🌷 Spring Into Love this Weekend on Hallmark! 🌷

What's new this weekend? It's the first official new movie under the "Spring Into Love" block of films Saturday night on the Hallmark Channel; plus, "When Calls the Heart" is new Sunday night.

See all the details below...

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Saturday, March 26, 2022:

A Second Chance at Love

Storyline: A Second Chance at Love centers around Alicia (August) and Arnold’s (Joseph) picture-perfect marriage, but underneath the surface, there is something amiss. Arnold is ready to grow their family, but Alicia is hesitant to the idea. Rather than face the problem head on, Alicia, the self-proclaimed "love doctor," immerses herself in her divorced parents, Jack (La Salle) and Brenda’s (Reuben), dating affairs by setting them each up on a blind date dating app.

A Second Chance at Love

Saturday, March 26, 2022

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

*Please note: I have not pre-screened this new movie premiere. If you'd like to give a review after it airs, please share in comments.

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Saturday, March 26, 2022:

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries

Saturday marathon on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries...

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries:
*Heist and Seek
*Reunited and It Feels So Deadly
*How to Con a Con
*Til Death Do Us Part
*Honeymoon, Honeymurder
*Haunted by Murder

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Sunday, March 27, 2022:

Mystery 101 Mysteries

Sunday marathon on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries...

Mystery 101 Mysteries:
*Mystery 101
*Playing Dead
*Words Can Kill
*Dead Talk
*An Education in Murder
*Killer Timing
*Deadly History

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Sunday, March 27, 2022:

When Calls the Heart

Episode 4 - “Straight from the Heart” :

Storyline: Elizabeth sees a new side of Lucas when a flu bug leaves her without a babysitter, and he volunteers to watch Little Jack.

When Calls the Heart

Sunday, March 27, 2022

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Hope you all have a lovely and pleasant Spring weekend! Our grass, here in the Midwest, is getting a little greener and our perennial flowers are just starting to sprout up, although our temps have dipped some and remain around the 40's. Looking forward to warmer Spring weather and bright sunshine - right around the corner!

It's been heartbreaking to see the destruction of tornadoes across the South - in Texas and Louisiana. My prayers certainly go out to those people as they rebuild their homes. I hope you all have been well and safe. Still praying, as well, for peace in Ukraine and all over the world.

Blessings on your weekend! Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"Let my teaching fall like rain

and my words descend like dew,

like showers on new grass,

like abundant rain on tender plants."

~Deuteronomy 32:2

Hallmark's March 2022 Movie Schedule Revealed!

In addition to "When Calls the Heart" Season 9 premiering on March 6th, Hallmark has shared their movie lineup for the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries in March, with well-known actors: Kevin McGarry, Kayla Wallace, Alvina August, Jarod Joseph, Eloise Mumford and Julian Morris.

See the details on the new movies shared by ET:


Hallmark Channel's March Schedule:


Feeling Butterflies

Original Premiere Date: March 12, 2022

Network: Hallmark Channel

Starring: Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace

Storyline: The movie follows Emily (Wallace), who owns a booming butterfly business, and delivers monarchs to a birthday party where she meets single dad Garrett (McGarry). With the help of Garrett and his daughter, Emily’s business begins to take flight.

Movie Review:

☀ "Feeling Butterflies is family friendly & cute movie. (Review may contain some spoilers) Garrett lost his Wife named Sarah & he has a Daughter named Ashley. Ashley named butterfly Sarah whose she named its after Ashley's Mother; Sarah. Ashley’s Mother; Sarah loved butterflies. Emily owns butterfly business: Feeling Butterflies co.. Emily & the others bring its for special events like Birthday, Wedding, Retirement, etc.. There’s only 1500 butterflies & expect for Ashley’s butterfly named Sarah & she lets it go. The viewers learn about caterpillars 🐛 & butterflies. There’s 1501 butterflies I couldn’t stop laughing that Garrett put dirt on his face because Emily told him about his hair. Emily throws dirt on his back when Garrett fell on the dirt & he pulls Emily’s arm down on the dirt too." ~Anonymous


☀ "Feeling Butterflies is an enjoyable, feel-good, family-friendly movie that has a sweet romance, and so much detail about butterflies: what they eat, how they grow, and their importance in the world. The overall story is fairly simplistic and straight-forward, but it's a cozy afternoon or end-of-the-day watch that will leave you feeling warm and good inside. Perfect for all ages! There's also a young girl in the movie, who is bright and cheerful; she has a enthusiastic interest in learning everything about butterflies. Kayla Wallace and Kevin McGarry are, of course, a real-life couple, so we can clearly see their wonderful chemistry shine through on screen." ~Net


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A Second Chance at Love

Original Premiere Date: March 26, 2022

Network: Hallmark Channel

Starring: Gloria Reuben, Eriq La Salle, Alvina August and Jarod Joseph

Storyline: A Second Chance at Love centers around Alicia (August) and Arnold’s (Joseph) picture-perfect marriage, but underneath the surface, there is something amiss. Arnold is ready to grow their family, but Alicia is hesitant to the idea. Rather than face the problem head on, Alicia, the self-proclaimed "love doctor," immerses herself in her divorced parents, Jack (La Salle) and Brenda’s (Reuben), dating affairs by setting them each up on a blind date dating app.

