❤️ Happy Valentine's Day Weekend ❤️ Embrace the Holiday with a Mix of New and Classic Romantic Comedies and More...

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 Happy Valentine's  Day Weekend,
 Dear Friends!

If you're in the mood for a fresh rom-com, you'll want to check out Hallmark Channel's premiere of "Return to Office." (The plot for this movie sounds somewhat similar to 'You've Got Mail' or 'In the Good Ole Summertime,' but with a modern-day twist. See the storyline below.)

Plus, Great American Family is rolling out the cable premiere of something extra sweet... "For the Love of Chocolate," starring Rhiannon Fish and Jesse Hutch.

And don't forget, Hallmark's got a brand-new episode of "When Calls the Heart" back on Sunday night; Elizabeth and Nathan go on a special date that turns into an undercover adventure.

See all the details for these movies and more below...


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Friday, February 14 - Sunday, February 16, 2025:

Classic Rom-Coms airing over Valentine's Day Weekend:
(Schedule below in Eastern Standard Time)

Friday, February 14, 2025:

A Valentine's Match ... Hallmark Channel ... 11am
The Heiress and the Handyman ... Hallmark Channel ... 1pm
Right in Front of Me ... Hallmark Channel ... 3pm


Saturday, February 15, 2025:

Playing Cupid ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Blueprint to the Heart ... UPtv ... 9am
A Charming Valentine ... Great American Family ... 10am
Love in Store ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Cupid & Cate ... Hallmark Family ... 11am
Designed with Love ... UPtv ... 11am
From Chicago with Love ... Great American Family ... 12pm
The Story of Us ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
The Charm of Love ... UPtv ... 1pm
Love in the Limelight ... Hallmark Family ... 1pm
This Little Love of Mine ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Valentine Ever After ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Forever in My Heart ... Hallmark Family ... 3pm
The Clue to Love ... UPtv ... 3pm
It Happened One Valentine's ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Love at First Bark ... Hallmark Family ... 5pm
Cooking Up Love ... UPtv ... 5pm
Fall Into Winter ... Great American Family ... 6pm
It Was Always You ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Love on Retreat ... UPtv ... 7pm
For the Love of Chocolate ... Great American Family ... 8pm *NEW
Return to Office ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW
Harmony from the Heart ... Great American Family ... 10pm
An Unexpected Valentine ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


Sunday, February 16, 2025:

Appetite for Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 9am
The Attraction Test ... UPtv ... 9am
The English Estate ... Great American Family ... 10am
The Love Advisor ... UPtv ... 11am
The Secret Ingredient ... Hallmark Channel ... 11am
Happily Ever Emma ... Great American Family ... 12pm
The Princess and the Bodyguard ... UPtv ... 1pm
A Dash of Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 1pm
The Winter Palace ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Cooking with Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 3pm
A Love to Remember ... UPtv ... 3pm
A Harvest Homecoming ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Very, Very, Valentine ... Hallmark Channel ... 5pm
For the Love of Chocolate ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Return to Office ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm *Encore
Stepping into Love ... Great American Family ... 8pm
The Cowboy and the Movie Star ... UPtv ... 8:30pm
Home for Harvest ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Love on the Menu ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
Back to You & Me ... UPtv ... 10:30pm


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Friday, February 14, 2025:

Christmas Movies Friday

Christmas Schedule:

Friday, February 14, 2025:

B & B Merry ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Godwink Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Sugarplummed ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Let it Snow ... Great American Family ... 10pm


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Saturday, February 15, 2025:

For the Love of Chocolate

Storyline: Preparing for the annual Masters of Chocolate Festival, Aria’s plans are rattled when she loses her partner shortly before the festival. However, the dashing single father Rhett steps in just in time to help Aria find the winning ingredient. In their search, Aria and Rhett discover that the missing ingredient for the perfect chocolate is not so different than what they’ve been missing in their lives: a dash of love!

For the Love of Chocolate

Premieres Saturday, February 15, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Saturday, February 15, 2025:

Return to Office

Storyline: After making the return to the office on a hybrid schedule, two coworkers known to each other only as Ms. Monday and Mr. Tuesday start sending friendly notes, sparking an office romance.

