TWO Heartwarming CHRISTMAS MOVIES to enjoy this week as we Countdown to Christmas!!! *PLUS, CHRISTMAS UPDATES!

This week's Christmas movie features are fan favorites on both Hallmark networks - "Two Turtle Doves" and "When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas!"

Hopefully, both of these movies will fill our hearts with joy and peace, as we anticipate all of Christmas movies to come!

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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
"Miracles of Christmas"
classic Christmas movie feature is
"Two Turtle Doves"
on Thursday, October 15th at 9pm/8c.

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: Neuroscientist Dr. Sharon Harper, who studies loss and grief, returns to her childhood home following the death of her beloved grandmother to get her affairs in order. She becomes reacquainted with Sam, the disheartened estate lawyer and single dad, grieving for his late wife. It’s both Christmas and her late grandmother’s Will and Testament that challenge Sharon with a quest for a long-lost family heirloom that leads them both to confront old memories with making new ones. When she is faced with choosing between her past and her future, she rediscovers what the holiday --and life-- is truly about.

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Hallmark Channel's
"Countdown to Christmas"
classic Christmas movie feature is
"When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas"
on Friday, October 16th at 8pm/7c.

Storyline via Hallmark: Elizabeth prepares for Little Jack’s first Christmas and birthday, missing Jack more than ever. Nathan receives a prestigious job offer in Union City but weighs the downside of leaving Elizabeth and taking his niece away from Hope Valley. Lucas holds a Christmas festival to bring some of his family’s traditions to Hope Valley…and to impress Elizabeth. A detour on his way to see Faith leads Carson to a stranger in need of his help. Meanwhile, Rosemary and Lee search for the perfect gift for Little Jack, while Bill turns Hope Valley upside down looking for a special gift that he misplaced.

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I sure hope you all have time to enjoy the Christmas movies airing this week - or maybe, set your DVR for a later watch!


CHRISTMAS MOVIE UPDATES:

In case you missed these recent Christmas movie updates...

"The Key to Christmas" is the new movie title for "Christmas Homecoming," which stars Taylor Cole and Steve Lund.

"Swept Up by Christmas" (working title) will star Lindy Booth and Justin Bruening.

"Project Christmas Wish" will star Amanda Schull and Travis Van Winkle.

"Good Morning Christmas" is the new title for "A Bright and Merry Christmas," which stars Alison Sweeney and Marc Blucas.



MY CHRISTMAS MOVIE PICK of the Week:

Both Movies!

"Two Turtle Doves" absolutely swept my heart away with the beautiful love story with Sharon (Nikki Deloach) and Sam (Michael Rady), plus there's a precious AND precocious little girl and the mystery of a lost ornament!

As for "When Calls the Heart," what can I say? I just love this series so much and all of the wonderful people in Hope Valley played by such wonderful actors: Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Kevin McGarry, Paul Greene, Chris McNally, Martin Cummins and Andrea Brooks. This heartwarming movie shows the gift of family and friends, sacrifice and home!

What is your Christmas movie pick of the week?

Be sure to check my Christmas TV Schedule for even more Christmas movies airing throughout Christmas movie season!

Blessings to You All, Net

🌟 THREE Family-Friendly CHRISTMAS MOVIES You Must-See, if you haven’t already! 🌟

Christmas Movies will be returning to our TV's soon in full force - around the clock. Recently, I re-watched THREE Christmas movies from the past:

Christmas Manger, 

Wish for Christmas, 

and Christmas Jars!

After doing so, I must wholeheartedly recommend ALL THREE to my friends here! You may want to look for these movies on TV throughout the busy Christmas movie season, or get a copy on DVD or watch via streaming. (By the way, I have information on DVD and Streaming Video options for each movie in this post!)

If you're like me and enjoy an inspirational movie that tells the true story of Christmas, or pulls at your heart strings, then you’ll want to see ALL THREE of these wonderful Christmas movies!

