7 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for Post-Pandemic Travel

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

The Coronavirus has temporarily taken away many things from our daily lives…visiting with friends, our kids going to school and going on vacation to name just a few. That said, it has not taken away our ability to dream about future travels with our family and friends.… Read More »

Ask Tatiana: My high school daughter was just diagnosed with a learning disability…?

Dear Tatiana,

My high school aged daughter was just diagnosed with a learning disability. She is devastated. How can I help her feel better?

Thanks,

Heart Broken Mama

 

Dear Heart Broken Mama,

It is normal for a child (and their family for that matter,) to grieve the diagnosis of a “learning disability.” Typically, a lack of understanding and education regarding the diagnosis tends to feed negative beliefs about self and what the future may hold.… Read More »

Sending someone shopping at Orchard Park Kroger

by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

I’ve been getting my groceries via Kroger Curbside for over a year.   Until the pandemic I could order one day and pick up the next.   Nowadays you have to schedule a few days to a week in advance, so I’ve been counting on my sons to wear masks/gloves and do the grocery shopping lately…especially for items we don’t want to wait on. … Read More »

Home Instructions for Removing SNS Polish

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

Hi Quarantine Friends!  I Should have thought to post this earlier, but here are at home instructions to remove SNS polish. 

 

You will need:

 

  • Pure Acetone remover (Amazon and most drugstores carry it)
  • Cotton balls
  • Aluminum foil cut in 4×4 inch squares
  • Nail file

Gently file the top of nails just enough to rough up the shine a bit. … Read More »

Contact:

Aha! Style Editor
stylemoment@theahaconnection.com

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 Friend Stella’s Experience with Covid-19

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I’m reprinting the following account from a high school friend regarding her recent experience with the Coronavirus.   She does an excellent job of recounting her experience.   I’m hoping you will appreciate the detail from a real actual person who lives in metro Atlanta.   I’m not including her full name nor her husband’s or son’s names in order to protect her privacy.  Read More »

Everything Will Be Ok – Original Song by Doug Allen

by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

Two friends sent me copies of this song after the Misty Creek Community Church’s YouTube edition of Palm Sunday’s service went live this morning.  Lo, and behold, my tremendously talented friend, Doug Allen, has written another amazing song.    Inspired by seeing the Everything Will Be Ok signs all over town and a conversation he had with two other friends of mine (Sally and Ken Abele), he sat down and wrote a beautiful song to share with the world.… Read More »

Books: 7 Things to Share from Audra’s Meadowlake Book Club

by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

My friend/neighbor, Heather, took over managing our Meadowlake neighborhood book club a few years ago and has done an amazing job.    I’m sharing her note to our book club from this week because it is full of great info!

  1. Barnes & Noble Perimeter is still doing online orders with curbside pickup from 10-5.
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Troy’s Burger Corner: Big Al’s Butter Made Burgers

by Troy Anders for The Aha! Connection

Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! Obviously, I am limited to take out and delivery for the foreseeable future, so comments about service and restaurant ambiance will be at a minimum for a while. Reviews, however, won’t be as I’m back home and in desperate need of things to do.… Read More »

Contact:

thanders22@gmail.com

Recent Highlights from Lunch with Lauren: S’more Kit, Snack Form, Fried Rice, Homemade Bread, Corned Beef, Cabbage and More!

Recent excerpts from our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

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I bought this mix/kit from Walmart a few weeks ago. The girls made these s’mores cookies tonight and they were SO good. The only difference is that I flashed them under the broiler for a few seconds to toast, but the girls were able to do the rest.… Read More »