Hallmark's Alive and Talking Pumpkin

 

There are some really interesting products being made for Halloween and I cannot believe I missed this one.  It is Hallmark's motion activated Halloween Alive and Talkin' Pumpkin'. He measures 11 inches high by 7 inches wide, features a number of different Halloween-theme faces and, when you pass him by, he'll make a comment like: 

"Is that a mask? Please tell me it's a mask!"

"Have a nice fright!"

"Hope Your Halloween is Delightful."

"Ever since the carving, I just have this empty feeling inside..."

If you have seen the animated pumpkin up close and personal, be sure to let us know what you think. Meanwhile, I'm hoping I run into one out there in the real world.

As it turns out, this fun jack-o-lantern was made in 2013 and has been discontinued. However, you can still find Hallmark's Alive and Talking Pumpkin here on eBay.

Happy Hauntings!
Boo-renda

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Hallmark Christmas Movies Reviewed 2026

If it's October, it's Hallmark Countdown to Christmas! Countdown begins Friday, October 16th with Tis The Season For Set ups with Victor Webster, Barbara Niven and Amanda Schull as they navigate party planning, ski resort festivities with a little matchmaking thrown in the mix to keep ski resorts and holidays Hallmark festive.

Hallmark is again bringing over 30 new Christmas and holiday movies across the Hallmark network whether it be live or streaming.

Eagerly awaited and anticipated 2026 Hallmark Christmas movies are:

 

Holiday Touchdown A Bear's Love Story

Enjoy a superfans grandson mission to help celebrate his grandma's 500th game as a superfan with a little romance added for good Hallmark measure. Watch for appearances by the Bears' coach and players.

The first movie in collaboration with NFL was Holiday Touchdown: A Chief's Story which was Hallmark's number one movie. 

Last year the Bill's had their turn with Holiday Touchdown: A Bill's Love Story and this year its the Bears turn with the Bear's backdrop for holiday Hallmark + football with Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley and Marsha Mason.

 

Weekend Premieres

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the end of the year Hallmark will premiere a new movie.  A few double features weekend are sprinkled throughout the season too! 

 

A few to look forward to:

• A Grand BILTMORE Christmas which is a sequel with Niall Matter
• Return To Christmas with Paul Campbell and Rachel Boston
• Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True with Lacey Chabert 
• Christmas In Blue Dog Valley with Andrew Walker 

Air dates can be found on the Hallmark.com site along with the entire schedule for Christmas Countdown. 

 

Hallmark Christmas Movies To Bookmark And Watch Again

Three Wise Men And A Baby And Three Wiser Men And A Boy

These three Hallmark movies are the trifecta of quality holiday movies at Hallmark. The Hallmark A Team of  Andrew Walker, Tyler Hynes and Paul Campbell stars and their chemistry make these movies annual favorites and amongst the most popular in the Hallmark Christmas catalog. 

 

Three Wise Men And A Baby

Three Wiser Men And A Boy

Three Wisest Men

 

Christmas Under Wraps and Sequel A Cozy Christmas Inn

Jodie Sweetin (Full House) and David O'Donnell star in the sequel of old loves reuniting. Candace Cameron Bure starred in the first. Garland Alaska takes the center stage with new and old loves. Both movies are charming and also on the rewatch list when Hallmark Christmas movies begin. 

 

Favorite Holiday Royalty Movies (Also Most Watched )

A Royal Christmas with Lacey Chabert

Crown For Christmas with Danica McKellar 

 

 

A Merry Scottish Christmas 2023

This movie remains in the top tier of holiday movies with  Party of Five vets Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf play siblings on a family trip to Scotland. Family reunions and mysteries are on the travel agenda.. Filmed in Ireland and Scotland and the Duns Castle Estate is beautiful to watch 

 

Haul Out The Holly And Haul Out The Holly: Lit Up  Sequel 2022

Always worth rewatching and bring your of humor. Vintage Hallmark chemistry with Lacey Chabert  and Wes Brown. Mix a few inner Grinches plus the annual HOA competition for decorating to win the coveted prize! Enjoy these light hearted romcoms of Hallmark Christmas.

