About a year and a half ago I made the decision to homeschool my daughter. This was a very personal decision for my family, and usually those who homeschool have their own unique reasons … [Read more...] about Local Homeschool Community Comes Together
Mother’s Day Memories
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about the women in my life. My mom, my aunt, my grandma, my friends. I think about how they have helped shape me into the mother I am … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Memories
Eat Sweets Local – Ooh De Lolli
I bet just about every business owner has a story about how they got started. Rooted somewhere deep within that story is a passion that drives the person. This is very much the case for Donna Mott, … [Read more...] about Eat Sweets Local – Ooh De Lolli
Donate Local: Assistance League Thrift Boutique
During my childhood, my mother liked to go yard sales every Saturday morning. Her and my step grandmother would get up early, take a pocket full of change, and head out way before anyone else got up. … [Read more...] about Donate Local: Assistance League Thrift Boutique
NOtown Roller Derby
Have you ever watched the movie Whip It? It stars Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Wiig, and Jimmy Fallon. It's a movie about a girl pursuing her dream to compete in a roller derby league. … [Read more...] about NOtown Roller Derby
Local Documentary- Our Lives: Surviving the Streets of Fresno
Last week for Easter break my daughter went on a local missions trip. The youth advisers really took the time to highlight Fresno to the Jr.High students. The youth did things like clean up graffiti, … [Read more...] about Local Documentary- Our Lives: Surviving the Streets of Fresno
Spring Break Activities
Happy Friday! I have been looking forward to this day for about a month. Not just because it's Friday, or because it's the day where I get to watch Family Feud (thanks to no longer having cable, I … [Read more...] about Spring Break Activities
Things To Do: West Coast Mennonite Sale
There are many things I love about Fresno. Some of my family is here, my friends are here, my church, my support group-this is where I'm from. This is home. One characteristic of Fresno that I … [Read more...] about Things To Do: West Coast Mennonite Sale
Local Event: FresYes Fest 2015
Anyone know Stefon from Saturday Night Live? Well, I totally just had a Stefon moment. I was thinking of a way to start this post, and I was going to say something like, “If you want to have a good … [Read more...] about Local Event: FresYes Fest 2015
Eat Local: Luna Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
As I was preparing for my post this week, I was realizing that I've been writing a lot about food. I guess that makes sense, because I've been trying new places lately, as well as visiting some old … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Luna Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Eat Local: Toledito’s
Growing up in Fresno I had always been afraid of downtown. Not afraid that something bad was going to happen, but more afraid of driving. I've always heard people complain about the one-way streets, … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Toledito’s