Wake Forest, NC

Okay - Ya'll know that I have been randomly posting Quick Tips that you can use around the house that are "GREEN". Well, on one of my previous posts I had a comment from a reader that suggested ketchup and some of it's useful properties......don't worry that post is coming! (BTW, Thanks Alicia).

As I was reading up on some of the uses of ketchup I ran across 10 Surprising Uses for Vodka - god help me, I can only imagine the comments coming up on this one! While I personally like MY vodka with Tonic (not the band) and double lime here are some interesting alternative uses for vodka:

• Treat Poison Ivy - Pour vodka on the exposed area immediately and it will wash away the dreaded itchy that usually soon to follow
• Kill Odor Causing Bacteria - If you are in a smoke filled bar don't get too upset if someone spills a vodka drink on you. Apparently if you spritz vodka on clothes and let them hang dry they won't retain nasty odors and will smell fresh.
• Shine Chrome, Glass and Porcelain - Moisten a cloth with vodka and "polish" away!
• Keep Flowers Fresh Longer - add a few drops of vodka and a teaspoon of vodka to the water in your flower vase - flowers will stay fresh longer!
• Insect Repellent - This one kind of cracks me up (like the others haven't). Put some vodka in a spray bottle and spray the bugs or yourself. You might repel more than bugs but your clothes will smell fresh (see #3)
• Disinfect and Alleviate Jellyfish Stings - Again, have vodka in a spray bottle and spray on affected areas.
• Shinier, Healthier Hair - Add a jigger of vodka to a 12 oz. bottle of shampoo
• Get Rid of Mold - Still have that handy spray bottle full of vodka? You still with me? Spray on mold and let sit for 15 mins - scrub away.
• Natural Aches and Pains Remedy - DUH! But the official recipe is:
  • Fill a clean glass jar with fresh lavender flower then top off with vodka. Seal the lid tightly and place in the sun for three days. (Same as making Sun Tea) Strain the resulting liquid through a coffee filter and poof! You have a homemade tincture to rub into aches and pains. You can pour into smaller bottles, decorate and give them away as unique gifts. (Taken from The Daily Green)
• Relieve a Toothache - Swoosh Vodka around the affected tooth and it should help to numb it.

The second Sunday of every month the American Legion Post 187 hosts an All You Can Eat Sausage and Pancake Breakfast. You'll find Sausage, Pancakes, Orange Juice and a Hot Beverage for $5 per person or $20/max per family. The proceeds from the breakfast will support community and veteran projects.

The breakfast will be served from 8am - 1pm this Sunday, November 8.

American Legion Post 187 is located directly across the street from the post office at 225 E. Holding Avenue.

For more information you can also call 919-494-2707.

The Wake Forest NC Public Library is very special to me! It is where we go to do homework after school on some days, attend their special events for the kids and ALWAYS find just the perfect book for the cold winter night!

The Wake Forest NC Public Library is celebrating in 13th year at it's current location this upcoming Saturday!

November 7, 2009 at 11:00am

In true library fashion they haven't overlooked a thing! Flow Circus will be on hand entertaining all ages and offering up some awesome smiles and giggles! If you have never heard of Flow Circus you have GOT to check them out this Saturday at the Wake Forest NC Public Library.

In addition to the entertainment there will be CAKE! What's a birthday part without cake???? Cake, balloons, juggling, magic, and books to take you away on that magical adventure - it just gets no better than this!

Don't miss this jam=packed event this weekend, November 7 starting at 11:00am! The Wake Forest NC Public Library is located at:

400 E. Holding Ave.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone: 919-554-8498

Life in Wake Forest NC is full of fun for ALL ages.....

It is that time! The Wake Forest NC Town Advisory Boards are accepting applications for vacant seats! This is a wonderful opportunity for Wake Forest NC residents to help shape, guide and support Wake Forest NC!

The local boards were established to give residents input in to what happens in Wake Forest NC and to advise the Board of Commissioners on matters that affect the town and it's residents.

Applications are being accepted through November 18, 2009 for vacant seats. Each of the following Boards has 3 seats available unless where noted:

• Cemetary
• Greenway
• Historic Preservation
• Human Relations
• Planning
• Recreation
• Senior Center
• Urban Forestry
• Board of Adjustment (Only 1 seat open)