☀️ Labor Day Weekend Brings New 'Crossroad Springs,' 'Blue Ridge' Finale, a Splash of Summer, Marathons, & More

Happy Labor Day Weekend, My Friends!

Can you believe we’ve reached Labor Day Weekend already? Summer may be winding down, but there are still some wonderful things to enjoy, and this weekend brings the return of a beloved family drama, along with an exciting season finale!

First up, I’m so happy to head back Saturday night to the Hamilton family ranch for Season 2 of Crossroad Springs! I’m looking forward to seeing what’s ahead for our favorite characters as they face new challenges and adventures on the ranch.

And then, get ready for a dramatic and suspenseful season finale of Blue Ridge: The Series! This Sunday, Season 2 comes to an exciting conclusion on INSP, as a devastating landslide strikes deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. And making this finale even more exciting are special guest stars Keith Carradine (pictured above) and Nancy Stafford!

With Labor Day Weekend being thought of as the last (unofficial) weekend of Summer, I also thought it would be nice to share below a splash of the classic Summer movies airing this weekend, along with some fun Fall classics!

See all of the details below...


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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Crossroad Springs

Season 2, Episode 1

Season 2, Episode 1 - Boots on the Ground:
Maggie and James launch a food pantry as a surprise arrival threatens to upend life in Crossroad Springs.

Crossroad Springs

Season 2, Episode 1

Premieres Saturday, September 5, 2026

at 8pm/9c on Great American Family

*Plus, if you enjoy reality series, catch a new episode of Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou - Saturday night at 9pm/8c on Great American Family.


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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Erin Krakow

Mini-Movie Marathon

Hallmark Channel - Saturday:
(times in Eastern Standard Time)

A Summer Romance ... 10am
Blind Date Book Club ... 12pm
It Was Always You ... 2pm



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Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th:

Summer & Fall Movie Classics

Since Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of Summer, enjoy a Splash of Summer Movies & Fun Fall Classics all weekend long...

Saturday:

☀️ A Royal Seaside Romance ... Great American Family ... 8am
☀️ A Summer Romance ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
🎃 Swing into Romance ... Great American Family ... 4pm
🎃 Home for Harvest ... Great American Family ... 10pm

Sunday:

🎃 Swing into Romance ... Great American Family ... 2am
🎃 Home for Harvest ... Great American Family ... 4am
☀️ A Missed Connection ... Great American Family ... 6am
☀️ Season for Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
☀️ A Castle of Our Own ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
🎃 A Harvest Homecoming ... Great American Family ... 4pm
☀️ A Prince in Paradise ... Great American Family ... 6pm
🎃 Sweet Autumn ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


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Sunday, September 6, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 2, Episode 8

Episode 8: Moving Mountains

After a devastating landslide, Justin and Elli race against time to free and transport two injured people down a treacherous mountain pass to medical help before it is too late.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Premieres Sunday, September 6, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

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Sunday, September 6, 2026:

Blue Skies

Encore Airing

Episode 4 - THE FALL:
During a family bungee jumping excursion, a man dies when the bungee line snaps. Initially, suspicion falls on a negligent zip-line employee or the wife, who stands to gain a life insurance payout. However, Jodi discovers there is more to the case than meets the eye.

Blue Skies

New Episode Encore Airing

Sunday, September 6, 2026

at 8pm/7c on UPtv

*Followed by an encore airing of the latest new episode of Hudson & Rex.

*New episodes of both series air Thursday nights.


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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Rhiannon Fish & Mitchell Bourke

Mini-Movie Marathon

Great American Family - Sunday night:
(times in Eastern Standard Time)

A Prince in Paradise ... 6pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... 8pm
A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding ... 10pm
A Prince in Paradise ... 12am
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... 2am
A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding ... 4am


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Have a Wonderful Weekend, Everyone!

So, whether you’re enjoying one last summer getaway or simply relaxing at home, I hope you have a nice and blessed Labor Day Weekend!

And of course, I hope you'll be able to make some time to enjoy Crossroad Springs and Blue Ridge: The Series, or be sure to set record for these great series, the movie marathons, & more!

I’m making plans to spend some extra time indoors with my family this Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, the weather has been dangerously hot here, making it difficult to enjoy much time outdoors, so we’ll be finding other ways to relax and make the most of our time together. If you’re experiencing this same stretch of extreme heat, I hope you’re able to stay cool, hydrated, and safe.

