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Hallmark Movie Review: Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I’m torn on the rating for this movie. I’d call it a solid 3.5, but since half stars are a pain in the butt and I can’t do them for books, I’ve rounded up for this. Here’s a quick re-cap and my two cents. 🙂

Quick Re-Cap

“Jane” is involved in an accident that causes amnesia. She has one clue to who she might be on a newspaper article for a tree lighting ceremony in Charleston. So, she decides to drive across country to see if she can find the person she was suppose to meet there. Paul, the nurse watching Jane, decides to assist her on the trip while he visits family in Georgia.

My Two Cents

This morning I caught Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas on TV and realized this is kind of a series. Of course, I’ve seen them all before. So, I’m not sure why I didn’t notice this. The names are all super similar and it seems like they’re doing one every year.

As a tribute to Time for You to Come Home for Christmas, they did an Alison Sweeney cameo! There was another Jamie screaming at the TV moment. I’m glad y’all weren’t here to hear that tonight! It’s just me and the puppies, but they don’t even bother looking at me anymore when I scream at the TV. I guess it’s too regular of an occurrence. Haha.

Okay, going back to this movie…I always love Jessy Schram!! She is adorable in everything she does. I love her when she has funny/comedic roles, but this was good too. Even in this serious movie, she managed to bring a smile to my face and make me laugh.

Which was needed when they started talking about Paul’s brother, Ben. That hit too close to home and I understand where Paul was coming from. Everyone grieves in their own way.

Overall, I liked this movie. I don’t think it belongs on my Countdown to Christmas must see list, but it’s a solid romance. It might make you tear up at the end and at a few spots in between. Give it a try! Let me know what you thought! Leave a comment!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Christmas at Castle Hart

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oh man, I just wasn’t feeling this one until the last 30 mins. I think this is a total case of “it’s me, not you” though. So, I will try it again another day and hope more of the movie resonates with me. Here’s a quick re-cap and my two cents.

Quick Re-Cap

After being fired as a server for a famous event planner Brooke and her sister, Margot, decide to go on a trip to Ireland to try and find their Irish heritage. While there, Brooke is mistaken as the famous event planner and is hired to plan the Christmas party at Castle Hart.

My Two Cents

Maybe I’ve watched too many Hallmark movies this week. Or maybe my mood isn’t what it needed to be for the beginning of this movie, because I wasn’t feeling it until the last 30 minutes.

I love Lacey Chabert and this movie was no exception. She was great! Her connection with Margot and the other actors/actresses was on point and really enjoyable to watch.

And how about the actress who played Margot?! Ali Hardiman. She was spectacular in this role. I really loved when she volunteered Brooke to plan the Christmas party and all the other scenes where she is trying to cover for the lie she helped perpetuate. Margot is the perfect ride or die sister (or friend) everyone deserves in their corner.

The women were definitely amazing in this movie, but I also enjoyed the character of Aiden (played by Stuart Townsend). I think we all want a man who says the things he says. And looks at us the way Aiden looks at Brooke. Swoon.

This movie is full of cute little moments that will have you smiling and giggling. Enjoy it for the romcom it’s meant to be 🙂

Oh! And have tissues handy for the ending! OMG! Such a beautiful ending! I loved how they tied up the loose ends beautifully. It was so sweet.

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Hallmark Movie Review: An Unexpected Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Funny and feels worthy! Can you ask for more in a Hallmark movie? This is definitely a movie to watch this year! Here’s a quick re-cap and my two cents.

Quick Re-Cap

Emily was planning on taking a Hawaiian vacation, but instead is sent to the hometown of her ex-boyfriend, Jamie, for a work project that a coworker wasn’t able to complete. By happenstance Jamie and Emily arrive in town at the same time and Jamie’s sister thinks she’s there to spend the holiday’s with them. Emily is unable to use her coworker’s hotel reservation, so she spends the week with Jamie’s family while pretending she’s still his girlfriend.

My Two Cents

First things first…was I the only person searching faces in the crowds for an Andrew Walker cameo?! Since Tyler cameo’d in Walker’s My Christmas Family Tree, it seemed only fitting that we would see Andrew in this one. And then I saw him!! Andrew runs into Jamie in the bar at about 1 hour into the movie for those who want to catch the scene 🙂

Since Paul Campbell was in Kimberley Sustad’s movie, I think I’m going to go back and re-watch The Santa Stakeout again and see if Kimberley is an undiscovered Easter egg somewhere in there 🙂 Did anyone notice her? If so, where??

