A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of going to the Old Town Flea in Clovis. It was basically a Shop Local paradise. I met so many vendors and crafters who had fun and interesting products. Today, I’m … [Read more...] about Get Creative with Anchor and Soul Signs
Shop Local: Small Business Saturday
Happy Friday! Well, we did it. We made it through Thanksgiving. I hope everyone had yummy food and didn't have to loosen their belt too much. Or maybe you just wore stretchy pants to dinner, which … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Small Business Saturday
Donate to Local Organizations on #GivingTuesday
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!! As always, I have the pleasure of coming to you on all the major holidays, it seems. This always gets me thinking about what I find most important when it comes to … [Read more...] about Donate to Local Organizations on #GivingTuesday
Fresno Fitness: Certus CrossFit
When people find out that I CrossFit, I normally get two types of reactions: If the person is a fellow CrossFitter, they immediately want to talk about how amazing the workouts are, how much it … [Read more...] about Fresno Fitness: Certus CrossFit
Upcoming Holiday Events
I don't know about you, but I cannot believe that we are already in the middle of November. Thanksgiving is next week, and then Christmas, and then New Years, and then.......Ahhhh! It's all too much … [Read more...] about Upcoming Holiday Events
One Enchanted Evening: Check it off your Christmas bucket list
Well folks, it's November. Judging by the decor at Target and red cups at Starbucks, that means it's basically Christmas, right? Sometimes I cringe at how we seem to skip past the thankfulness and … [Read more...] about One Enchanted Evening: Check it off your Christmas bucket list
Valley Town Hall Meetings: Sir Ken Robinson
I've been writing for Fresyes for a while now, and occasionally I run out of things on what to write about. I thought I would have writer's block about a month into it, but there is so much going on … [Read more...] about Valley Town Hall Meetings: Sir Ken Robinson
Local Cancer Survivors Connect with Art of Life
Cancer affects lives in many different ways, and if you’re reading this, chances are, you’ve been affected by and/or known someone who has dealt with cancer. One of the things that I’ve learned over … [Read more...] about Local Cancer Survivors Connect with Art of Life
Local musician, Roger Perry, honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
If you're familiar with the local, live music scene, chances are you've enjoyed the vocals and guitar of Roger Perry. A mainstay in the Fresno area, guitarist since childhood, and avid Elvis Presley, … [Read more...] about Local musician, Roger Perry, honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Fresno Fitness: Mar Cardio Studio – Assault Bike Workouts
The first time I saw an air bike was at my old CrossFit Box. It was an older Airdyne brand bike, sitting in a corner, only used by a couple of people (usually older) to warm up before class started. I … [Read more...] about Fresno Fitness: Mar Cardio Studio – Assault Bike Workouts
5 of the Best Stops on Clovis’ Pollasky Avenue
With a population of just over 100,000, the sweet little city of Clovis is alive and growing. Incorporated in 1912, Clovis was pioneered by a man named Marcus Pollasky, and a group of prominent Fresno … [Read more...] about 5 of the Best Stops on Clovis’ Pollasky Avenue
FresYes Events: It’s Swedefest Time!
You guys. It's November! You know what that means? WHOA. Hold your reindeer. No, I'm not talking about the holidays... It's SWEDEFEST time! Swedefest 15 is rapidly approaching - we're just under a … [Read more...] about FresYes Events: It’s Swedefest Time!
DIY “Top Dog Pet Wash” Provides Mess-Free Solution
It’s finally fall in Fresno, and with it is coming some much-needed rain. With the rain also comes a dirty problem for pet owners: muddy dogs. It’s hard to keep all that stuff from being trekked in … [Read more...] about DIY “Top Dog Pet Wash” Provides Mess-Free Solution
Questions about buying or selling a home with Solar
For those of you who don't know, we are still trying to sell our old house in Sunnyside. It seems that the Sunrun solar on our roof creates a lot of questions and nervousness. But it is due to people … [Read more...] about Questions about buying or selling a home with Solar
Local Día de los Muertos Event Keeps Memories Alive
How do you remember your loved ones after they have passed away? It’s a bittersweet subject, but one we all inevitably deal with at some point in our lives. Mexicans have a traditional holiday called … [Read more...] about Local Día de los Muertos Event Keeps Memories Alive
Old Town Clovis Antique Mall
Years ago when I was in high school, my aunt took me to an antique shop. Now, I love my aunt to pieces, but shopping in a crowded store full of old stuff was not my idea of fun. I remember the antique … [Read more...] about Old Town Clovis Antique Mall
Paint Nite Brings Friends Together
I mentioned in a blog a couple months ago that I had made a list of things I want to do before I turn 30. Some of them were things I’d never done. Some of them were things I hadn’t done in a long … [Read more...] about Paint Nite Brings Friends Together
The Shadow of the Raven
“Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore.” ― Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven What in classic literature says Halloween better than Edgar Allan Poe? Edgar Allan will be coming to life this week in 5 shows at … [Read more...] about The Shadow of the Raven
Blind Date with a Book, the Blind Date That’s Good for You
Now, I like reality tv as much as the next girl, but when I joined a book club this fall, I was reminded why reading feels so good. Sure, it's especially easy to curl up with a good book now that the … [Read more...] about Blind Date with a Book, the Blind Date That’s Good for You
Step Up With Down Syndrome Association of Central California
When you hear the phrase “Down syndrome,” what thoughts go through your mind? There are a lot of misconceptions about people with Down syndrome, a genetic condition where a baby is born with three, … [Read more...] about Step Up With Down Syndrome Association of Central California
ZAPPCON 2015
Last year I wrote about the first ever ZappCon, and guess what? It’s happening again this year-this very weekend! ZappCon is put on by geeks, for geeks. It is a hybrid convention … [Read more...] about ZAPPCON 2015
Introducing One Sense, the Latest Thing in Tech
There are a lot of cool people in Fresno doing cool things. And don't you feel special when you actually know them personally? I do! Recently, my friends Matt Tymn and Nick Gundry have received … [Read more...] about Introducing One Sense, the Latest Thing in Tech
Westside Rescue Helps Homeless With Pets
Fresno, like many big cities, has a homeless problem. I know it’s not very FresYes to point that out, but it is the sad truth. What IS FresYes is an amazing local organization called Westside Rescue … [Read more...] about Westside Rescue Helps Homeless With Pets
ArtHop: T.W. Patterson Building
I have a love for Downtown Fresno. The buildings have meaning and are so beautiful. They are a reminder of the history of Fresno. The T.W. Patterson Building is one of those buildings. Since it’s … [Read more...] about ArtHop: T.W. Patterson Building
Marpeck Hall: Fresno Pacific’s Mid-Century Coolness
Even though it has been around since 1944, relatively few Fresno residents have ever strolled across the inviting campus of Fresno Pacific University in Southwest Fresno. That’s a mistake. Pacific’s … [Read more...] about Marpeck Hall: Fresno Pacific’s Mid-Century Coolness