What is happening in Wake Forest these days? Sit down, grab a lemonade – yes it is now warm enough for a cold glass of lemonade from The Village Deli! – and let’s chat. There is no lack of events to attend, games to watch, classes to take, walks to enjoy, food to try, beer […]
Have you ever been out walking in your neighborhood and noticed a bunch of colored flags in someone’s yard? I know I have. Are they having a party? Probably not. Those flags actually mean something and they are there for good reason. Raleigh and Wake Forest homeowners that are going to do any type of […]
Spring and Summer have sprung and the Wake Forest Parks and Rec Department is expecting a great Spring/Summer as evidenced by their offerings to the community! What is that I am speaking about? No way for me to cover it all but here is an attempt to give you a taste of what is available […]
If you live in a rural area, chances are you have a septic system. For those of you who are not familiar with septic systems, here is some background information. It is basically an underground container (round or rectangular) made of fiberglass, plastic, or concrete. It takes water and waste from the washer, sinks, showers, […]
If you live in the Raleigh / Wake County area and have school age children, then you are probably somewhat familiar with the term Year Round Schools even if you don’t completely understand how it works. You may be asking why the school system has the year round calendar option for some of its elementary […]
Many associate Pepsi as the taste of the Carolinas but the truth be told the real “Taste of the Carolinas” is a great soft drink out Salisbury, NC called Cheerwine. There are a lot of us that grew up with it and didn’t realize it was exclusive to the Carolinas. I took it for granted […]
Downtown Wake Forest Welcomes our Newest Brewery Norse Brewing Company is set to open this month! It is located in Wake Forest on Brooks Street. The owners consider it a miracle that the perfect location opened up in their own backyard allowing them to call the new location home. ‘This was just perfect,” says the […]
Making Delicious Smoothies & Where to Find them in Wake Forest If you are looking for a tasty, quick, on the go “pick me up” anytime of the day, consider trying a tasty smoothie. I love smoothies because they are so versatile. I have been making all kinds of smoothies for many years. I tend […]
Homeowners and renters in Wake Forest, NC are likely familiar with E. Carroll Joyner Park, better known as Joyner Park, located at 701 Harris Rd. This 117 acre park opened to the public in August 2009 and has been a destination for Wake Forest residents ever since. History E. Carroll Joyner Park was a working […]
Have you heard the craze about succulents? What is that all about? I did some research to find out for myself. I am definitely not a person with a green thumb so I tend to shy away from buying plants for the inside of our home. I do love the way they make me feel […]
