October - November - December 2021
A Word From The Publisher
Fall in North Carolina has a lot going for it – beautiful weather; great college football; gorgeous leaves (just like Wake Forest’s fabulous foliage that is featured on the cover)....
'Tis The Season For Holiday Happenings
Who doesn’t love this time of year? The crisp autumn days marked by the beautiful changing of the leaves – and then … before you know it, the holidays are here! The Town of...
Souper Soups
The oppressive heat and humidity of summer is finally behind us and it’s time to turn our attention to fall’s cooler weather and the comforting meals that pair so perfectly with it...
Market Update
You’ve likely been hearing how intense the real estate market is all over the country, and especially here in the Triangle. Well, this is very true – and while the toasty temperatu...
Autumn
After enduring the heat of summer, most gardeners are ready for the cooler temperatures of fall. What if on these pleasant days you could venture out to your garden and enjoy some ...
All Things Pumpkin
Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins. They aren’t just gourds that we cut up for Halloween – although carving a spooky jack-o-lantern is a family tradition that has stood the test of time....
Hidden Gems
Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina! However, after the heat and humidity of summer, fall is always a welcome change. Our beautiful state offers many wonderful locales t...
Don't Sugarcoat The Truth
Halloween – the time when children enjoy the sweet joy of chocolate and gummies, caramel, and taffy (and us parents, too, when we sneak a few treats from their trick-or-treat bags)...
The Loading Dock Wake Forest
It is undeniable that the way individuals and businesses work, collaborate, and connect has changed forever. There is a Raleigh-based company that is positioned to embrace the futu...
Fragrant Memories
Who knew the holidays would roll around so quickly? It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming in 2021, but a new year is just around the corner. While the holiday season may h...
Cheers To Autumn
When I first opened the doors to my shop back in the fall of 2008, I remember talking about it like a newborn – “We’ve been open three days, two weeks, three months …” – you...
Keep An Eye On Your Eye Health
If there is anything we have had enough of this year, it is stress. When we get run down, we are more likely to fall ill from a variety of ailments, including viral infections. Mos...
Decor Dilemma?
It is that time of year again! Yes, the fabulous season of fall. Fall ushers in cooler temperatures, all things pumpkin spice, changing leaves, and of course thoughts of the upcomi...
Driveable Destination
Fall in the western part of our state is one of most beautiful times of the year. With the idyllic Blue Ridge Mountain’s extreme elevations and more than 100 species of deciduous t...
Freedom From Uterine Fibroids
For many women, uterine fibroids can have a significant impact on their quality of life. They find it difficult to go to work or leave their homes on certain days of their menstrua...
Holiday Entertaining Disasters
Your home is beautifully decorated; the dining table is stylishly set; your guests are happily chatting away, enjoying their hors d’oeuvres and aperitifs. You’re this close to gett...
Have A Stress-Free Holiday
When you think about the holidays, what song comes to mind? I think of It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year. This classic carol’s lyrics take me back to my childhood when all I...
Baked In Tradition
It wouldn’t be the holidays without sweet treats. Part of the fun of baking delicious pies, cakes, cookies, and candies is the tradition of sharing favorite family recipes with nei...
Good Reads
Fall has officially settled upon us. It’s finally the season of cooler weather, pumpkin spice aplenty, and football tailgates. It’s also time to gear up for a hectic holiday season...
Holiday Blooms
One indoor plant project that many people enjoy for the holidays is forcing spring bulbs such as paperwhites into bloom for Christmas. While the traditional poinsettia may come to ...
Fall Cleaning Checklist
As we start getting back to our normal activities, let’s make sure we don’t lose the great momentum from all the love we’ve given our homes. As your lives continue to get busier ag...
5 Tips For Managing Your Mood
Remember that song, Don’t Worry, Be Happy? Turns out singer Bobby McFerrin had it right! Choosing positive emotions over negative ones not only keeps you in a pleasant state of min...
Are You Ready For A Puppy This Christmas?
Thinking about finally caving and getting your kids a puppy for Christmas this year? Following are some important questions to consider before you rush out to find a new furry frie...
Check The Halls
One of the most enjoyable parts of the holiday season is decorating your home. No matter if you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, festive trimmings make it easy to get int...
Talking Teeth
Have you noticed that your teeth aren’t as white as they could be? It happens to many of us, and sometimes brushing isn’t enough to whiten them as much as we want. Plenty of whiten...
Happy Healthy Holidays
The holidays are a time to enjoy with friends and family ... and food. On average, Americans gain approximately one to two pounds during the holiday season. While this weight gain ...
Light It Up This Holiday Season
Decorating for Christmas – a time-honored tradition full of joy and cheer … and if you’re the “lucky” one in your house who gets to tackle the tradition of setting up the ou...
Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy (HT) is a medication that contains female hormones, taken to replace the estrogen your body stops making during menopause. It is most often used to treat common sym...
Happy Pawlidays
The holiday season provides the perfect opportunity to take photographs of your pooch. It’s only natural to include him in the holiday spirit! But no matter which Instagram filter ...
Our Heritage
A multitude of holiday celebrations have long been traditions on North Main Street in Wake Forest. The annual Forth of July children’s parade attracts hundreds of children on bicyc...