Hallmark Movies-Seasons Of Love

Starring:  Galadriel Stineman and Kevin Joy Released:  2020 Summary:  A travel writer leaves her Amish ways behind her, but when she returns home to settle her father's affairs, she is tempted to return to her former lifestyle. Image:  Crown Media What Is There To Miss? When Kathy returns to her Arkansas Amish community, she receives an icy reception from everyone but her friend, Hazel, and her childhood friend, Isaac.  Her own sister, Miriam, makes it clear to Kathy that she is no longer welcome. Kathy is a successful writer who has traveled the world, and now she has the chance to be on TV with her boyfriend, Jack. Hmm...be famous on TV or live with no electricity or indoor plumbing?  Be free to roam in a car or airplane, or be confined to the nearby community with only a horse and buggy as a mode of travel?  I don't know about you, but boiling water to dump into an old wash tub sounds repellent in every way. Do you wonder how Kathy could even be remotely tempted to return to

Would You Like a Chance to Win? We are celebrating Hallmark's Fall Harvest by giving away a fan favorite, the 3-movie DVD set of All of My Heart , including the original title movie , plus the later installments--  Inn Love  and The Wedding .  Remember, it was in the Fall that Brian and Jenny tied the knot.  Ah, love..... We all have our favorite Hallmark stars, and Lacey Chabert is definitely mine. Take a Quiz on the AOMH Trilogy If it's been a while since you've watched these great movies, visit the blog post below where you will find a brief plot summary for each, learn some fun facts, share trivia about the different houses used in the film, learn why this film resonates so well with Hallmark fans, and take a QUIZ on the trilogy. →→ Click HERE to visit the AOMH blog post. ←← How Do You Enter? This giveaway is a special treat for the faithful friends and fellow Hallmark fans within our Facebook group.  Don't worry if you're not a member--you are welcome to jo

Starring:  Jessy Schram, Niall Matter, and Lucas Bryant Released:  2019 Summary:  A struggling country singer stumbles across a Nashville songwriter in need of some inspiration, so they decide to work together to write a song. Image:  Crown Media Needing a Hit is a Metaphor for Hallmark Hallmark set the bar high by providing its audience with hit movie after hit movie for many years--until recently.  The year 2020 started strong with Winterfest and Love Ever After, but by Spring Fling, Romance in the Air, and the beginning of Fall Harvest, many of the premieres left viewers disappointed.   Some might blame the downturn on COVID-19, but the timing also coincides with the departure of Bill Abbott as CEO of Crown Media, who left early 2020 after serving 11 years.  Once Abbott left, Hallmark hurt its brand by becoming too politically correct.  Grady Connor's (Matter) career depends on him writing a hit song, as much as Duke Sterling's career hinges on a hot, new release.  Their

Starring:  Jen Lilley and Ryan Paevey Released:  2017 Summary:  When a widowed doctor visits her family's orchard in an effort to reconnect with her son, she soon finds herself getting closer to the farm's manager. Image:  Crown Media Juggling Kids And A Career Luna Gilson is a top surgeon at Seattle West Hospital, and she's up for the promotion of her life.  The nature of her work requires her to be on call 24/7 and spend countless hours at work, often sacrificing sleep to take care of her patients. The biggest drawback to Luna's success is missing so many important moments with her son, Andy.  Soccer games, school plays, the spelling bee--Andy no longer mentions them to her because he knows she'll be too busy to come.   Luna relies on a sitter and often returns home too late to have dinner with her son or tuck him in at night.   Does your heart break a little when you watch this?   Kids are young for such a short time--it's a season of your life you don'

Starring:  Jonathan Keltz and Clark Backo Released:  2020 Summary:  A woman who aspires to work as a hotel event coordinator is given an opportunity by helping a hotel guest work on the final touches for his sister's wedding. Image:  Crown Media Fans Love the Scenery & the Autumn Elements Falling for Look Lodge has some seasonal components Hallmark fans are happy to see--fall leaves on the ground, colorful trees, pumpkins, fall wreaths and garlands, hay bales, a bonfire, s'mores, and pumpkin spice lattes.   The movie was filmed in Canada, with most scenes being shot at Strathmere Retreat in Ottawa.  The favorite lookout point and the gorgeous trails should inspire us all to take a fall hike to savor the sights of this beautiful season. Nerdy Is Not the New Sexy When Hallmark vowed to become more inclusive, who knew they meant replacing stud muffin leading men with awkward and unmanly types like Noah (Jonathan Keltz)?  The irony here is that Hallmark endeavors to combat st

Starring:   Lacey Chabert and Carlo Marks Released:  2017 Summary:   After a breakup, an upscale real estate agent visits her family's inn in Vermont to rest and rethink things, but her ex shows up with a new girlfriend. Image:  Crown Media Happy Couples Upset Fiona It's funny how our personal circumstances give us tunnel vision.  If you're trying to have a baby, you notice everyone who is pregnant or pushing strollers.  It seems like everyone you talk to has the perfect job when you are miserable in yours and can't find a better one.  When you're struggling with health issues, you see everyone jogging or walking their dogs, making you feel isolated in your pain.   Nate grows weary of just being one more thing Fiona has to juggle in her busy schedule.  Fiona should have seen this coming, but when he ends their relationship, she's gutted.  Even as time ticks on, she knows exactly how many weeks, days, and hours it has been since they parted ways.   Everywhere

Our Hallmark Facebook Community Is A Family--Invite Your Friends! I am so grateful for each and every one of you who has joined and actively participates in our Hallmark movie Facebook group.  Hopefully, you've found our group to be a happy place and an escape from the stresses of everyday life. Even if our friends and family poke fun of us for our addiction to Hallmark movies, our group provides a safe environment where everyone can share their thoughts and opinions freely and respectfully, even though we sometimes have to kindly agree to disagree.  It's okay!  No need for conformity here.  The world would be a boring place if we robotically agreed with everyone (though if any bully turns things into a  personal attack, they will get the boot for being a meanie pants). One way you can support our Facebook group is to invite others to join us!  Help us grow ! Share My Blog Posts Although links to relevant Hallmark articles are shared within our group, many of you may not reali

Starring:  Cindy Busby and Marshall Williams Released:  2020 Summary:  A woman faces uneasy feelings when her father tries to save their failing family general store by calling in her ex-boyfriend for some help. Image:  Crown Media Cindy Busby and Marshall Williams Aren't Powerful Leads We Hallmark fans have our favorite leading Hallmark actors, and when they star in a new movie, we can watch them over and over.  My favorite is Lacey Chabert, and I never grow tired of her.  For you, it may be someone else. Across the board, Cindy Busby does not have a strong appeal with the Hallmark fan base. Ryan Paevey groupies enjoyed her in the Mr. Darcy movies, but when she popped up in consecutive seasonal releases-- A Godwink Christmas:  Meant for Love, Love in the Forecast, Romance in the Air, and now Follow Me to Daisy Hills-- fans are losing enthusiasm for movies where she's the lead. Why can't Busby win over Hallmark fans?  She's cute, upbeat, and her acting performance is pr