Hallmark Movie Review: A Kismet Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If Hallmark wanted to make a perfect movie just for me, this is it. And the best part was that it was completely unexpected! I really wasn’t looking forward to this movie. It looked too corny even for me. Anyhow, here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

There’s an old family legend that if someone receives a kismet cookie and sleeps with it under their pillow, then they will dream of their true love. As a teenager, Sarah did this. When her dream showed Travis was her true love, she went to him to tell him. Unfortunately, Travis was marrying someone else. Sarah ran away to become a writer. Now she’s returned to her hometown, and discovered Travis is the father of the child who won her writing contest.

My Two Cents

Wow! This movie really grew on me! I started watching it in a slightly crabby mood. And the opening scene with Sarah and Travis as teenagers didn’t help. It was all so fake with them playing their younger selves. It killed me. Normally like corny, but I was not in the mood.

Also, I don’t know either of these leads super well. So I was a little leery of this movie from the beginning. BUT how could I not fall in love with a movie that has a second chance romance plot, magic cookies, a scavenger hunt, and so much more!

By the time Travis helped Sarah with her writers block, I was so invested, it made me cry. I love when men show they love someone without telling them they love them. Travis was obviously head over heals.

This is a movie I’ll put on repeatedly throughout the holidays and enjoy every time. If you like the themes in this movie, then I think you’ll like it too. If you aren’t a magic/fate lover, then skip this movie.

Don’t worry if you skip it, we’re in full blown Countdown to Christmas most and there’s at least 2 movie premieres on Hallmark each weekend and I think GAC has one or two too. Pace yourself folks. There are lots of movies this season!

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Hallmark Movie Review: We Wish You A Married Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

At a solid 3.5 (rounded up to 4 for ease), this movie is another cute and funny romcom. Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

Becca and Robby’s marriage is in shambles. After 13 years, they’re ready to call it quits when their marriage counselor recommends a trip to Gracious, Vermont. They try to call it quits again after the first night, but a freak snowman accident keeps them in Gracious a little longer. While waiting for their car to be fixed, they begin to remember what their relationship use to be like.

My Two Cents

I can sympathize with Becca and Robby. I’ve been with my husband for almost 20 years. Sometimes I pause and ask where did the last 20 years go? College, dogs, houses, kids, it’s all made the time pass in the blink of an eye.

It’s true our relationship isn’t what it was when we first met. In many ways it’s better than it was back then. But we both put in the effort. Without that, it’s easy to let things slide and drift apart.

Becca and Robby let it slide too much, but they were willing to put in the effort to bring it back together. Luckily, they had a marriage counselor who knew of a special place they could go to reconnect.

I loved a lot about this movie! The ornament falling on the car, all the little tasks the B&B owners assigned Becca and Robby, becoming locked in the Christmas storage area, llama grams, and so much more! I especially loved the chemistry between the two leads.

My heart melted when Becca and Robby were decorating their stockings and Robby opened up about the baking class and his reasons for taking it. I loved how open and honest he was. Apologizing for what he’s done wrong.

I swear I could listen to Kristoffer Polaha (and Luke McFarlane) all night long. I loved his monologues. Both men should record stories for the Calm app. Not that I’ve used it, but I might if they were reading me stories!

Squirrel!

Not everyone will like this movie, but I think the majority of people who like romcoms will. And if you make it through until the end, the last 15 minutes are totally worth it!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Noel Next Door

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s GGGRREEAAATT! I love throwback product slogans and I really liked this movie! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

After suffering a stroke, Jeremy has become Mr. Scrooge and is unable to enjoy life the way he once had. But Noelle is cheery and sweet to his Scroogey demeanor. She starts to chip away at his armor through a series of meetings and they develop feelings for each other until Noelle finds out Jeremy is the cranky man from apartment 224 the other neighbors have been telling her about.

My Two Cents

It feels like Christmas movies are starting earlier than ever. It’s not even Halloween yet. Yet I’m finding that I don’t mind. And Noel Next Door was a wonderful way to start Countdown to Christmas!

I was worried about this movie, because last year A Dickens of a Holiday with Brooke D’Orsay and Kristoffer Polaha was not one of my favorites. I struggled to make it through that movie. No worries though, Noel Next Door is much better!

I enjoyed Noelle and Jeremy meeting and forming a relationship while Jeremy and Noelle’s son, Henry, and neighbors are having disagreements and negative interactions. Noelle starts to bring out the good in Jeremy and see who he really is beyond how everyone else sees him.

