🎄More Christmas Movies On The Way🎄 Hallmark Channel's Countdown To Christmas Begins In One More Day...

Can you feel the excitement? 

Hallmark's 

*Countdown to Christmas* 

is almost here!

Starting at 6am EST. TOMORROW, Friday, October 18, 2024, the Hallmark Channel kicks off its annual Christmas movie event with Christmas Waltz, starring Lacey Chabert and Will Kemp!

Other beloved Christmas classics air during the day on the Hallmark Channel, such as: The Christmas Cottage, Let it Snow, A Very Merry Mix Up, Christmas Next Door, Crown for Christmas, and more... all leading up to the first premiere, 'Twas the Date Before Christmas!

And if you enjoy the Christmas movies on Hallmark Mystery, too, I have even better news for you! Although the network says their launch into Miracles of Christmas is officially tomorrow, the schedule says otherwise. Two Christmas movies will air TONIGHT, leading into Christmas classics airing from then on throughout the holiday season 24/7 around-the-clock!

The first Christmas movie airing on Hallmark Mystery tonight, Thursday, October 17th, at 8pm EST., is Christmas at Grand Valley, starring Danica McKellar and Brennan Elliott.

Christmas movie classics that follow on Hallmark Mystery include: The Christmas Promise, A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas, A Joyous Christmas, To All a Good Night, A Homecoming for the Holidays, A Veteran's Christmas, and more!

Be sure to set your DVRs now for all of the Christmas movies you most want to see! I personally see so many favorites that I love... Christmas Waltz, Christmas Next Door, Crown for Christmas, A Joyous Christmas, A Veteran's Christmas, and so many more! Hallmark really is beginning this weekend with some of their best! Which ones do you most want to see or record?

Stay tuned for my weekend post tomorrow, which highlights all of the NEW Christmas movies airing this weekend!

Have a Blessed, Merry Day!

Net🎄

🐇 Hop Over to Hallmark Today for an Egg-stra Special Easter Movie! 🐇

I just wanted to send out a quick reminder that the Hallmark Channel is airing their sweet Easter movie, Easter Under Wraps, TONIGHT at 8pm/7c.

This movie, which first premiered in 2019 on the network, is a delightful story about Easter candy, being honest with others and yourself, and discovering what matters most... family, friendships, and love!

Storyline via Hallmark: Erin Cavendish goes undercover at her family's chocolate plant to see why sales are down when she meets head chocolatier, Bryan, who has new ideas on how to update the Easter product line.

This film stars two of my Hallmark favorites... Fiona Gubelmann (Christmas Next Door) and Brendan Penny (Chesapeake Shores, In Merry Measure)!

Enjoy an encore presentation of Easter Under Wraps

* T O N I G H T *

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Trailer:

Happy Easter! 

Net

🔎 "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and more - October 2021 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Premieres! #POstables #Sleuthers 🔎 Get the Scoop Here:

October's new premieres on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will fill our hearts with emotion, drama, and suspense! Check out the new titles below...

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One Summer

Premiere Date: Sunday, October 3, 2021 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Starring: Sam Page, Sarah Drew and Amanda Schull

Storyline: Jack takes his son and daughter to his late wife's beachside hometown hoping to heal and become closer. The summer brings visions of the past that could forge a new path forward.

Reviews:

⛅ "I watched One Summer. It is a sad movie but it's soooo good! Sam Page is awesome as are the other actors as well. It shows a family working through their grief. It has some very intense moments just before the ending. No romance...family friendly. Story is left where there could easily be a sequel. I know we have a lot of sadness in our world today, but this movie is so worth watching! I love it!!" ~Joyce


