🌟🎄 Join in the *Great American Christmas Movie Challenge* for a chance to Win $100,000 🌟🎄 SEE HERE:

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I have some exciting news for all of us Christmas movie watchers!

How well can you predict which of the 18 NEW Great American Family movies will be most-watched?

Great American Media announced a new challenge game today! 

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Here are the details:

Put your Christmas movie knowledge to the ultimate test! Introducing the First Annual Great American Christmas Movie Challenge, a competition with a chance to win a $100,000 grand prize. 🏆 🎬

How it works:

🎄Go to greatamericanfamily.com/challenge to create your Great American Christmas Movie List, ranking all 18 movies from most watched, 1 through 18, by October 8th.

🎄Then, catch the latest ranking results on Great American Pure Flix every Wednesday at 8pm ET starting October 21. Stay for an exclusive first look screening at an upcoming Christmas premiere!

🎄At the conclusion of the Christmas season, we will reveal the final rankings of all 18 new Great American Christmas Movies!

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I know I'm going to put my guesses in! Are you going to give it a try, too?

Have a Merry Day!

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🎄 GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY'S 2026 CHRISTMAS MOVIE SCHEDULE 🎄 *SEE HERE:

Great American Family

has officially announced

their upcoming 2026

Christmas movie lineup! 🎄✨

This Christmas season will once again be filled with heartwarming romances, beautiful Christmas music, and inspiring faith-filled stories!

So many familiar favorite stars are returning, including Candace Cameron Bure, Mario Lopez, Cameron Mathison, Laura Osnes, Danica McKellar, Jill Wagner, Trevor Donovan, Cindy Busby, and more!

Plus, there are exciting new faces joining the Great American Christmas family, such as Ryan Paevey, Tony Danza, Ryan McPartlin, Chuck Wicks, Ashley Newbrough, Jonathan Scarfe, Laura Vandervoort, and more!

There's plenty to look forward to as we celebrate the true meaning and heart of Christmas!

Take a look at the 2026 Great American Family Christmas Movie Schedule below... 🎄✨

(Note: All of these movies will also stream a few days early on Great American Pure Flix.)



GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY -

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A Second Chance Christmas

Starring: Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe

Premiere Date: Saturday, October 10 on Great American Family and GFAM+

After five years, divorced parents Anna and James reunite with their adult children for Christmas, only to find an unexpected ice storm may give their love story a second chance.

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Silver Bells at Christmas

Starring: Laura Osnes, Ryan McPartlin, Chuck Wicks, Taylor Kalupa and Julia Reilly

Premiere Date: Saturday, October 17 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When Ginny fights to save her late mother’s beloved Christmas shop, a determined buyer and the return of her first love force her to choose between holding onto the past and opening her heart to a new future.

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A Christmas Prayer Tradition

Starring: Shae Robins, Christopher Russell and Madeleine Cox

Premiere Date: Saturday, October 24 on Great American Family and GFAM+

As Natalie prepares to launch her new children’s book, a family’s quiet mission to answer the prayers of neighbors reminds Bellford Falls that some of God’s greatest works begin with simple acts of faith and kindness.

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A Very Arctic Christmas

Starring: Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison

Premiere Date: Saturday, October 31 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When a Christmas cruise leaves a father and daughter stranded in the Arctic, they must rely on a spirited wildlife conservationist to guide them home, turning a holiday mishap into an unforgettable journey of family, wonder and unexpected romance. Executive produced by Candace Cameron Bure.

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Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring

Starring: Jana Kramer, Benjamin Hollingsworth and Kelsey Grammer

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 7 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When a military widow’s long search for her family’s treasured Christmas ring leads her to a widowed antiques dealer, the heirloom becomes the key to reconnecting the past and opening both their hearts to a second chance at love.