Okay, moving on from the Hallmark Easter egg cameos. This movie has lots of humor and heart. I was laughing for most of the movie and swooning for the rest. These are my favorite movies. The romcom’s with lots of heart.

The heart came through especially strong in many of the family scenes. Like the explanation of the ornaments on the tree, the story of the sleigh falling off the roof, or when Jamie’s Mom tells Emily that she always has a home with them. Extra heart-worthy was when Jamie and Emily are outside by the fountain and he shares the tradition of the family members writing their initials on the stones and putting them in the fountain. 😍

But the swooniest (yup, I like making up new words at night) moment was when Jamie asked his Dad, “How’d you know she’s the one?” His Dad’s answer was so simple and perfect, “Whenever we’re apart, I feel like there’s a piece of me missing.” Then at the end of the movie when Emily leaves – c’mon, you knew that would happen! – everyone says they feel like a piece of them is missing. Seriously y’all, soooo sweet. 😍😍

Like I said, this movie isn’t all feels. It’s also fantastic amounts of funny 🙂 The scenes with the waiter were some of my favorites. Keep an eye out for him in the last two minutes of the movie. That little nugget was totally worth it! LOL.

Honestly though there are too many cute/funny moments to list. Tyler and Bethany did a fantastic job with their characters. And they weren’t the only ones! Alison Wandzura was great as Jamie’s sister Becca!

I’m sure we’ve all threatened to tell our parents about a secret our sibling was trying to keep, right? So, I loved when Becca threatened to tell the secret to their parents if Jamie wouldn’t agree to be in the show and Emily had to work concessions. It’s dog eat dog in show business folks 😉

This movie is definitely on my Countdown to Christmas must watch list. It’ll probably make my all time favorites list too. I have a feeling I could watch it anytime and enjoy it just the same. Give it a try folks! I hope you like it as much as I did!!

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Hallmark Movie Review: The Nine Kittens of Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s a second chance romance movie guys!! I LOVE second chance romances! Especially when they’re done as well as this one. It’s definitely a hit you in the feels – IT factor full movie. Here’s a quick re-cap and my two cents 😉

Quick Re-Cap

We catch up with Merilee and Zachary about 7 years after the end of the last movie. It’s been 5 years since Merilee and Zachary broke up. Merilee graduated, became a Vet, opened a Vet clinic of her own in Miami, and is dating an employee.

Merilee is spending the holidays with her sister and her family. While in town, she runs into Zachary and helps him find new homes for 9 kittens that were dropped off at the fire station.

My Two Cents

I watched The Nine Lives of Christmas a few years ago and enjoyed it a lot! I didn’t realize it was filmed seven years ago 😲 Time really flies. I’m glad they played it right before the new one, because there were some really cute references from the new movie to the old (the shopping cart and ice cream, the Christmas tree test, etc.).

If you have a chance, try to catch The Nine Lives of Christmas before watching this. It’ll make it much more entertaining.

OMG! Did you see the cameo by Paul Campbell?! I did!! I squealed, pointed at the TV, and yelled, “Ahhh!!! It’s Gridley!!!” (Surprised by Love is one of my Hallmark favorites). My son and husband gave me the ever popular, “Mom’s lost it again watching another Hallmark movie” side eye.

I’m seriously loving Hallmark this year! Earlier we saw Tyler Hynes cameo in My Christmas Family Tree. Plus, the other famous reunions in Next Stop, Christmas and A Kiss Before Christmas. I want this tradition to continue!

As much as I loved this movie, I will fully admit that first kiss was super awkward. I’m not sure if it was intended that way or if it was just bad. If I was kissing an ex-boyfriend (not that I plan to be doing that – lol), I don’t think it would be that awkward. If it was, it would be a sign we shouldn’t be doing that!

Aside from super awkward kiss, I really enjoyed this movie. I enjoyed Merilee and Zachary being brought together to find the kittens homes. Plus, I liked how they worked through some of the pain they went through from when their relationship ended the first time. I wasn’t super thrilled with Zachary during the very last scene. I felt it was very rushed, but it wasn’t enough for me to drop it in stars.