⛅ "One Summer was such a beautiful movie! It made me cry, so do be warned that it's a drama, not a rom com. The subject of grief was realistically portrayed for all the family members: parents, spouse, and kids. The entire cast was amazing. I was excited to see Sarah Drew in another Hallmark movie because I loved her so much in Mom's Night Out. I hope she continues to make family friendly content for Hallmark. All around this was a family friendly movie though the death of a parent may be difficult for sensitive kids, and there's a scary boating scene in a storm at the end. So for kids some caution, but for adults it's a beautiful film! I also loved the symbolism of the lighthouse." ~melnewlife

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The Vows We Keep

Premiere Date: Sunday, October 10, 2021 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Starring: Fiona Gubelmann, Antonio Cayonne, Linda Thorson

Story: An event planner (Gubelmann) must organize the perfect wedding for her sister in less than a month when she finds out that the Rosewood, a historic inn and beloved wedding venue, is being sold.

Movie Review:

⛅ "First of all, I just love the actress Fiona Gubelmann - she's usually so expressive and energetic in her Hallmark roles, like "Tulips in Spring" or "Christmas Next Door," but in this movie her character, Hazel, an event planner, seemed a bit more uptight and serious. I guess I prefer the fun Fiona much more. The romance was extremely subtle throughout the movie; I really never felt much of a connection, other than a new friendship, between Fiona and Jared. What I actually enjoyed most was the B story. You see... Fiona's sister's wedding is in jeopardy because the wedding venue, Rosewood Inn, may be being sold. The location, however, is owned by Simone Nash, who is a bit older now and doesn't want to contend with all the upkeep any longer. The problem is, in order to sell the property, Simone must get her sister's signature on the deal; however, they haven't spoken for years, which obviously complicates matters. It's interesting to watch their story unfold, with hesitancy, patience, regret, love, and forgiveness. Overall, the movie is a little slow moving, but it's a family-friendly lighthearted drama, ideal for a quiet afternoon viewing while sipping tea." ~Net

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made

Premiere Date: Sunday, October 17, 2021 (9 p.m., ET/PT)

Starring: Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe, Geoff Gustafson

Story: As Shane (Booth) and Oliver (Mabius) prepare for their wedding, they must pause to help a young boy fighting leukemia reunite with his long-lost friend. Their search is complicated by Shane’s mother who arrives with her own plan for their wedding. Meanwhile, Rita (Lowe) and Norman (Gustafson) navigate the challenges of trying to start a family, but a new employee in the Dead Letter Office may deliver the answer.


Movie Reviews:

🔎 Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made –

"I’ll begin my review by saying… “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made” was pure perfection! The importance of spirituality, the feelings of uncertainty, the closeness of friends, like family, the flashbacks to previous “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” movies… all of these precious moments touched my heart – over and over again!"

(Warning: Spoilers below!)

"Each scene in “The Vows We Have Made” was incredible… I loved Shane’s mother and the way she was instrumental in figuring out the child’s drawing with the letter. Her scene with Oliver at the end was so powerful – in the way she asked him to be his mother, and then Shane asking her mother to help her with her wedding dress because the zipper could be tricky – it was all so touching! We knew the underlying meaning. She simply wanted her mother to be there with her - on this very special, momentous day.

Days before the wedding, however, it was obvious Oliver was dealing with troubling emotions. Oliver’s face had doubt written all over it; however, it was deeply moving to watch Shane erase all that away - by expressing to Oliver, repeatedly, that she would never leave him… and then they kissed and danced “the dance” in the DLO! It was so beautiful!

The wedding ceremony was beautiful, sacred, and spiritual! I was so blessed by the vows Shane and Oliver exchanged – repeating phrases from Ruth in the Bible – “Your people shall be my people and your God will be my God…” Once again, I was moved to tears!

In many ways it felt like they summed up this series with this movie – all of our POstables happily walking off together down the road with another mystery letter in hand, but I pray it is not the end. They could make these movies FOREVER (the simple word engraved on Shane’s new necklace), and honestly, I would still want more – as each story is so deeply moving in the way these character’s lives and these lost letters are interwoven together. If more “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” movies are made one day, that would be truly wonderful, but until then, we will just have to “trust the timing”!

