Monday, July 30, 2018

7 Ways to KEEP that CHRISTMAS FEELING!


Hallmark's Christmas in July movies have come to an end.

I confess - I sure miss turning on my TV and seeing them, BUT instead of feeling empty, I feel RE-CHARGED!


CHRISTMAS in JULY was a refreshing summer treat and now I feel powered up - 100% FULL of Christmas charm, wishes and whimsy!


7 Ways to KEEP
that Christmas Feeling!

here we go...

7. Instant REPLAY

Okay… so you know you recorded one or two, or MORE Christmas movies during Christmas in July… so pick a favorite among them, watch, and enjoy today!

Also, keep in mind... you’ll want to prepare some extra space on your machine to record all the NEW movies coming this holiday season! It’s the perfect time to get ready.


6. Plan your Christmas decorations

Decide now what kind of decorations you will use this year. If you need a new ornament or two, check out Hallmark’s newest Christmas Keepsake ornaments here!

Santa's Magic Train With Music, Light and Motion is one of my favorite new ornaments for 2018!



Santa's Magic Train With Music, Light and Motion Ornament

It's also a good time to plan your outdoor Christmas dΓ©cor - while it's still warm outside!


Outdoor or Indoor - Snowfall Christmas Lights Display Projector
Pre-Lit Santa and Rudolph Christmas Yard Decoration
Outdoor Nativity Holy Family Set


5. Plan a Get-Together

Plan a small gathering with Family and Friends, or plan now for a BIG Christmas party this holiday season, perhaps an ugly Christmas Sweater party like Candace Cameron Bure in “Switched for Christmas” or Brooke D’Orsay in “Miss Christmas.”

By the way, for you Ladies... BOTH Candace and Brooke's exact CHRISTMAS SWEATERS from the movie are still available at Amazon!


Candace Cameron Bure - Reindeer Christmas Sweater


Brooke D'Orsay - Reindeer Christmas Sweater


4. Organize your Christmas DVDs

This is the most perfect time to reflect on what you have in your Christmas DVD collection and which ones you still want/NEED! Check out my list of newest 2018 Christmas DVD releases – here!

Includes: Christmas Next Door, A Bramble House Christmas, and so much More


*See more 2018 Christmas DVD releases – here!


3. Enjoy TODAY

Let's simply enjoy the season we are in – at this moment in life! When the weather is sunny and pleasant... do something outside… like a nice walk, hike, or stroll along the beach... or gather on the front porch with friends... or have a picnic in the park. Whatever you do – choose something you might not be able to do once the cold weather returns.

Enjoy these beautiful summer days and summer nights, and that will make the Christmas season even more Special!

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice today and be glad in it!" ~Psalm 118:24


2. Look FORWARD

Christmas is right around the corner!

Keep a close eye here at It’s a Wonderful Movie for all sorts of Christmas movie news! It’s such an exciting, fun time to hear all about the festive holiday movies coming soon! Stay here for the latest scoops!

See the 2018 Christmas Movie LIST (so far!) - here!


1. Choose JOY

Do SOMETHING for SOMEONE else. GIVE to others. That is CHRISTMAS in motion… giving!

If we change our perspective, sometimes we can look on the brighter side of things!


To really get you into the spirit... here’s an uplifting, awesome Music Video with the group for King & Country! It includes Hallmark actress Candace Cameron Bure! The song is joy. Let it move you... 1, 2, 3...

Music Video:

Celebrate the true traditions and meaning of Christmas. Each day of the year, we believers in Christ should rededicate our lives to Him, for that is the true SPIRIT of the Christmas season! When we connect with Him in prayer and live out our faith, it gives the Christmas season and the story of a coming Savior even greater meaning! Every day - believe and receive the greatest gift of Christmas! I encourage you to read Luke 2 – which is what Linus shares with Charlie Brown – “what Christmas is all about”!


Hope this inspires YOU to keep that CHRISTMAS JOY -
down in Your Heart!

Let HIS LIGHT SHINE through YOU -
Every Day of the Year!

Blessings! Net



King & Country - joy. - mp3 download here


King & Country - NEW CD - Burning Ships - Pre-Order


Saturday, July 28, 2018

It's CHRISTMAS ALL WEEKEND on HALLMARK + NEW MOVIES with Lacey Chabert and Candace Cameron Bure & Lori Loughlin Preview Special!


images: Crown Media Family Networks

Saturday July 28, 2018-

On Saturday - enjoy another full day of Christmas Keepsake Week on the Hallmark Channel...

πŸŽ„Christmas Schedule for Saturday...πŸŽ„
Christmas Incorporated ... Hallmark Channel ... 12 AM
A Very Merry Mix-Up ... Hallmark Channel ... 2 AM
The Christmas Parade ... Hallmark Channel ... 4 AM
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ... Hallmark Channel ... 5:30 AM
A Dream of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 AM
Marry Me at Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
Christmas at Holly Lodge ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
The Christmas Cottage ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM
Christmas in Evergreen... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
A Royal Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
The Sweetest Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM
Love on Safari ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
2018 Summer Nights Preview Special ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM
Enchanted Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 11:30 PM


Then embark Saturday Night on a whole new adventure with Lacey Chabert in the first movie of Summer Nights...


image: Crown Media Family Networks

Storyline via Hallmark: When reserved web designer Kira (Lacey Chabert) inherits a beautiful animal reserve in South Africa, she must travel there for the reading of her uncle’s will. Upon arrival, she meets the handsome park ranger Tom (Jon Cor) who is the exact opposite of... Click here to read more...

