Audra’s 4 Latest Reads!

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Long before we planned a trip to Italy, my family planned a beach trip.   We’ve been on the gulf coast together all week mostly watching the rain and the waves out the window of our rental house.   Being at the beach in the rain is better than not being at the beach, plus it gave me plenty of time to read.… Read More »

Places to Check Out @ Lunch with Lauren

Ready for a few places to try this week? If you don’t want to cook dinner, just need a lunch out, or want to try Dunwoody’s newest bottle shop, keep reading.

Antiguo Lobo
5370 Peachtree Rd Suite A,
Chamblee, GA 30341

Open for lunch and dinner, except on Tuesdays. 

My husband and I enjoyed a nice day date at Antiguo Lobo in downtown Chamblee.… Read More »

Kids & Cell Phones: What Parents Need To Know Recording

In case you missed the Kids and Cell Phone Safety class, Savvy Cyber Kids has recorded it and you can access it HERE.

Or you can check out more information and resources at www.savvycyberkids.org.

Zoom in on September 9th at 7:30 pm with the Aha! Connection and Savvy Cyber Kids as founder Ben Halpert walks parents through ways to keep kids with cell phones safe. … Read More »

The Caribbean: Evolving Vaccine Requirements

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection 

One of my favorite Caribbean Islands, Turks and Caicos, recently announced you must be fully vaccinated to visit their island (this applies to ages 16 years and older).  This may seem extreme to some, but I suspect we are going to see a growing number of islands make this same decision. … Read More »

Italy – Audra’s Re-Cap and three fave things!

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I’m not normally so forthcoming about my personal life and family trips but I just couldn’t help sharing Italy with everyone.   Here’s why:

  1. I wanted everyone to realize Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs actually does plan all of my big vacations and she is amazing.   This time my brother and I decided to let our parents oversee all the decisions and Danielle worked with Mom and Dad to plan the PERFECT trip for us.  
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Where’s Audra? She’s in …. Open to Find Out!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection with a little help from Audra who traveled all the way across the world to take photos for this giveaway 🙂

She’s in Rome!  Angela Rodda was randomly chosen as the winner of everyone who guessed Rome from her gorgeous photos below!  Angela has won a $25 Giftcard from Village Burger!… Read More »

Listen to Dunwoody Varsity Football Games on the Wildcat Radio Broadcasts!

Can’t make it to a game?  Do not despair!  Our talented Wildcat Radio crew is back!   Kirk Anders, Bill Caiaccio and Mark Julian no longer have students at DHS but their love for the Wildcats remains strong!    They have invited rookie broadcaster Scott Stephens as a “trainee” and are excited to bring the varsity games to our offsite fans this year!… Read More »

Where’s Audra? She’s on the Amalfi Coast – Read All About It!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection with a little help from Audra who traveled all the way across the world to take photos for this giveaway 🙂

She’s on the Amalfi Coast!  Jennifer Morris was randomly chosen as the winner of everyone who guessed Amalfi from her beautiful photos below!  Jennifer has won a $20 Giftcard from SOHO Office! … Read More »

Where’s Audra? She’s in Tuscany – Read All About It!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection with a little help from Audra who traveled all the way across the world to take photos for this giveaway 🙂

She’s in Tuscany!  Kim Gavlak was randomly chosen as the winner of everyone who guessed Tuscany from her gorgeous photos below!  Kim has won a bottle of Michael’s Wine from Vino Venue. … Read More »

Worth the Drive The Ultimate Pit Stop: Buc-ee’s

By Christina Mimms for The Aha! Connection

Venture down I-75 from Atlanta and you’ll likely see a series of billboards showing a friendly little creature saying, “Ain’t no potty like a Buc-ee’s potty” or “Smiles for all your miles.”

This is Buc-ee’s, a relative newcomer to Georgia, having opened an iteration of the “world’s largest convenience store” in Warner Robins in November 2020, and adding 200 jobs to the area in the process.… Read More »

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Where’s Audra? She’s in Rome – Read All About It!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection with a little help from Audra who traveled all the way across the world to take photos for this giveaway 🙂

She’s in Roma!  Valerie Burke was randomly chosen as the winner of everyone who guessed Rome from her envious photos below!  Valerie has won a $25 Giftcard from Village Threads! … Read More »

13 Best Georgia State Parks For Gorgeous Fall Leaf Color

From 365 Atlanta Traveler

Looking for the best in fall foliage? Georgia State Parks offer fantastic options for viewing fall leaf color!

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources gave us the scoop on which of our state parks offer the best fall showing — and when.  Generally, you’ll see fall color in Georgia starting in October and into early November — but we know you may want specifics! … Read More »

I’m leaving….where do you think I’m going? And do you think I’ll make it back? ~Audra

By Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

My one and only sibling works for Delta Airlines.  He is so good at his job, he was offered four free plane tickets to anywhere Delta flies.   Not the difficult standby tickets, but 4 REAL tickets to wherever he wants to go. He’s so amazing.  He invited me and our parents to take this reward trip with him!  … Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ Luxury Scenic Train Option in The U.S. Launched on August 15

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection

Who doesn’t LOVE train travel!!  Europe has perfected this by making train travel easy, relaxing, scenic, and efficient.   I am not sure if we will ever get to that level, but the U.S. railroad system has introduced a new train experience that may satisfy lovers of train travel!!… Read More »