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Hallmark's "Nature of Love," Glamping, and the Appalachian Trail

Starring:  Emilie Ullerup and Christopher Russell Released:  2020 Summary:    A city girls writes a magazine feature on a glamping resort.  Not being the sporty type, she manages to face her fears by trying the camp's activities with the help from a rugged outdoorsman and nature guide. Image:  Crown Media, United States LLC Had You Ever Heard of "Glamping" Before This Movie? When I read the plot summary for this movie, I thought there was a typographical error and that our heroine was actually going camping. Who knew glamping was a thing?  Maybe everyone but me? What is glamping ?  It's camping, but with more glamorous accommodations and facilities.  You can enjoy the great outdoors without roughing it.  Glamping provides the best of both worlds--the beauty of nature and the luxuries of a resort.  Sounds pretty perfect. Image:  Crown Media, United States LLC Where are the best places to go glamping?    Check out this list of the 25 b

Hallmark's "The Color of Rain" the True Story of Gina Kell and Michael Spehn

Starring:  Lacey Chabert and Warren Christie Released:  2014 Summary:  While consoling each other over the recent loss of their spouses, a man and a woman grow close and fall in love. Image:  Crown Media, United States LLC Gina Kell and Michael Spehn Find Love Despite Tragedy You've seen the movie, so you know the plot, but did you catch that it's based on a real-life story? Gina Kell's husband died on Christmas Day, 2005, from a rare and incurable cancer, leiomyocarcoma, which he battled for three years. Weeks later, Cathy Spehn died seventeen days after learning her painful headaches were a result of a brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme. It's no wonder the two gravitated toward one another. It's like parenting--people who have never had children can't really grasp what life with kids is truly like on a daily basis.  Similarly, your heart can hurt for someone who has lost their spouse, but you can't relate to them on deeper le

Hallmark's "Bacon Me Crazy"- Do You Have a Favorite Food Truck?

Starring:  Natalie Hall and Michael Rady Released:  2020 Summary:  An aspiring chef in Portland participates in a food truck competition while a fellow competitor tries to win her heart. Image:  Crown Media Do You Follow Food Trucks? Food trucks are no longer only around for summer festivals.  They are everywhere, all year long--maybe even in your work parking lot.  Over the last five years, the food truck business has experienced a major growth spurt and continues to amass an impressive following. Did you know the average food truck grosses $300,000 per year? Not your typical "carnies," food truck owners create unique, specialty cuisine with their restaurant on wheels. Can you guess the top eight most popular types of foods that people crave from food trucks?  SPOILER ALERT:   bacon isn't one of them. Barbeque Sliders Ethiopian (Whaaaat?) Tacos Pizza Cupcakes Grilled Cheese Lobster Rolls America's most popular food truck is Oink &am