See the premiere of Love on Safari
Saturday July 28, 2018
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel



Immediately following the new movie Love on Safari, Saturday night, see a repeat showing of...

2018 Summer Nights Preview Special


Watch the 2018 Summer Nights Preview Special
Saturday July 28, 2018
at 11pm/10c. on the Hallmark Channel



Sunday July 29, 2018-


Christmas Keepsake continues All Day Sunday and early Monday...

πŸŽ„Christmas Schedule for Sunday...πŸŽ„
Christmas in Homestead ... Hallmark Channel ... 12:30 AM
Christmas Next Door ... Hallmark Channel ... 3:30 AM
Christmas Cookies ... Hallmark Channel ... 5:30 AM
A Christmas Detour ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 AM
Christmas Getaway ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
The Nine Lives of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
Christmas Under Wraps ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM
With Love, Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
The Mistletoe Inn ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
Miss Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM
Finding Santa ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM
A December Bride ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM

Monday July 30, 2018:
The Mistletoe Promise ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 AM
A Cookie Cutter Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 AM



Sunday Night - settle in for the premiere of Candace Cameron Bure in...



Storyline via Hallmark: Crime-solving librarian Aurora Teagarden (Cameron Bure) leaps headfirst into Lawrenceton’s latest murder investigation when her nephew Phillip (Dylan Sloane) and his college roommate go missing after... Click here to read more...

Sunday July 29, 2018
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries


Immediately following the new Aurora movie on Sunday, see the...

hosted by Lori Loughlin
(Every Sunday in August is a new Garage Sale Mystery movie!)

© 2018 Crown Media United States, LLC / Alexx Henry Studios, LLC | photo: jeremy lee

Details via Hallmark:Lori Loughlin is back on the case when she gives viewers a clue to what’s in store for the second annual “Garage Sale Mystery” Month when she hosts “Garage Sale Mysteries Preview Special,” premiering Sunday, July 29, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, part of the network’s sizzling Summer of Mystery.

Sunday July 29, 2018
at 11pm/10c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

I hope you all have a Merry, Happy, Joyful...
Adventurous Weekend!

Blessings, Net

Friday, July 27, 2018

HALLMARK's 2018 TCA Press Tour - Arrival PHOTOS #TCA18


Hallmark's TCA Event - The 2018 Summer TV Critics Tour took place on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Crown Media Family Networks, home of Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Hallmark Drama and Hallmark Movies Now, celebrated “Entertainment’s Biggest Success Story,” unveiling its networks’ upcoming programming slate to members of the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at a private residence in Beverly Hills, CA. -details via Hallmark


Pictured below are some of the most well-known actors and actresses of Hallmark... (Please note: not everyone who was in attendance is pictured here.)

*Images Credit: © 2018 Crown Media United States, LLC | Photo: Kim Nunneley/Alexx Henry Studios, LLC. and some via Instagram.


Bill Abbott - President and CEO Crown Media Holdings, Inc. Crown Media Family Networks
Michelle Vicary - Executive Vice President, Programming & Network Publicity

Autumn Reeser


Brennan Elliott

Lacey Chabert

Paul Greene

Eric Mabius

Kristin Booth

Geoff Gustafson

Crystal Lowe

Kellie Pickler

Wes Brown

Andrew Francis

Barbara Niven

Brendan Penny

Jesse Metcalfe

Brittany Bristow

Cindy Busby

Ryan Paevey

Jen Lilley

Jodie Sweetin, Candace Cameron Bure, Bill Abbott, and Lori Loughlin

Chris McNally

Erin Krakow

Jack Wagner

Kevin McGarry

Kavan Smith

Rachel Boston

Erin Cahill

Makenzie Vega

Carlos and Alexa PenaVega

Cassidy, Cody, and Kathie Lee Gifford

Rodney and Holly Robinson Peete

Cameron and Vanessa Mathison

Danica McKellar

Alicia Witt

Bailee Madison

Ashley Williams

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Wendie Malick

Niall Matter

Becca Tobin

Rachael Leigh Cook

Brooke D"Orsay

Kellie Martin

Jessy Schram

Lisa Durupt

Andrew and Cassandra Walker

Nikki Deloach

Garage Sale Mystery Cast

When Calls the Heart Cast

Signed, Sealed, Delivered Cast


SUMMER 2018 TCA NEWS:
Hallmark Channel - Fall Harvest / Countdown to Christmas
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries – Miracles of Christmas
Hallmark Increases Original Specials
Danica McKellar - The Matchmaker Mysteries
Susan Lucci – Mystery Movie
Candace Cameron Bure – Christmas in America
Amy Grant's Tennessee Christmas
’When Hope Calls’ – a ‘When Calls the Heart’ Spin-off

Hope you enjoyed this special look of the 2018 Hallmark Summer TCAs! I will be continuing to update various details and dates – here at *It’s a Wonderful Movie* in coming days. Blessings, Net

*Images Credit: © 2018 Crown Media United States, LLC | Photo: Kim Nunneley/Alexx Henry Studios, LLC. and some via Instagram.