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See details on each movie below…

Christmas Manger –

Starring: Andrea Logan White, Steve J. Young, Randy Wayne, Taylor Bedford, Graham Schneider, and Tara Reid

Story-line: Fleeing an abusive relationship, Jessica is reunited with her estranged foster father, "Chap," a rough-around-the-edges rancher. With the help of a handsome neighbor, the group learns to trust again and discovers that there is hope and healing at the manger.

My Take: This is such a heartwarming movie – about an abused woman, Jessica, with two children, who moves back to the only secure home she's ever known, with her former foster father, Chap. Right away, there are obvious hurts from the past that may take time to heal. Jessica's daughter, Cassidy, will instantly capture your heart with her childlike innoncence and eager capacity to love and know more about the Christmas Manger story. She adopts Chap as her Grandpa and convinces him to not only build a Manger, but the entire Inn and town in Bethlehem. Can they convince Spencer, Jessica's teenage son, to help with the big project? In the meantime, Cassidy and Spencer's abusive father is looking for them. Will they be safe with Chap on his ranch this Christmas or will they have to run away - again?

This Pureflix movie will surely inspire your Christmas spirit. The story is a wonderful telling of the first Christmas and the beauty of family, by blood or chosen in the heart.

”Christmas Manger” is available at on DVD at Amazon

5 Movie Collection available on DVD at Amazon

Prime Video Streaming – Amazon

Wish for Christmas –

Starring: Joey Lawrence, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Anna Fricks, and Bill Engvall

Story-line: When a high school senior finds out from her parents that she has to miss the town's winter dance to attend Christmas Eve service at church, she successfully wishes their faith away, bringing disastrous consequences to her family and community.

My Take: This powerful story in “Wish for Christmas” shows what Christmas would be like, if there was no celebration of Christ’s birth during the holiday season when a selfish teenager, Anna MacLaren, gets her Christmas wish.

This element of the story, when Anna gets her wish, has an ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ feel to it. In the same way that George Bailey gets to experience Bedford Falls if he had never been born, Anna MacLaren gets the opportunity to experience Christmas without Christ.

There is a wonderful, impactful message in this film about how different our lives would be without the love of Jesus. When the celebrations and Christmas decorations that honor Jesus’ birth are suddenly gone and the light that was once there is now dark, Anna suddenly feels cold and empty without Jesus in her life. Is there a way for Anna to have her wish reversed and bring the true Joy and meaning of Christmas back?

“Wish for Christmas” will inspire you to embrace the first Christmas and remind you how the significance of Christ's birth touches everything we do throughout the Christmas season and every day of our lives.

This Pureflix movie is ideal for family viewing!

”Wish for Christmas” is available alone on DVD - Amazon

5 Movie Collection available on DVD - Amazon

Prime Video Streaming - Amazon 

Christmas Jars –

Starring: Jeni Ross, Markian Tarasiuk, Tara Yelland, Zerha Leverman and Ron Lea

Story-line: Based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Jason F. Wright. Hope is an aspiring reporter who has had her fair share of tragedy in life. Abandoned at birth, she's grieving the recent death of her adopted mother when her apartment is burglarized of all her possessions.

While reporting the burglary to the police, Hope discovers a jar full of money, labeled "Christmas Jar." Shocked and grateful for this act of kindness, Hope discovers that people all over her hometown of Columbus, Ohio have been receiving Christmas Jars for years during times of need. The jars are always anonymous and always contain different amounts. In this heartwarming Christmas classic, Hope goes undercover to discover the secret behind the Christmas jars, putting into motion a series of events that will change her life, and her community, forever.

My Take: When this movie premiered on BYU last Christmas (2019), I really didn’t know what to expect. Some of the past holiday movies I’ve seen on that network, have been lighthearted and wholesome, in a sweet simple way, so I wasn’t anticipating this incredible drama.

