It's LABOR DAY Weekend! Catch TV MARATHONS including "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and NEW MOVIES: LAST Summer Nights, a Romance in the Vineyard, & Go Fly a Kite! SEE HERE:

The Labor Day holiday weekend is now upon us! I hope you all find some time to unwind a little and relax... whether you're watching a new movie or marathon or enjoying a day outdoors. (Please see my thoughts and prayers at the end of this post for those recently affected by the hurricanes.)

As you, hopefully, enjoy some peaceful down-time this Labor Day, here are some of the notable TV Specials airing on this 3-Day Weekend...

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Saturday, September 4, 2021:

The last 2021 Hallmark Summer Nights movie is an adventure with...

Journey of My Heart

Storyline: A young wildlife biologist travels to a remote Alaskan nesting area of bald eagles where she receives inspirational guidance from a Native American family and help from a mysterious wilderness guide.

Journey of My Heart premieres

Saturday, September 4, 2021

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, September 5, 2021:

Step into the Country with UPtv's premiere of...

A Vineyard Romance

Story-line via UPtv: When Seattle magazine writer Samantha Hart is sent home to write an article about the wedding destination of Hawthorne Vineyards, she discovers the ex who broke her heart not only runs the vineyard, but he’s about to get married there.

A Vineyard Romance premieres

Sunday, September 5, 2021

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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Sunday, September 5, 2021:

Get out your hiking boots for...

Chesapeake Shores

"Happy Trails"

EPISODE 4 - Happy Trails:

Jess and David host visitors in town for the traditional Snallygaster hunt. Meanwhile, Mick and Thomas revisit a weekend-long hiking trip from their youth.

Chesapeake Shores airs

Sunday, September 5, 2021

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Monday, September 6, 2021:

It's a special Labor Day Marathon of...

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

SCHEDULE on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries:

Season 1-
Time to Start Livin' -9a
To Whom It May Concern -10a
Soulmates -11a
The Masterpiece -12p
The Edge of Forever -1p
The Future Me -2p
Something Good - 3p
Dark of Night -4p
The Treasure Box- 5pm
A Hope and a Future – 6pm
Movies:
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED – 7pm
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: TO THE ALTAR – 9pm

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Monday, September 6, 2021:

Enjoy a day of Rom-Com Movies with...

UPtv's Labor Day

Movie Marathon

☀LOVE FINDS A HOME - 9:00am
☀LOVE FINDS YOU IN VALENTINE - 11:00am
☀SINCERELY, YOURS, TRULY - 1:00pm
☀LOVE AT SUNSET TERRACE - 3:00pm
☀LATE BLOOMER - 5:00pm
☀INSTANT NANNY - 7:00pm
☀LOVE IN HARMONY VALLEY - 9:00pm
☀SECRET MILLIONAIRE - 11:00pm

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Monday, September 6, 2021:

It's a Movie Marathon of the Hallmark Channel's NEW 2021 Summer Nights Movies...

Labor Day

Rom-Com-a-Thon

☀YOU HAD ME AT ALOHA - 9am/8c.
☀THE 27-HOUR DAY - 11am/10c.
☀SWEET PECAN SUMMER - 1pm/12c.
☀SAND DOLLAR COVE - 3pm/2c.
☀THE BAKER'S SON - 5pm/4c.
☀HER PEN PAL - 7pm/6c.

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Monday, September 6, 2021:

It's a Labor Day Movie Premiere on the Hallmark Channel with...

High Flying Romance

*This movie previously premiered and can be seen on Hallmark's streaming service Hallmark Movies Now.



Storyline: Hannah falls for more than teaching music when woodworker Gavin and his nine-year-old daughter, Parker, move back to town after his wife’s passing. With a shared interest in the upcoming kite festival, Hannah becomes smitten with Gavin. But with an ex-girlfriend, Katie, who makes it clear she no longer wants to be the ex, Hannah doesn’t know what Gavin’s true feelings are for her, or who he’ll choose to be with.

High Flying Romance premieres

Monday, September 6, 2021

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Labor Day weekend is usually considered the last hurrah of Summer and a good time for cookouts, great deals, and more... even though Summer doesn't officially end until September 21st. It's the ideal time, although the weather is still warm, to pull out jackets and sweaters - because we know chillier weather will be coming soon.

I think we've all been keeping a close eye on the weather around our country this week. My prayers go out to those recently affected by the hurricanes, strong winds, heavy rainfall and flooded waters. It is so sad to see the loss of life and all of the devastation on the news. Please be safe out there everyone, especially those who are going back into flooded homes or cleaning up after wind damage.

Please note: I have seen "High Flying Romance" and it is very sweet and family friendly. You can read my full review - here. I have not pre-screened the other new movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

Take care, everyone, and I hope many of you are able to enjoy this Labor Day weekend.

Blessings! Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

Come to me,

all who labor and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest."

—Matthew 11:28

Hallmark Summer Movies on DVD:

UPtv SEPTEMBER 2021 TV Movie Premieres! 🌞 SEE HERE:

Look for the Premiere of "A Vineyard Romance" and "Love in Translation" on UPtv in September!

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A Vineyard Romance

Original Air Date: September 5, 2021

Starring: Rebecca Olson and Marcus Rosner

Story-line via UPtv: When Seattle magazine writer Samantha Hart is sent home to write an article about the wedding destination of Hawthorne Vineyards, she discovers the ex who broke her heart not only runs the vineyard, but he’s about to get married there.


