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: Henry’s Sisters by Cathy Lamb

This is another recommendation from my friend Laura.  She warned me I won’t be able to put it down.   I just downloaded it to my Kindle and Audible.   If you are looking for me this weekend you’ll likely find me glued to this book.

Here’s what Amazon has to say about Henry’s Sisters by Cathy Lamb

“Ever since the Bommarito sisters were little girls, their mother, River, has written them a letter on pink paper when she has something especially important to impart.Read More »

Audra’s Visit to LifeHope Labs ~ Do you know about Synthetic Cannabinoids?

by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

The Marketing Manager from LifeHope Labs in Sandy Springs, Emily Brook, reached out to me in December and I finally made time to go visit them last week.  Their CEO and I have a mutual friend and they piqued my curiosity when he told me he came out of retirement to get involved with LifeHope.  Read More »

Community and Ritual: The Mental Health Benefits of Religion

Tatiana asked her new intern to write the following in response to the number of folks who have asked her “Does religion help when it comes to mental health?”

by Natalie Stadnick-Uhl, M.Div, Intern Atlanta Specialized Care

Studies have shown that those who consider themselves religious or practice a religion are more resilient and have better mental health.… Read More »

Tatiana Answers: My daughter has no girlfriends….?

HI-

 My daughter is 14 and started at DHS this year.  She has been here and in the schools since 1st grade.  She used to have lots of friends but I noticed during 7th and 8th grade she would have one friend at a time. Since high school she has no girlfriends.  It’s really breaking my heart and I am not sure what to do to as a parent!! … Read More »

Audra’s Fitness Blog ~ Fitness Together

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

So….Beth chose her newborn grandson over me and I had to find somewhere else to work out.   Seriously, he’s way cuter than me so I totally understand.  Thankfully my friends Karen Cannon and Christine Taylor talked to the owner of Fitness Together and had the owner, Russ Yeager, reach out to me about giving them a try.… Read More »

Meet the Author/Ladies Night Out Was a HUGE Success!

by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection

Several weeks ago Peggy and Lauren told me I “need to get out more”.   They are right….so I agreed to host a big book club event and we started planning.   Le Meridien agreed to be our venue and also offered an amazing door prize (a weekend getaway at the hotel) plus amazing food and drink specials.  … Read More »

Lunch with Lauren: The Whiskey Project and 11 other awesome date night ideas!

By Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

Every year, we go out to dinner with the same groups of friends on New Year’s Eve eve. Sometimes there are new people, sometimes it’s just the 8 of us.  It is one of my favorite traditions because these people truly make me so happy and I know my face will hurt from laughing.… 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 »

Recent highlights from Lunch with Lauren: GS Cookie Recipes, Nai Thai, Dim Sum and Creamy Coconut Chocolate Pops!

Recent excerpts from our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group:

Girl Scout cookie season is upon us. Here are some fun recipes for those parents who get stuck helping their scouts “meet their goals.” 😋 But also maybe a fun way to spend time. Here’s a plug for my scout and feel free to drop yours in the comments.… Read More »

Atlanta Specialized Care (Ask Tatiana) has a new Dunwoody Village Office!

Atlanta Specialized Care is dedicated to helping those who struggle with mood, trauma, social and communication challenges or executive functioning difficulty. We offer highly specialized care.    You can still “Ask Tatiana” a confidential question via email anytime…or if you prefer to chat with her go see her new office in Dunwoody Village! Do you have a question for Tatiana?… Read More »

Meet the Author – Fabulous Door Prizes – Awesome Setting

Update: We were sold out but were able to add a few more spots yesterday so please RSVP so you can meet the author, hang out with your friends, win doorprizes and take advantage of the wine and app specials!

Posted by The Aha! Connection on Thursday, January 9, 2020

Mark your calendar and come Meet the Author at Le Meridien.… Read More »

Audra & Lauren’s Spray Tanning Experience

by Audra Anders and Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

Katie Phillips reached out to me about a month ago to let me know about her neighbor, Shelley, who has a spray tanning business out of her home.  Shelley was nice enough to offer a free spray tan for Lauren and me to try.   We went yesterday to her home studio in The Branches neighborhood and are both now proudly sporting a “Winter Glow”! … Read More »

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