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An Ozark Mountain Christmas

Starring: Brianna Cohen, Jonathan Stoddard, Julia Reilly and Joey Heyworth

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 8 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When a young designer reluctantly returns home to the Ozarks for Christmas, reconnecting with her family’s legacy and a caring local man helps her rediscover the faith, purpose and sense of home she left behind.

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The Christmas Yes List

Starring: Danica McKellar and Sam Page

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 14 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When a chronic people-pleaser returns home for Christmas determined to finally say “yes” to herself, an unexpected romance helps her discover that life’s greatest gifts often come when you stop fearing the answer. Based on the novel by Melissa Ferguson.

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Christmas at Moose Lake

Starring: Britt Robertson, Ryan Paevey, Natasha Henstridge, Kevin Dillon and Christian Shupe

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 15 on Great American Family and GFAM+

After a breakup sends Alyssa home to Moose Lake for Christmas, a misplaced engagement ring and an unexpected connection with Sean help her rediscover love, family and the courage to begin again.

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Three Generations, One Christmas

Starring: Mario Lopez, Tony Danza, Taylor Kalupa, Dominic Lopez and Courtney Lopez

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 21 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When a family’s beloved supper club faces an uncertain future, three generations come together at Christmas to decide what traditions, memories and legacy are worth holding onto.

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Letters This Christmas

Starring: Ashley Newbrough and Jesse Hutch

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 22 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When a struggling Christmas novelist returns home searching for inspiration, reconnecting with family, cherished traditions and her first love help her rediscover the story she was meant to write.

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A Sweet Christmas Anniversary

Starring: Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison

Premiere Date: Friday, November 27 on Great American Family and GFAM+

While celebrating their first anniversary in a storybook Christmas town, Sophie and Sam are swept into a royal mystery that tests their love and leads them to rediscover the true spirit of the season. The third movie in the franchise.

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A Christmas Rescue

Starring: Trevor Donovan and Stephanie Bennett

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 28 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When a devoted doctor and a visiting veterinarian team up for a Christmas pet adoption event, their shared mission to find homes for rescue animals may lead them to a home for their own hearts as well.

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The Greatest Christmas Gift

Starring: Danica McKellar, Matthew Marsden, Brett Varvel and Brittany Underwood

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 29 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When an unexpected setback threatens their Christmas wedding, Emma and Caleb discover that the greatest gifts are found in faith, selfless love and a community that reminds them to keep believing.

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The Christmas Ornament Library

Starring: Merritt Patterson and Ryan Paevey

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 5 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When a librarian and a newspaper reporter discover a hidden room filled with generations of Christmas ornaments, their quest to reunite each keepsake with its family revives a beloved tradition and reveals the stories that bind the community together.

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Christmas by the Spoonful

Starring: Laura Vandervoort and Olivier Renaud

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 6 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When a food critic with no cooking skills must prepare her family’s first Christmas dinner after her beloved mother’s passing, she turns to a chef whose business she once nearly ruined, finding forgiveness, connection and unexpected love along the way.

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Making Christmas Bright

Starring: Jillian Murray and Liam McIntyre

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 12 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When a teacher preparing to leave her small-town volunteers for her church’s Christmas Angel Tree and is paired with a newcomer seeking a fresh start, their shared faith and service lead both to reconsider where God may be calling them next.

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A Very Evergreen Christmas

Starring: Katie Leclerc and Jeremy Guilbaut

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 13 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When Abby inherits her aunt’s beloved Christmas tree farm, she must spend two weeks working alongside her childhood best friend, rediscovering family traditions, promises worth keeping and the possibility that home may still hold her future.

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Christmas Wrapped in Love

Starring: Cindy Busby and Marcus Rosner

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 19 on Great American Family and GFAM+

When a professional gift finder agrees to pose as an overworked surgeon’s girlfriend while helping him shop for his family, their arrangement becomes something more as she discovers the true meaning of belonging, family and love at Christmas.

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My Quick Take: 🎄❤️

I'm super excited about the 2026 Christmas movie season on Great American Family! I'm already looking forward to watching so much!