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Hallmark Christmas In July Review

 It wouldn't be a heatwave without the air conditioning and a good dose of Hallmark Christmas in July. This annual Hallmark event mixes new holiday programming with prior and vintage Hallmark holiday movies.

Four New Movies

July 4: Christmas Under Construction 

July 11: O Little Christmas Market

July 18: Snowbound for the Holidays 

July 25: Love Under the Mistletoe

Christmas Under Construction stars Daniel Lissing and Jessica Lowndes as they duel via the backdrop of Renovation Romance as renovator and cabin owner.

O Little Christmas Market is the save our town fair (market)  entry from the developer with Katherine Berrell and Stephen Huszar.

Snowbound For The Holidays pits the owner of the cute n cozy ski lodge vs the hotel manager and future "plans" starring Hallmark favorite Marcus Rosner and Vanessa Lengies.

Love Under The MistleToe  It's the former high school crushes finding themselves years later trying to save the charity fundraiser .... starring Hallmark vet Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman.

Schedule

Christmas In July movies begin at 10 a.m. daily. Of note catch all of the Three Wisest men movies throughout the month. The trilogy stars the favorite Hallmark stars Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes and Andrew Walker and are a take off of the Three Men And A Baby movie. 

Hallmark.com has the full schedule for its' July Extravaganza of holiday fun.

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Free Hallmark Movies Review

That's right - Free! Three full length and current line up Hallmark movies are available on Youtube. What a welcome surprise. Hallmark has become increasing difficult to find on streaming services and is directing its' customer to Hallmark Plus, the on demand streaming service. 

I recently wrote about where to find Hallmark Live  on a few streaming services along with subscribing to Hallmark Plus for streaming and the Hallmark library. It was a nice delight to find promotional offereings from Hallmark to include free full length movies.

Where To Find The Free Hallmark Movies

Search free Hallmark movies on Youtube and three current movies appear:

1. Curious Caterer with Hallmark fan favorites Andrew Walker and Nikki Deloach.

2. A Sprinkle of Deceit with Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster

3. True Justice: Family Ties with Katherine McNamara, Markian Tarasuik, Nikki Deloach and Benjamin Ayres. 

All three movies are in the Murder Mystery series Hallmark programs. Many of the Hallmark starts have crossed over as mystery solving pairs in successful Murder Mystery series.

How To Sign Up For Hallmark Plus

Always check the Hallmark Plus website for their current specials, but $7.99 a month is a price that has been consistent. Hallmark members also receive rewards and coupons for use at their local Hallmark store or online. Free e cards with membership is also included amongst the perks. Hallmark continues to closely align the streaming service with the Hallmark stores, cards and merchandise.

A seven day free trial is offered at Hallmark Plus also. There are quite a few additional Hallmark perks for members; check out the membership chart for the details!

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How To Find The Hallmark Channel Live Review

Some days you long for the old school way of watching television with one cable provider and the old school clicker to flip through channels and find your favorite programming. Streaming and cutting the cable has changed the scenario and your favorite channel or programs can be a bit more difficult to find and find for a price of course!

As a Hallmark fan the search is on to find the Hallmark channel especially during the holiday season. Finding Hallmark live is no longer a given either! A few options exist: Live Hallmark with on demand library, on demand library

Streaming Hallmark With Live 

• Live Hallmark
• Hulu With Live TV
• Frndly TV
• Philo 
• Fubo TV
• Sling

On Demand Hallmark

Hallmark Plus offers the entire suite of Hallmark; Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, Hallmark Family plus rewards program at Hallmark stores.

New series and movies will be available on demand one day after air. Hallmark Plus is offered with an annual or monthly membership. Details here >> membership. A free trial is also available.

Roku and Amazon Prime have movies in their libraries. The selection is not large and subscription fees apply.