UPDATE: The comment section was down, but it is working now. So sorry for the inconvenience. Looking forward to hearing from you all again!

Blessings to you all!

Net

☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

~ Jeremiah 29:11

There may be times when we cannot understand what God is doing or see how everything will come together, but we can trust that He is always at work, even in the waiting. An unexpected change may be leading us somewhere we never imagined. The One who already knows your tomorrow is faithfully preparing the way today. When we place our future in His hands, we can move forward with peace, knowing He will never leave us or forsake us.

Hallmark’s ‘Fall into Love’ Continues, ‘Blue Ridge’ Returns, Classic Movies & More This Weekend

Happy last weekend of August, friends!

The leaves aren't turning just yet; however, the *ber* months are only a few days away, and we have another *Fall into Love* movie premiering this weekend on the Hallmark Channel, another exciting adventure on INSP with Blue Ridge, and classic movies you don't want to miss, including a special tribute!

See all of the details below, plus see a praise report for a Great American Family actress at the end of this post...


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Friday, August 28, 2026:

Friday Night Christmas Movie Classics

movie images: Hallmark Media

The Christmas classics airing Friday night include a special movie tribute to country singer Dolly Parton with Christmas at Dollywood. It's also a double-feature movie night for Niall Matter, who stars in Christmas at Dollywood and We Met in December.

Friday Christmas Movie Schedule:

A Royal Icing Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Christmas at Dollywood ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Christmas Joy ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
We Met in December ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Another Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Hitched for the Holidays ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Christmas of Giving ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Another Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
Christmas of Giving ... Great American Family ... 4am

For more upcoming Christmas movie classics, visit the Christmas Movie Schedule!


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Saturday, August 29, 2026:

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 Marathon

Crossroad Springs - images: Great American Media

Crossroad Springs Saturday Marathon - 10am to 3pm

Episode 6 - Sunrise and Still Water:
A member of the Newman family returns and threatens the Hamilton's land deal.

Episode 7 - Stay in Your Lane:
As spring arrives, James launches his Cowboy Church amid his family's struggles.

Episode 8 - The Divine Search:
As the past resurfaces, James questions his calling; Janet fights to protect her family.

Episode 9 - Patience:
James must choose between the ranch and the church he built; tensions rise with Janet and Layla.

Episode 10 - Joy:
On Easter Sunday, James opens the Cowboy Church as faith calls for sacrifice and forgiveness.

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 Marathon

Saturday, August 22, 2026

10am - 3pm on Great American Family

*Plus, if you enjoy reality series, catch a new episode of Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou - Saturday night at 9pm/8c on Great American Family.


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Saturday, August 29, 2026:

Much About Love

image: Hallmark Media

Storyline: A TV director returns to her theater roots for a Shakespeare festival and runs into an old flame, rekindling a merry war of wits in this modern retelling of "Much Ado About Nothing."

Much About Love

Premieres Saturday, August 29, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, August 30, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Episode 7

image: INSP

Guest stars: Annabeth Gish and Nicholas Gonzalez

Episode 7: “A Matter of Perspective”

Storyline: After an officer-involved shooting threatens to ignite a long-standing feud in Blue Ridge, Justin must wade through the fog of the incident to find the truth.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Premieres Sunday, August 30, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend - sharing special time with family or friends, and perhaps enjoying a great movie or two!

image via: Jillian Cardarelli album cover

I also wanted to share another beautiful praise report with you all… actress and singer Jillian Cardarelli recently shared on Instagram that, after surgery and 19 rounds of radiation, she is cancer-free and praising God! What an incredible answer to prayer and such a wonderful reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness!.

Jillian shared these touching words: “One minute at a time, trusting God with everything that comes next!” Isn’t that just beautiful? I just had to share this encouraging news with all of you!

You can see Jillian Cardarelli in both the first and upcoming second season of Crossroad Springs. And if you’ve heard her sing, you know she truly has the voice of an angel! You can hear her beautiful voice in Season 1, Episode 10, which will encore Saturday afternoon. (See the schedule above.)

Jillian’s journey toward healing is still continuing, as she will need to undergo endocrine therapy, so please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Let’s keep praying for complete healing, strength, and peace!