Thank you to creator Martha Williamson and this amazing cast – Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe, Geoff Gustafson, and Gregory Harrison - for this wonderful gift!" ~Net


🔎 "I am still enjoying SSD from last night. The Vows We Have Made took my breath away. Perfection is the only word that comes to mind. If we had one of these movies every week, it would not be enough. Oliver and Shane's wedding vows! Oh my! The lady who played Shane's mother was wonderful in her role. To hear our Lord honored, as SSD has always done, was a blessing to me. I'm so blown away by this movie; words can not describe my feelings this morning. Looking forward to comments here." ~kitkat

🔎 "I ABSOLUTELY LOVED the Vows we have Made SSD movie. I was so happy and they kept the faith aspect and they even had some references to past movies/show and clips. I felt like it was perfectly normal that Oliver would be worried about Shane or any person leaving him cause so many have in his life. I love so much when Shane said "I will never leave you". The writing on this series is so good, they always bring up past stuff and dont just leave you hanging like other movies that have sequels or continuations do. The thing is Shane did try and quit, or leave twice, and she didn't cause I believe deep inside she knew she was where she should be. I remember back on From Paris with Love, how she was looking in on Oliver and Holly and saying please don't kiss her. You knew even back then how much Shane loved Oliver. I absolutely loved the wedding vows, how they said them over each other, how beautiful they were. I know for Oliver it was hard to have faith that someone finally wont leave him, but he did and I love how at the end they were all looking at the letter they found saying they have time to go see where it belongs. I can still hold out hope for more movies. I mean I could watch forever the POstables reuniting old letters with their owners. The POstables are forever a family. I am going to watch this movie over and over. I am actually sad Christmas movies are coming on cause i am going to miss them playing the SSD movies, but i think they may play them on Hallmark Drama during Christmas. I didn't watch the movie live, i wanted to have time to watch and reflect on the movie and i guess i just dont want to watch anything hallmark live anymore. Its sad, but i am not looking forward to many hallmark Christmas movies. I know i will watch some, maybe the Ms Miracle movie and CCB movie, but i decided i am not recording any, i will just see them eventually, maybe when on one day it will spark some interest." ~Sabrina

🔎 “Net, I agree completely, 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered' would be a perfect example for Hallmark to follow! You are actually the reason my family and I found Signed, Sealed, Delivered! Thank you!! We had heard of it before, but never watched it, then I found your blog a couple years back and saw how much you loved it, we instantly fell in love with every minute of it too!! We were counting down the days with everyone else waiting for the wedding last weekend, and it did not dissapoint! To put it mildly, it was perfect!” -A Fellow Brother in Christ-

🔎 "I finally watched the SSD "the vows we have made" movie. Net, when I read your review above in this blog post I was moved to tears once again. I read your review right after finishing the movie and boy did you nail it with that review (the other reviews are spot on also by others). The move was fresh in my mind as I read your review and your review moved me soooo much. You really hit the heart of the matter. Now, for the movie. Oh my!!! As Net put it..."pure perfection". Most times there is a build up for something like a movie which never seems to live up to the expectations. You hear so many good things and you get such a high expectation and then it most always lets you down. Not this time. This movie was amazing. When Shane told Oliver she would never leave him and then they started to play the song, "Never my Love" I was absolutely destroyed through that whole scene...Wow!!! And the wedding was ridiculously charming and absolutely lovely and heart warming. So much scripture. So much love! The whole SSD series is remarkable but this movie practically brought me to my knees because I was so moved. Maybe even too moved at one point. When I get that emotionally moved it brings to mind things that are lacking in my life and things that should be but aren't which causes me a feeling of anxiety but I certainly don't blame the movie for that...haha. Those are my own weaknesses. This movie made me feel alive. My emotions were real and I felt connected to the Supernatural. It was like my soul was exposed and all the good and bad came pouring out. A great blessing to be touched so deeply. Every Christmas movie put together this year can't possibly match the powerful effects of this SSD movie. A true masterpiece. Anyone not seeing these WHOLE SSD series leading up to this movie have no idea how much they are missing out. ~Jim