Free Hallmark

A few free movies are offered for free on Freevee, Tubi.

The Cost

Costs differ per service and options change quickly. However what is consistent are the top tier subscriptions of streaming services are necessary if you'd like to view Hallmark live. The on demand libraries tend to be less expensive, but do require a subscription.

Monitor Hallmark.com as subscription specials are frequently offered. Currently I see a $3 for 3 months of Hallmark plus which is a tempting trial!

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Hallmark Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story

 When Hallmark announced a Christmas movie centered around the Buffalo Bills, we were excited. Although we are Steeler fans first, we are also Buffalo Bills fans, having lived in Western New York for more than 30 years.

As always with Hallmark movies, this is a feel-good plot with Buffalo Bills Team spirit. 

Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Holland Roden) and the Bills' VP of Stadium Development, Gabe DeLuca (Matthew Daddario), have been close friends since childhood. Still, Gabe has always loved her. A fact obvious to their families and everybody else.

Morgan learns that someone has been sending gifts to her uncle for more than 60 years to help the family. Morgan and Gabe set out to find this anonymous gift-giver.

As expected from Hallmark, you will find plenty of Holiday sparkle. Charming decor, cozy lighting, and a Christmas soundtrack. The best thing about this movie is how it captures the Buffalo culture. From winter weather to the warm communities, to family gatherings that feel like honest Western New York living. Bills fans will love this movie, featuring appearances by current and former Bills players.

If you're looking for a holiday movie that blends sports with a feel-good love story, this one is for you.

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2025 Hallmark Christmas Movies Reviewed

Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas begins Friday, October 17th with a new Hallmark episode of the Mistletoe Murders. A Royal Montana Christmas new holiday movie premieres October 18th. This year Hallmark again brings over 30 new Christmas and holiday movies on the Hallmark channels including the Hallmark Mystery channel.

 

A few of the eagerly awaited anticipated 2025 Hallmark Christmas movies are:

Three Wisest Men

Yes a third installment of the very popular movies with Andrew Walker, Tyler Hynes and Paul Campbell. The best Hallmark Christmas movies continue! The first movie was Three Wise Men And A Baby, then Three Wiser Men And A Boy and the third premiering in November is Three Wisest men.  Reunited this trio takes on parenting with family challenges, family home selling  and all the chemistry we love with this cast. Margaret Colin also returns to the lovable chaos!

Holiday Touchdown A Bill's Love Story

Last year was Holiday Touchdown A Chief's Story which was Hallmark's number one movie. 

This year NFL returns with Holiday Touchdown: A Bill's Love Story premiering in November.                Last year had a very attractive cast with  Tyler Hynes, Hunter King and Ed Begley Jr.,Donna Kelce, Jenna Bush Hagar for the Chief's. 

This year's love story is using the home and stadium of the Bill's as a backdrop with participation b some of the Bill's organization. Buffalo Bills fans will be appreciative of any cameo's which may pop up!

Baked With Love

A holiday cooking contest show. Tamera Mowry will host this reality family oriented competition which premieres at the end of October.

Finding Mr. Christmas - Season 2

Season 2 begins the end of October. Jonathan Bennett hosts. Hallmark has entered the holiday reality area with competing actors for a starring Hallmark lead...  

A Christmas Quest

It is not Hallmark Christmas without Lacey Chabert. This year Lacey stars with Kristoffer Polaha in this holiday story featuring mystery, adventure, Iceland and treasure of the Yule Lads, premieres December 1. Filmed in Iceland.. enjoy!

A few favorites from seasons gone by to look for in the 2024 Season.

A Christmas Quest

Lacey Chabert stars with Kristoffer Polaha in this Iceland based holiday story featuring mystery, adventure. Always love a Lacey Chabert movie!

A Merry Scottish Christmas 2023

The number one movie of 2023 at Hallmark1 Party of Five fans showed up for this movie and the movie/reunion did not disappoint. Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf play siblings on a family trip to Scotland during the holidays. Family reunions and family mysteries are in the air. Filmed in Ireland and Scotland and the Duns Castle Estate is featured in a movie full of gorgeous landscapes and castles.