Definitely give this movie a try! Keep an open mind and enjoy it for what it is. A goofy, silly Hallmark romcom. It’s one of those movies I’ll be re-watching when it’s on again 🙂

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Hallmark Movie Review: A Kiss Before Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Yup, I’m a total sucker for Christmas magic. A Wish for Christmas, A Dream of Christmas, Just in Time for Christmas are some of my long time favorites in this category. I’m happy to say that A Kiss Before Christmas is joining this list! Here’s a quick re-cap and my two cents.

Quick Re-Cap

Ethan is generally unhappy with everything in his life. He feels like he could have a better job, make more money, and be more than he is currently if he had just taken a different elevator many years ago. Santa catches him in the train station and grants his wish. The catch? He has an important lesson to learn before midnight on Christmas Eve. If he fails, he will keep the new life and will forget his prior life.

My Two Cents

I want to scream to the sky, “YES! YES! YES! Hallmark, you did it!!” This movie has everything I love about Hallmark Christmas movies.

My first love – Christmas magic. I love these types of movies even when they aren’t Christmas movies (like Birthday Wish). I know I’ve wondered a time or two what my life would have been like if I had taken a right instead of a left. I’m sure I’m not alone. Wouldn’t it be cool if we could actually see how that would have turned out?

My first second – the dynamic duo Teri Hatcher and James Denton. Wow! I didn’t know they were so great together! Desperate Housewives was too long ago for me to remember much about it. I hope Hallmark brings them together again in future movies.

My third love – humor in the movie. I loved when Ethan was talking to the coffee maker, because it was his only friend in his house. And his expression at having the Ferrari his daughter had mentioned. And 10,000 other things that made this movie fantastic.

Sadly, Jeff didn’t feel the same way. Once Santa showed up and granted Ethan’s list, he checked out. Jeff doesn’t by into Christmas magic the way I do.

So, if Christmas magic is your thing, then I think you’ll love this! If you know yourself and realize Christmas magic is NOT your thing, then you might share Jeff’s opinion. This movie is definitely making my Countdown to Christmas must watch list this year!

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Hallmark Movie Review: A Christmas Together With You

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Another movie I had to try twice. In the movie’s defense, I think this movie came on as I was trying to get my new Chromebook up and running. Sadly, my new Chromebook was way more exciting than this movie. After watching it a second time, I still agree with that sentiment. 🙁 Here’s a quick re-cap and my two cents.

Quick Re-Cap

Megan offers to take Frank across country to find his lost love, Claire. Along the way, Megan meets a sweet dog and Steve.

My Two Cents

Summing up a movie in two sentences should give you an idea of how little amazingness (yup I’m creating my own words today) the movie contained.

I love second chance romances, which is exactly what this movie is. So, what went wrong? Why didn’t I fall for this movie – hook, line, and sinker? I’m going to chalk it up to a lack of IT factor.

It’s not that there’s anything particularly wrong with this movie. It’s fine. Yup, I went there. The infamous womanly fine. Haha!

Sorry guys, that’s really all I have to say about this movie. Give it a shot if you’re bored or if you want assistance falling asleep. Keep your expectations low and you’ll probably like it just fine 😉 Good luck!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Five More Minutes

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oh the feels! Have your tissues handy for the end of this movie!! It may have you bawling your eyes out, but it is so darned good! Here’s a quick re-cap and my two cents.

Quick Re-Cap

Clara returns home to help with the family Confectionary store after losing her job and wanting to run from her boyfriend who is about to propose. Feeling a little lost in her life, Clara makes a wish on a shooting star to have 5 more minutes with her Grandpa who died. After the wish, she comes across Grandpa Jerry’s journal and explores it with Logan, her high school ex-boyfriend who helps her rediscover who she really is.

My Two Cents

I have a thing for second chance romances. There’s something special about reconnecting with someone you’ve lost. I don’t think the pain of losing someone ever goes away completely, but I really liked the message in this movie that your first love opens your heart to future love.

In Clara’s case, reconnecting with Logan led her through a journey of self-discovery to teach her many lessons. Most importantly, she discovered her own self-worth and why it’s important to embrace every minute. You never know when this goodbye will be the last, so make it matter. I love these reminders/lessons!