Return to Office

Premieres Saturday, February 15, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

If you love Janel's fashion in Return to Office, be sure to visit my sister's website, *It's a Wonderful Lifestyle*!



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Sunday, February 16, 2025:

When Calls the Heart

Season 12, Episode 7

Episode 7 - Dance the Night Away:

Storyline: Elizabeth and Nathan's date night leads to an undercover operation at a glamorous party. Lucas and Edie grow closer over cards. Rosemary holds auditions for a play.

When Calls the Heart

airs Sunday, February 16, 2025

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope everyone here has an enjoyable extended holiday weekend, either with your sweetheart or those you love best!

May we all take time to cherish the greatest love of all... God's love!

God's love is always there, providing comfort and strength no matter what we're going through. God's love for you never wavers. His unwavering love encourages us to come closer, find peace in His grace, and rely on His faithfulness, especially when life gets challenging or confusing.

As children of God, we may not fully grasp the depth of His love, which led Him to pay the ultimate price, sacrificing His Son, Jesus, just to restore a relationship with us.

May your heart embrace His amazing love today, and trust that His mercy and care are endless. Know with great confidence that you are His beloved.

Happy Valentine's Day Weekend, 

Everyone!

In His Amazing Love,

Net

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❤️ Sharing His Love: ❤️

God’s love is unwavering and eternal...

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;

his mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness..”

~Lamentations 3:22-23

📖 Book Your Weekend With New Movie Premieres - SEE HERE:

 Hello, movie friends!

Are you looking for something new to watch this weekend? I may have the key to this question below, as we unlock the latest movies together!

Great American Family's newest movie premiere, "Mystery by the Book" (previously titled "Key to Love"), is lighthearted, charming, and romantic. The mystery portion is low-key but still intriguing. I watched this movie early on Great American Pure Flix, and I've included my review below.

The Hallmark Channel will surely rope in viewers with their latest premiere, "The Real West," which features beautiful countryside, romance, comedy, and cowboys!

Check out details on these movies below and some of the best classic movies airing this weekend...


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Saturday, September 28, 2024:

Mystery by the Book

Storyline: A bookstore owner is in a difficult relationship with a book cover model until an antique key found in a false book unlocks their romance.

Mystery by the Book

Premieres Saturday, September 28, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Movie Review:

Mystery by the Book – (I streamed this movie on Great American Pure Flix)

This romantic-comedy is lighthearted, sweet, and endearing. Some of the story is somewhat predictable, but that’s part of the charm that made this movie such an enjoyable watch.

Corey Sevier, who is well-known for a number of TV movies, including “Noel Next Door,” “Everything Christmas,” “Northern Lights of Christmas,” etc… is the true star of this movie, with his portrayal of Josh, an architect and book cover model. His charming personality shined through, as it always does. I felt Corey Sevier was the glue that held this movie together.

In the beginning, I wasn’t certain about the chemistry between Josh and Samantha, who owns and runs the local book store. Samantha and her friend, Brittany, sometimes act like giddy teenagers; however, in spite of that, I still found the movie to be heartwarming and amusing.

It was delightful to watch Josh and Samantha search through Josh’s grandfather’s estate attempting to find a hidden treasure. I especially enjoyed seeing them play dress-up with his grandparent’s clothing and accessories.

Some parts of the movie may be a bit unrealistic, perhaps, but “Mystery by the Book” is a relaxing, family-friendly rom-com that isn’t overly serious, and it leaves you smiling and feeling good inside. ~Net


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Saturday, September 28, 2024:

The Real West

Storyline: A family vacation to a working Ranch introduces Professor Rebecca to Jake West. Rebecca is a widower chasing tenure and Jake is a handsome cowboy who never settled down.