The acting in "Christmas Jars" was excellent and the story-line was deep and full of intrigue. The beginning of the movie, I admit, starts off rather sad and slow, so please prepare yourself for that, and there’s a bit of office silliness that’s surely meant to add a little comic relief, but for me, the story truly picks up around the secret of the Christmas Jars, and trust me, you’ll be completely taken in by that mystery! Reporter Hope Jensen is determined to discover who gives out the Christmas Jars each holiday and why– which leads to even more fascinating revelations and potential romance! Will revealing the true identity of the Christmas Jars giver, jeopardize Hope’s longing for love, family and friendship?

This heartwarming movie will not only warm your heart, it will bring tears to your eyes. It ended up being one of my absolute favorites from 2019!

"Christmas Jars" is available on DVD at Amazon
(By the way, I just checked the price and it's a lot more reasonable than it was previously.)

Prime Video Streaming - Amazon


I sincerely hope you'll enjoy these Christmas movies as much as I have. If you've seen any of these movies above, I would love to know your thoughts on them.

Also, if you have a family-friendly Christmas movie (old or new) to suggest - please share in comments below.

Joyous Christmas Blessings! Net

It's *Picture Perfect* Timing for NEW MOVIES All Weekend Long!!!

image: Crown Media

Mystery is back 

and Fall Harvest returns... 

Grab a cozy blanket and enjoy some wonderful old movies, along with some BRAND NEW TV MOVIES - this Saturday and Sunday! I'll share several of my past favorites and, of course, the new premieres, too! (Please Note: I have NOT pre-screened the new movies.) See all the details below...

Saturday, October 10, 2020:

You'll want to "catch" (pun intended!) ...

My Best Friend's Bouquet

image: Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: Josie Hughes is a hopeless romantic who believes in the kind of romance in black-and-white movies where the leading lady finds her one true love and gets swept off her feet. She also believes the wedding bouquet always finds its way to the right person when tossed by the bride, as proven time and again at weddings dating back to her childhood. But single Josie ends up with the bouquet at her friend Emma’s wedding instead of their not-single friend Athena and fears she’s wrecked her chances of getting engaged. But when Josie begins dating eligible bachelor Will after meeting at the reception – much to the dismay of her long-time friend Alex, who has secretly held a torch for her since college – she decides the bouquet is responsible for the budding romance and begins to think that Will is “the one.” As Josie clings to the notion that the bouquet is always right, she’s missing the real-world signs that her perfect match is someone else who’s been right in front of her all along.

See the premiere of My Best Friend's Bouquet

Saturday, October 10, 2020 

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel 

*Also, be sure to look for a Sneak Peek of the upcoming Christmas movie "Jingle Bell Bride" during "My Best Friend’s Bouquet!"



Saturday, October 10, 2020:

See some great movies from the past airing on Saturday...

Autumn Dreams - image: Crown Media

Hallmark Channel:
THE IRRESISTIBLE BLUEBERRY FARM
CHANCE AT ROMANCE
LOVE ON THE SIDELINES
WINTER LOVE STORY
COUNTRY AT HEART
AUTUMN DREAMS
MY BEST FRIEND'S BOUQUET

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries:
AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: A BONE TO PICK
AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: REAL MURDERS
AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: THREE BEDROOMS, ONE CORPSE
AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: THE JULIUS HOUSE
AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: DEAD OVER HEELS
AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: A BUNDLE OF TROUBLE
AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: LAST SCENE ALIVE

UPtv:
WEDDING DAZE
ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE
GROOMZILLA

Sunday, October 11, 2020:

Could it be a fairytale romance in...

Happily Never After

image: UPtv

Storyline via UP: A novelist believes her torturous writing days with her ex-boyfriend are long over, until her publisher demands a sequel to a book they wrote and old feelings start to surface.

See the premiere of Happily Never After 

Sunday, October 11, 2020 

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv 

Sunday, October 11, 2020:

The stage is set for an all new Mystery Premiere...