Never Been Chris'd 2023

The A team Hallmark actor Tyler Hynes leads reunion as hometown friends reunite for Christmas Hallmark love triangle, the Hallmark way. As always  Hynes brings humor, wit and a few winks to this holiday movie.

Three Wise Men And A Baby And Three Wiser Men And A Boy

These two Hallmark movies (soon to be joined by a third) is the trifecta of quality holiday movies at Hallmark. All movies have the Hallmark A Team of  Andrew Walker, Tyler Hynes and Paul Campbell, Margaret Colin. The chemistry is above reproach which helps bring these two movies into the must look for to rewatch category every Christmas. 

Christmas Under Wraps and Sequel A Cozy Christmas Inn

Jodie Sweetin (Full House) and David O'Donnell star in the sequel of old loves reuniting. Candace Cameron Bure starred in the first. Garland Alaska takes the center stage with new and old loves. Both movies are charming and also on the rewatch list when Hallmark Christmas movies begin. 

Haul Out The Holly And Haul Out The Holly: Lit Up  Sequel 2022

Both movies feature are delightfully comic, slapstick, lovable characters and a sense of humor is required as a viewer. This is vintage Hallmark and we love it with Lacey Chabert  and Wes Brown. The characters with the battle their inner Grinches with the annual HOA competition for decorating to win the prize! The chemistry of the cast guides this romcom for a feel good double header of Hallmark Christmas.

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Where To Find Hallmark Christmas Movies?

 Sling offers Hallmark as an add on in their Lifestyle category. 

Hallmark + is the rebranded  Hallmark Movies Now with a monthly fee. A seven day free trial is available.  Find information on pricing and the free trial here.

The cable streaming services frequently change their offerings, tiers, plans!

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GIFT IDEAS FOR DAD

Father's Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday in June. Remember to do something for your father that shows you know and appreciate him because that is what Dad really wants for his day and/or even his birthday. If you want to add a small physical gift, here are some wonderful and affordable gift ideas for Dad.

On this page we'll review a few great gift ideas for dad including a picture frame, a couple of coffee mugs, a t-shirt, an apron, a keepsake journal and a Hallmark movie. I am sure that you will find something here that is within your budget and that is perfect for your Dad.

Click here to see this Hallmark card for dad on Amazon.

A PICTURE FRAME 

Featuring a contemporary, clean and modern design, this frame suits many household styles. It holds one 4 inch by 6 inch vertically oriented picture of daddy and me. In fact, there are a variety of designs by Malden that read differently. From this one to one that reads, The Boys, Dad, Godfather, Daddy's Girl and more.

Find Malden's Daddy picture frame here on Amazon.

A COFFEE MUG

There's a modern theme on this blue space-themed, camping-style, stoneware mug from Our Name is Mud. The front side reads "Coolest Dad in the Galaxy" and the other, "You're Out of This World." It holds 16 ounces of your dad's favorite steamy hot beverage and is microwave and dishwasher safe.

Find this Coolest Dad mug here on Amazon.

 

AN ART POTTERY MUG

If you think that the dad in your life is not into the space-themed mug shown above, you might consider something like this personalized, handmade art pottery coffee mug from Laura Lynn Pottery. It is a handsome piece that holds up to two cups of dad's favorite hot drink. It comes with your choice of dad-themed words including dad, daddy, papa or grandpa and you can request others terms of endearment by contacting the artist. Done in an attractive color combination of buff clay and satin black glaze.

Find this dad-themed art pottery coffee mug here on Etsy.

A T-SHIRT

A t-shirt might not seem like a totally original gift idea. However, it surely is a practical one and this one is fun and relevant to many dads because it reads, "Dad joke loading." Guaranteed to make people smile and perfect for dad all year long.

Click here to buy your Life is Good Dad-themed t-shirt from Amazon.