The Real West

Premieres Saturday, September 28, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

If you love Kimberley Sustad's fashions seen in the western-themed rom-com, "The Real West," you can find many of them on my sister's blog, *It's a Wonderful Lifestyle*. She features her cowboy hats, a dress, tops, and more! (*click here to see*)



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Programming Notes:

(Highlighting some of the best movie classics airing this weekend)


Great American Family:

Saturday - An Autumn Romance, One Perfect Match, Love at the Ranch, Love in Bloom
Sunday - Mystery by the Book, Fall into Winter


Hallmark Channel:

Saturday - Fourth Down and Love, The Secret Ingredient
Sunday - An Easter Bloom, Winter in Vail, Romance in Style, Love Takes Flight


Hallmark Mystery:

Sunday - Aurora Teagarden Mysteries marathon


Hallmark Family:

Sunday - My Boyfriends' Dogs, Walking the Dog, Warming Up to You


Merit Street:

See classic Great American Family movies on Merit Street-
Saturday- Identical Love, God's Country Song
Sunday- Harmony from the Heart, The Engagement Plan


UPtv:

Saturday - Sweet as Pie, Sweet on You, Love in Translation
Sunday - Designed with Love, Made for You, with Love, Styled with Love


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I hope you all have a nice, pleasant, and safe weekend.

My heart and prayers go out to all of you who are in the path of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene. May God be with you all. Please, please, be safe out there, especially where there is flooding and destruction.

We are finally receiving some much-needed rain here in the Midwest, but nothing severe, thankfully; although, we may have strong winds heading our way. I hope you all are doing well wherever you live.

Please Note: I haven't pre-screened the new movie, "The Real West". If you'd like to post a review on whether this film is family-friendly after it premieres, please share in comments. I'm personally loving the cowboy/country feel to this movie, so I'm hoping it's a good one!

"Mystery by the Book" is a delightful, family-friendly movie. In case you missed it, I shared a review for this movie above.

In addition to the new movies, there are plenty of great classic movie options airing this weekend, as well, including "Love in Bloom" on Great American Family (I may be redundant in saying so, but I LOVE-LOVE-LOVE this movie), the "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries" marathon airs Sunday on Hallmark Mystery (I always enjoy sleuthing with our girl, Candace Cameron Bure, and next week her all-new "Ainsley McGregor Mysteries" premieres on Great American Family), and my last recommendation is "Styled with Love" on UPtv (If you haven't seen it, be sure to record it or give it a watch; it's such a sweet rom-com)!

Have a Blessed Weekend, Everyone!

Again, take care...

Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."

~Colossians 3:23-24

🎬 UPtv's June 2024 Movie Premieres - - SEE HERE:

UPtv is showing four rom-com movies in their schedule for June, 2024.

Please be sure to read the reviews for the first three movies below.

May The Best Wedding Win

Premiere Date: June 2, 2024

Storyline: When Tiffany’s fiancée calls off their wedding, she is heartbroken – that her dream wedding is off! After her frenemy snaps up the bookings for her own wedding, Tiffany hires an actor to be her groom.

Movie Reviews:

💐 Reel One's May the Best Wedding Win is not clean (gay man and his 'lover') and is honestly really stupid and annoying. (on Peacock). -Maria

💐 Sadly have to agree - this movie is one big waste of time. One of the weakest ROE movies I have ever watched - Florence

💐 Read more reviews for "May The Best Wedding Win" at Amazon - here.


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The Wedding Rule

Premiere Date: June 9, 2024

Storyline: Former childhood friends are bequeathed a restaurant on one condition: they must be married to claim the inheritance. Both being single, the race is on to find the “one”.

Movie Reviews:

💐 "The Wedding Rule" from Reel One (Peacock streaming) – not family-friendly. Around 20 minutes in, a barista behaves like a silly middle school girl to convey his homosexual attraction to the uninterested male lead, even writing a heart and his phone number on the coffee cup. We see him fawning in a couple more scenes. Then, some language is tossed in: playing pin the tail on the donkey at a speed dating event, the two leads joke about being bad*** and jack***; later she exclaims "d*** it" when he correctly guesses a secret ingredient. There's also a scene with the male lead in nothing but a towel.

