by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
Do people keep popping into town and you’re running out of places to take them? Do the kids have cabin fever? Skate the Square and Politan Row at Colony Square is your answer. Colony Square is in Midtown and the skating rink is surrounded by some of the city’s best restaurants.… Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
This post isn’t meant to be political in any way. There’s so much talk lately about the Omicron variant and the lines at the Viral Solutions for tests and boosters blocking major Dunwoody roadways that I thought I’d share my recent experience.
My first two Covid vaccinations were Moderna. … Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
I eat at Flower Child in Sandy Springs often. So, I’ve noticed The Select across the way and all the nicely dressed people and the beautiful outdoor patio with lovely jazz music sliding out of the speakers. Why haven’t I ever been? Well, hubby and I decided to take my parents for my dad’s 76th birthday this weekend. … Read More »
Lunch with friends makes any meal better, but Yao doesn’t even need the help. Fans of the bustling Tum Pok Pok will love the upscale, refined Yao. Adidsara Weerasin and Taya Denmark opened Tum Pok Pok while waiting on the build-out for Yao and both are such gems.
Yao offers lunch, dinner, and now a dim sum brunch.… Read More »
Have you been to Halcyon yet? It’s a quick drive up 400 in Alpharetta off McFarland Parkway. In warmer weather, people flock to the Big Creek Greenway trailhead situated at Halcyon and enjoy the open-air shopping and dining. In addition to a food hall that has a Gu’s, there are many restaurants for any mood or taste.… Read More »
This week we are giving away two items from our gift guides. You can find the Digz Garden Gloves in our Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide and the Pick up the Poo Sign in our Dog Lover Gift guide. Find so many gift ideas in our Holiday Gift Guide.
Here’s how you can win the gloves or the sign:
Sam Fox spent his whole life running against the hands of time, from family obligations and military authorities, an often-fatal illness, a tragic accident. Author Roni Robbins’ novel, Hands of Gold, to be released February 4, 2022, is a work of fiction loosely based on an inspiring true story. Using literary license, Robbins pulls from the original cassette tapes left by her maternal grandfather, Sam, who survived Tuberculosis, a workplace shooting and an accidental killing, and walked thousands of miles across several countries to flee antisemitism in pre-Nazi Europe.… Read More »
Manicure Terms We Need to KNOW!
The nail polish/manicure game has changed drastically over the last few years. Gone are the days we just picked a polish and either went to a salon for a mani/pedi or painted them yourself. Let’s break it down: GEL A few years ago ‘gel” polish was introduced and made drying times a thing of the past. … Read More »
By Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
Peggy has THREE dogs: Sadie, Chloe, & Willow.
Lauren has 15-year-old Olive.
Audra has almost 16-year-old George.
And these are all the dog gifts we have to share with you!
Bon Jovi Wine – yes..it’s a thing. I saw his handsome face on the cover of a recent edition of Wine Spectator so of course I bought the magazine. After reading the article I ordered a case and saved a bottle to give away! Jon and his son, Jesse, have created a successful Languedoc rosé brand….French… Read More »
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by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
Living with a teen/preteen girl is fun…I mean fun like living with a live grenade. I could get whiplash trying to keep up with what she and her friends think is nice and what’s so cringe. Here is a list approved by my preteen and at least one of her friends with manners.… Read More »
By Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
Anyone who considers themselves a “foodie” would love any of these gifts. Also, I would love any of these gifts … Lynn Townsend HiNt hInT.
by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
Is it just me, or are men hard to shop for during the holidays? They either buy what they want or they insist they don’t want anything or it’s both. Hopefully, this list will help you check someone off your list.
