Family
To File Or Not To File, Is It Even A Question?
When dealing with papers around the house do you ever feel like this? I sure do, almost always… Filing papers is like doing laundry – there’s no end and you…
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
Family
So You Think You Can Blog
From the Merriam-Webster dictionary: BLOG noun ˈblȯg, ˈbläg a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer Is this really…
Family
Anime Anonymous
My name is TerriAnn and I used to watch anime (Japanese animation). Yes, I spent hours and hours of my teenage life following the adventures of Sailor Moon which began…
Kids & Teens
Potty Surprise — Clever Potty Training Hack
The other day I saw something that I had never seen before. It seemed so interesting and so clever that I was momentarily in awe. I was waiting in the…
Family
I Hate Shopping, Mostly
I know, I know. I must be from some weird hole-in-the-wall to make the statement that I don’t like shopping. I would rather be scrubbing the tub with a toothbrush…
Kids & Teens
When Should You Give Your Child Their First Cell Phone?
When should you give your child their own cell phone? That seems to be a hot topic these days and one my family has been facing. Since my daughter turned…
Family
Bling Controversy
It is certainly an exciting time when you engaged. The relationship building up to that time is unique to each couple but just as special. It was tough for me…
Time Sensitive
Legoland Homeschool Days 2011-12
Summer is almost over but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Legoland California has released their Homeschool Days for this school year. You do NOT want to pass…
Entertainment
“Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad” & “Ladybug Girl at the Beach”
Do you know a little girl that likes butterflies or ladybugs? Of course you do. The one I know happens to live with me. My daughter is a huge ladybug…
Travel
Smart Destinations and The Summer Family FunPass
Unless you are camping, vacations are usually not cheap. You have lodging, transportation, and food costs. But what about things to do? There’s no shortage of attractions and theme parks…
Food
Chuck E. Cheese’s New Pizza
You may find it strange to see a post on the pizza at Chuck E. Cheese’s. After all, it’s usually pretty gross. Whenever we would go to Chuck E. Cheese’s…
Kids & Teens
2011-2012 Curriculum
I can’t believe it’s already time to start school again. Another year means another new curriculum. This is what I’m going with this year as my daughter goes into the…