Family
Pixar in a Box Intro – Khan Academy & Pixar STEAM Tutorials
Ooh! Have you heard the exciting news? Khan Academy and Pixar have joined forces to offer Pixar in a Box! Frans and I had the opportunity to visit Pixar in…
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
For Everyone
5 Non-Touristy Places to Visit in San Francisco
My family and I recently took a field trip to San Francisco for research purposes. I was writing an article about places in the city that aren’t as busy and…
Personal
Understanding Depression & What It’s Like to Live With
I don’t think I’ve mentioned it here yet but I have major clinical depression. It’s a condition I’ve been dealing with since I was eight years old and it will…
Entertainment
Girl Power Plus S.T.E.A.M. Equals Project Mc² on Netflix
Knowledge and skills in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) are not just for boys. The new series from Netflix, Project Mc², is out to prove that and was…
Time Sensitive
Have Courage, Be Kind, Add to a Million Words of Kindness
It seems that kindness is a rarity these days. So many are caught up in their own troubles and overwhelmed by the stresses of everyday life that being kind to…
Technology
How to Protect Yourself on Public Wi-Fi Using Freedome VPN
I’ve never given much thought to connecting to public Wi-Fi. Just search for an open signal, connect, hit “accept” on any screen that might pop up , and then do…
Entertainment
Disney Interactive Announcements to Excite Gamers of All Ages
On the last day of D23 Expo 2015, we attended the Disney Interactive Panel. Gamers in attendance (including me) anxiously waited for any exclusive news about Kingdom Hearts III, Star…
Personal
7 Easy Steps to Using Tape for DIY Nail Art at Home
I didn’t get my first manicure until about two years ago and have only gotten a couple since. I have always done my own nails and actually enjoy experimenting with…
SF Bay Area
Shuddle – A Safe & Convenient Ride Service for Kids [CLOSED]
School is back in session but that’s both a good and bad thing. Good because now the kids won’t be dying from boredom but bad because that means the parent…
Disney Parks
Disneyland’s 60th – Diamond Celebration Decor & Shows
People have been making memories at Disneyland since 1965, including my family and me. To celebrate the park’s 60th anniversary, a special Diamond Celebration was kicked off back in July…
Automotive
Kamloops to Calgary in the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum
Guess what? I’m going to Canada! Next month I will be joining Ford to celebrate the launch of the 2016 Explorer Platinum, a decked-out trim for SUV luxury. Instead of…
Personal
Funny Quotes – Put on Your Big Girl Panties Motivation
Do you ever find your self whining and complaining and getting so completely overwhelmed that you want to pull your hair out? Maybe this funny quote about putting on your…