There were several really good scenes. My favorite was the ice skating and campfire scene! I probably enjoyed this more than most, but I loved that Jeremy could skate where walking is difficult. AND they played Debussy’s claire de lune throughout the scene. I’m not gonna lie, I love that song for it’s connection to Twilight.

Just when Jeremy and Noelle are really hitting it off, everything starts to fall apart. I haven’t seen a guy stick his foot in his mouth as many times as Jeremy did when he finds out Noelle is the owner of apartment 202. Never insult a woman’s son unless you want Mamma Bear to come out and kick your butt!

Don’t worry, this is Hallmark, so we do have a happily ever after. And while I really enjoyed this movie, I know not everyone will. Some will find it slow and boring. Personally, I loved the speed and thought it was sweet, funny, and quirky. Definitely worth trying for yourself!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Autumn in the City

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Do you call it fate, kismet, or serendipity? Whatever you call it, these two were destined to find each other! Here’s a quick recap, then my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

Piper moves to New York to find herself. She joins with a temp agency to find a job that fits her. On her first day, she runs into Austin, who steals her cab while she’s bringing a drink order back to the office. She continues running into Austin – apartment across the hall, the coffee shop, and more as she tries to find herself.

My Two Cents

This isn’t a home run hit like Romance in Style, but it will be one of my favorite go-to movies like Love on the Sidelines and The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Aimee Teegarden was wonderful as always and I enjoyed the fresh face of Evan Roderick as her costar!

I’m a big fan of Aimee Teegarden! She’s cute, sweet, and wholesome in the roles she chooses. Last holiday season she was in My Christmas Family Tree and A New Year’s Resolution. Both were pretty good! Definitely see them if you haven’t!

Going back to tonight’s movie…

I admire Piper for moving to New York to find herself. What a wonderful thing for someone her age to try if they’re uncertain what they want to do with their life. Sign up with a temp agency and try several different things. I did that when I was younger too and it was great! Plus, through Piper’s desire to find herself, we are able to watch some funny learning experiences!

I always enjoy a good he/she stole my cab meet cute! Austin stealing Piper’s cab and Piper throwing the drinks all over the fashion collection was wonderful. 🤣 I also loved when she tried out for the play, then confidently strutted off the stage saying, “just setting you all up for success,” because she knew she bombed it.

But through her experiences, she meets wonderful people and finds her true calling. The nice people at the museum, the gallery, and the coffee shop owners. She creates a wonderful network of friends in a short amount of time. And Austin is there for the entire ride. I loved watching their relationship grow. There’s even a one year epilogue!

Romcoms are my bread and butter movies. I will watch them all day – everyday. But I think even non-romcom lovers will enjoy this cute/funny movie. I hope you find time to watch it!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Pumpkin Everything

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Second chance romances are one of my favorite tropes! Unfortunately, this one didn’t quite provoke the feelings they normally do for me. Here is a quick recap and my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

Amy returns to her childhood home to tend to her Grandfather who had a car accident. She runs into her childhood sweetheart and discovers her Grandfather isn’t doing well living alone.

My Two Cents

I debated for a long time what score to give this movie. I settled on 3.5, but I always give the benefit to the movie. So, 4 it is. BUT I’m giving this movie a big disclaimer…aside from the first 5ish minutes, the next 55 are rough. If you get past the first hour, the second hour is pretty good and the ending is great.

Jeff gave up around the hour mark. He couldn’t take it anymore. I stayed with it, because I felt it might be picking up again and I was right! However, I would argue this movie is more about the relationship between Amy and her Grandfather, Tom, than Amy and her former boyfriend, Kit.

From the beginning Amy and Kit seemed to get along great. So well, it was kind of boring. This was why the first 55ish minutes were blah. Amy and Kit seemed to be picking up right where they left off in their relationship, except that Amy kept blaming herself for their relationship ending and abandoning Kit. I liked when they finally talked through their history and made amends with the past.

I loved the part when Amy took Tom to the retirement community and introduced him to the lady DJ who had a job available for him. Plus, she showed him all the wonderful things about living in that community. Not gonna lie, I hope I can afford a place like that someday! It sounds like a lot of fun!

Moving on past Amy, Kit, and Tom…Was I the only person wondering if the display outside stays outside 24/7? What happens when it rains? I know it’s kind of random, but I was really curious. It was a beautiful display, but it would have been a really big pain to take down and put back out each day.