Picture Perfect Mysteries:

Exit Stage Death

image: Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: While backstage on opening night of a new play by celebrated murder mystery author/director Neil Khan, photographer Allie Adams discovers the body of the show’s leading lady, murdered before the curtain went up. As Willow Haven PD Detective Sam Acosta launches his investigation, he invites Allie – who has been helpful in solving his first two murder cases since joining the force -- to unofficially assist him on the. case. However, Allie’s involvement makes her a target for murder herself when she gets too close to the truth.

See the premiere of
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Exit Stage Death
Sunday, October 11, 2020
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

*Also, be sure to look for a Sneak Peek of the upcoming Christmas movie "Deliver by Christmas" during "Picture Perfect Mysteries: Exit Stage Death!"

Sunday, October 11, 2020:

See some great movies from the past airing on Sunday...

Murder, She Baked - image: Crown Media

Hallmark Channel:
UNLEASHING MR. DARCY
COUNTRY AT HEART
LOVE, ROMANCE & CHOCOLATE
MY BEST FRIEND'S BOUQUET *NEW
KAREN KINGSBURY'S A TIME TO DANCE

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries:
PICTURE PERFECT MYSTERIES: NEWLYWED AND DEAD
PICTURE PERFECT MYSTERIES: DEAD OVER DIAMONDS
MURDER, SHE BAKED: A CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MYSTERY
MURDER, SHE BAKED: A PEACH COBBLER MYSTERY
MURDER, SHE BAKED: A DEADLY RECIPE
MURDER, SHE BAKED: JUST DESSERTS
PICTURE PERFECT MYSTERIES: EXIT STAGE DEATH *NEW

UPtv:
FAMILY PLAN
CHANGE OF HEART
HAPPILY NEVER AFTER *NEW

*Please Note: As a pre-caution, I just want to let you know - I have not previewed the new movies above; therefore, I don't know, yet, if they will be 100% family friendly. Please use your own discretion when watching and if you see any content of concern, please share in comments below. Based on the information and trailers we've been given, I'm hopeful these movies will be good ones!

It's hard to believe we are nearing the end of Fall Harvest movies and all of the NEW Christmas movies are fast approaching! Less than 2 weeks to go - before they all begin! If you're getting into the spirit, like I am, you can check out the Christmas TV Schedule - HERE! This year I've decided it will contain the new premieres, along with cherished, classic favorites - such as: It's a Wonderful Life, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and many more! You'll want to be sure to check back for updates & changes along the way - throughout the Christmas season. ( As we faithful Christmas movie watchers know... *sigh* ...there are always changes! )

The leaves on our trees here in the Midwest are still in the incredible turning stage. It is amazing to watch them gradually change daily from their light grassy green color to a pumpkin orange shade, with some rustic tones. What a wonderful reminder it is that "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven..." (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

I pray today is a beautiful season in your life! 

Blessings to you all! Net

Two Weeks til CHRISTMAS MOVIES begin on TV! --- Return to CHRISTMAS this week!

This week's Christmas classics will warm your heart and have you tapping your toe...

The Miracles of Christmas

"Thursday Night Feature"

airing October 8th

on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is...

"Return to Christmas Creek"

Storyline via Hallmark: As Christmas approaches, Amelia Hughes, a career-focused Chicago app developer lacking in holiday spirit, returns to her small hometown of Christmas Creek to rediscover the meaning of Christmas. There, she reunites with her childhood best friend Mike and her estranged uncle Harry, whose mysterious rift with Amelia’s father divided her family during the holiday season when she was a child. As she engages in local holiday festivities — and begins falling for Mike — Amelia finds herself feeling the Christmas spirit.

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The "Countdown to Christmas"

"Friday Night Feature"

airing October 9th

on the Hallmark Channel is...

