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 little round sticker on your button. Each sticker represented a certain number of books that you'd read, and when you got a new sticker, you'd also receive a certificate for a free Pizza Hut personal … [Read more...]
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 area offers multiple public swim locations, water parks, and splash parks for families to enjoy, and even a couple of areas for dogs to cool off, too! Here’s the 2022 round-up of local spots to get … [Read more...]
Parents: It’s Summer Camp Sign Up Time!
As a working parent, I learned the hard way years ago that if you're interested in having your child participate in day camps during the summer months while you're working - the time to sign up is NOW. Each year, Central California Parent Magazine hosts a camp fair. Parents can come out and speak to the representatives from the various summer camps all in one location. They can register and pay … [Read more...]
Great Indoor Activities with the Family
Whether it's a rainy day outside or you are quarantining to stay COVID safe, everyone needs ideas to stay active and avoid boredom indoors. If you are staying indoors, there is always social media to keep you entertained. Social media has tons of content that makes you laugh and helps you learn something. But if you don’t want to stay on your phone all day, and you are looking for more ideas … [Read more...]
5 Awesome Fresno Summer Camps Still Enrolling for 2021
As we begin to emerge from our pandemic state of living, one reemergence particularly thrilling to parents and kids is summer camps! Though some camps remain closed this summer and all are affected by having to reduce numbers to allow for social distancing, the great news is that there are several really fun camps still enrolling for this summer, and if you act quickly you can likely still snag a … [Read more...]
Scavenger Hunt Time!!
Are your kiddos at home going a bit stir crazy? Ours too! One way to get some of the pent-up energy out is a scavenger hunt. We have one for inside and one for outside for you to have fun with. I love that they both end with a snack :-) … [Read more...]
DEFY Trampoline Park Offers Big Fun & Affordable Monthly Memberships
In the Fresno and nearby metro surrounding area, there are now three indoor trampoline parks: Aerozone is located on Ashlan and Cedar and features multiple rooms of entertainment including specially designated areas intended for use by younger children. A highlight for older kids is the number of dodgeball courts available for play. This park is also the most affordable to visit by the … [Read more...]
Discover the music of the Youth Orchestras of Fresno
This year I discovered a Valley treasure that's nearly 70 years old. The Youth Orchestras of Fresno has been around in one form or another since 1950, but somehow I had missed it until my son auditioned in August. Fast forward to today, and this non-profit program is one of my favorite things about our city. Not only is it an affordable way to give kids performance experience, it's … [Read more...]
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