I also noticed all the Hey Good Day references. A few weeks ago was Wedding of a Lifetime. They appeared on Hey Good Day too! Has this been around forever and I’m just now realizing it?

Anyhow, this was an okay movie. It isn’t one I’ll seek out to watch again, but I won’t automatically flip if it comes on again. I was super excited that Love on the Sidelines came on directly after it. LOVE THAT MOVIE! Seriously, Top 10 Hallmark movies.

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Disney+ Movie Review: Hocus Pocus 2

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I’ve been waiting forever for a Sanderson sister reunion!!! Here is a quick recap and my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

It’s Halloween and Becca’s 16th birthday. As a special birthday tradition, her and her friends usually celebrate with a ritual in the woods. Their friend Gilbert gifted them a candle to use during the celebration, but they didn’t know the candle was actually a black flame candle intended to bring the Sanderson sisters back to Salem.

My Two Cents

My Two Cents

I LOVED THIS MOVIE! BUT (and this is a BIG BUT), I loved it for purely nostalgic reasons. If I wasn’t an 80’s/90’s kid and I hadn’t grown up loving Hocus Pocus, I’m not sure I would love this sequel.

First and foremost, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy are phenomenal actresses and beautiful women. But can you believe it’s been almost 30 years since Hocus Pocus premiered?!

I’m getting old! LOL. That’s okay – I’m okay with aging. Unfortunately, Bette, Sarah, and Kathy have all aged 30 years too. While this hasn’t negatively impacted their acting abilities, it has impacted their ability to move, bend, and dance like their younger selves.

I want to clarify. I don’t expect them to be able to do everything their younger self could, but their roles required it. It made some of the scenes less spectacular than they could have been. So, I think the roles would have been better recast and played by younger actresses. And trust me, it kills me to say that! I love original casts coming back! And I love these women!

Moving away from that small issue, I really enjoyed this movie. It somehow had a 90’s movie feel, with wonderful updates that gave it a modern feel. Plus, it shows the sisters history and how/why their coven formed.

On top of that, we see a formation of a new coven, and hear/see some wonderful Easter eggs from the first movie. If you stay through the credits, you’ll see a magical teaser!!!

I hope you give this movie a chance and enjoy it. I think I’ll always love it, because it’s part of my childhood. But I realize it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. If you want a more kid appropriate magic tv series, check out Just Add Magic on Amazon Prime.

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Hallmark Movie Review: Wedding of a Lifetime

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Yes! I’m in ROMCOM heaven over here! I wish there was a new romcom every week! Here is a quick recap and my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

Darby and Jake are childhood sweethearts who have been engaged for 10 years. Unfortunately, life kept getting in the way of them marrying. Now, their entire town nominated them for Hey Good Day’s competition, Wedding of a Lifetime. With their businesses failing, they decide to enter the competition in hopes of saving the town’s small businesses.

My Two Cents

I was a little worried when this movie started out sad and heavy. I wasn’t in the mood for a sad/heavy movie tonight. But when the competition started, so did the fun. I absolutely loved Darby and Jake together!

Also I loved all the familiar faces! So many of the supporting cast have been in other movies! Did you notice them? Wish I knew some of their names, but it’s often difficult to get full cast lists. 🙁

Holy fun competition! I wish Jeff and I could do something like that. I like to think we would kick butt. Even if we didn’t, we would definitely laugh 99% of the time and love it. For Darby and Jake, I loved how every game brought them closer together. They had a significant advantage, because they had been together the longest, but they wouldn’t have done so well if they didn’t love each other.

I loved when Darby and Jake sneak out of the hotel and go to the pie shop. Pie for a meal should really be a thing. Sometimes I have dessert for dinner where I eat a hot fudge sundae or cake for dinner (don’t judge, I’m sure most of us have done this at some point in our lives!). I would happily eat pie if we had a pie place, but there is a disturbing lack of pie stores where I live. 😊

Fan picked wedding my butt. I highly doubt the fans would have chosen anything that wound up in their wedding. I’m glad that worked out the way it did. If I had walked into my wedding like that, I would have put an immediate end to it.