Blessings on your Weekend,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“From his fullness we have all received, 

grace upon grace.” 

~John 1:16

As August draws to a close this weekend, this verse is a beautiful reminder that God’s grace has been with us through every moment. We may not know exactly what the days ahead will bring, but we can trust that His grace will meet us there! May we step into the coming season with peaceful hearts, knowing God is already ahead of us, preparing the way!

Set Sail with Rhiannon Fish & Daniel Lissing in Hallmark’s "Aussie at Heart" & More This Weekend

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Happy Weekend, Everyone!

This weekend brings a fun mix of new stories- from the Australian countryside to a Texas ranch and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains!

Over on Hallmark Channel, Daniel Lissing and Rhiannon Fish head Down Under for Aussie at Heart, a charming new movie set against the gorgeous backdrop of Australia.

Meanwhile, Great American Family welcomes Jep and Jess Robertson to a whole new lifestyle series, Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou, where life on a Texas ranch promises plenty of family, faith, and good ol’ country living.

And over on INSP, Blue Ridge returns with a new episode set in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring two special guest stars who add a little extra excitement to the story.

See more on all three below, plus some wonderful rom-com and mystery classics...


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Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2026:

Classic Rom-Coms

Some of the best classic rom-coms airing this weekend...

Saturday, August 15:

When Love Springs ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Wedding March 2: Resorting to Love ... Hallmark Family ... 12pm
A Thread to Your Heart ... Great American Family ... 1pm
The Greek Aisle ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Wedding March 3: Here Comes the Bride ... Hallmark Family ... 2pm
Autumn Stables ... Great American Family ... 3pm
Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New ... Hallmark Family ... 4pm
Catch of the Day ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Grounded in Love ... Great American Family ... 7pm
One Perfect Match ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Toast to Italy ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
A Missed Connection ... Great American Family ... 12am

Sunday, August 16:

Truly, Madly, Sweetly ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Follow Me to Daisy Hills ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Return to Office ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
The Reluctant Royal ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Bottled with Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


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Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2026:

Mystery Marathons 🔎

Some of the best classic mystery movies starring Candace Cameron Bure, Aaron Ashmore, Alison Sweeney, Benjamin Ayres, Nikki DeLoach, Andrew Walker, and more are airing this weekend...

Saturday, August 15:

Curious Caterer Marathon ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am - 8pm


Sunday, August 16:

Signed, Sealed, Delivered Mysteries Marathon ... Hallmark Family ... 2pm-6pm
Ainsley McGregor Mysteries Marathon ... Great American Family ... 6pm - 6am
Chronicle Mysteries Marathon ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am - 8pm

*Plus, UPtv has encore airings of the mystery series, Blue Skies and Hudson & Rex Sunday night.



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Saturday, August 15, 2026:

Aussie at Heart

Storyline: Samara, a former lawyer now event planner, reunites with Nate, her ex‑coworker and rival, to plan a couple's anniversary in Queensland and begin to confront their past and fall for each other.

Aussie at Heart

Premieres Saturday, August 15, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, August 15, 2026:

Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou

Jep and Jessica Robertson's new Original Lifestyle Series follows the couple as they step into an entirely new chapter – building out not only neighborhoods, but a thriving Comanche Moon Ranch community rooted in purpose and legacy. Viewers will witness firsthand how vision, hard work, and conviction can transform land into legacy – and neighbors into family.

Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou

Premieres Saturday, August 15, 2026

at 9pm/8c. on Great American Family

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Sunday, August 16, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 2, Episode 5

(image via: INSP)

Guest Stars: Bruce Boxleitner and Kellan Lutz

Episode 5: “The Return of Oak Miller”

A deadly new drug hits the hollers of Blue Ridge just as an old foe of Justin's arrives back in town. With no other options, Justin must form an unconventional alliance in order to stop the flow of drugs and bring this menace to justice.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 2, Episode 5

Premieres Sunday, August 16, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

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Whether you’re in the mood for romance, family fun, or a little mountain adventure, I hope you find something you’ll enjoy watching!

Have a wonderful, blessed weekend, everyone!

Happy watching!

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way 

which thou shalt go: 

I will guide thee with mine eye.”

