by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
NYC: There’s been a lot of talk and speculation about NYC and the future of their city’s tourism. A little too much doom and gloom for me! Yes, NYC will be different, but we are dealing with an entire post-Covid world of “different”. Not a reason to take NYC off your list! … Read More »
by Audra Hurston Anders for The Aha! Connection
As I type these words, I’m sitting in a beach chair under an umbrella listening to the Sea Grove beach waves. To my left is an enormous red waving flag. I will forever think of Kim McGrady whenever I see red beach flags. I’ve known Kim’s wife since high school and attended Auburn University with both Kim and Leigh Anne. … Read More »
by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection
I can not really pinpoint why, but I haven’t been reading much lately. However, I think I’m getting a message from above to pick up my Kindle or even a real book. I’m seeing so many emails, Facebook posts, app alerts and magazine articles about books to read. … Read More »
Recent excerpts from our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
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3/31: It seems like a good day for melted cheese.
3/30: I feel like people don’t use polenta enough as a side dish. Instant polenta takes about three minutes to cook. If you get it precooked, in the tubes, it actually takes longer but you less likely to burn yourself on bubbling molten polenta.… Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
I have been so very fortunate to have been given several opportunities lately to visit local businesses and participate in fun programs that are still “social-distance friendly”. Last week was no exception. This time, Peggy and I decided to take my hubby with us! We laughed, learned, laughed more, chopped, laughed, sauteed, sneaked bites of Manchego cheese, laughed, cooked, ate and laughed even more!… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
Allianz Travel Insurance adds epidemic and Covid-19 coverage to its travel insurance products. This should help travelers feel more comfortable when booking that next trip! Click here or use the box below for an Allianz quote for your upcoming vacation.
What you need to know about traveling to Hawaii during Covid. … Read More »
Note from Audra:
Dunwoody Baptist Church was purposely built on a busy corner and they have been working hard for over a year to “plant a tree for future generations to sit in the shade”. Many Dunwoodians attend church at DBC but even more play ball there, take music lessons there, attend preschool there etc. But EVEN MORE ride by DBC every day and have probably been wondering what’s going on with the construction!… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
As more and more people become vaccinated, the interest in travel continues to climb. Over the next couple of months, you will begin to see more countries open to vaccinated travelers. Make sure to read each country’s requirements carefully before booking your flights! Also, remember currently U.S.… Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
Do y’all remember the charming boutique Cutie Pies that used to be in Dunwoody Village? They carried the most adorable children’s clothing. Who could forget when they offered Easter Portraits with baby ducklings?! Sadly Cutie Pies closed in the summer of 2014 so the owners could focus on their family.… Read More »
By Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
My ties to Karen Cannon Realtors run deep. Foodie Patty and Karen were Branches neighborhood girlfriends. I believe I actually first met Karen at Patty’s 40th birthday party. Patty would have been 54 this year. Polly Frederick is one of Karen’s top agents and has been one of my best friends since we were pregnant with our now almost twenty-year-olds! … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
Spring skiing is shaping up to be excellent! Most resorts are extending their closing dates!!
Spring skiing in April can often be a gamble, which is not a risk many want to take considering the cost of a ski vacation. If there was ever a year to use your spring break week for a ski vacation, this is the year! … Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
I’d like to introduce you to one of our newest Aha! Connection clients, Madalyn Suits. Madalyn recently invited me to her Keller Williams office at Town Brookhaven. Her beautiful office space is located towards the back of the Town Brookhaven development just before you get to the now closed CinéBistro and is on the second floor above the retail area. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
Last week’s Travel Tuesday was focused on the Top 10 Summer Vacation Ideas! This week let’s take a look at those flights and see if we can find some deals! There is no question that pricing is down, but as usual, the more flexible you are with dates the better prices you will find. … Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
Peggy sent me this link and said Melissa Martin had reached out to us inviting us to come check out AR Workshop in downtown Chamblee. I immediately responded yes, yes, yes, when can we go? Peggy, Lauren, and I scheduled as quickly as we could and had our team building workshop date on March 3rd. … Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic forced students, teachers, and parents to change their ways of doing things almost overnight as schools closed and learning went online. The situation left everyone scrambling – and often grumbling about the limited learning taking place under this hasty reinvention of how schools operate.
But despite all the downsides, could this moment of school upheaval also be an opportunity to transform the nation’s education system into something better?… Read More »