Despite the weird fan picked wedding and the sad/heavy opening, I really enjoyed all the romcom and funny moments sprinkled throughout. Jeff and my son even enjoyed quite a few parts. So, I think most people will like this too. If you enjoy silly romcom’s, then give this a shot!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Marry Go Round

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s a rainy day in Wisconsin and there’s nothing better to do than watch tonight’s premiere! I always enjoy a second chance romance! Here is a quick recap and my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

Abby is readying to move to Paris and marry Edward, her fiance. Unfortunately, she finds out she’s still married to Luke, her childhood sweetheart, whom she thought she had divorced many years ago. She flies home to divorce Luke, but he refuses to sign. Now Abby has to stay until they can meet with the judge again, which is the following week.

My Two Cents

Second chance romances are one of my favorite tropes! And Sweet Home Alabama is probably my all time favorite second chance romance movie. Probably because it is heavy on the romcom content, which always wins me over.

While I really enjoyed Marry Go Round, I found it lacking in the romcom area. It actually made me kinda sad. Was it just me? Maybe it was the rainy day, lack of sleep, or something else, but this movie hit me in the heart and cast a shadow more than most.

At the hour mark, my heart literally stilled in my chest. “Did you think about me when you were looking at the stars?” How many of us look at the stars and think of our lost loves. Those who have left this plane and those who aren’t in our lives anymore? I do all the time and I know I’m not alone, because even Disney works it into their movies…

Despite it making me sad, one of the reasons I look forward to second chance romances, is because of the quotes. Second chance romances always have sweet heart melting quotes like, “I always believed in our forever,” and “so I can kiss you anytime I want.”

I know this movie will appeal to many, but it won’t appeal to all. I can almost guarantee my family all turned off this movie within the first 15 minutes. Jeff zoned out pretty early on. But this is going to be one of those movies I can put on anytime. It’ll find a place in my heart with my other Hallmark favorites even though I’m not giving it 5 stars.

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Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Review: Groundswell

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

WOW! I can see why everyone has been raving about this movie! I wish I could have seen it sooner, but my schedule and the movies play times haven’t aligned before tonight. Here’s a quick recap and my full two cents. 😉 

Quick Recap

Emma is an amazing chef at a high end restaurant. When a renown food critic praises her work, her boyfriend/boss refuses to admit Emma cooked the food he ate, she quits. Emma escapes to Hawaii where she decides to take surf lessons from Ben.

My Two Cents

Definitely a must see! There is so much to love about this movie. I know I won’t capture it all here, but I will try my best 😊

First, I need to throw a little love to Lacey…She is an amazing and beautiful actress. She was the perfect lead for this movie. Plus, she had great chemistry with all the other actors/actresses!

Moving on to the movie…

I 100% support Emma’s decision for leaving Garrett’s restaurant! He was treating her terribly and she deserved recognition for her awesome work. I’ve been fortunate in my own life to never experience someone trying to take credit for my work. It would make me so mad. I would leave too!

A girl can only dream to quit her job and escape to Hawaii. Hawaii was so beautiful! The green/blue water, hills and mountains, and so much more. Every time I watch one of these movies, I want to escape to someplace tropical and lay on a beach for a few weeks with no plans.

But Emma didn’t lay on the beach with no plans. She met Ben and hired him for surfing lessons. Then met his brother and became a contestant in a cooking contest. Super fun!!

Speaking of Ben…I loved everything about Ben! He was handsome, sweet, and always supported Emma. He was insightful, wise, and taught Emma how to relax a little with surf board yoga. Plus, he listened when Emma gave him advice about moving on after Estraya’s death.

Then there was the cooking competition! Frankie and Emma were an amazing team. They problem solved issues without being mean to each other, bounced ideas off each other, and forgave each other for mistakes. It normally takes time to develop that level of teamwork, but it’s a Hallmark movie, so we’ll go with the flow here. 😊

I thought I was going to get through this movie without crying. Enter Estraya’s letter. SO. MANY. TEARS. You’ve been warned! Find a tissue before the last hour.

I definitely understand why all the Hallmark groups were going crazy about this movie. It is really good. Definitely see it if you haven’t!

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Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Review: Love’s Portrait

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I don’t normally watch the Movies and Mysteries premieres, because they’re late at night on a work night. I know that sounds pathetic, but I need my sleep and I don’t have a DVR or anything like that. I know, it’s surprising someone doesn’t have one these days, but I’m pretty cheap with spending money on media services. Anyhow, Monday is a holiday and I don’t work! So, I put this movie on tonight and boy am I glad I did! 1,000,000% yes to this movie! Here’s a quick recap and my full two cents. 😉 

Quick Recap

Lily works for a museum that receives a donated painting. When her and her coworkers open the painting, they discover it’s a painting of her. Not just a doppelganger, but it’s actually her. Wanting to discover the story behind the painting (and hoping to find Lily a husband), Lily’s boss sends her to Ireland to find out the truth about the painting.