🔎 "Jim, I love your message here. You are so right, the SSD movies and this movie in particular are some of the best out there. I just love how they bring up things from the past movies, storylines, they don’t just think the viewers won’t remember something or think we don’t know they made something up. I always loved that they would talk about things from the shows to the movies 6 years later. I love how the stories weave together. I love that they took the time to build a love story that i know will stand the test of time. I too loved when Shane told Oliver over and over "I will never leave you". And those were not just words, she tried to leave the DLO and Oliver twice and she kept coming back cause I think she knew there was something bigger there for her. I always loved when she was looking in the window at Holly and Oliver in From Paris with Love and she was begging Oliver "Don't kiss her". Even back then, she knew Oliver was something special. I loved their vows, how they did them. I loved Shane's relationship with Joe, how he was always in her corner for Oliver. This movie was easily the best Hallmark movie in a few years. I watched it over many times already. Thank you Jim for such an uplifting message." Sabrina

🔎 "My sister and I just watched the newest SSD for the first time and we're blown away. I loved the scene when Shane's mom, says to Oliver, for him to call her mom. I think I almost cried. And the ceremony.. Rita and Norman quoting Isaiah and then Shane and Oliver, quoting Ruth. Soooo wonderful to have Scripture and God mentioned in the wedding, because it is sacred. But the ending... When Oliver calls her by her maiden name after the ceremony..Why?? Oh, and when Norman mentions helping the pregnant girl instead of adopting the baby. That scene was so precious." ~Abigail

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Which movies did you enjoy seeing?

If you'd like to share a review, please leave your thoughts in comments below. Thank you!

Blessings, Net

It's Christmas Again! Open the Door and Waltz right in - with Lacey Chabert, Will Kemp, Jesse Metcalfe and Fiona Gubelmann!

Check out the Christmas movies airing on Hallmark this week...

Thursday, May 12, 2021:

Christmas Next Door

Storyline: A confirmed bachelor’s life is turned upside down when he takes in his young niece and nephew a week before Christmas, his absolutely least favorite time of year. As he struggles to “make Christmas” for the kids, with a little help from his lovely next door neighbor, he learns some valuable lessons about the value of family, love, and the joy of Christmas, as seen through the eyes of children.

"Christmas Next Door"

Encores:

Thursday, May 12, 2021 at 8pm/7c.

on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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Friday, May 13, 2021:

Christmas Waltz

Storyline: After Avery’s (Chabert) storybook Christmas wedding is canceled unexpectedly, dance instructor Roman (Kemp) helps her rebuild her dreams.

"Christmas Waltz"

Encores:

Friday, May 13, 2021 at 8pm/7c.

on the Hallmark Channel

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Both of these Christmas movies airing this week are family friendly - and I personally love them both!

Christmas Next Door is a delightful Christmas movie classic from the 2017 holiday season. I've seen it numerous times since then - I just love the lighthearted story of April, the Christmas fanatic, and Eric, the holiday Grinch, who just happens to live next door. Fiona Gubelmann plays April so vibrantly and lively - you just feel drawn to her love of Christmas, and Eric (played by Jesse Metcalfe) feels it, too!

Christmas Waltz is one of those movies that will make you want to get up and dance! When Lacey's character, Avery, goes through a heartbreak, you find yourself cheering her on to find her happiness again and take a step or two out of her comfort zone and into something beautiful!

You can also read some wonderful movie reviews of Christmas Waltz from Alicia, Kay, CH Mom, Jane, and an Anonymous commenter - *HERE*.

Please share your thoughts on these Christmas movies below...


You can check out more Christmas movies airing in May and June - here!

Joyous Blessings to You All,

Net

🌟 Open the Door and Come Aboard 🌟 for MORE CHRISTMAS!