~Psalm 32:8

Let this be a special reminder that we don't have to know every turn ahead... because God does!

🎶 Jesse Metcalfe & Kimberley Sustad Find the Right Harmony in New Hallmark Movie & More This Weekend

Happy Weekend, Friends!

We have a new movie premiere on the Hallmark Channel that looks like a fun one to *tune* into! It's also Jesse Metcalfe's first Hallmark Channel movie since Chesapeake Shores.

Also, Blue Ridge is back Sunday night. This time, an old friend of Justin's returns to town and stirs up trouble. Please note: this series contains violence that's not for young viewers.

See more details below...

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Friday, August 7, 2026:

Christmas Movies - Friday Night

( movie images via: Hallmark Media and Great American Media ) 

Christmas in July may be over, but you can still enjoy these Christmas Classics on Friday night...

Christmas Schedule - Friday, August 7, 2026:

Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Christmas Prayer ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Hearts of Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Timeless Tidings of Joy ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Dicken's of a Holiday ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
The Trouble with Christmas Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Christmas Prayer ... Great American Family ... 12am
Timeless Tidings of Joy ... Great American Family ... 2am
The Trouble with Christmas Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 4am

Look for the weekly Christmas movie classics airing on TV in the Christmas Movie Schedule.



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Saturday, August 8, 2026:

Mystery Marathon

( image via: Hallmark Media ) 

Jesse Metcalfe stars in a Martha's Vineyard Mystery Marathon - Saturday on Hallmark Mystery - before his new Hallmark movie premieres Saturday night on the Hallmark Channel.

Hallmark Mystery Schedule - Saturday, August 8, 2026:

A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery - 10am
Riddled with Deceit: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery - 12pm
Ships in the Night: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery - 2pm
Poisoned in Paradise: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery - 4pm


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Saturday, August 8, 2026:

Absolutely Devoted to You

( image via: Hallmark Media )

Storyline: An ambitious TV producer devises a brilliant plan to reunite a 90's boy band for an annual summer beach bash, but her idea is derailed when she falls for the band's reluctant lead singer.

Absolutely Devoted to You

Premieres Saturday, August 8, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, August 9, 2026:

Blue Ridge

Season 2, Episode 4

( images via: Gary Wheeler )

Episode 4: “Four-Rail Kick”

Sheriff Justin Wise's longtime childhood friend Bill Fraser unexpectedly comes to town for a visit, but he is not just here to see an old buddy. Bill is a pool hustler who has gotten behind on a gambling debt and he's running out of time to pay it off.

Guest starring in this episode is Sean Patrick Flanery (A Crush on You).

Blue Ridge

Season 2, Episode 4

Premieres Sunday, August 9, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

Note: This series contains violence - not intended for young viewers.


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Have a great weekend, everyone! I'm going to be spending some special time with my family... we're soaking up these hot Summer days together and enjoying outdoor activities.

I'm hoping the new movie will be a fun one! Looking forward to watching it and hearing your reviews.

Blessings to you all!

Happy Watching,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"Oh sing to the Lord a new song;

sing to the Lord, all the earth!"

~Psalm 96:1

You're Invited -- A Royal Wedding, A Trip to Italy, New Mystery in Blue Ridge, & More

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Happy first weekend of August, friends!🌻

If you haven't heard the news, Christmas in July isn't quite over for Great American Family and Great American Faith & Living, who are extending the Christmas movie fun for one more weekend!

But if you’re ready for a little change of scenery, there are also some fun non-holiday rom-coms premiering this weekend on both Great American Family and the Hallmark Channel. And I have to say, both movies sound like the perfect little summer escape!

On the Hallmark Channel, Toast to Italy takes us all the way to the lovely setting of Italy, where Jenny travels to find something special for her sister’s wedding and crosses paths with Arrigo.

Over on Great American Family, A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding brings us back to a familiar royal romance with the third movie in this delightful trilogy. Prince Alexander is ready to marry Olivia, but an old law threatens to stand in the way of their happily-ever-after.

And then Sunday night brings us another thrilling mystery on INSP with Blue Ridge: The Series! This week’s all-new episode takes us into the woods when a kidnapping puts our favorite characters right in the middle of another dangerous case.