My Two Cents

OMG! I was a puddle of goo watching this movie. I LOVE FATE ROMANCES. Add a bit of mystical magic and Ireland and I’m ALL IN. Let’s dive into this fate romance 😁

It kills my heart when someone doesn’t believe in soul mates. I feel like if you don’t believe, it’s because you haven’t found yours. I could see how it would be hard to believe in something you haven’t felt. I have faith, so I’m a believer. I could also understand Lily being mad with fate at taking away her first husband.

Then she met William. What did you think of the meet cute?! Not the run off the road meet cute, but the one where they meet face to face. Did you see the way William looked at Lily? I just about died. That’s true love. That’s when William realized why he was having dreams about a woman he’s never met.

I gotta say, if you aren’t use to Irish brogue, you might struggle sometimes. The movie does a pretty good job of explaining most of the unfamiliar words, but I’m glad I’ve read a lot of Irish romance books. It definitely helped!

I loved Lily and William going around Ireland looking for the person who sent the picture. I loved even more when they found him and the story he had about it. I cried a little. Maybe a lot, but hey, it’s was super sweet.

Definitely keep some tissues on hand. Maybe I’m super emotional tonight or maybe this was tear provoking movie. It caught me a few times.

If you have the opportunity, definitely watch this movie. I loved pretty much every part of it. Including Lily’s boss and coworkers and the fact that Lily knew how to sign so she could speak with her deaf coworker. Honestly, I loved it all. I really wish this had been the Hallmark Channel premiere last night. I would have enjoyed it a lot more.

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Hallmark Movie Review: Marry Me in Yosemite

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Another movie that’s just okay. It’s missing the IT factor to make it amazing. Here’s a quick recap and my full two cents. 😉 

Quick Recap

Zoe is given an assignment to take photos and make a book focused on Yosemite. When she arrives, she needs a guide. Eventually she convinces Jack the naturalist to help her find the right shots for her assignment.

My Two Cents

I had a crazy busy day today. We saw DC League of Super-Pets, taught my daughter how to ride a bike without training wheels, walked the dogs, and did some shopping. By the time it came to watch this movie, I was already feeling exhausted and this movie almost put me to sleep. Jeff promised to watch it with me, but he went to bed before it was over! 😡

There were some cute/funny parts and some parts I really enjoyed for the scenery, but overall I struggled to stay tuned into the movie. I found it more interesting to Google some of the things they were talking about – John Muir, Half Dome, the Ahwahnechee, etc.

In case you didn’t know, I’m a total Twihard (Twilight lover). Jacob’s Native American roots have always interested me. At one point, one of the Cullens talks about the long memory of the Native Americans because they pass down stories (like the Cullens being Vampires) from generation to generation. I enjoyed the part of this movie that talks about the Ahwahnechee Native American history related to Yosemite and the story of Half Dome.

I also liked Zoe bringing the Native American history into her book and Zach writing for her book. It was a nice way to bring the movie together. But I didn’t care for the climax a whole lot. It seemed like they made some drama just to make drama. It didn’t feel in line with the characters.

There were a few other things that bothered me tonight more than normal. One of those things was camping before climbing to Half Dome. I don’t camp much, but did wine while camping seem odd to anyone else? Also, I totally wouldn’t have slept by myself after hearing those coyotes and a city girl like Zoe probably wouldn’t have either. Two hugs don’t make up for the sound of nearby coyotes!

There will be a fair amount of people who enjoy this movie, because it’s simple and good. But compared to the new releases last month, this one was lacking. The best part about this movie was the 1 year epilogue! I’d really like to see these on more of the movies!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Game, Set, Love

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Not the home run the last three weeks had, but Game, Set, Love is a very solid romance, even if you’re not a tennis player/lover. Here is a quick recap and my full two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

William is a spoiled rotten self-centered tennis star who is moving from the world of singles to doubles. Unsurprisingly he’s having trouble adjusting to having a partner. Ashley (William’s new partner) enlists her friend, Taylor’s, help in teaching William how to become a doubles partner.