It's the second full week into the new year and (is it just me?) time already seems to be flying by. I don't know about you all, but with everything currently going on in the world, I could really use a dose of Christmas cheer right now! So... I'm looking forward to both Christmas movies airing on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries this week.

First up, it's "Christmas Next Door" on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, with the bubbly April (Fiona Gubelmann) and her rather Grinchy neighbor, Eric (Jesse Metcalfe). It is such a sweet, lighthearted movie, you can't help from feeling extra warm & fuzzy inside when Eric gets roped into taking care of his niece and nephew over the holidays and eventually rediscovers the Christmas spirit.

Then on Friday night, join Maddie (Jen Lilley), as she goes on a Tiger Cruise adventure with her mother (portrayed by Barbara Niven) in "USS Christmas." When Maddie meets Billy (Trevor Donovan), a naval officer on the ship, they work together to unravel the mystery behind a special love story from the past and perhaps, along the way, Maddie helps renew Billy's love of Christmas. This patriotic film instantly became one of my favorites in 2020!


Christmas Movies airing this week...

Christmas Next Door

Starring: Fiona Gubelmann and Jesse Metcalfe

Storyline via Hallmark: A confirmed bachelor’s life is turned upside down when he takes in his young niece and nephew a week before Christmas, his absolutely least favorite time of year. As he struggles to “make Christmas” for the kids, with a little help from his lovely next door neighbor, he learns some valuable lessons about the value of family, love, and the joy of Christmas, as seen through the eyes of children.

Encores: Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 8pm/7c.
on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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USS Christmas

Starring Jen Lilley and Trevor Donovan

Storyline via Hallmark: Maddie (Lilley), a reporter for a Norfolk newspaper, embarks on a Tiger Cruise during Christmastime where she meets a handsome naval officer (Donovan) and stumbles upon a mystery in the ship’s archive room.

Encores Friday, January 15, 2021 at 8pm/7c.
on the Hallmark Channel

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For even more Christmas movies airing in January and February, 2021 - see the Christmas TV Schedule *HERE*!

If you're curious to see which 2020 Christmas movies were family friendly, *Click Here* to see reviews of these movies from myself and many of the wonderful followers who visit here! (Thank you, everyone, who participated - you're the best!)

I hope you have some time to relax and enjoy the Christmas movies airing this week! 

God Bless Us, Everyone! Net

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🎄 It's CHRISTMAS Thursdays & Fridays on HALLMARK with Alicia Witt, Colin Ferguson, Jesse Metcalfe, and Fiona Gubelmann... 🎄

To celebrate Hallmark's 10th Anniversary of Countdown to Christmas this week - see two wonderful, classic Christmas movies.

🎄It's Christmas Thursdays🎄
on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries with...

Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: With her parents passed, Emma returns home for one last Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane before the family home is sold. While doing an appraisal, antiques dealer Morgan discovers love letters hidden in Emma’s mother’s desk, and they’re signed with initials that aren’t her father’s. In researching the mystery man, and while enjoying holiday festivities, Emma and Morgan fall in love. But when Emma’s ex arrives, Morgan backs off. Then when he shows up at a gala with another woman, Emma is heartbroken. Misunderstandings abound during Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane, and the mystery of the love letters still must be solved.

Re-watch "Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane" again!

Or... see it for the very first time:

Thursday, August 22, 2019

at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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🎄It's Christmas Fridays🎄
on the Hallmark Channel with...

Christmas Next Door

Storyline via Hallmark: A confirmed bachelor’s life is turned upside down when he takes in his young niece and nephew a week before Christmas, his absolutely least favorite time of year. As he struggles to “make Christmas” for the kids, with a little help from his lovely next door neighbor, he learns some valuable lessons about the value of family, love, and the joy of Christmas, as seen through the eyes of children.

Re-watch "Christmas Next Door" again

or See it for the very first time...

Friday, August 23, 2019

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope you all enjoy "Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane" and "Christmas Next Door" this week!

