Posts tagged with ‘Christmas’
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“The Christmas Note” Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Review
First of all, while this film is predictable and even somewhat conventional, this does not mean that it is tedious nor unpleasant. On the contrary, it is superb in both acting and storytelling alike. I don’t often find myself crying during films, but this is one that caused me to well with emotion. The ending was so stirring that I couldn’t […] -
“A Christmas Detour” Hallmark Movie Review
Two NYC bound travelers find themselves inextricably linked when a snowstorm waylays their flight to an airport hotel in Buffalo. Eternal optimist and hopeless romantic, Paige Summers, desperately needs to find a way to the city to meet her fiance’s parents before her wedding – and it’s up to a guy she can’t stand, fellow passenger and total stranger Dylan […] -
“Home and Family Holiday Special 2015” Review
First of all, know that this is the first time I have ever done a review on a show like this. Typically, I review films, television shows, and oftentimes I get to see them early. Unfortunately, that is not the case here. I didn’t see this beforehand. I watched it in primetime with everyone else. And the idea struck me […] -
“Crown For Christmas” Hallmark Movie Review
[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRZf8-SoQ6I[/embedyt] Crown For Christmas Allie, a fired maid from a ritzy NYC hotel, takes a job as a governess to a young girl who is part of a powerful family in Europe. After reluctantly accepting, and upon arrival at the castle, learns the girl is Princess Theodora and that her father is Maximillion, the King of Winshire. Max informs […] -
“Once Upon a Holiday” Hallmark Movie Review
When an actual, honest-to-goodness royal princess runs off from her official obligations and duties for a couple of days to see how the other half lives, she winds up falling for a good Samaritan who is unaware of her real identity during the holiday season. Will her true love still feel the same way once he learns the truth? First […] -
“Murder She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery” Hallmark Movie Review
[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNp0kii6X-g[/embedyt] A young bakeshop owner’s holiday season takes a surprising turn when she finds a body at a local Christmas tree lot and winds up involved in a dangerous murder investigation. With colorful characters popping up as suspects, shady business practices uncovered at the tree lot and holiday romance in the air, the young baker-turned-sleuth must race against time […] -
Gift Wrapping with a Personal Touch
You have picked out the perfect gift and can’t wait to hand it over…but first, time to wrap! Wrapping gifts can be lots of fun and doesn’t need to be hard or expensive. Here are some ideas to set your gift apart from the rest! Go traditional. There is always the old standby of colorful store-bought paper and a […] -
“Northpole Open For Christmas” Hallmark Movie Review
[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGyuC0fsaO4[/embedyt] An ambitious businesswoman devoid of holiday spirit – and afraid of commitment – inherits her late aunt’s cherished old inn at Christmastime. When she decides to sell the inn, a handsome local handyman and a cheerful young elf intervene, helping her rediscover love and the magic of Christmas. Last year, I watched the original Northpole film, and I remember […] -
Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop (Ends 11/30) U.S.
Welcome to our Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop! It has been so long since I did a giveaway hop I figured it was high time. The cool thing is that my giveaway is a complete surprise–guaranteed to be worth at least $10 but probably more. And I will definitely have it mailed out to the winner by the first weekend […] -
“Christmas Incorporated” Hallmark Movie Review
[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGmRLol97zA[/embedyt] When Riley Vance is hired after a case of mistaken identity, she keeps the truth a secret so she can help her boss William Young save a town at risk of losing their main livelihood just before Christmas even as she gets closer to William. First of all, this is what I would call a typical Hallmark holiday […]