My Two Cents

I haven’t seen a good sports romance since Love on the Sidelines, which was quite a while ago. Also, I didn’t really know any of the actors/actresses. So I wasn’t expecting much from this movie. But it was definitely worth watching tonight!

I loved the plot of Ashley wanting Taylor to help teach William how to be a better partner for doubles tennis, but through an injury, Taylor steps in to be William’s new partner. It was great seeing Taylor and William’s relationship evolve throughout the movie.

I especially liked all the time Taylor and William spent developing their relationship off the court. In order for people to work well together, they need to know each other in more ways than one. Just knowing each other on the court wasn’t enough to develop good communication and teamwork.

I loved the couples yoga and the card game where the high card winner is able to ask the other a question was a great way to learn more about each other! It would be fun to do something like the card game with coworkers! Even yoga would be entertaining. 🤣

I really wish they would have extended the ending a bit. I’d like to have seen what happens with Taylor and William in 6 months or a year. I know all the Hallmark movies end with the final kiss, but I really wanted an epilogue on this one! They both had so much personal growth, I wanted to see it continue. Especially with William and his family.

I hope you saw this movie tonight. Without the big star appeal I know a lot of people will be tempted to skip it, but I think it’s definitely worth a try. Especially if you’re more of an enemies to lover movie lover.

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Hallmark Movie Review: Dating the Delaneys

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Yes! Corny romcom city! One of my favorite movie tropes! AND RACHEL BOSTON AND PAUL CAMPBELL!! I love them together!! This was a fantastically fun movie! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents. 😉 

Quick Recap

Maggie is a divorced mom of two teenagers. She learns her mom is dating, her daughter is dating, and her ex-husband is engaged to be married. Feeling a bit out of sorts, she decides to start dating again. After a failed blind date, she starts pretend dating and hanging out with her widowed friend Michael.

My Two Cents

I’m getting over the flu and it was difficult to watch a movie that has this much delicious looking food! Bacon loaded chocolate cake, mozzarella sticks, milk shakes, and so much more! I wanted to eat it all! But this movie was about so much more than the food. It was corny, sweet, and loveable.

Usually I like movies with one or maybe two romance plots. Movies like The Christmas House can be a bit overwhelming with everything happening. But, I liked the several different relationship story lines in this movie. It was perfect.

I liked revisiting the 16 year old crush plot line. Emma’s crush on Zach was obviously so wrong for her and her first date with Zach was so awkward! Oh to be 16 again and figuring out who you do/don’t like. I just kept yelling at her to notice her chemistry partner, John! He even sent her the adorable beaker photo and they exchanged dad jokes. So cute!

Maggie’s mom dating Rick was adorable too. I like the thought of finding romance after you’ve lost your first love. Similarly, I liked Michael looking for love after his wife died too. He was so sweet to Maggie. Helping her. Building her up. Being there for her. Honestly, a perfect partner!

This is definitely a movie I’ll enjoy watching multiple times! I hope you watch it too. The movie had a lot of cute lines and quotes, but my favorite was that 40 is the new 30 and 10 PM is my new bed time, so I better get going to bed. 😉 

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Hallmark Movie Review: Romance in Style

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s like Devil Meets Prada meets Dirty Dancing with a Cinderella ending! I could almost hear Derek say, “Nobody puts Baby in the corner,” as he stands up for Ella’s vision and made her dreams come true. I loved every minute! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents. 😉 

Quick Recap

Ella is an aspiring designer who is helping her friend Katie at the magazine The Look when Derek comes to help improve readership. Derek’s family owns the publishing company for The Look, but he doesn’t know much about fashion. He enlists Ella to teach him about fashion, so he can earn the respect of the employees.

My Two Cents

Yes Hallmark! I love this movie!! I love the fresh new faces, the plot, and all the body positivity talk! Honest, amazing women (and men) in all shapes, sizes, and colors should be able to do anything they want! We need more movies like this!

Quick shout out to Jaicy Elliot! I loved her portraying Ella! She’s such an amazing character. She’s beautiful, strong, and honest. I loved her standing up for all the women who deserve to feel as beautiful as they are in clothes that fit and flatter them.

Speaking of fit and flattering clothes. Did you see Benjamin Hollingsworth in all those suits?? Is it hot in here or is it me? I’m a little young for hot flashes, but there is something about a man in a suit. **fanning myself** I’d watch Benjamin Hollingsworth walk around in a suit all day!