It's honestly VERY hard to narrow down my must-see list because there are so MANY great choices! But if I had to pick just a few, my top three must-see movies are:

🎄 A Christmas Prayer Tradition - I loved the faith in the first movie, so I'm especially excited for this sequel!
🎄 Silver Bells at Christmas - I can't wait to hear Laura Osnes and country singer Chuck Wicks sing together!
🎄 Three Generations, One Christmas - I'm looking forward to all the singing and dancing with Mario Lopez, his son Dominic, his wife Courtney, and of course, Tony Danza - who will likely show them all "Who's the Boss"! (Am I right?)

And that's just the beginning! I'm also REALLY excited to see Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Cameron Mathison, and Ryan Paevey each starring in two brand-new Christmas movies this holiday season! There are so many good choices - what an incredible lineup! Plus, Cindy Busby, Sam Page, Jill Wagner, Jesse Hutch, and Trevor Donovan are back, too! Love these actors! I told you it was hard to choose! I'm definitely watching ALL of these movies!

Now I want to hear from you! Which Great American Family Christmas movies are you most excited about watching this year? Share your top picks in the comments below! 🎅❤️

Joyous Christmas Blessings 

to You All,

Net🎄

🎄Great American Family Christmas Schedule Coming Tuesday, September 22nd!!!🌟

Exciting news!!!

Great American Family's 2026 Christmas Movie Schedule drops tomorrow!

UPDATE: 

See the NEW 

Great American Christmas Schedule 

*click here*!

Here's the message and fun video Great American Family shared to their socials to announce this:

‘Twas the night before the Great American Christmas schedule announcement... we’ll see you back here tomorrow for the reveal!🤭 📜 🎥 🎁

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Ahhhhhhh!!!!! Isn't this exciting???

I can't wait to hear all of the special movie announcements!!!

Jillian Murray (A Little Women's Christmas) recently revealed she'll be filming another Christmas movie for Great American Family, so counting her new Christmas in July movie, she'll also have two new Christmas movies in one year!

Stay tuned for all of the Christmas movie announcements!

May Your Day Be

Merry & Bright!

Net🌟

New 'When Calls the Heart' Season 14 Promo with Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Lori Loughlin & More + 'What If Christmas'

Such exciting previews during the premiere of Lori Loughlin's mystery movie, Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage!

Along with a promo for Lori Loughlin's upcoming Christmas movie, What If Christmas, the Hallmark Channel also shared a preview of When Calls the Heart Season 14 - coming in January, 2027!!!

When Calls the Heart Season 14 Preview:

It is so delightful to see Elizabeth's excited reaction as Abigail walks toward her in Hope Valley! I just love the way she joyfully shouts Abigail's name! And of course Abigail says she can't miss her wedding - as the two embrace! This promo truly warmed my heart!

We also get a little hint of Rosemary, Elizabeth, and Abigail walking and talking together like old times, plus a quick snippet of Nathan, Allie, Elizabeth, Abigail, and LJ in Elizabeth's kitchen at the end.

I'm already so excited for the new season of When Calls the Heart to come in January, but until then I'm also loving the Christmas promos, as well!

Here's Hallmark's First Look of What If Christmas 

starring Lori Loughlin and Tom Cavanagh:

Happy Watching, Everyone...

as we enjoy the Countdown to Christmas!!!

Net

🔎🍓 One Last Taste of Summer… New 'Garage Sale Mystery,' An Extra Sweet 'Crossroad Springs,' and More

image credit: Hallmark Media / edit: It's a Wonderful Movie
( click here to enlarge image )

Happy Weekend, Friends!

It's the last weekend of Summer... the perfect time for some sleuthing with an all-new Garage Sale Mystery! This is the first time Lori Loughlin and all of the cast are returning since the last movie was filmed in 2019. 🔎👀

And on Saturday night, you'll also get a sweet Summer feel with a small-town Strawberry Social on Crossroad Springs!🍓❤️

Check out all of the programming details below...