So, whether you’re still soaking up the Christmas movies, ready for a trip to Italy, in the mood for a little Royal romance, or looking for some suspense, there’s plenty to watch this weekend!

See all of the details below...


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Saturday, August 1, 2026:

Will Kemp 

Mini-Movie Marathon

image: Hallmark Channel

Hallmark Channel - Saturday night:
(times in Eastern Standard Time)

Love, Romance, & Chocolate ... 6pm
Toast to Italy ... 8pm *NEW
Royal Matchmaker ... 10pm


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Saturday, August 1, 2026:

Toast to Italy

image: Hallmark Channel

Storyline: Jenny travels to Italy for a special bottle of wine for her sister's wedding. She meets Arrigo, also looking for the famous "Love Wine" and together their search leads to a love of their own.

Toast to Italy

Premieres Saturday, August 1, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, August 1, 2026:

A Prince in Paradise:

A Royal Wedding

image: Great American Media

Storyline: Prince Alexander (Mitchell Bourke) is ready to marry Olivia (Rhiannon Fish), a commoner. But when a bitter lord invokes ancient laws to block the union, Olivia, a romance writer, stumbles upon a hidden diary tucked within an old volume of history, revealing a long-lost truth that may be the key to saving her happily ever after royalty.

A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding

Premieres Saturday, August 1, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, August 1st - Sunday, August 2, 2026:

Christmas Movie Classics

continue on Great American Family

and Great American Faith & Living

image: Great American Media

See the weekend schedule:

Saturday, August 1, 2026:

Let it Snow ... Great American Family ... 12am
Coupled up for Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12am
Aisle Be Home for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
12 Games of Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2am
I'm Glad it's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am
Christmas Keepsake ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4am
Christmas at the Inn ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6am
Christmas by Candlelight ... Great American Family ... 8am
A Vintage Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8am
A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
My Favorite Christmas Tree ... Great American Faith & Living ... 10am
The Trouble with Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Mrs. Miracle ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12pm
Another Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Destined at Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Royal Christmas Holiday ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4pm
Chasing Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8pm
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Royal Christmas on Ice ... Great American Faith & Living ... 10pm

Sunday, August 2, 2026:

Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Crown Prince of Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12am
A Belgian Chocolate Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
Call Me Mrs. Miracle ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2am
Designing Christmas with You ... Great American Family ... 4am
A Cozy Christmas Quilt ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4am
The Great Christmas Switch ... Great American Family ... 6am
Let it Snow ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6am
A Dash of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
Aisle Be Home for Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8am
A Vintage Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
Pencil Me in for Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 10am
My Christmas Hero ... Great American Family ... 12pm
A Royal Christmas Ballet ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12pm
A Christmas Blessing ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Christmas by Candlelight ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2pm
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Wisconsin Christmas Pie ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4pm
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Designing Christmas With You ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6pm
A Kindhearted Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Christmas Keepsake ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8pm
A Cinderella Christmas Ball ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Christmas at Mistletoe Manor ... Great American Faith & Living ... 10pm

Monday, August 3, 2026:

A Christmas Prayer ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Royal Icing Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12am
A Hot Cocoa Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
Peppermint and Postcards ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2am
Christmas Sweethearts ... Great American Family ... 4am
A Royal Christmas Tail ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4am


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Sunday, August 2, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Johnathon Schaech and Teagan Burns
image credit: Gary Wheeler

Episode 3: “Out of the Woods”

A father-daughter camping trip turns treacherous when Sheriff Justin Wise and Maddie accidentally discover the hideout of several dangerous drug dealers.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 2, Episode 3

Premieres Sunday, August 2, 2026

at 10pm/9c. on INSP

*Please note: This series contains violence - not for young viewers.



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I hope you all have a great weekend, whether you're watching one of the new premieres or a Christmas classic!

As always, I'd love to hear which movies you'll be watching and which one you're most excited to see. And if you'd like to share a movie review, we'd love to hear from you.

I was planning to watch A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding early, but it just didn't work out with my schedule this week. So I'm hoping that, since we are having a rainy weekend, I'll get the chance to stay in and watch. I heard from a friend who did watch it early on PureFlix, and she loved it! So, hopefully, we'll all enjoy it, too!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”

~Colossians 3:12-15

🎄The Final *Christmas in July* Weekend Is Here! Plus, New Mystery - Get The Scoop:

Happy Weekend, Friends!

