Message in a Bottle ~ Superior Seafood & Sailor Spirits restaurant is coming to The Village Dunwoody 

DASH Hospitality Concepts announces their third restaurant, Message in a Bottle which is slated to open in The Village Dunwoody late Fall.  It will join Bar{n} booze {n} bites, Morty’s Meat & Supply and The Funwoody Food Truck as the fourth concept located in The Village Dunwoody, a high quality food and outdoor community spot in the heart of Dunwoody.  … Read More »

Free Passes to ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET, Tuesday at Perimeter Pointe.

We have tons of  free passes to see ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET  on Tuesday, April 25 at Regal Perimeter Pointe.

DATE + TIME: Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00pm

LOCATION: Regal Perimeter Pointe – 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy

LINK FOR PASSES: http://www.lionsgatescreenings.com/xgZiT84405 *Please note: passes do NOT guarantee seats. We encourage guests to arrive early to secure their seat*

Starring Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret, this timeless, coming-of-age story has transcended decades and spoken to generations. … Read More »

Anonymous Mom Posts ~ A Novel by Jenifer Goldin (Local author/Giveaway!)

 

Local Dunwoody first time author, Jenifer Goldin (Feldman)  dropped off two copies of her new book with me.   I’m keeping one to read and starting ASAP.   We’re giving the other signed copy to a lucky AHA! Subscriber.  Just comment to win and we’ll randomly select a winner on Friday the 14th.

Jenifer’s Website

Link to order the book on Amazon

Keep scrolling to leave a comment on this post if you’d like to win a signed copy!… Read More »

Style Moment: Nail Polish Colors for Spring + GIVEAWAY!

Submitted by The Aha! Connection Style Editor for The Aha! Connection

In preparation for all the spring breaks, I thought I would post a quick nail polish update.  As I mentioned in a previous post, the game has really changed with the introduction of dipping and gel nails.  With these options mani/pedis are lasting 3 weeks plus, so choosing the correct color is important!  … Read More »

Meet the Founder of Farmhouse Realty – Brandon Adkins ~ Local, Honest & Grateful

by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection

About two years ago I started hearing about Farmhouse Realty but had no idea where in the world they came from.  Their social media was amazing, and I happened to recognize a couple of their faces as people I’d seen at Dunwoody United Methodist Church.  As it turns out, while the founder, Brandon Adkins, was teaching a Sunday School Class at DUMC my youngest son was the youth volunteer for Casey Drake’s Vacation Bible School Class.  … Read More »

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Audra Cleaned Her Dishwasher Filter – Here’s Why & How + Before & After Photos

By Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I’m going to do a poll because I’m wondering what percentage of dishwasher owners know they are supposed to regularly clean the filter.   I had no idea until I read this article today.   It took me only 10 minutes but look at the before and after photos.  My dishwasher is only a few.… Read More »

What Audra’s Reading Now + a Book Giveaway

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Now that quarantine is over, my neighborhood book club is back!  I’m also an empty-nester with more time to read/attend so I’m excited to be starting back reading with my neighbors.  In case you are looking for something to read, I thought I’d share with you the Meadowlake Book Club books of the month for February and March. … Read More »

Audra’s Review of Your Place or Mine, Now Streaming on Netflix

The plot per Netflix:  “Debbie (Reese Witherspoon) and Peter (Ashton Kutcher) are best friends and total opposites. She craves routine with her son in LA, but he thrives on change in NY. When they swap houses and lives for a week they discover what they think they want might not be what they really need.”

Audra’s thoughts:    Just what I was looking for on a night when home alone and needing something fun, non political, non stressful, and happy to watch.  … Read More »

Miraval Spa, Austin – a Review from the Aha! Style Editor

by The Aha! Connection Style Editor for The Aha! Connection

photos courtesy of the Miraval Facebook Page 

A friend texted me on Black Friday and said, “drop what you are doing and sign up for this Black Friday deal at Miraval Spa, Austin”.  Since you can cancel up to 30 days out, I clicked the link on the spot, and so began my “spa journey” … and I soon found out it was more than just massages and manicures!… Read More »

Saint George Anders: April 19, 2006 ~ January 22, 2023

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I’ll bet you didn’t know The Aha! Connection came really close to being named “Walking George” instead. A group of friends and I were pondering how to turn my email newsletter hobby into a business and “Walking George” came in second place for a name. I always found out about fun/relevant/important news when out and about walking with George.… Read More »

Foodie Frenzy – Two Absolutely Amazing Auburn, Alabama Restaurants

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

In case you didn’t already know, I should tell you that I grew up just outside of Auburn, Alabama.  I graduated from Auburn University (as did my father, husband and countless other people close to me including Foodie Patty).  I also sent both of my children to Auburn University. … Read More »

Audra’s Visit to ADAC ~ Atlanta Decorative Arts Center

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I was recently invited to a Media Open House and New Showroom tour at ADAC.  What is ADAC?  It’s the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center and I’ve always assumed it was a designer’s showcase only open to Interior Designers but I was WRONG.  Turns out they’ve been open to the public for more than 10 years. … Read More »