CUSTOMIZED APRON

I love this personalized apron. Etsy creator By Barva takes a photograph of the father or other individual in your life and transfers a likeness of the image and the name of the individual onto an apron. Perfect for any dad who likes to cook and/or grill.  Of course, aprons are not the only product they produce. You can also have a drinking glass customized in the same fashion or even a t-shirt.

Check out By Barva's apron and their other dad-themed items here on Etsy.

A GUIDED KEEPSAKE JOURNAL

Dad Tell Me Your Story is a thoughtful gift idea. It is a glossy, hardcover book, journal-style that helps guide your father to put his memories and thoughts on paper. When finished, it becomes a treasured memento of dad's life. Features 100 numbered pages and a family tree. Subjects cover a wide variety from childhood to adulthood. It even includes blank pages for photos or illustrations or small paper mementos. It is available in hardcover or paperback though I would think if dad is going to invest time filling out the pages, you might prefer to preserve them in hardcover.

Find this keepsake journal here on Amazon.

A FAMILY FRIENDLY HALLMARK MOVIE

Hallmark's Safe Harbor movie (2009) is based on the true story of a married couple who are set to retire and spend their retirement on their sailboat. However, before they manage to leave, a friend asks them to look after two teenagers who have been sentenced to juvenile hall. The hall is at capacity and unable to take them and when it is suggested that the teen boys be put to work getting the boat ready for their trip, the couple agrees. Soon they find themselves with four boys.

The situation brings a set of challenges from attitude to fire but, in the end, there are positive changes in all four boys who decide they do not want to break up their newly created 'family.' The couple questions their own situation, their sailing trip, their choice not to have children and the future.

Starring Treat Williams, Nancy Travis, Reiley McClendon, Myra Turley and Cameron Monaghan, Safe Harbor is a good viewing opportunity for dad to share with the family. 

Click here to order your copy of Safe Harbor from eBay.

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What will you be giving your dad for Father’s Day this year?

Brenda
Treasures By Brenda

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Hallmark Sweet Carolina Movie Review

 One of  my favorite Hallmark movies of 2021 is Sweet Carolina starring Lacey Chabert and Tyler Hynes. A sweet, sensitive and poignant story of a tragic loss in which Josie (Lacey Chabert) becomes guardian of her niece and nephew and their journey toward health and healing.

Tyler Hynes plays Cooper the old high school boyfriend who joins the family team on the journey. The storyline is handled delicately and with care as these actors lead the audience through their healing a family while the What*If romantic storyline lends itself to a few laughs along the way.

Accomplished actors Gregory Harrison and Teryl Rothery play the grandparents. Cassidy Nugent and Glen Gordon play the child leads who are seamless in their performances.

The Hallmark Formula

As Hallmark fans acknowledge there is a Hallmark formula which is exactly what they love about Hallmark movies. The movies have a specific niche and a devote following. In recent years some of the Hallmark movies have slightly veered off the light hearted romantic movie and enveloping more serious topics along with the romance and humor. Happy endings are a benchmark of the Hallmark movie and continue to the delight of the Hallmark fan.

View a sneak peek of the movie here ....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLndV-eghrQ

Sweet Carolina's executive producer is also Lacey Chabert which probably yields as to why Sweet Carolina takes on a more poignant storyline still keeping within Hallmark's formula.

I highly recommend Sweet Carolina for an enjoyable family friendly movie. Look for it on Hallmark channel on cable or through Hallmark Now streaming.

More Lacey Chabert and Tyler Hynes Movies

A Hallmark winter favorite movie also paired Lacy Chabert and Tyler Hynes was Winter in Vail. If you love winter scenery mixed with romance, kindness and chemistry this is a Hallmark movie for you.

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Hallmark Christmas In July 2021 Reviewed

 Hallmark fan alert! Hallmark Christmas in July movies make a long awaited appearance this year.  The fun begins Friday, July 9, 2021 and continues through July 31st. The favorites are back along with a few Hallmark surprises.