Okay, moving away from the heavy stuff…

Did anyone else notice the old blue car? I’m pretty sure it’s the same car that was in A Mrs. Miracle Christmas!! I like when Hallmark does that 🙂 It made me smile every time I saw it!

Then I’d frown every time I had to figure out the family relationships. Honestly though, I’ve started a new book and it has me completely distracted. I can’t put the darn thing down!

So, I have to admit that I might have missed an explanation, but I was a little confused about who was married to Grandpa Jerry and who’s Grandpa he was? And why did the little girls call Clara their Aunt? I thought she was an only sibling? Oh well, I’m going to leave all of that in the pile of “it doesn’t actually matter,” but I wanted to throw that out there in case you felt the same.

While the family relationships were confusing, I’m happy to say that the ending was not (unlike My Christmas Family Tree). I made a prediction to Jeff in the very beginning of the movie about how this movie would end. My prediction was correct, but it didn’t stop the sobbing tears! Don’t worry though, they were the happy/good kind of tears.

Definitely give this movie a try. It’s not a romcom that’ll have you laughing, but it is a hit you in the feels romance. Maybe it’ll have you hugging your loved ones extra the next time you see them 😉

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Hallmark Movie Review: Next Stop, Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This movie grows on me more and more each time I watch it. I missed the beginning on premier night, but really enjoyed the ending. I’ve missed it playing a few times since. I’m sure it’s shocking, but I’m one of the few people in the world without a DVR 😲 Now that I’ve caught the beginning, here is my quick re-cap and full two cents.

Quick Re-Cap

Angie was too busy with life to see what was missing. When she hops on her normal train ride home, she ends up being sent back to the year 2011. Now she must figure out why she’s in 2011 and what she needs to fix.

My Two Cents

First, y’all need to know that I’m not a friends to romance fan. It’s one of my least favorite plots. I really don’t understand how you can be friends with someone your whole life and not realize you’re hot for them. I mean, how do you not feel that pull to kiss them or fantasize about them at night?

But these two sold it. I could see Ben’s love of Angie from the very beginning. The way he looked at her and interacted with her; his love was obvious.

Angie’s love was less obvious. There was a comment that she never took their relationship seriously and I think that’s true. I don’t think she ever took any relationship seriously. Especially not a childhood relationship. So, it seemed believable to me.

Angie not taking anything seriously was a fun theme within this movie. I loved when she tells Ben about him choking on a gum drop and he doesn’t believe her. So when Ben chokes, Angie’s tone and reaction to him were fantastic!

Besides the humor, there was a lot of nostalgia with Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson. My Back to the Future loving soul ate up this reunion! It was a brilliant idea to include them in this modern time travel movie. In fact, I love that Hallmark is doing all these pair ups this season!!

Humor and nostalgia not your thing? Well, there’s also a very feels worthy story line with Angie’s sister struggling to conceive. Plus a lovely scene at the end of the movie that had me in tears!

Even if magic and time travel aren’t your thing, you might like this movie. It’s so funny, cute, and sweet that I think it’ll appeal to most people. I loved it! It’s definitely on my Countdown to Christmas must watch list.

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Hallmark Movie Review: A Christmas Treasure

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

I feel like I’m in a Hallmark movie funk. I watched Nantucket Noel last night and…well…I think my review speaks for itself. Christmas Treasure is definitely better than Nantucket Noel and I think some people will love it. Unfortunately, it didn’t click with me. Here’s a quick re-cap and my full two cents. Enjoy!

Quick Re-Cap

Lou becomes involved in opening a 100 year old time capsule and helping with refilling it for another 100 years. While in town, she also meets a talented chef who she begins to have feelings for. Now she needs to figure out if she should stay or move to New York to further her writing career.

My Two Cents

I’ve tried watching this movie twice. Both times I was initially underwhelmed, but I stuck with it this time. It took me a full hour to begin enjoying the movie. To be honest, if it wasn’t in my Hallmark movie bracket, I probably would have given up on it a third time and moved on with life.

I like Jordin and Michael. Together they have good chemistry. Plus, I really liked Marcy! She was a great addition to this movie. The whole movie could have been a romance with her and a guy and I might have liked it more. OR they could have capitalized on Jordin’s vocal talents more. I really enjoyed listening to her singing!