Movie Reviews:

❤ "Really enjoyed A Second Chance at Love. I like how Hallmark is making more dramas. The stories that they're telling now have a lot more depth than previously. Well I still love the tried and true romance, there's just something about the journey in a drama. Particularly liked the storyline of the daughter and her husband. And it was so great to see Gloria Rueben and Mr. Soul Glow, Eriq La Salle again." ~Lisa


❤ "I enjoyed "A Second Chance at Love" more than expected after seeing some reviews. Truly, with the topic of divorce, the lasting impact on a child's life, and tending to a marriage, it felt more like an HMM movie than a Hallmark movie. It held my attention and had some sweet moments, though it probably won't be a re-watch for me. My main complaint is the crazy ages of the cast! It felt like the grandmother (an adorable actress I always notice) was far too young, as were the love-interests for the divorced parents. It was enough for me to search actual actor ages, out of curiosity, and wow! The grandmother is only 10 years older than her daughter, while the father's date is literally 20 years younger and just a couple of years older than Alvina. Similarly, the mother's co-worker whom people were teasing her about is roughly 16 years younger, I think. No wonder it felt weird! That was not done well, and I found it very distracting. Overall, though, I appreciated the message: a husband and wife both need to prioritize their marriage above careers and others in order to thrive!" ~Alicia



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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries March Schedule:



The Presence of Love

Original Premiere Date: March 13, 2022

Network: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Starring: Eloise Mumford and Julian Morris

Storyline: The film follows adjunct professor Joss (Mumford), who travels to England to visit the farm where her late mother grew up and bonds with single father Daniel (Morris), whose family now runs it.

Movie Reviews:


❤ "The Presence of Love is family friendly & heartwarming movie. (Review may contain some spoilers) Dr. Jocelyn “Joss” Lambert PHD is a Professor of Romantic lLiterature - Department of English Literature at Boston Alma University. Her student hands Joss a British Chocolate when she got that from her friend. Gwen hands Joss a manila envelope from her late Mother named Carol Penberthy Lambert & Joss ahead to Cromwell, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 that her Mother used to live. Daniel picks up Dr. Jocelyn Lambert PHD & ahead to cottage. Hha dog named Samson is a Border Collie. Joss meets Daniel’s Mother named Merryn, Felix, & his Daughter named Tegan. Joss finds out Tegan is dyslexic when Tegan hands Joss her notebook. Joss’ Mother’s farm was sold to Merryn’s family when Merryn tells Joss that her Mother named Carol Lambert by saying her Grandparents named Pat & Colin Penberthy’s House was sold to Merryn’s family. Merryn hands Joss’ Mother’s treasure chest that contains books,trinkets, etc.. Her Mother’s book was given by her Grandmother named Pat Penberthy. Joss’ Mother; Carol had dyslexia just like Tegan. Daniel lets Joss stay with him in England. Joss had an anxiety attack because she’s hyperventilating when she’s 9 years old since her Dad had car accident. Joss love her books. Joss notices Quotes from Calvin Coolidge novel. Daniel mentions butterfly 🦋 books." ~Anonymous


❤ "The Presence of Love... Wow! Let me first say, I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful Hallmark movie. The grassy cliffs, the sheep, the beautiful Border Collie, the stone house (inside and out). The little girl was precious. I cried when Daniel's mother hugged Joss. And it was 200% clean. And all outfits modest, I really appreciated that. The thing that made me sad, was Joss character. All those times she was struggling, oh if only she had Jesus. Be anxious for nothing." ~Abigail


❤ "The Presence of Love was really good and family friendly. I actually appreciated the depiction of Joss's panic attacks. I have suffered from those, and they really portrayed what they are like accurately. I was sad when she said she had them all her life, though. With counseling, medication, and a whole lot of Jesus, I have had so much healing that I rarely have them anymore. You shouldn't have to just live with it! I still appreciated a Hallmark movie tackling something like that, however. I also like how it showed Joss checking the time on the clock before taking her medicine. It was subtle, but to me it showed that she had a prescription with a specific dosing schedule whereas most tv shows and movies just show someone getting anxious, than grabbing and popping a pill. It's not like that at all unless you're an addict! A small detail, but it meant a lot to me personally to see that. I was also giddily excited to see the "one year later" at the end. I always want to see where they end up!" ~melnewlife


❤ "Watching The Presence of Love, and wow! This is such a beautiful looking movie!" -Maria


❤ ""The Presence of Love" is a stunningly beautiful movie - from both the real English scenery and the fantastic writing and acting. I was so happy that much, much outdoor scenery was used. Nothing is worse than filming on location in Europe, and then barely showing Europe, like Hallmark has done before. Not this time! And Eloise Mumford is such a gem. Loved that the real life issue of panic attacks was dealt with. And the mother of the main guy is special. I've seen her before on other British shows but can't remember which. This movie is one of the best Hallmark has ever made!!" ~Amy G.


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I'm looking forward to seeing Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace (both of When Calls the Heart), who are a real-life couple, together in "Feeling Butterflies!" (Update: See my review above ^)

How about you? Please share your thoughts on the new Spring movies in comments below...

Joyful Blessings & Love, Net

New Hallmark Channel Movie Announced with 2 Actors from ER...

Hallmark announces new romantic comedy, via Deadline.com, titled "A Second Chance At Love" starring Alvina August, Jarod Joseph, (pictured above on the right) and ER alums, Gloria Reuben and Eriq La Salle (pictured above on the left).

This is the storyline given at Deadline: "In A Second Chance At Love, on the surface, Alicia (Alvina August) and Arnold’s (Jarod Joseph) marriage is picture perfect, however, there is something amiss. Arnold is ready to grow their family, but subconsciously Alicia is hesitant to the idea. Rather than face the problem head on, Alicia, the self-proclaimed “love doctor,” immerses herself in her divorced parents Jack (Eriq La Salle) and Brenda’s (Gloria Reuben) dating affairs by setting them each up on a blind date dating app."

"A Second Chance At Love" is slated to premiere Saturday, March 26 at 8 PM on Hallmark Channel.


images courtesy: Hallmark