Here are a few of my favorite Hallmark Christmas movies showing this July. 

Crown for Christmas  - Danica McKellar and Rupert Penry-Jones

One of the top Hallmark Christmas movies of all time (in my humble Hallmark opinion!)

Danica McKellar is transported from her job as a maid in a swanky hotel to a nanny to a princess and all the foibles in between. Great chemistry between the leads and the palace staff make this a modern day romantic comedy many will enjoy all year long.

Christmas at Graceland - Kellie Pickler and Wes Brown

Love, romance, country music against the backdrop of the beautiful Graceland makes you want to book a Graceland visit on your next vacation.

Christmas Under Wraps - Candace Cameron Bure, David O'Donnell

A career driven city doctor finds herself unexpectedly in Alaska to take care of the residents of this small Christmas town. Of course romance ensues with a resident who have a very Christmas family. One of the A team female leads at Hallmark, Candace does not disappoint nor does the male lead David O'Donnell to make one almost 'believe' Santa does exist...

Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas  - Lacey Chabert, Stephen Huszar

Mystery, romance and five degrees of separation? as five strangers find themselves drawn to a country inn for Christmas and find their lives intertwined as the mystery unfolds.

Our Christmas Love Song - Alicia Witt, Brendan Hines

Fans are in for a treat with these two stars who can sing and act. Country music is the backdrop along with an original song by Alicia Witt.

Soap Sunday 

New this year is an all day marathon of Hallmark Christmas movies with your favorite soap stars! 

 

New 2021 Christmas Movie

Hallmark fans will be delighted that Christmas In July this year will include a brand new Christmas movie - albeit early. Crashing Through The Snow premieres this July starring Amy Acker and Warren Christie. 

 

Hallmark Christmas Movie Reviews

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Hallmark Gifts for Mom

FUN AND AFFORDABLE HALLMARK GIFT IDEAS FOR MOM

No doubt your Mom raised as Hallmark says, "Good, kind kids who are a great gift to the world." Who better then to offer up a special gift idea for your Mom than Hallmark, whether it be for Mother's Day or on any day of the year? 

On this page you will find gathered together six wonderful Hallmark gift ideas including the Blooming Expressions flowers; the Mom and Me Recordable Conversations To Keep book; a shadow box picture frame; the There is No One Like Mom CD; the movie Soldier Love Story; and, a fun Mom-themed coffee mug series.

I am sure that you will find something here that is within your budget and perfect for your Mom.

BLOOMING EXPRESSIONS FLOWERS

There are an assortment of Hallmark Blooming Expressions flowers available, including pink and red rose versions. Each vase features a variety of expressions like, "I Love You" and "You Are the Heart of Our Family." I like the idea that this item is an everlasting gift that mom can use to decorate her table, dresser or desk. They will bloom for mom forever!  Find your Blooming Expressions flower on Amazon by clicking right here.

MOM AND ME CONVERSATIONS TO KEEP RECORDABLE STORY BOOK

Some of the most beloved gifts given to Moms are those that are personal in one way or another. A Hallmark Mom and Me recordable book fits that bill very nicely. With a Mom and Me recordable storybook, a young Mom records the voices of herself and her children having an informal and fun chat.

The book provides fun, open-ended questions like, "If you and your mom had a super power, what would it be?" and "What do you want to be when you grow up?" With this special memory book, mom records their thoughts NOW so that she will have them as a treasured keepsake when they are grown up. I sure wish that I had done something similar when my boys were young.

A Hallmark's Mom and Me Recordable Storybook is the perfect gift idea for any mother with young children. You can find the Hallmark Mom and Me Recordable storybooks on eBay by clicking right here. 

SHADOW BOX PICTURE FRAMES

With Hallmark's personalized shadow boxes, you can frame pictures of your family along with small mementoes and quotes. Whether you choose to do the decorating or you leave it up to mom, there are a variety of frames available. See the Hallmark Shadow Box frames on eBay by clicking right here.