This weekend is extra special because it's the final weekend of Christmas in July - plus Saturday, July 25th, marks just five months until Christmas! That means we're officially getting even closer to the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than by cozying up with some of our festive favorites on Great American Family and the Hallmark Channel?

The Hallmark Channel also has the cable premiere of Love Under the Mistletoe, starring Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman, airing Saturday night! I've seen this movie and can tell you... it is lighthearted, family-friendly, and very sweet! Plus, during this premiere, be sure to look for a sneak peek of a new Countdown to Christmas movie... Christmas Delivered, starring Wes Brown and Autumn Reeser.

Then on Sunday evening, it's time for another episode of Blue Ridge. Episode 2 involves a mystery within the racing industry and features a guest appearance by Eric Close. I'm sure there will be plenty of suspense and plot twists.

And by the way, if you missed the first exciting episode of Blue Ridge season 2, which starred Sarah Drew, you can watch that for free on YouTube. (For those of you who love Sarah Drew in Mistletoe Murders, you'll definitely want to check that out.)

Take a detailed look at this weekend's schedule below...

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Saturday, July 25 - Sunday, July 26, 2026:

Christmas Movie Classics

Catch these Christmas movie classics airing this weekend...

Saturday:

Oy to the World ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
Next Stop, Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Christmas Next Door ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Christmas on Every Page ... Great American Family ... 12pm
On the 12th Date of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
A Christmas Prayer ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Single on the 25th ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 4pm
The Christmas Secret ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Let it Snow ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 8pm
O Little Christmas Market ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
A Christmas Blessing ... Great American Family ... 10pm

Sunday:

A Dash of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 2am
Royally Wrapped for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am
Five Star Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
A Christmas... Present ... Great American Family ... 10am
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Have We Met This Christmas? ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Five More Minutes ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Pencil Me in for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Royal Date for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Veteran's Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Crown for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm

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Saturday, July 25, 2026:

Love Under the Mistletoe

Interior designer Grace (Lilley) runs a business with her best friend and her brother in the quaint town of Ivy Glen but is too busy for a real relationship. Ryan (Bateman), a successful New York City financial advisor and Grace’s former high school crush, returns home planning to sell his grandmother’s historic St. Nicholas House. The mayor convinces him to revive the beloved Ribbons & Bows charity fundraiser and brings Grace on board to help. Working side by side to pull the event together, the former couple reminisces and feelings they once shared slowly resurface. But will this yuletide reunion lead to love under the mistletoe?

Love Under the Mistletoe

Premieres Saturday, July 25, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, July 26, 2026:

Blue Ridge

Season 2, Episode 2

Episode 2: “Going Around in Circles”

When a member of the Hughes racing dynasty ends up dead, it's up to Sheriff Justin Wise to solve the case involving rivals, lovers, and family secrets.

Guest starring in this episode: Eric Close.

Blue Ridge

Season 2, Episode 2

Premieres Sunday, July 26, 2026

at 10pm/9c. on INSP

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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! Hope you are able to enjoy some of the fantastic Christmas in July movies + Blue Ridge! I'm already set to record!

With July coming to an end, I feel like these warm Summer days are dwindling down quickly. I'm going to enjoy a local festival with my family this weekend, and I hope you all will enjoy some time outdoors, too!

Happy watching, everyone! And if you'd like to share a review - please do so in comments. We love hearing from you!

Merry Christmas in July!!!🎄

Blessings to you all,

Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT

I will listen to what God the Lord says;

he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—

but let them not turn to folly.

Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,

that his glory may dwell in our land.

Love and faithfulness meet together;

righteousness and peace kiss each other.

Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,

and righteousness looks down from heaven.

~Psalm 85:8-11

❄️🎄 Beat the Heat with Christmas Movies + Blue Ridge Returns!

Hello, friends... Happy Weekend!☀️❤️

I hope you are all hanging in there and keeping as cool as possible during this heatwave sweeping across the country! Whew... it sure has been a hot one, hasn't it? And with the smoke to the north and flooding to the south, please be safe out there, everyone.

I keep thinking about all of those working outside in this heat - including my own family here on our farm - and I truly hope everyone is taking extra precautions and staying safe.