"A Christmas Duet"

Storyline via Hallmark: Former pop music duo – and former couple – Averie and Jesse reunite at Averie’s inn during the holidays. As they spend time together preparing for the Christmas festival Averie is hosting at her inn, they rediscover long buried feelings and notice the creative spark each one lights in the other. While Averie balances planning the festival and trying to impress a hotel critic, Jesse sees what life with Averie would look like, possibly revealing a dream he never knew he had. As Christmas approaches, the two must decide if they are meant to live their lives solo or in harmony together.

★★★★★★★★★★

Hope you enjoy these Christmas movies this week! Both of these movies are cheerful and lighthearted, a wonderful journey back home.


If you're looking forward to the 2020 NEW Christmas Movies in just TWO weeks, click on the Network (listed in alphabetical order) below to see the complete list of Christmas movies premiering this year...

Hallmark Channel

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

ION

Lifetime

UPtv

Joyous CHRISTmas Blessings, Net

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Lifetime Double Feature Christmas DVD's!

Some Lifetime Christmas movies are rare and hard to find on DVD, so I wanted to be sure to share with all of my friends here - these DVDs before they're gone. Amazon has a few in stock, and there are some listed on Ebay, too; however, if you have your eye on a certain title, you'll probably want to snatch it up quickly!

When movies come in a set, sometimes you can get two movies you love, and sometimes you may end up with one movie you would never choose. Unfortunately, it's the only way you can officially purchase some of these movies on DVD.

I'm going to share a few of the ones I like below..., but please be sure to check for more releases at Amazon (CLICK HERE) or Ebay (CLICK HERE)!

*PLEASE NOTE: I am an affiliate with Amazon and Ebay. When you click on links to these merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. This does not change the cost to you. Thank you for clicking on my links below...

A Christmas Arrangement

and

Christmas Pen Pals

I can't begin to tell you how much I love Christmas Pen Pals. When I first watched it on Lifetime, I was immediately taken by this Christmas movie and I couldn't wait to watch it again! I'm so happy it is available on DVD! Sarah Drew and Niall Matter are absolutely fantastic!

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My Christmas Inn

and

A Twist Of Christmas

These movies are both delightfully fun rom-coms. Plus, for anyone who is a fan of the sitcom, "Sister, Sister," both Jackée Harry and Tim Reid, who starred alongside Tia Mowry-Hardrict in the show, make an appearance as Tia's parents in this movie!

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Christmas Lost & Found

and

The Christmas Pact

In Christmas Lost & Found there's a bit of mystery as to who found the lost ornaments, and of course, there's also a sweet romance.

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Christmas Harmony

and

A Very Nutty Christmas

Christmas Harmony struck just the right chord with me in it's balance of warmth and comedy. The music in this movie touched my heart deeply.

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Wrapped up in Christmas

and

Snowed-inn Christmas

Snowed Inn Christmas has been a fan favorite since the moment it first aired on Lifetime! Bethany Joy Lenz and Andrew Walker are the perfect opposites attract pairing in this holiday movie. What an unexpected trip it is - when these two at-odds co-workers end up working together in Santa Claus, Indiana! This movie is a wonderful journey!

Click Here for DVD - Amazon

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Down Home Christmas

5 Movie Collection:

Christmas Contract

Hometown Christmas

Christmas in the Bayou

Wish Upon a Christmas

Christmas in Mississippi

The nativity story in Hometown Christmas is truly beautiful. You'll love watching the town come together to share the story of the very First Christmas!

I also love Christmas in Mississippi! When past loves are reunited - there are definite sparks! Jana Kramer and Wes Brown have wonderful chemistry together!

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A Very Merry Toy Store

and

Four Christmases and a Wedding

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A Christmas In Tennessee

and

Santa's Boots

Christmas in Tennessee is such a sweet Lifetime Christmas movie... I adore Rachel Boston with Andrew Walker in this idyllic holiday story. It's a lighthearted movie that simply makes me feel good inside.

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I sure hope you found one or two movies to love here! If your collection is growing bigger and bigger like mine, then I know you'll appreciate the two-in-one DVD sets.

Enjoy!

Blessings, Net