Plus, I also share a personal story at the end of this post - about a most unexpected event that happened to my family and me this week.


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Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th:

Garage Sale Mystery Marathon

Hallmark Mystery

Weekend Schedule on Hallmark Mystery-

Saturday:

GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: MURDER BY TEXT - 2pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: MURDER MOST MEDIEVAL - 4pm

Sunday:

GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE PANDORA'S BOX MURDERS - 10am
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE MASK MURDER - 12pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: PICTURE A MURDER - 2pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: MURDER IN D MINOR - 4pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: SEARCHED & SEIZED - 6pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: MURDER TAKES THE STAGE - 8pm *NEW



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Saturday, September 19, 2026:

Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage

Storyline: One of the members of Jennifer Shannon's true-crime book club is murdered during the group's reenactment of the Lizzie Borden case.

Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage

Premieres Saturday, September 19, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, September 19, 2026:

Crossroad Springs

Season 2 - Episode 3

Episode 3 - Strawberries and Sunshine: As Crossroad Springs comes together for its beloved annual Strawberry Social, the disappearance of a prized Hamilton cow threatens to spoil the celebration and deepen the growing feud between the Hamiltons and the Newmans.

Crossroad Springs

Season 2 - Episode 3

Premieres Saturday, September 19, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

*The finale of Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou airs at 9pm/8c.


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Sunday, September 20, 2026:

Lacey Chabert Mini-Movie-Marathon

Hallmark Channel - Sunday:

Lost in Paradise - 2pm
An Unexpected Valentine - 4pm
Winter in Vail - 6pm


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Have a Great Weekend, Everyone!

I hope all of you who enjoy a good mystery (like me!) will tune in for the new Garage Sale Mystery premiering this weekend! I’m so happy to see this mystery series return.

And Crossroad Springs looks like it will be another wonderful episode, too. I’ve really been enjoying this sweet series - love the faith, family, and farm life!

Speaking of family, I also wanted to share a little bit about what happened to my family this week. We had what seemed like a normal thunderstorm come through at my parents’ home. I was there, along with other family. There wasn’t a thunderstorm watch or warning at the time, so we really weren’t expecting anything severe. The lightning became pretty intense, and then suddenly the wind picked up tremendously. Before we knew it, we started hearing loud crashing sounds around the house. I think we all said all at once, what was that?

More than twenty evergreen trees came down, with three of them crashing into windows. Oh my... the mess!!!! There was broken glass, pine needles, debris, and rain coming into the house. The force of everything even knocked shelves from the walls and broke some glass décor inside. (even some sentimental Christmas pieces)

Needless to say, we were all pretty shaken.

I’m so thankful for the strong men in our family who went right to work, even in the pouring rain, clearing debris and boarding up the broken windows... while all of us girls cleaned the glass and debris on the inside, and we’ve all still been cleaning up inside and outside ever since.

And, of course, our weather was unusually hot this week for September, which has made the cleanup even more challenging!

It has been heartbreaking to see so much damage. Those beautiful trees have been there for years and hold so many wonderful family memories. Some beautiful fencing was also taken down, there is damage to the roof, and seeing the property look so different overnight has been emotional.

But even in the midst of all that devastation, we are ALL praising God.

When I think about how close those trees and flying debris came to where we were, I’m simply overwhelmed with gratitude that we were all safely inside, and no one was hurt. Things can be repaired, and trees can eventually be replanted, but our family is safe, and that is what matters most. And all of the neighbors are safe, too, although they also had plenty of damage to their homes, as well.

So, my friends, please take care and stay safe, especially if storms are headed your way. Sometimes severe weather can come so unexpectedly.

God bless you all,

Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

Through it all, I keep coming back to this verse:

“God is our refuge and strength,

a very present help in trouble.”

~Psalm 46:1