Ask Tatiana!

Tatiana Matthews is not “Dear Abby” but rather a Dunwoody resident, mom of 2, and more importantly, a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Anyone with a question can submit directly to Tatiana via email to tatiana@theahaconnection.com.   People who submit will remain anonymous and even Audra won’t see the author of the questions….only Tatiana. View all of Tatiana’s previous Q/A here: http://ow.ly/a1U550vN0nwRead More »

Lunch with Lauren: Local Lunch Spots

by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

School’s back in session so you may find some time to grab lunch with a friend. These are some of my local favorites:

It’s no secret that I love Ivy Tea House. Yes, it is adorable with it’s shabby chic interior and mix n’ match china. Yes, it’s down the street from Carolee’s adorable boutique and other fun shops.… Read More »

Did you know Googling can be fun?

By Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

A friend recently posted that if you google “wizard of oz” and click on the ruby slippers and then tornado, Google will perform a fun little trick. Kathy Gruenhunt (designer of the original Aha! Connection logo) commented on the post to google “askew” and I started wondering what else is out there. … Read More »

The Aha! Connection, PEOPLE and NBC invite you to catch an advance screening of #BluffCityLaw on 9/10 at Sandy Springs Cinema and Tap!

The Aha! Connection, PEOPLE and NBC invite you to catch an advance screening of #BluffCityLaw on 9/10 at Sandy Springs Cinema and Tap!

Coming from a famous Memphis family known for taking on injustice, brilliant lawyer Sydney Strait used to work at her father Elijah’s (Jimmy Smits) celebrated law firm until their tumultuous relationship got in the way.… Read More »

Tatiana Answers: What are the signs that quirky habits are turning into OCD?

Dear Tatiana,

We all have quirky habits but what are the signs that these habits are turning into OCD? My high school aged daughter sets an alarm on her phone when she takes a study break to remind her that break time is over. Recently I discovered that she showers only on the hour and half hour and when suggested that she can do it at any time she looked panicked.… Read More »

Recent Highlights from Lunch with Lauren: Personal Chef, 3 Chicken Meals in 1, Fresh Market Special

Head over to our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group and join in on the fun!  Meanwhile, three of Lauren’s top posts from last week can be found below!

Personal Chef for Stress Free Occasions

Have you ever considered a personal chef to make a special occasion stress-free? A friend invited us to her beautiful home to celebrate another friend’s birthday and had Massimo Mariano cook the most wonderful meal.… Read More »

Dunwoody Football Gets New RED Jerseys for Opening Game ~all DHS fans are encouraged to wear RED!

By Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection

The players think these new jerseys are “sick”.   Which is apparently a good thing.   I love them.  Especially #11.

New jerseys….new lights….one home game at our actual high school this year!   Please come cheer on the boys!  Whether you are a Wesleyan Wolf or a Dunwoody Wildcat, the atmosphere will be electric and fun!  … Read More »

Worth the Drive: Alpharetta’s Amphitheatre

By Christina Mimms for The Aha! Connection

Note from Audra:  I’ve  heard a bunch of DHS Seniors are headed to see Brad Paisley next Friday night!!!

Atlanta has the good fortune to draw most major artists on concert tours, even giving them their pick of venues to play – will they choose State Farm Arena, Chastain Amphitheatre, Gwinnett Arena, Cobb Energy Centre or … Alpharetta’s Ameris Bank Amphitheatre?Read More »

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Tatiana Answers: How to find a good therapist.

Dear Tatiana,

I have been looking for a therapist for my son and myself and I am feeling very frustrated. Our pediatrician gave us a list of providers that I spent a day calling on for him. Most of the messages I left were not returned and those that called me back were full. I experienced a similar outcome using the provider list published by my insurance company.… Read More »

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tatiana@theahaconnection.com

3 Movie Reviews from Audra (Yesterday • Racing in the Rain • Bernadette)

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I’ve been going to the movies a whole lot more than reading lately so I thought I’d share three movies that I personally believe you shouldn’t miss!

One:  Yesterday (still in a few Atlanta theaters) 

My husband and I have talked about this movie so many times since seeing it. … Read More »

So, your kid just turned 18 what does that mean? New Driver’s License • Register for the draft • buy cigarettes • tattoo time and more!

By Audra Hurston Anders for the Aha! Connection

My baby just turned 18….he’s my second so none of this is news to me.  However, it may be news to some of you and we had some pretty interesting chats about all of this over birthday dinner so I decided to share….  Feel free to add a comment with more information! … Read More »