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Get to know: Ephrata delivery driver Mike Rohrer
Mike Rohrer, who joined the Ephrata store in January as a driver, was delivering flowers to a woman at the Brethren Village retirement community in Lititz. “It’s my birthday,” the woman said expectantly, “and you’re going to sing to me, aren’t you?” “I said, ‘You bet I am!” Rohrer recalled. “How could you pass that…
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Lebanon County resident wins this year’s Royer’s name-the-arrangement contest
Lisa Birkholz of South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, always is eager for autumn. “Fall’s my favorite time of year,” she said. And with even more reason this year. Her submission in Royer’s Flowers & Gifts’ annual name-the-arrangement contest – “Fall Hues” – was selected as the winner among more than 500 online entries. Kathy Kissling’s…
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To make your Christmas wreath last longer, hairspray is a perfect holiday hack
For the holidays, the song says, you can’t beat home sweet home. But while the sunshine of a friendly gaze can warm your heart, home also is where you can find practical solutions to Christmas complications. Take hairspray, for instance. You can spray it on nail polish to make it dry faster as you get…
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Royer’s presents American Red Cross with 3,600 cards for area service members and veterans
Among the 450 coloring pages submitted were many downloaded from Royer’s Flowers & Gifts’ website and some created from scratch. “Thank you for your service,” read one handwritten page adorned with hearts and flowers. And then there were the printed holiday cards, numbering more than 3,600. On Tuesday, Royer’s presented the cards and coloring pages…
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Poinsettia Facts & Tips for this Christmas and Next
We typically think of the North Pole when it comes to Christmas, but the most popular holiday plant originates with our neighbor to the south. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and were introduced to the United States in 1825 by Joel Roberts Poinsett, who was the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico. In fact, Poinsett’s death…
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Royer’s at 85: Planting roots in Lebanon
This is part of a series of occasional blog posts about important events in Royer’s history as the company marks its 85th anniversary in 2022. Like any great success story, that of Royer’s Flowers & Gifts began humbly in 1937. Hannah (Mom) Royer grew African violets on the windowsill of her Lebanon home. A neighbor…
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Royer’s Flowers name-the-arrangement online contest runs through Sept. 18
In fairy tales, pumpkins turn into horse-drawn carriages. At Royer’s Flowers & Gifts, one lucky person will turn a pumpkin into a prize simply by entering this year’s name-the-arrangement contest. The person who submits the winning name will receive a complimentary mounded pumpkin arrangement, retail value $44.99. The all-around arrangement measures 11.5 inches high,…
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Royer’s Kids Club celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with free event March 14 in all stores
Mum’s the word at the March 14 Royer’s Kids Club event. Molly O’Mum, that is. Children ages 5 to 12 will have an opportunity to make their own St. Patrick’s Day mum character, complete with smiling face, shamrock ribbon and green top hat. Slots are available at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Registration is required…
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10 Heart-Felt Uses for Flowers This Valentine’s Day
In 2019, according to aboutflowers.com, 28 percent of American adults (37 percent men, 19 percent women) purchased flowers for Valentine’s Day. Roses led the way, accounting for 84 percent of those purchases. If you favor tradition, we have you covered with lots of rose options available for delivery or in-store pickup. But if you’re looking…
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She won a Royer’s Kids Club contest in first grade, now Emily Swanger is heading to college
It’s not hard to still see the first grader in Emily Swanger, although she’s much taller now and long ago outgrew her “Cool Chick” T-shirt. Emily had worn the shirt the last time we photographed her, on the day in November 2007 that Royer’s delivered a bouquet of carnations to her at South Lebanon Elementary…