by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
Our family was lucky enough to take a summer getaway to Asheville, North Carolina. My husband and I had visited many years ago, but we have never been with our children. Since it was really a trip for my husband, I opted to stay in a VRBO about 20 miles from Asheville on a 40-acre horse farm and not a hotel downtown.… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
How do you define glamping? It can mean different things for different people. I read several definitions, but my favorite is from the Urban Dictionary…”satisfying your craving for the outdoors and your penchant for a good meal, nice glass of wine and a comfortable bed.” … Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
Local teen, Maria Deirisarri, recently won a talent competition at Halcyon’s Got Talent last Saturday, singing “Feeling Good” by Michael Bublé . Her mom, Beatriz, is a friend of mine and is also the head designer at Jewelry Artisans!
Maria has been in training since age five and has released four songs: Blindfolded, I T I L U (I think I am in love with you) and Te Necesito, in English and Spanish.… Read More »
By Christina Mimms for The Aha! Connection
Just south of Atlanta lies an important piece of American and presidential history – Franklin Roosevelt’s Little White House in Warm Springs, Ga. A drive here makes for an easy day trip from Atlanta and a glimpse into a time capsule of sorts with its significance.
Roosevelt learned of Warm Springs and its therapies for polio patients in 1924, long before he was elected U.S.… Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
I first visited CrossFit Dunwoody in April of 2019. Much has changed since then. First, the owner, Glenn, has gotten a haircut, a wife, and will become a father in October! Probably more noticeable are their new digs…. CrossFit Dunwoody vacated their space in the Dunwoody Village shopping center now occupied by Village Threads and moved about 100 yards away into the out-parcel that used to be Jiffy Lube. … Read More »
Recent excerpts from our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
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July 5:
Tomorrow is National Fried Chicken Day, so that means marinating your chicken today. I marinate chicken overnight in buttermilk, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper. But some people like to brine chicken.… Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
This post is for those who love plants and gardening!
My dad sent me this note along with the photos he took of the Century Plant blooming in my home town! I thought it was cool enough to share!
from my Dad:
Unusual plant blooming in Opelika on corner of 3rd Street and 5th Ave (Rocky Brook Rd.)… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
First, before you read another word, grab your passport (and each family member’s passport) and look at your expiration dates! I have had more people than ever before dealing with expired passports. People are coming out of Covid ready to travel, but some are realizing their passport is expired and it is nearly impossible to get one in under a month. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
Last week, with all three of our kids not home, my husband and I found ourselves on a flight to France! The requirements to enter France for a vaccinated traveler looked so easy! BUT, since it was my first-time entering Europe post-Covid, I was half waiting to be stopped at every checkpoint. … Read More »
Dunwoody Author, Jan Slimming, will be signing copies of her debut publication at The Enchanted Forest Dunwoody (July 10th 12-2pm). The Enchanted Forest Gift Shop is located at 5580 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody (in the Publix shopping center).
You can win a copy by leaving a comment on our website or Facebook post! Winner will be announced on Friday, July 9, 2021.… Read More »
Note from Audra: I didn’t think Danielle would be able to give us a Travel Tuesday since she is currently in FRANCE! However she told me this morning she’s on the high speed train from the French Riviera to Paris with great WiFi so knocked it out! I’ve had so much fun following her on Instagram with her daily updates/beautiful photos from France this week. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
Fifteen months after Europe closed its borders to the U.S.,the European Union (EU) announced last week a recommendation to begin allowing entry to U.S. citizens. However, it is up to each country to determine their specific rules for entry into their country. Besides Croatia, Greece, France, Spain, Iceland and Italy who are already open, below are some of the latest country updates. … Read More »
Recent excerpts from our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
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6/18/21: Here are some ways to partake in Juneteenth this week
6/15/21:
Build-your-own poké bowl doesn’t require that much cooking, but definitely some prep work. I make sushi rice in the rice cooker; cook meat or heat up leftover meat, and dice tofu.… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
You may be asking “what is an OTA”? An OTA (online travel agency) is a website or online service that sells travel products to customers (flights, hotels, etc.) There are many of them, but a few of the big names are Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz and Hotels.com. … Read More »