And then I think about all of the Christmas movies currently filming right now... I cannot imagine the cast and extras bundled up in winter coats in this intense heat! That has to be quite a challenge. Then, come Christmas, we'll watch those movies and imagine everyone is freezing cold... oh, the magic of movies! 🎄🎬

Honestly, this is the perfect weekend to stay inside, keep cool, and enjoy some classic Christmas movies! And let me tell you... there are so many good ones airing that I've been hitting record, record, record over and over again! I have a feeling you may be doing the same, so I've included the schedule below!

Plus, we have another new Christmas movie this weekend! We're now right in the middle of the new Christmas in July movies, and this new Hallmark movie is hopefully going to bring us all a slightly cooler feeling... Snowbound for the Holidays!❄️

And on Sunday night, the long-awaited return of Blue Ridge: The Series arrives with the first episode of Season 2 - and a special guest star you may recognize from Hallmark!

See who it is, along with more details about Sunday's episode and all of the Christmas movie fun below!


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Friday, July 17, 2026:

Royal Christmas Movie Marathon

on the Hallmark Channel

Royal Movie Schedule
Friday, July 17, 2026:

A Suite Holiday Romance ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
A Not so Royal Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
One Royal Holiday ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
A Royal Montana Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
A Royal Queens Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


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Saturday, July 18th - Sunday, July 19, 2026:

Christmas Movie Classics

Saturday, July 18, 2026:

My Christmas Hero ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 2am
Shoelaces for Christmas ... BYUtv ... 2:15am
A Shoe Addict's Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
B&B Merry ... Great American Family ... 6am
Christmas in Midnight Clear ... Great American Family ... 8am
A Season for Miracles ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Timeless Tidings of Joy ... Great American Family ... 10am
The Christmas Note ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Joy for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Debbie Macomber's Dashing Through the Snow ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
There's No Place Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
My Grown-Up Christmas List ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
The Christmas Spark ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Tidings for the Season ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Christmas Cupcakes ... BYUtv ... 6pm
We Met in December ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Destined at Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Cape-Cod Christmas ... BYUtv ... 7:29pm
Snowbound for the Holidays ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Christmas Jars ... BYUtv ... 9pm
Christmas Under Construction ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
Christmas at the Drive-In ... Great American Family ... 10pm
The Bishop's Wife ... BYUtv ... 10:35pm

Sunday, July 19, 2026:

Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Cape-Cod Christmas ... BYUtv ... 12:29am
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Family ... 2am
The Bishop's Wife ... BYUtv ... 2am
Christmas Jars ... BYUtv ... 3:55am
A Christmas for the Ages ... Great American Family ... 4am
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Very Curious Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
One Christmas Eve ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
'Twas the Date Before Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Three Wiser Men & a Boy ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
All I Need for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Christmas Getaway ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Let it Snow ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Snowbound for the Holidays ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Very Merry Mix-Up ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Christmas at the Inn ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
The Trouble with Christmas Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 10pm



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Saturday, July 18, 2026:

Snowbound for the Holidays

*Along with Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner, also look for Kate Drummond (Crossroad Springs), plus Kathryn Greenwood and Ron Lea (Unlocking Christmas, Wind at my Back) in this film.

Storyline: Hotel manager Cassidy Evergreen evaluates a cozy ski lodge, but Christmas magic and its charming owner, Trey Sanderson, turn a simple assignment into a heartfelt choice between duty and love.

Snowbound for the Holidays

Premieres Saturday, July 18, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, July 19, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 2, Episode 1

*This episode will guest star Sarah Drew (Mistle Murders, Guiding Emily).

Episode 1: “Hope, Deferred”

Sheriff Justin Wise has his hands full when Bounty Hunter Hope Henry comes into town in pursuit of a fugitive who is accused of murdering her mentor.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 2, Episode 1

Premieres Sunday, July 19, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone. If the Summer heat is intense where you are, I hope you're able to stay cool and enjoy some great Christmas movie classics!

And I hope many of you will also enjoy the season 2 opener to Blue Ridge. By the way, this series includes violence - so it's not one to watch with young viewers.

If you'd like to share a review of the new Christmas movie or Blue Ridge, please share in comments!

Have a Blessed, Merry Weekend!

Net🎄

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“From the rising of the sun

to the place where it sets,

The Lord’s name is to be praised.”

~Psalm 113:3