April - May - June 2022
A Word From The Publisher
Hello CIRCA readers! And hello spring! While I’m not very excited about all the yellow pollen that is a surefire way to know that spring has arrived, I am excited that the temperat...
Spring Into Action
The Town of Wake Forest is excited to offer a full calendar of events over the next several months guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step! After two years...
Decor Dilemma?
Spring – the season when days brighten, temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and our spirits lift. It’s also a time when homeowners are itching for a refresh of their living spaces – ...
Financial Focus
When you hear “estate planning,” what comes to mind? For many people, these words evoke images of immense wealth. But estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy – it’s for everyone...
Anyone Need A Lift?
It’s spring cleaning season, which means many of you are cleaning out the clutter and working on your yards. We’re tackling our closets, moving heavy boxes out of storage, and layi...
Simple Spring Suppers
Happy spring! Thankfully we have shaken off the chill of winter and are now embracing the warmer weather that is finally here to stay. Just because we are moving away from those he...
Cleaning Myths Debunked
The kitchen – the heart of the home. It’s where we eat, we gather with friends and family. It’s also the room that requires more cleaning than any other. The kitchen hosts the idea...
Hidden Gems
Spring is a time for celebration. The blooming colors, sounds of nature awakening, and the warmth of the sun all lend themselves to a feeling of joy and contentment. It is the time...
Seasonal Selling
The current seller’s market is still as hot as ever. With low inventory, buyers are searching high and low for homes to purchase, many of which are bought sight unseen (or only see...
Spring Crafts
Flowers are blooming, temperatures are rising, days are longer – spring is here, and it’s time to brush off the gray of winter and embrace all the bright, beautiful glory the seaso...
Foods For Healthy Gums
While most people realize that flossing, brushing, and visiting their oral health professional are integral components of maintaining oral health, many do not know that the foods t...
Cheers To Spring
Warm weather means spending more time outdoors – oftentimes with a nice, cold, refreshing beer in hand. After months hibernating inside savoring dark, heavy, more comforting ales, ...
Celebrating 100 Years
Founded in 1922, Wake Forest Federal’s 100-year legacy was built on a goal to promote savings and home ownership in the Wake Forest and surrounding communities. At the time, the As...
Growing Flowers For Cutting
Nothing says spring like a vase full of vibrant, beautiful flowers cut fresh right from your garden – bountiful blooms of an array of colors, shapes, and fragrances that are sure t...
Driveable Destination
North Carolina is made up of 100 counties with the formation of the earliest counties in 1664. Founded 240 years ago, Halifax County has be-come a tourist destination for lovers of...
Sweet On Scallops
Scallop season has arrived, so now is the perfect time to enjoy these succulent treats from the sea. Not only are they delicious, they are also good for you! Widely considered as o...
Sustainability By Design
When it comes to home renovation or decorating design projects, it seems that there are literally millions of material options from which to choose – stone, granite, marble, tile, ...
Ensure You Are Insured
Whether it’s to live out each winter as a snowbird or enjoying the majestic mountains, or spend warm weather weekends at a lakeside retreat or beachfront abode, a second home can h...
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is one of the most common eye conditions, affecting approximately 128 million Americans. Do you find yourself holding reading material or menus further away, or reaching...
Cooked In Tradition
And we should all scream extra loud on June 7! Why? Because it’s “National Chocolate Ice Cream Day” of course! To help celebrate this glorious day honoring a favorite childhood tre...
Good Reads
Spring is a hot season – ok, not hot like it is here in summer – but it is hot … for us book lovers! That’s because April 5 is one of the biggest book release days of the ye...
The New Normal
When I was a teenager, the movie Top Gun was a favorite of mine – my buddies and I would quote the movie to each other all the time. One particularly popular line was “I feel the n...
Put Down The Bug Spray
Springtime – to me, it’s the best season of the year. I know many of you love winter. Some may prefer being cold rather than hot, or love winter sports like football, skiing, or ho...
Go Green With Fido
Earth Day is April 22, and in addition to taking steps to improve your personal environmental awareness, there are also several small things you can do when it comes to pet care to...
Wisdom Teeth 101
Taking care of your oral health means paying attention to preventive care and symptoms you might not notice if you’re not looking for them. This is especially true when it comes to...
Riding The Real Estate Rollercoaster
As we continue to ride the crazy real estate rollercoaster, it’s important to know what exactly you are facing if you are looking to buy a home. With low housing inventory througho...
Direct Primary Care
Are you someone who has not seen your doctor because you don’t have insurance or feel you just can’t afford to go? Maybe you are a small business owner whose bottom line currently ...
Let's Talk Health
A common condition among most aging men is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous condition where the prostate becomes enlarged and urinary issues start to take hold. B...
Bringing “Old school" Marketing Back To Life
Times, they are changing. We’ve all heard the overplayed word “pivot” a lot the last couple of years. And with good reason. We all had to change and adapt the way we did business d...
Our Heritage
If you are over 40 and have lived most of your life here in North Carolina, you likely remember that Easter Monday was a beloved state holiday. It was a time for Easter egg hunts, ...