Family
Benefitting from Professional Skin Care Tips
It’s not even funny how many hours I’ve spent staring at rows and rows of skin care products. There are just so many to choose from and, aside from the…
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 Scion iM and Scion iA – Two Cars, One Release Date
Scion had been unusually quiet the last year or two. Now I know why. The manufacturer was busy gearing up for the upcoming double launch of their new models –…
International
Travel Tips for Visiting Cinque Terre in Italy
When you think of the staggered, colorful houses lining coastal towns of Italy, you’re likely thinking of Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre, meaning five lands, is a national park and is…
SF Bay Area
Supporting San Francisco California State Parks This Summer
I love living in California. There’s temperate weather almost all year round and insane amounts of natural beauty surrounds us. We can drive in any direction for 30 minutes to…
Technology
Rewarded For Grocery Shopping w/ Lucky You Rewards
Since we found out that Frans has celiac disease, we rarely eat out anymore. The danger of cross contamination and handling of the food by staff not trained to deal…
SF Bay Area
Get 10 Days at Crunch for $10
While my family and I were in Europe, we walked non-stop, every single day, for three weeks straight. Now that we’ve been home our activity levels have dropped to almost zero.…
For Everyone
Further With Ford 2015 – Overview and Day 1
Recently I had the pleasure of attending the 2015 Further with Ford Conference in Palo Alto, California. I’m in heaven because I’m at the heart of Silicon Valley, near some…
Automotive
2015 Lexus ES 350 – Sophisticated Fun for Mature Drivers
The 2015 Lexus ES 350 looks good & is fully equipped. With doors that open wide & a smooth ride, seniors & business travelers will appreciate the experience
Technology
Regretted Decisions & Experiencing Switchers Remorse
At one point, I was receiving smartphones regularly to review and keep. When the opportunity came up to receive three brand new, customized Moto X phones we thought it was…
Technology
Smartphone Mobile Banking Equals One Less Errand to Run
Why is it that, no matter how hard we might try to get things ready before a trip, my family and I end up scrambling to do things last minute?! Usually, I…
International
What No One Tells You About Italy – Part 3, Fuel & Rental Car
Even with the tiny spare tire attached and still stuck in our swimsuits, we made it back to the mainland. All that was left was to check into our last…
International
What No One Tells You About Italy – Part 2, Flat Tire & Fees
With the hotel we probably got the bed bug bites from, Villa Cheli in Lucca, far behind us. It was time to reset and continue the rest of our vacation.…