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 »
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 »
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 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 »
By Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
We need to talk about the JeJu Sauna. Years ago, my mother asked if we could go to “this 24-hour Korean spa in Duluth.” Um, no. Hard pass on that. She sent me the website and ALL the reviews, but that was still no. Fast forward to this past November at a business luncheon.… Read More »
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 »
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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Excerpts from our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group:
Brussels SproutsI love Brussels sprouts! So much. These are cooked the regular way, cut in half and seared until tender. THIS time, I mixed up a tablespoon of miso paste, a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of vinegar. Once the sprouts were done, I tossed the mix in the pan to add flavor and more caramelization.… Read More »
By Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
My dad was raised in a mill village and later became VP of Manufacturing for the very same company where both of his parents worked for 50+ years. Back in Daddy’s day, Mill Villages were tiny towns within towns. He grew up in Columbus, GA in the West Point Pepperell mill village. … Read More »
Over on our Facebook page we had a contest this week for the most hilarious holiday photo. We decided to have two winners….a FAN FAVE and an Audra FAVE. Both will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card.
Here’s the photo from Peggy that inspired the contest:
Here’s the fan fave winner submitted by Lisa Cheatwood:
Here’s Audra’s fave submitted by Lisa Martin:
Happy holidays!… Read More »
by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
Foodie Gift Guide Part 2…Adventurous home cooks. I love to cook. It’s hard to believe, but we really don’t go out to eat very often. I really don’t need any new bulky appliances that are going to take up a bunch of room and get dragged out once a decade, (well there is one exception on this list) I want fun things that are fun-ctional or teach me something new, or both.… Read More »
by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
Do you have a foodie friend? I’ve found that just because someone likes to eat, doesn’t mean that they like to cook. Technically the term foodie doesn’t refer to someone who likes to cook, only eat, which I enjoy doing both. I’ve put together some gift suggestions for your friends and family that like to eat OR cook.… Read More »
by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection
First of all, I have the WORST cold but even if I were feeling tip top, the LAST thing I want to spend my time on is studying these Austin Elementary redistricting maps, PAC letters and heated Facebook commentaries. Literally there are a zillion things I’d rather be doing, including having my big toe amputated.… Read More »
I haven’t read this one but I’ve downloaded it to Audible AND Kindle to begin this weekend because my friend Laura recommended it and I typically LOVE her recommendations. Here’s what Amazon has to say about it:
“Fans of The Nightingale and Lilac Girls will adore The Things We Cannot Say.” —Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author
In 1942, Europe remains in the relentless grip of war.… Read More »