Having "Christmas Next Door" with Jesse Metcalfe on Friday night is such a treat as we look forward to a new season of "Chesapeake Shores" this weekend!

For ALL the Christmas movies airing during Christmas in August - see the Printable list *HERE*!

Wishing You All the Joy of Christmas -
Every Day of the Year! Net

Fiona Gubelmann's Fashion from her Hallmark Channel Movie "Easter Under Wraps" 🐇

When we watch a Hallmark Channel "Spring Fever" movie- it's so refreshing to see the lighter, cheerier color scheme! Whether it be the setting of the movie, with breathtaking landscapes of blossoming flowers... or what the actors and actresses are wearing in each scene, all of these extra details are important to help tell the story in the appropriate season - from fall, winter, to Spring!

Fiona Gubelmann image: Hallmark Crown Media

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Immediately when I saw the press images for "Easter Under Wraps," I just knew I had to know what Fiona Gubelmann was wearing in this movie.

The first two things that initially caught my eye - were the stunning, bright pink coat and floral dress!

And, I am thrilled to share with you... where you can find them both and more - from the movie!

It's the Perfect, Sweet in Pink - Easter Dress!

TED BAKER

Women's Clarbel Blossom Jacquard V Back Dress

Available from Amazon!

images: Hallmark Crown Media

image: H&M

Fiona wears this fabulous coat -
that is the perfect shade of almost pink!

Faux Suede Coat

in (actual color!) raspberry red

Available from H&M

This sweet little green floral dress
is the perfect every day dress for Spring!

Vince Camuto Green Multi
Floral Fit & Flare Scuba Dress

Available from Nordstrom Rack

I, unfortunately, could not locate Fiona's exact dress here; however, this dress by Calvin Klein is a very close match!

Calvin Klein Floral-Print Midi Dress

Available at Macys

Fiona's denim jean jacket -

an excellent staple for a cool Spring day, is by

AG Adriano Goldschmied

It's the Women's MYA Jacket

in the color: Shining

Available at Amazon

A denim jacket is the perfect look over a spring dress. The AG Jean Jacket is a little on the pricey side, so here is a less expensive option that looks nearly identical to Fiona's...

Riders by Lee

Indigo Women's Stretch Denim Jacket

#1 Best Seller- Available at Amazon

And, for a little extra preview on “Easter Under Wraps...” in case you missed Fiona Gubelmann’s interview on Home & Family – you can watch it on Hallmark’s web-site – here!

image via: Home & Family

If you love Fiona’s blue dress seen here – you can find it at Neiman Marcus! (A special thanks to my Sweet Sis – for sharing this shopping find with us!)

Fiona is wearing designer Zadig & Voltaire

Rapidel Pleated Tiered Crepe Maxi Dress
in Turquoise

I hope you enjoyed this fun look at Fiona Gubelmann's fashion from her Spring Fever movie, "Easter Under Wraps," which is about yummy, decorative Easter candy - and it's premiering Easter weekend, Saturday, April 20th, on the Hallmark Channel!

For more information - on any of Fiona's clothes mentioned in this post - be sure to click on the links above!

To add to your Easter baskets, I'm including some sweet treats below...

Joyful Blessings! Net

Click on these links below for Easter basket candies...

Godiva Chocolatier Assorted Chocolate Gold Gift Box // Godiva Chocolatier Limited-Edition 2019 Easter Plush Bunny with Chocolate Foil Eggs // Godiva Chocolatier Milk Chocolate Bunny w/Foil Eggs // MARS Chocolate Easter Stand Up Pouch // Mary's Little Lamb Easter Gourmet Gift Basket with Non-GMO Cookies, Jelly Beans, and Chocolates. Beautiful Large Decorative Easter Egg Candle! // 8" singing "Jesus Loves me" Lamb - Delight Expressions "Little Lamb" Easter Gift Basket for Kids

Click Here for More Easter Basket Goodies!

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