Beyond the disappointing content, the movie just didn't draw me in, hitting neither a particularly sweet nor fun note. I was game for an unrealistic plot, but the whole marry-a-stranger-in-3-weeks never even got believable traction in the script. Feels like this one should have sped straight to marry-each-other-to-save-the-restaurant-then-grow-to-realize-it's-actually-for-real as the bulk of the movie. Overall, it left me bummed about the squandered talent. Oh well! ~Alicia

💐 Alicia, I actually quite liked this but then I particularly like Dennis Andres although certainly it's one of those where you have to suspend belief but there wasn't enough "unfriendly" content to spoil it for me.

The scene where Max had a bare chest was nothing you wouldn't see on a beach anywhere and the towel completely covered his lower half.

Not that it would have changed your opinion of the story line but you were unfortunate to watch it on Peacock.

I saw it through UP Faith & Family and they had done a bit of editing - taken out bad language and there was no scene where the barista wrote his phone number on the coffee cup for Max - Florence

💐 The Wedding Rule – This movie ended up being a whole lot of fun. Sure, it is one of those somewhat predictable rom-coms, but it was still an enjoyable watch.

I do want to mention/caution, that UPtv did show the edited version of this movie that airs on their streaming service UP Faith & Family. Kudos to them for doing this! I could sort of tell some language was taken out, as I saw their mouths move with no words coming out, but that was fine with me. I do wish the movie had been wholesome to begin with, but at least UP did the editing.

I also wanted to include that there are still 2 scenes with the lead male character shirtless with only a towel around his lower body and another towel wrapped around his shoulders. Nothing tawdry or indecent occurs during these scenes; he’s basically just stepping out of the shower to answer the door. (If you’ve seen “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” then it is somewhat similar to that.)

Overall, it was a delightful 2 hour watch, and I enjoyed the edited version of this movie very much on UPtv, and if you are hoping/planning to see it, then I encourage you to catch it there.

*Extra: I want to say a huge THANK YOU to Alicia for letting us know the unedited version of this movie (streaming on Peacock) is not family-friendly, and also thank you to Florence for informing us that this movie was edited on UP Faith & Family. ~Net

💐 Read more reviews for "The Wedding Rule" at Amazon - here.


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A Match for the Prince

Premiere Date: June 16, 2024

Storyline: An acclaimed medieval romance novelist is hired to be a matchmaker for a real-life prince in a desperate attempt to find true love before the fixed royal wedding date.

Movie Reviews:

💐 Reel One's A Match for the Prince is clean. (streaming on Peacock). -Maria

💐 A Match for the Prince – I tried, but I just couldn’t get into this movie, as I felt zero romantic connection between the lead woman and the Prince. At times, both characters were unlikeable due to their attitudes towards each other.

I wish I could say as the story progressed it got better, but for me, it was just more of the same. Even though this film is family-friendly, it was a miss for me. ~Net

💐 Sadly we also did not enjoy "Match for a Prince" either. The lead actress was really good but nothing else drew us in. ~Joan

💐 Read more reviews for "A Match for the Prince" at Amazon - here.


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Discovering Love

Premiere Date: June 23, 2024

Storyline: An archeology professor must team up with a dig-first-ask-questions-later treasure hunter to find the long lost crown of Helen of Troy.

Movie Reviews:

🔎 My hubby and I really 'dug' "Discovering Love" no pun intended! LOL If anyone has seen the movie you will understand. :-) The cast was wonderful. It was great seeing Cheri and Louis again. It was actually filmed on location in Greece. The setting was lovely and they threw in a few surprises. Archaeology has always fascinated me. It is important knowing where we all come from. Years ago, my husband, my son and I visited Jamestown VA where they were doing a dig. We both have ancestors who lived in Jamestown when it was founded so it was so cool to be there at that time. ~Joan

🔎  Discovering Love – This movie was rather slow for me. It picks up a little more in the second hour, and it is family-friendly; however, there is some talk about Greek mythology, and about an hour into the movie, a stranger reads the lead girl’s palm. I fast-forwarded this part, so I’m not sure what she predicted. Overall, the movie gave me the same hum-drum feel as “For Love & Honey.” It’s a one-time watch for me. ~Net



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Please comment below if you'd like to share your thoughts on the UPtv June premieres.

Hopefully, the return of movies in June will mean we will see more movies on UPtv throughout the Summer.

Enjoy your next movie night!

Net 🎬