Visually, this is definitely one of the prettiest movies I’ve seen in a long time. From the garland, wreathes, and Christmas trees to the shops and buildings, this movie is beautiful. It screams Christmas and makes me smile watching it!

One of my favorite scenes was the cooking contest. I had tears in my eyes when Marcy won the cooking contest. See! I was really invested in her story line!

I have a feeling this movie will resonate with a lot of people. Sadly, I feel like it’s missing that IT factor that sucks you in and keeps your attention. I’m not adding it to my must watch Countdown to Christmas list. Give it a try and you might like it.

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Hallmark Movie Review: Nantucket Noel

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Rating: ⭐⭐

Sorry everyone. This didn’t do it for me. I’m not sure I’m even going to give it another try. If I do, I’ll update this review. Here’s a quick re-cap and my full two cents.

Quick Re-Cap

A Nantucket Toy store owner, Christina, discovers a real estate developer is interested buying and tearing down a wharf. Andy is the developer’s son and grows close to Christina while him and his daughter, Wink, stay in town.

My Two Cents

Admittedly, I’m not a huge Trevor Donovan fan. Sometimes that’s okay, because the plot is good or the movie has that IT factor. Sadly, this movie didn’t have anything that captured my interest or heart.

Us regular Hallmark watchers are use to seeing the same plots over and over again. So I don’t really expect originality in a movie, but combine this very over done plot with Trevor’s boring as sin workaholic character, an angry father with parent/child relationship issues, and a daughter nicknamed Wink, and I keep thinking my down pillows and some extra chocolate sound like a more exciting evening.

I don’t normally comment on acting abilities, because I don’t feel like I’m in any place to judge acting. I doubt I can act even half as well as the people in these movies, BUT I felt like the acting was fairly bad for the male actors. Trevor and the man who played his father were so bad at times it was painful to watch. Sorry guys!

If you’re a Trevor fan, you might like this. It has it’s moments. The gingerbread house contest, Christmas s’mores, and taking a guy somewhere while blindfolded were all cute and fun. Even some of the quotes were sweet and feels worthy. And of course, there was a Hallmark ending.

All the good things didn’t offset the bad. So, this this movie is definitely NOT making my countdown to Christmas must watch list. I would much rather watch A Mrs. Miracle Christmas or Open By Christmas again! Maybe I’m cranky tonight and you will like this movie a lot more 😉

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Hallmark Movie Review: One December Night

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

I’m not sure if it’s me or the movie, but I’m not feeling it with this one tonight. Here’s a quick re-cap and my full two cents on this movie.

Quick Re-Cap

Steve Bedford and Mike Sullivan are a separated and retired country music group who come together to put on a show together. Their children, Quinn and Jason, reunite to help put together the show. But will they be able to bring together these two feuding men?

My Two Cents – The Cast

This movie is star packed! Did you see Frenchie?!? I just about died with excitement. I screamed at my TV, “WAS THAT FRENCHIE??” Of course, Jeff said, “Nooooo….stop drinking the wine you crazy woman.” He was wrong though, Didi Conn is totally in the movie and I loved every second with her!

Peter Gallagher, who I remember most from While You Were Sleeping, and Bruce Campbell from Burn Notice bring extra star power to this movie. I was always more of a Jack girl than Peter, but it was still nice to see Peter again. Bruce will always be Sam Axe to me. Sorry, not sorry!

On the girl side is Eloise Mumford. She’s been in a few Hallmark movies, but I remember her most from 50 Shades of Grey. Hello Kate Kavanagh! She’s cute and sweet like most Hallmark leading ladies.

I also want to give a considerable shout out the to the girl who plays Addison Reid. She has such a pretty voice!

My Two Cents – The Movie

Three words…CANDY CANE FIGHT! This was possibly the funniest and best part of the movie. Sad. After this, Jeff left and said, “Nope, this isn’t as good as My Christmas Family Tree. I’m outta here.” And I sat there wishing I had done the same. Instead, I drank more wine in hopes of making it better 🙂

Despite the additional wine, I couldn’t get into this movie. I’m sure there will be plenty of people who enjoy it, but it didn’t resonate with me. I loved all the actors and actresses and there were a few funny spots I enjoyed, and I enjoyed all the music, but overall it was missing that IT factor.

