Local Author Book of the Week (Giveaway too): No Worries!

Excerpt from this local Dunwoody author’s LinkedIn page:  “Most of us have kids at home, and they’re going through changes like the rest of us. Well (like my own kid), Josie the Owl has a positive & upbeat attitude about it all. Consider buying this story for that special little one in your life!”

We’ll be giving away a copy on Friday, July 10th.  … Read More »

Book of the Week & Giveaway: The Hate You Give

I have a copy to give away this week.   Insert a comment on our website or Facebook post about the book if you are interested in winning a copy. 

I read the book and then watched the movie on HBO.   Fans of The Hunger Games will find it interesting that Starr is played by the gorgeous Amandla Stenberg who portrayed the lovely Rue, from District 11. … Read More »

Book of the Week & Giveaway: Just Mercy

The biggest disadvantage of reading everything on my Kindle, is the inability to pass books along for more and more and more people to read.   I really want others to read this one so I bought a paperback to give away as long as the winner is willing to keep paying it forward by passing it along and encouraging others to keep passing it along.  … Read More »

These 6 Books were given away….buy them if you didn’t win!

We are all three avid readers and decided to make 6 lucky people book winners.   Here’s who won what:

  1. Little Fires Everywhere – Audra finished, loved it and has started the TV series.  You can watch free on SLING. (C Tolusso winner)
  2. We Were the Lucky Ones – Peggy loved it (R. Whitehead won)
  3. ?????- Lauren choose Watch Me Disappear, I’m reading it now….can
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Audra’s Fitness Blog: Zooming for Exercise (Video)

by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

I’ve never “Zoomed” until this week.   Now I’ve Zoomed at least 6 times and have several more appointments on my calendar for next week.  I kinda like it and plan to continue to incorporate Zoom into my post-pandemic plans.   When my Fitness Together trainer dudes offered to train me via Zoom, I was very skeptical.  … Read More »

An Aha! Style Moment – Nail Polish Colors for Spring ~ Which one would you like to win?

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

I wonder if the folks at Essie had an almanac when they were creating their Spring 2020 Nail Colors?  They are all appropriately named in a Rain Theme!  While you are out stocking up on toilet paper for the impending “social distancing” due to the Corona Virus, make here you stock up on the Essie Spring 2020 collection so you can do your nails while at home:)  Here is the rundown:

 

Rainwear Don’t Care

A nice  creamy putty color, Essie calls it a “Dirty Neutral.”… Read More »

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Aha! Style Editor
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Last minute free movie passes: MYSPY on Thursday night!

Nine-year-old Sophie catches JJ, a hardened CIA operative, spying on her family during a routine surveillance operation. In exchange for not blowing his cover, JJ begrudgingly agrees to show the precocious girl how to become a spy. What at first seems like an easy task soon turns into a battle of wits as Sophie proves you don’t need much experience to outsmart a seasoned agent.… Read More »

Free Movie Passes: A Quiet Place Part 2

Get ready for Paramount Pictures’ highly anticipated sequel, A QUIET PLACE PART II, which will be released in theaters nationwide on Friday, March 20th. Picking up where the 2018 blockbuster ended, the surviving members of the Abbott family leave the farm to seek safety from the monsters who hunt by sound. As they continue their fight for survival, the Abbotts learn that the creatures may not be their only threat… If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the terrifying trailer here!… Read More »

Book of the Week: Where the Forest Meets the Stars (Giveaway)

I’ve decided I should let Laura Hogan choose all my books.  She’s my one friend who reads more than me!   I have to be careful with her suggestions though because like her most recent one, it had me STUCK to my Kindle and Audible and ignoring responsibilities until I finished it.  

Where the Forest Meets the Stars is the wonderful debut from new author Glendy Vanderah.… Read More »

“Mill Village” Book of the Week (Author Event- January 30!)

By Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

My dad was raised in a mill village and later became VP of Manufacturing for the very same company where both of his parents worked for 50+ years.   Back in Daddy’s day, Mill Villages were tiny towns within towns.   He grew up in Columbus, GA in the West Point Pepperell mill village.  … Read More »

Book of the Month Giveaway: Through the Eyes of a Lion

Congrats to our winner:  Donna Highberger

A dear friend gave me this paperback several years ago and somehow it made it to the top of my reading stack recently.   I typically read books on my Kindle but was missing the feel of a book in my hands.  Wow…I literally read this book in a day.   I found myself highlighting passages I wanted to go back to and realized I was highlighting almost every word. … Read More »

SNS Info + Fall Nail Polish Colors! Which one would you like to win!?

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

I love Fall nail colors and it is all about “Metallics” this fall!  Bold, edgy metallic colors were all over New York and Paris Fashion Week.  I am going to list my faves out rapid-fire style, cuz the time has come for us to discuss SNS.… Read More »

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Aha! Style Editor
stylemoment@theahaconnection.com

We have 20 passes to see the Downton Abbey Movie Tomorrow Night!

We are hosting a special advanced screening on Wednesday, September 18 at Regal Atlantic Station.

The worldwide phenomenon DOWNTON ABBEY, becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives.  A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.… Read More »

Books of the Week Giveaway on National Read-A-Book Day! Congrats Helen S!

Update:   Congrats Helen Steinheimer!   You were randomly selected to win all three of these books!   Enjoy but don’t forget to email us with your feedback when done!

 

Today is National Read-A-Book Day and we’re giving away our three latest reads. Go to our Facebook or Instagram Page, Like the post and comment with your favorite latest read or your next to enter to win.… Read More »