Give the Gift of Family Games

By Audra H. Anders AND The Aha! Connection.  The following list was a response from my plea for help finding family friendly games for multiple generations.   Thanks to everyone who submitted.   Feel free to add your favorite game in the comments.

5 Crowns Blank Slate Blockus Connect4 Green Team Wins  Herd Mentality How Well Do You Know Your Family Hungry Monkey Jenga Kids Cards Against Humanity (Family Edition) Left Right Center Mexican Train Dominos Mind the Gap Monikers People, Places and Things Ransom Notes Relative Insanity Rumikub Telestrations Ticket2ride  Uno Uno AttackRead More »

November Lunch and Learn with Jenn Martel of Atlanta Mahjong Mentors

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

First the food, then the fun!  Jenn and I picked North Italia Atlanta Perimeter because well, that’s what we were hungry for!  I realize Peggy and I took Coach Bass and Coach Hill there already but I was craving it again!  Jenn had the Tuscan Kale salad with Salmon and I had the soup of the day (Tomato Basil) and the Arugula and Avocado salad. … Read More »

The Academic Connection: Finish the semester strong: How to maximize your student’s grades

by Maggie Wray of Creating Positive Futures for The Aha! Connection

Students’ grades are the most important factor colleges consider when making admissions decisions. So, with the end of the semester approaching next month, how can you make sure your student is finishing the semester with the best grades they can?

At this point in the semester, there are two main areas students can focus on to help improve their GPA …

  1. Maximizing their current grades, and 
  2. Maximizing their exam grades

While exams can help, relying on them to “save” your grades at the end of the semester is a risky strategy.… Read More »

New Mom Gift Guide

by Ashlyn Anders (Audra’s niece) for The Aha! Connection

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This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. I use the commission earnings to purchase giveaways for The Aha!… Read More »

Baby Gift Guide

by Ashlyn Anders (Audra’s niece) for The Aha! Connection

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Fitness Together – 6 Week Shred Challenge!

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Jewelry Artisans

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

This past summer my husband and I were walking off our Hobnob lunch by causally window shopping in the Perimeter Place development.  The skies unexpectedly opened and POURED rain, so we dashed into Jewelry Artisans for cover.  Neither of us had ever been there.  I am typically a more costume jewelry kind of gal, but I happened to be in the market for a new wedding ring. … Read More »

Halloween Graph 2024: Yearly Trick or Treat Count at Audra’s House

I’m still keeping track of trick or treaters.    Luckily I live in the busy corner part of our neighborhood because reportedly the back side of our neighborhood had very few visitors this Halloween.    We were down from last year but still pretty high.   I would have predicted huge numbers since the weather was so fabulous this year.  … Read More »

How to Help Your Anxious Child 

By Theresa Westfall, MS, LPC, NCC of Atlanta Specialized Care for The Aha! Connection

Parenting is an adventure—both rewarding and challenging. What works for one child may not work for another, and no child comes with an instruction manual. Navigating the complexities of parenting a child with anxiety can feel overwhelming. In my experience working with children and families, I’ve seen how parents often grapple with their own feelings while trying to help their anxious child.… Read More »

Do you have boxes/drawers filled with photos? Let Deb help you!

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Over the course of my lifetime, I’ve owned several versions of cameras with film, then multiple types of digital cameras from pocket-sized to an amazing NIKON with an extremely long lens.  We also own various video recording devices starting with VHS recording tapes then onto CDs and DVD recordings. … Read More »

5 Books Audra has read lately + 5 Book Giveaway Winners

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection


Tell Me Everything

It’s an Oprah’s Bookclub selection, a NY Times Best Seller and I liked it very much. … Read More »

The Academic Connection: Non-Academic Ways to Cut the Cost of College

by Brian Eufinger of Edison Prep for The Aha! Connection

All too often, it can feel like that most of the opportunity to cut the cost of college only goes to those who are graduating at the top of their classes with tip-top grades or with top test scores. Students should definitely aim for competitive grades and test scores if possible, and take advantage of generous merit aid scholarships if they can, but there are a host of non-academically-based ways to save money in college as well.… Read More »

October Lunch (well, Dinner) and Learn at Agave Bandido

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

My parents came to visit me earlier this week because my Mom loves to accompany me to the Dunwoody Home Tour whenever she can.  Hubby and I decided this would be the perfect opportunity to take my parents out to dinner and to check out High Street for the first time.… Read More »

September Lunch & Learn with Jennifer Copeland of Wesleyan School

by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection

Peggy had never visited the Wesleyan School campus except for a swim meet.  I toured with my youngest more than ten years ago and a lot has changed since then!  So…we decided to ask our friend Jennifer Copeland if she would be up for a tour and lunch for our September Lunch & Learn. … Read More »

The Mental Health Connection ~ Understanding Test-Taking Anxiety

by Erin Mills MSW, LCSW  of Atlanta Specialized Care for The Aha! Connection

Anyone who has experienced test-taking anxiety knows how debilitating it can be! And anyone whose child experiences test-taking anxiety knows how stressful and heartbreaking it is to watch. Experiencing anxiety when taking tests or quizzes occurs in 40% of students of all ages and negatively impacts performance and overall well-being.… Read More »