by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection
I’ve been chatting with my mom a lot more lately during quarantine and she told me the other day that the thing she misses most about not going out is being unable to get out to the nursery to buy flowers. Like mother like daughter.
Just before the quarantine I went to my favorite Pike Nursery (Holcomb Bridge) with my youngest son. … Read More »
My friend and owner of PlanIt Itineraries is posting almost daily videos of some of her favorite destinations. In the spirit of positivity Danielle is hopeful they will serve as a mini-escape for you and allow everyone to dream about future travels!
Her first post is a beautifully filmed video of the Amalfi Coast in Italy.… Read More »
Tatiana asked one of her fellow counselors to share with us an article regarding social distancing activities for families.
By Theresa Westfall MS, LPC for The Aha! Connection
The recent concerns about the spread of COVID-19 have created major ripple effects. Many children are home from school and many parents are working from home (when they are able) or taking time off from work.… Read More »
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 »
By Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection
I must admit that I’d never even heard of Zoom until last week. I bet most of you don’t even know that before I was “the AHA Connection girl” I was a Project Manager for AT&T responsible for Cisco Telepresence video conferencing installations all over the world. I managed installations in South Korea, Turkey, Chile, United Kingdom and Costa Rica…just to name a few. … Read More »
by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection
Some of you may remember my high school friend who is not only a “stuttering comic”, but also a veteran…and now a husband and father of two young girls. Back in the early Aha! Connection days we (our community) sent Jody and his fellow soldiers cases and cases of Halloween candy overseas!… Read More »
When updating my weekly order from Sun Basket this morning I realized it is probably a good time to remind you about this amazing company. During this social distancing time it is nice to know that my Sun Basket arrives weekly at my front door via “contact free delivery” with a great meal for my once again family of 4. … Read More »
by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection
I’ve had several people reach out to me over the past few days asking for a directory of food-to-go in our community. Everyone wants to support our local economy and everyone needs to eat!
Here’s the link to the list I’ve come up with so far! There’s more than one page so be sure to scroll through the whole list.… Read More »
By Danielle Garrett, PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
In the midst of this Coronavirus outbreak, many people are navigating the difficult decision to postpone or cancel upcoming vacations. This can be stressful due to the many variables that need to be considered before making a final decision. I hope the information below will help you during this uncertain time. … Read More »
Tatiana asked one of her fellow counselors to share with us an article regarding coping with anxiety during the Coronavirus. Neitcha Thomsen is an LCSW and certified in treating anxiety. She sees clients in both their Dunwoody and Alpharetta locations.
by Neitcha Thomsen, LMSW, LCSW, Atlanta Specialized Care
Stress is a reaction to something happening now.… Read More »
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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by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
I watch and/or listen to church services online and via podcasts all the time. In fact, when visiting my girlfriend, Leigh, last weekend we decided we wanted to have double “pajama church”. We each picked a service and watched both together! I chose Levi Lusko’s Fresh Life Church and she chose Ron Carpenter of Redemption Church.… Read More »
By Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection
Taqueria Los HermanosToday I was lucky enough to have lunch with the leasing agent for Shoppes of Dunwoody at Taqueria Los Hermanos. The waitstaff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The food was simply delicious…delicioso. I believe this is the fifth location for this Mexican family who’s great grandmother supplied most of the amazing authentic recipes. … Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve said I wish I had all the time in the world to read. Some folks have a lot of time on their hands due to our current international health crisis. Rather than stressing out watching the news, I’d like to suggest you grab that book you’ve been meaning to read. … Read More »
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It’s National Pack Your Lunch Day! Moms be like…yeah that’s erryday. I do try to pack my lunch, but then I forget to eat breakfast so I eat my lunch at like 10 and end up eating desk cookies for the rest of the day.… Read More »
