This tart, easy-to-make cake is as delicious as it festive. Serve it as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Start to finish: 45...
Christmas will soon be here, so it’s time to complete these last few essential tasks before letting yourself relax a bit. To buy • The turkey...
Meeting your boyfriend or girlfriend’s parents, siblings and extended family can be a nerve-wracking experience. But doing it at Christmas? Talk about laying on the pressure!...
Easier than roasting a whole turkey but just as delicious, this recipe makes a perfect . Start to finish: 1 hour (30 minutes active) Servings: 4...
Suddenly in February, the day turns sunny. It’s 50 degrees and it feels marvelous. Turn down the heat! Go for a walk! So why does 50...
As the Christmas season begins, it’s important to plan when you’ll visit your elderly friends and relatives. Christmastime can be difficult for seniors, especially for those...
If you want to add some magic to the holidays this year, consider buying unique, handmade gifts from local artists and artisans. Instead of heading to...
All this week, the Royal Examiner will be bringing you these holiday recipes to help you prepare a very merry Christmas Dinner. Perfect as a side...
If you have time off during the holiday season, make the most of it by making one—or both!—of these cute crafts with your family. 1. Appreciation...
Are you struggling to decide what to get a college or university student for the holidays? Here are a few ideas to help you choose a...
To ensure a safe winter on the roads this year, you’ll need to perform the necessary vehicle checks. Follow this guide to avoid missing any critical...
If you have a new mom to shop for, you may want to buy her something for the little one. Don’t do it! She probably already...
Warren County Middle School art teacher Hollie Hetz brought her art class to City National Bank to get an early start on the Christmas Spirit. Stop...
The holiday season is the perfect time of year to reunite with family and friends. However, just because we enjoy this festive period doesn’t mean our...
Friends and family members who love to cook are a blessing. Not only do they spoil us with their culinary creations but they’re also exceedingly easy...
There are a number of reasons, financial and otherwise, to team up with friends, family members or co-workers for your Christmas shopping. Here are five of...
Looking for the perfect gift for the fitness addict in your life? Or maybe you’re hoping to motivate a friend or family member to be more...
Time is passing quickly, but you’ve got the situation under control. Take care of the following tasks and once they’re done, you’ll be able to start...
Under the direction of Con Burch, The SING!Shenandoah Chorus performed at the Gazebo just before the Christmas Parade. Their singers come from many areas of the...
If you missed the Christmas Parade or want to see it again, sit back and enjoy! This year the Christmas Parade was Hosted by Mike McCool,...
As we waited for the Christmas Parade to begin, we spoke to Niki Foster-Cales, Director of the Warren County/Front Royal Chamber of Commerce. We also strolled...
Tech-lovers can be tough to buy for. With all the new and exciting products that come out every year, it’s difficult keep up with the latest...
As 2018 comes to an end, we look back on our triumphs and troubles, our success and failures, our gains and our losses. This past year...
Like most good ideas, this one began with a problem. In 1992, the owner of a wreath company in Maine found himself with a surplus near...
Wrapping Christmas presents often feels like a chore, but it doesn’t have to. With a little creativity, you can make gift-wrapping fun — not to mention...
Did you know? If your car gets stuck on a sheet of ice, kitty litter can come to your rescue! Thanks to its moisture-absorbing properties, litter...
Do you have someone on your Christmas shopping list who likes to spend their free time building things? If you’re stumped about what to get them,...
One of the most beloved Christmas carols is a sentimental ballad, not grounded in Biblical verse, but well rooted in hearts at Christmas. Pa rum pa...
Planning to enlist the services of a professional snow removal company to do your heavy lifting this winter? Here are some common mistakes to avoid during...
Some of the most popular types of Christmas plants can be extremely dangerous to your pet’s health if ingested. Here are four particularly toxic examples: 1....