Disney Parks
How to Eat at Disneyland Gluten Free + Celiac Dining Suggestions
Every so often, we have to take a road trip down south to visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. We miss going on our favorite rides and can’t wait to…
TerriAnn van Gosliga
TerriAnn van Gosliga is the main writer at Cookies & Clogs. Born & raised in the SF Bay Area but loves to travel. She's been married to her best friend for 20 years, use
Domestic
14 Reasons You NEED to Stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove, CA
My family and I had the opportunity to visit Great Wolf Lodge Garden Grove recently. Ever since I heard about Great Wolf Lodge being built in California, I have been…
Entertainment
Anne with an E on Netflix — Not Anne of Green Gables But That’s Okay
After some hesitation, I finally decided to give the new Anne with an E on Netflix a try. Why the hesitation? Well, I have fond memories of watching the 1980’s…
Entertainment
Studio Ghibli Fest 2017 Starts Next Month w/ Six Hayao Miyazaki Films
It’s here! Studio Ghibli Fest 2017 is here! I have been a fan of Studio Ghibli films by Hayao Miyazaki for years. I also made sure to introduce them to…
Kids & Teens
Getting Teens to Clean + Printable Bathroom Cleaning Checklist
I thought it would get easier when my daughter got older. She should be able to take care of herself more. She could help around the house. She might even…
Food
Getting a Little Mealtime Help from Foster Farms Baked Frozen Chicken
“What should we eat?” That is the question I have to ask myself every single day for morning, lunch, and dinner. It’s tough figuring out what to cook all the…
Entertainment
Finding Common Ground to Better Communicate with Your Teenager
It was so easy to talk with my daughter when she was younger. In fact, it was harder to not talk with her. There were times when she would go…
Domestic
Southern California Beach Club in Oceanside, CA
Last week, my family and I needed to head down to southern California (6- to 8-hour drive) for work. It was only a two-day event so we decided to extend…
Kids & Teens
What is Virtual School FAQ + Why Connections Academy is a Smart Choice
After years of teaching my daughter from home, Frans and I decided to look into virtual high school. We knew the curriculum was going to get more difficult and didn’t…
SF Bay Area
2017 Comcast Cares Day — Sprucing up Sutro Elementary in San Francisco
It’s always nice to hear about companies doing social good. But, when a brand as large as Comcast goes above and beyond to make real change in local communities, it’s…
For Everyone
What You Should Know About Private Rooftop Solar Panel Installation
Here in California, people tend to be pretty environmentally conscious. With stricter fuel standards, numerous electric charging stations, a ban on plastic bags at stores, compost and recycling options at…
Personal
Celebrating 17 Years Together & How Parents Can Find More Time for Date Night
Earlier this month, Frans and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary! I can’t believe it has been that long already?! So how did we spend our special day? Well, after…