Review:

🌞 "A Vineyard Romance To me Marcus Rosner is the male equivalent of Cindy Busby - very hit and miss. I've seen him in a secondary role in many Hallmark movies and although he has moved to taking the lead role most of these are for other productions. He really shone through here though and I don't think I've seen him looking so well in a long time. It helped that my favourite plot is that of sweethearts re-united and although there is nothing here that you won't have seen before Rebecca Olson - whom I don't recall seeing before - complemented him perfectly, the chemistry was great and their interaction made this seem fresh and capivating. I loved the banter between them, the familiarity yet awkwardness evident from the start. The secondary cast was good too - it was so funny to see Liam's best man trying to pluck up the courage to ask Sam's old school friend out on a date but bottling it at the last minute and coming up with some inane question! It was nice too that Liam's fiancee was really a good person. The plot was well constructed and the production excellent - the scenes where the working of the winery were explained I found very interesting. One of those unexpected little gems that UPtv has come through with this year which I thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks" - Florence

🌞 "What a sweet movie from UPtv! This felt very much like a Hallmarkesque rom-com, and I mean that in the best possible way. I loved the beautiful setting of the Hawthorne Vineyards and the fact that magazine writer Samantha Hart (Rebecca Olson) is sent back to her hometown to write a story about a big wedding, which ironically, ends up being for her ex-boyfriend, Liam Hawthorne (Marcus Rosner). I thoroughly enjoyed this clean, romantic story… Rebecca Olson and Marcus Rosner had wonderful chemistry together on screen. The dancing was fun, and I loved the awkwardness between the two as Samantha “Sam” gradually convinced Liam to let her interview him for the article. While it’s quite obvious the two still have strong feelings for one another, nothing happens while Liam is still engaged. This family friendly movie is a definite keeper for me!" ~Net

🌞 "Agree with Net and Florence - I enjoyed "A Vineyard Romance"." ~~Jane

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Love in Translation

Original Air Date: September 12, 2021

Starring: Michelle Argyris and Corey Sevier

Story-line via UPtv: Linguistics Ph.D. student Julie Walters can speak almost every language and believes that languages are best learned when doing fun activities like taking a painting class, hiking or visiting a Museum. When Dan, the handsome curator at the museum Julie dreams of working at, contacts her about French classes, sparks soon fly – could this be the perfect match?


Review:

🌞 "I watched Love In Translation for the second time and enjoyed it even more. A simple but sweet love story. Corey Sevier is a favorite since watching Mr. Write, but I am not familiar with his co-star. Plan to keep this on my DVR." ~kitkat

🌞 "Love In Translation One of those movies which makes a pleasant couple of hours viewing on a rainy afternoon! For some strange reason I got the wrong end of the stick and thought this was going to be set in France but no. Certainly family friendly this was a very gentle movie which ambled along at a pedantic pace. Michelle Argyris is new to me and Corey Sevier was his usual inimitable self - I thought both acted their parts well although the chemistry between them was pretty low key. Dan's parents were decidedly wacky and there was something off-key about Julie's sister, maybe they were trying for a bit of light comedy. Dan's girlfriend only made brief appearance on his mobile until very late in the film. A simple plot and the big misunderstanding at the end only lasted a couple of minutes. I kept waiting for something to happen but in the event nothing really did. In all honesty I can't say that I didn't quite enjoy it but just felt there was something missing." Florence's rating - 6

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Romance in the Wilds

Original Air Date: September 26, 2021

Starring: Kaitlyn Leeb and Victor Zinck Jr

*Note: Romance in the Wilds is available on DVD at Amazon - *click here* - and it's the first part of two movies, followed by Christmas in the Wilds, also newly available on DVD at Amazon - *click here*! (I'm hoping this means UPtv plans to air Christmas in the Wilds, too, but we will have to wait and see!

Romance in the Wilds - Story-line via UPtv: Deep in the Rocky Mountains, lightning strikes a mining site, sparking a deadly wildfire and igniting an unexpected romance between a forest ranger and a geologist as they race to escape the flames.

Review:

🌞 "This movie is definitely different than the usual rom-com; it’s a true action-packed adventure set in the Rocky Mountains with two people thrown together in a life and death situation – as they try to escape a deadly wildfire recently sparked by lightning at a nearby mining camp. Buck Thompson, (played by Victor Zinck Jr.) as the local forest ranger, warns geologist Jessica Alaway (Kaitlyn Leeb), just before flames take away her work-site. She is able to get her dog Charlie and her important work before they set off to safety… which ends up being much harder than they thought. Buck, Jessica, and Charlie (the dog) work together through many terrifying obstacles. It is also mentioned that Buck served two tours in Afghanistan, and as they are trying to escape, he is dealing with PTSD over losing his military K9. Overall, Romance in the Wilds is a captivating movie, it’s intense, but not too scary, and minus some wildfire type explosions/violence, it is family friendly!" ~Net

🌞 "Net, your review is perfect for Romance In The Wilds. I watched the entire movie last night and loved it. This is a beautiful story. Can't wait for Christmas In The Wilds! It is rare to use same cast in a continuation movie. I wonder if UP will show Christmas In The Wilds before the DVD release in Nov." ~kitkat

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Are you looking forward to watching these new movies on UPtv?

Please Note: I have not pre-screened these movies. If you would like to post a review on whether these movies are family-friendly, please share in comments. These movies may have previously aired in Canada on the W Network.

Blessings on your day! Net