Entertainment
Toy Story that Time Forgot Short on Blu-Ray, DVD, Digital
Can you believe that it’s been 20 years since the first Toy Story movie?! Those years have just passed by! I was super excited to hear the announcement about Toy Story 4…
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
Automotive
2016 Kia Optima – Sporty Sensibility at All Trim Levels
2016 Kia Optima continues to get better w/ more standard features for the LX model yet provides plenty of extra on the sporty SX & luxury SX-L.
Domestic
Hallmark HQ & Hallmark Visitors Center in Kansas City, MO
What do you know about Hallmark aside from the cards and the stores? Did you know that J.C. Hall got tips on buying land from Mr. Walt Disney? Did you…
For Everyone
Intro to Groupon + New Groupon Pages
When I first wrote about Groupon five years ago*, it was still quite a new concept. Now, Groupon is a household name synonymous with trying new things at a fraction of the…
Entertainment
Disney Infinity 3.0 Disney Originals Character Figures
The new set of Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Disney Originals characters are a blast to play! These include Mickey, Minne, Olaf, Mulan, and Sam Flynn and Quorra from Tron. Each…
For Everyone
Previewing Goodies at the LG Studio Kitchen Suite at Best Buy
When I was at the Type A Parent Conference in Atlanta, GA a few weeks ago, Best Buy had an LG Studio Kitchen Suite set up. Many items from the…
Domestic
12 Things to Do With Kids in Kansas City, MO
Growing up in California, I was somehow only aware of the coastal states and everything else was just “in the middle.” Obviously that has changed over time but one place…
Automotive
2016 Buick Enclave – Luxury Feel + Rugged Durability
The 2016 Buick Enclave may, at first, seem very posh but looks can be deceiving. Despite the luxury feel, this mid-size SUV is durable enough for any family.
Technology
TYLT Energi Sliding Power Case & 5K+ Portable Battery Pack
Gah! Wires! I don’t mind them so much at home but they are a serious pain when traveling or just out doing errands. They get tangled with everything and I…
Automotive
Welcoming in the Fall – Aspen, CO in the 2016 Kia Optima
Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we don’t really get the full spectrum of seasons. That’s why I was especially totally blown away by the vivid and rich hues…
Family
12 Non-Lame Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
It used to be so easy to shop for my daughter. I knew what characters she liked, the toys that she’d enjoy, and colors she was drawn to. She enjoyed…
Technology
5 Steps to Safely Browse Online While on Public Wi-Fi
Once upon a time, I used to connect to open Wi-fi network while out and about. I would log-in and do everything I normally would when on my connection at…