MUSIC CD FOR MOMS

Hallmark's There Is No One Like Mom CD features music by various artists including Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello, Elton John, Diana Ross and Sting and is an appropriate and affordable gift for moms everywhere. Find it on eBay by clicking here.

SOLDIER LOVE STORY

In Soldier Love Story, a ten-year old boy named Jared's life fell apart when his parents divorced. His Dad seems to put his job ahead of him and his mother makes him move in with his Grandma in California so that his mom can take a job there. When the boy's classroom writes letters to U.S. troops who are posted in Afghanistan, a sergeant named Vince who himself had no father takes a shine to the boy and corresponds with him in a fatherly manner. When Vince returns from Afghanistan, he is warmly welcomed and becomes a boyfriend to the boy's mother, with the understanding that there can be no commitment because he will likely be sent back to Afghanistan.

Soldier Love Story was originally called Meet My Mom. It is a lovely story and would make a wonderful Mother's Day gift for any Mom who loves Hallmark movies and in particular for any Mom with a connection to the Armed Forces. It is a hugely popular Hallmark movie with viewers praising it because it combines a bit of romance and family with a lot of respect for soldiers.

Please note that this is not actually a Hallmark movie. Rather, it is a made-for-tv movie that first aired as the lead movie for the Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Mother's Day in 2009. That's good enough for me. It is still a great movie choice for mom. Find  Soldier Love Story on Amazon by clicking right here.

KEN SHELDON MUGS FOR MOM

Of course, there's nothing quite like a mug for Mom, especially if she loves her cup of tea or coffee. If she does, she will appreciate using a mug every single day that you chose with her in mind. I enjoy the sentiments on these Ken Sheldon mugs, of which there is a series that includes various pieces, not just coffee mugs, and pieces for dad, too. Find all of Hallmark's Ken Sheldon items on eBay by clicking right here.

What will you be giving your mom for Mother’s Day this year?

See you 

next time!

Brenda

Treasures By Brenda

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Hallmark Christmas Movies 2020 Reviewed

Ready, set and Hallmark! It may be Fall, but Fall means the start of the Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel.

Yes, unabashed Hallmark fan here and my absolute favorite Hallmark movies are the Christmas movies. I reviewed my Top Ten Hallmark Christmas Movies in 2018 and while those are my favorite I have added a few as new Hallmark Christmas movies which have debuted.

Christmas In Rome, Christmas Town, Christmas At The Plaza were favorites for 2019.

What's In Store For Hallmark Christmas 2020?

Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas begins Friday, October 23rd. The Hallmark Channel Movies and Mysteries has also joined the Christmas fun with its' Miracles Of Christmas movies also beginning October 23, 2020.

In all there will be 40 new Christmas movies for 2020: 23 on the Hallmark Channel and 17 on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel.

Hallmark Favorites Return For 2020

I'm looking forward to the return of favorite Hallmark stars for the Christmas season!

• If I Only Had Christmas, starring Candace Cameron Bure

• Christmas Waltz, starring Lacey Chabert

• Chateau Christmas, starring Merritt Patterson and Luke Macfarlane

• Cross Country Christmas, starring Rachael Leigh Cook

• Christmas Tree Lane, starring Alicia Witt and Andrew Walker

• Cranberry Christmas, starring Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres

Where to Find Hallmark Christmas Movies?

If your cable subscription does not include Hallmark or you have cut the cable cord, Hallmark Channel is available with the Hallmark Everywhere App. 

A monthly plan is also available with the Hallmark Movies Now service for $4.99 a month. A seven day free trial is available to give the channel a no obligation spin.

More Hallmark Christmas Movies Reviewed

Debbie Macomber's Mr. Miracle Hallmark Movie Review by Cynthia

Top Ten Hallmark Christmas Movies by The Savvy Age

Finding Father Christmas by Cynthia

Broadcasting Christmas by Cynthia

Pick of The Hallmark Christmas Movies

Flashback to A Christmas Detour!

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