Odds are if you're reading this blog, supporting family-based, small businesses and talented artisans is something you enjoy -- so let me tell you right now, I'm 100% certain you're going to want to … [Read more...] about Kin + Clay: Local Potter Continues Father’s Legacy
5 Fabulous Places to Shop Local for Last Minute Holiday Gifts
Well folks, if you've been waiting for your sign to wrap up your holiday shopping - consider this your official sign! The Christmas week is upon us, and we're just a few days away from the big … [Read more...] about 5 Fabulous Places to Shop Local for Last Minute Holiday Gifts
10 Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Local Small Businesses
Love supporting local business? Want to treat your sweetie this February? We've got you covered! Check out our list of ten unique, fun and surprising gift ideas all from local small shops. Click the … [Read more...] about 10 Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Local Small Businesses
Ways to Celebrate Loved Ones & Support Local Right Now
The COVID-19 Pandemic has left us all reeling in a multitude of ways, many of us are collectively mourning the loss of momentous once-in-a-lifetime experiences for loved ones including high school and … [Read more...] about Ways to Celebrate Loved Ones & Support Local Right Now
FresYes guide to shopping local on Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
The holiday shopping season gets into full swing this weekend with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. In the era of online shopping, Fresno-area malls and local businesses are … [Read more...] about FresYes guide to shopping local on Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
Shop Local at the FresYes Market!
With the expansion of our office earlier this year, we're now able to offer Fresnans a variety of services, from community space for classes, meetings, and more, to a unique shopping … [Read more...] about Shop Local at the FresYes Market!
Check out Crazy Squirrel Games for cards, games, and community
If you're battling boredom, there's a squirrel that can save you. Seriously! Crazy Squirrel Games is a locally owned business that's full of family fun, games, and, yes, even … [Read more...] about Check out Crazy Squirrel Games for cards, games, and community
Stock up for National Popcorn Day at Grandpa’s Popcorn and Sweets
Nestled in a shopping center on First and Nees in Fresno is a little shop waiting to blow your mind. Locally owned, it's full of gourmet popcorn of every flavor imaginable, from Butter Rum to Caramel … [Read more...] about Stock up for National Popcorn Day at Grandpa’s Popcorn and Sweets
“Wrap up” your shopping at 10 holiday pop-ups this weekend
Wow, what a weekend to shop local! This coming Saturday and Sunday, there are so many holiday events taking place, it's borderline crazy. My best advice? Caffeinate, catch a little holiday madness, … [Read more...] about “Wrap up” your shopping at 10 holiday pop-ups this weekend
9 ways to shop local this Small Business Saturday
We’re all familiar with the frenzy that is Black Friday, but how many of us are familiar with Small Business Saturday? Small Business Saturday is a movement to support local business owners during … [Read more...] about 9 ways to shop local this Small Business Saturday
What’s Really on Local Moms’ Christmas Wishlists
If you’ve ever wished you could know exactly what us moms want for Christmas, without actually asking directly – I’ve got you covered. (Hint: husbands – if you’re feeling at a loss this year as far as … [Read more...] about What’s Really on Local Moms’ Christmas Wishlists
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
Candy, toys and conversation make new shop in Reedley a ‘Sweet Destination’
Move over Willy Wonka, there's a new sweet shop in town. In downtown Reedley, to be exact. And its owners, a husband and wife whose sweet dispositions rival the candied confections they sell, hope … [Read more...] about Candy, toys and conversation make new shop in Reedley a ‘Sweet Destination’
New In Town: Misty Peak Teas brings ancient Chinese tea to Clovis
"Being able to share tea with people, is being able to share time with people." ***** Tea season is here in the Central Valley. The temperatures, after all, are predicted to dip as low as the 70s … [Read more...] about New In Town: Misty Peak Teas brings ancient Chinese tea to Clovis
Shop Local: The Urban Umbrella offers handmade decor and DIY classes
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. Not just for basic human survival anymore, the same rule of thumb can be applied to DIY projects. … [Read more...] about Shop Local: The Urban Umbrella offers handmade decor and DIY classes
The Spot
From my earliest days of shooting a bow and arrow I learned the importance of "the spot" or otherwise known as the bullseye to the non archery crowd. You go to a tournament or just shooting around … [Read more...] about The Spot
The River Center
Sitting quietly at the end of the Lewis Eaton Trail is the prize of the San Joaquin River Trust and Conservancy in the form of the River Center. The people of FresYes drive up and down Friant road day … [Read more...] about The River Center
Places to go: Enzo’s Table
As a lover of local food truck fare, I'd seen "Bella Frutta" listed on Dusty Buns and Casa de Tamales Facebook pages as a destination for their mobile eats, but I wasn't exactly sure where or what … [Read more...] about Places to go: Enzo’s Table
FresYes People – The Record Never Stops Spinning for Shane Davis
Who needs a day job when you can have your dream job? That’s exactly what Shane Davis says he has on the second floor of an Old Town Clovis antique store, where his massive collection of records for … [Read more...] about FresYes People – The Record Never Stops Spinning for Shane Davis
iPhoneography
Much has been talked about this week with the instagram graffiti artist who defiled multiple National Parks and Monuments with her scribbling's making the national news. While I'm not writing about … [Read more...] about iPhoneography
Shop Local: Vallarta Supermarkets
I've lived in Fresno for most of my life (with the exception of a handful of years in Northern and then Southern California). When Vallarta Supermarkets first came to Fresno I never really had the … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Vallarta Supermarkets
Shop Local: Teazer World Tea Market
Hi, my name is Tiffiny, and I love tea. In the winter time I love my piping hot black tea, without sugar. In the summer, I love my iced tea. In my house you will find 2 tea pots, but not a coffee … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Teazer World Tea Market
Shop Local: Craftopia Studio!
The term "Shop Local" is important to us in Fresno. If you have children from the ages of 6-15, you probably know what a Rainbow Loom is. If you're like me, you also have loom bands all over your … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Craftopia Studio!