My family is no stranger to the phenomena that is monthly subscription boxes. I’ve tried IPSY, Birchbox, Boxycharm, the Walmart Beauty Box, and Stitch Fix, and gifted Graze snack boxes. My son has subscribed to Loot Crate and my husband is a loyal customer of the Dollar Shave Club. Being the subscription box enthusiast I am, when I heard about Crate Republic, a new gift box and monthly … [Read more...]
Got the travel bug? Visit Mammoth Lakes year round
Considering Fresno's location in California, it's crazy to limit one's travel opportunities to just the summer. All year long there's something fun for everyone in the Eastern Sierra mountains—the question is, have you discovered it? During the summer, it's a short and beautiful four-hour drive directly through Yosemite to Mammoth Lakes. (Of course, the trip gets longer if you stop along the … [Read more...]
Casa de Fruta is the home of fruit and a whole lot more
If you’ve never been to Casa de Fruta, or haven’t in a while, then it’s time to stop, stretch your legs and explore this unique rest stop. Located along the Diablo Mountain Range, Casa de Fruta is about two hours from Fresno, two miles east of the Highways 152 and 156 junction. Its location makes it a popular place to stop while en route to places along the coast, like Santa Cruz or … [Read more...]
Coalinga’s Horned Toad Derby Promises Cow Drops, Seed Spitting, and Odes to a Toad (of sorts)
If you're looking for a unique activity over Memorial Day Weekend, you'll find it in Coalinga. A small town nestled in the hills, it might not seem like the first choice for adventure. But every May, this town is home to the Coalinga Horned Toad Derby, an event full of fun, food, and of course, horned toads. Horned Toad History Coalinga has been hosting the Horned Toad Derby for 81 years … [Read more...]