I could also talk about this movie all day! There were so many wonderful moments! Ella showing Derek silk was so hot. Derek saving Ella from the bicyclist gave me wonderful feels. And Derek telling Ella she’s “everything.” was legitimately every girls dream. Plus so much more!

Then there was the ending…perfection! The father/son moment brought me to tears. And the photo shoot gave me all the feels. Serious perfection guys. Even Jeff enjoyed the movie! It’ll be on my top Hallmark movies list for sure!

Did you watch this movie? Let me know what you thought! Leave a comment!

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ASEA Update 2022

It’s been a while since I talked about ASEA. Some of you may be wondering why?! If she isn’t writing about it, then she must not be using it anymore. Nope! This is absolutely not the case!

In fact, there are so many ASEA stories from over the last year or two. I’ll split a few of the more memorable ones into a few posts over the next week or two. ASEA is as firmly in my life as essential oils and other natural remedies I’ve procured over the years. 😊

ASEA & THE BURN

I think everyone who cooks has had a burn from time to time. And I bet after every burn you look back and say, “Why did I do that?!” Unfortunately, since this kind of thing happens, I prefer to find remedies that make it heal better and faster. Being newer to ASEA, I had read experiences of ASEA and burns. As always, I was skeptical. Unfortunately, I had the opportunity to try it out in December 2021. Here’s my story 😊

December 16th I was making dinner and had a pan in the oven at 450℉ for an hour, then turned it to broil at 550℉ for the final 5 minutes. It was a very hot pan! Previously, I had two hot pads out to grab the pan, but this time I decided to grab the pan one handed. So, I threw the hot pad on my right hand.

I opened the oven, took the pan out, and it wobbled a little. Instinctively, my left hand came up to steady it. OMG!! OUCH!!! WHAT WAS I THINKING?!? Ugh, I wasn’t thinking. Reflexes kicked in to save the pan and my hand suffered the consequences. The odds were not ever in its favor in that moment.

I swore (like all sane people) and ran to the sink to run cold water over my hand. It didn’t do much, so I tried to think through other options while my hand continued to burn. I didn’t have aloe. Essential oils aren’t usually a go to for burns without making a salve, which I wasn’t going to do in my current condition. Then I thought about ASEA. I didn’t have anything to lose. So, I poured enough ASEA into a glass container to be able to completely submerge the parts of my hand that were burned. I let it soak for about 30-60 minutes.

While in the ASEA, my hand didn’t burn severely. It didn’t feel normal, but it was definitely tolerable. After coming out of the ASEA, the stinging started to return. I used Renu28 several times within 5 minutes after my hand dried. That too helped, but the pain came back.

I thought the burn looked pretty good. It didn’t look nearly as red as I expected. It just stung a bit. I googled a little (always dangerous – but my hand hurt!). I found honey as an option. I always have raw honey on hand, so I grabbed some and put it on for about another 30-60 minutes. STING GONE.

The next morning my hand was surprisingly usable. I would compare it to a healing bruise. I could use my hand fully, but it was tender if I pushed hard on it. Light touches didn’t bother me. No blisters. I was thrilled with these results! I need my hand for work. I’m ambidextrous while using a mouse, but I prefer my left hand due to other right handed issues I’ve had in the past.

The second day I put honey on it for another 30 minutes and I think I might have done another ASEA soak. I used Renu28 many times throughout the day too.

By the second day after the incident, I was treating my hand like normal. I continued to use Renu28 for that day, then let it heal on its own. It eventually pealed, but no blistering happened and it didn’t hurt anymore after the second day.

I was thrilled with these results!! Without the treatment I did, I think the burn might have been hospital worthy. I definitely wasn’t expecting to be able to use my hand the following day like normal.

I call this a definite ASEA/Renu28 combo win! With an assist from local raw honey. I have found that the faster I use ASEA products and the more I use, the faster/better things heal. So I always keep at least Renu28 on me. When appropriate, I use it with additional healing modalities. It always enhances the other items I use. LOVE THESE MOLECULES!

Please note: I’m not trying to sell you ASEA. I am sharing my experience and I am an ASEA associate. If this sounds like something you want to try, I’m here to help answer questions.

If reading is more your thing, you can find more information here: https://aseaglobal.com/products/asearedoxsupplement/ and https://aseaglobal.com/products/renu28/

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