Ted D Walker and his family love Halloween - it's their favorite holiday. After years without seeing more trick or treaters than could be counted on one hand, Walker and his family (Sabrina Walker, … [Read more...] about Halloween Hidden Gem: The Walker Maze
How to Save Money on Home Improvements
Whether you’re a new homeowner, or have owned your home for some time, odds are eventually you will need to replace older appliances and equipment in your home. Our family is finding ourselves in that … [Read more...] about How to Save Money on Home Improvements
Keep Kids Reading: 5 Great Programs For This Summer
If you grew up around the time I did, you may fondly remember Pizza Hut's Book It buttons and program. In school, we would get a big, round button pin. There were a number of spaces where you'd put a … [Read more...] about Keep Kids Reading: 5 Great Programs For This Summer
Where to Swim and Cool Off in Fresno, 2022 Edition
Looking for where to swim and cool off in Fresno 2022? Toasty summers are a fact of life for Fresnans, but thankfully you don’t have to dig your own pool to find a great place to cool off. The Fresno … [Read more...] about Where to Swim and Cool Off in Fresno, 2022 Edition
Fresno History: Soupy’s Lakeside Pool?!
Have you heard of Soupy's Lakeside Pool in Fresno? For fun, depending on your age... ask your parents or grandparents if they have. Did you know that before Target was built at Blackstone and … [Read more...] about Fresno History: Soupy’s Lakeside Pool?!
10 Ways Real People are Saving Money Right Now
Is a new home purchase, vehicle upgrade or post-Covid vacation something you're daydreaming about? If the financial part is what's holding you back, we surveyed hundreds to find out the top ten ways … [Read more...] about 10 Ways Real People are Saving Money Right Now
8 Covid-Safe at Home Date Ideas
My husband and I have been working from home together, going out of the house only for grocery trips and occasional take-out pick ups since March 15th. I recognize that people are getting out of their … [Read more...] about 8 Covid-Safe at Home Date Ideas
Be Safer Out There – Courtesy of Art Durazo Hugues!
Free Self-Defense Classes for Women For the last couple of years I've noticed somebody offering free self-defense classes for women on a website I follow. Women's self-defense classes are … [Read more...] about Be Safer Out There – Courtesy of Art Durazo Hugues!
All Aboard! Next stop – Holiday Storytime Events at Barnes & Noble
Holiday Storytime Events at Barnes & Noble Pajamas? Check. "Choo-choo" obsessed toddler? Check. With that in mind I walked into Barnes & Noble last weekend with my kiddo in tow. They … [Read more...] about All Aboard! Next stop – Holiday Storytime Events at Barnes & Noble
Fresno + Etsy = Easy Online Local Shopping for Christmas
Santa isn't the only one making a list this time of year. While he's busy checking off who's naughty and nice, everyone living outside of the North Pole is making lists of what to get their loved … [Read more...] about Fresno + Etsy = Easy Online Local Shopping for Christmas
Natasha Holland Makes Local Maps an Artform
When I first learned how to drive, my dad insisted that I also learn how to read a map. I’m revealing my age here, because of course, who uses a map anymore, when we all have GPS systems? I haven’t … [Read more...] about Natasha Holland Makes Local Maps an Artform
Chopping Down the Christmas Tree
Where to cut your own Christmas Tree One of my favorite holiday memories as a little kid was heading out to the Christmas tree farm to choose and cut our tree. It was definitely a family … [Read more...] about Chopping Down the Christmas Tree
Shop Local Deals for Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
Happy Thanksgiving!! Whether you’re just getting started in your day, stuffed full of turkey or simply avoiding your family members, I’m glad you’ve decided to spend a few minutes reading my words … [Read more...] about Shop Local Deals for Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
Throw a Gilmore Girls Viewing Party – FresYes Style
If you’re like me, and watched every episode of the Gilmore Girls when it first aired, and then again in syndication (and again on DVD), you’re probably also like me in that you are counting down the … [Read more...] about Throw a Gilmore Girls Viewing Party – FresYes Style
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies into FresYes
Nothing says the holidays are here like a flying, talking car. Especially if that car is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! The Children's Musical Theaterworks of Fresno will be preforming Chitty … [Read more...] about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies into FresYes
A Nostalgic Neighborhood Return for Starbucks on Herndon and Marks
When I was in college, and still living at home (which was on the deep western side of Fresno, beyond the city limits) I needed a place to gather with friends, study, and (sorry mom and dad, love you … [Read more...] about A Nostalgic Neighborhood Return for Starbucks on Herndon and Marks
Time to Cheer on Bulldog Basketball Team
The Fresno State Men’s Basketball Team is back in action after a successful 2015-2016 season. The Bulldogs kicked-off the regular season Friday, November 11th at the Save Mart Center. They will … [Read more...] about Time to Cheer on Bulldog Basketball Team
Geek Girl Brunch Fresno: Harry Potter Edition
Geek Girl Brunch: Food and Fangirls Something strange and magical is happening in FresYes. Every other month, ladies from around the Valley gather and graze on brunch foods. They discuss … [Read more...] about Geek Girl Brunch Fresno: Harry Potter Edition
Fresno Ideaworks- Pure Imagination
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