I can definitely sympathize with trying to handle two adults who are fighting like children. So, I don’t envy what Quinn and Jason are dealing with between Mike and Steve. C’mon guys! You’re senior citizens and fighting like 6 year old brothers.

I saw some earlier signs in the movie that something was going on with Steve, but I was really hoping this wouldn’t turn into another sad movie of the season. I’m really not having it with the sad movies this Christmas season. Haven’t we had enough sad in the world lately?

I know the movie isn’t over yet, but I’m done. I’m tired and honestly, I don’t really care how it ends. It won’t change this review. I’m sure I’ll love the sweet ending. Hallmark is usually great at bringing everything together in the last few minutes of the movie (I’m choosing to ignore My Christmas Family Tree in this sentence). I hope you enjoyed it more than me. Happy movie watching y’all!

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Hallmark Movie Review: My Christmas Family Tree

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

What the what Hallmark!?! I’m not sure what to make of this movie. I was all set to make it a 4 or 5 rating until the last 10 minutes. Now I’m debating downgrading it to a 3. Ugh! Here’s a quick re-cap and my full two cents to explain my frustrations.

Quick Re-Cap

Vanessa’s mother died when she was 9 and she was fostered until she turned 18. Not having any family, she does a genetic test and discovers a paternal match. She meets her father who invites her to join the family over the holidays. Vanessa joins them and starts to feel like a member of the family until she receives a call saying the genetic testing company had a mix-up. Can she keep the family she’s begun to love?

My Two Cents

First things first. ANDREW WALKER! I haven’t always been an Andrew Walker fan. However, over the past few years he’s been steadily growing on me. I would compare him to aged wine, but I’m a Wisconsin girl, so he’s more like an aged cheddar…sharper and tastier over time. 😂

I also need to give a shout out to Aimee Teegarden. She was wonderful! She does sweet and cute really well in this movie. I also enjoyed her in A New Year’s Resolution earlier this year.

As much as I enjoyed Andrew and Aimee, I had a hard time with the reality of this movie. I understand not all Hallmark movies are real or believable, but this one had a major flaw that I really struggled with. Vanessa and/or Richard should have recognized an issue earlier.

Richard said Vanessa’s mom should have been Trish, but Vanessa’s mom’s name is Patty. Richard met Vanessa’s mom in Providence, but Vanessa never knew her mom to be in Providence.

I suppose when you have DNA telling you that you’re related, sometimes you’re blinded to the possibility it couldn’t be real. But it still felt like Vanessa and Richard should have second guessed things a lot earlier.

Okay, moving past that big flaw. I still really enjoyed the movie!

I loved the first phone call with Richard and Vanessa! It was so awkward and sweet. I would imagine most first phone calls would go this way. I also liked how the half siblings felt about Vanessa and we saw those relationships grow naturally.

I wrote all of this before the last 10 minutes of the movie. Then the last 10 minutes happened and I had no idea what to think. Way to throw a curve ball Hallmark!! I’m still not sure what to think. I’m going to try not to think about it too much and just say at least it has a Hallmark happily ever after.

This movie won’t hit my personal Countdown to Christmas must watch list. Mostly because of the ending. It didn’t feel complete. Who’s daughter is Vanessa? Does it really matter since she loves Kris and the family no matter what? I don’t know, but it bothered me too much to put this in the must watch category. Even Jeff was sitting here asking WTF??

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Hallmark Movie Review: Open By Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oh happy tears! I will always have a special place in my heart for movies like this! Here’s a quick re-cap and my full two cents on this sweet Hallmark Christmas romance.

Quick Re-Cap

Nicky returns home to celebrate Christmas with her family and finds an anonymous note from someone in high school. She begins a journey to figure out who the mystery writer was.

My Two Cents

Yes Hallmark! You did it! This movie has the feeling of other Hallmark classics I love to watch over and over. Movies like Switched for Christmas, A Christmas Detour (yes, I’m aware that’s two Candace Cameron Bure movies), A Very Merry Mix-up, or Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

These movies are often underrated and some people write them off as not good enough, but honestly, they are some of my favorites. You can turn them on at any point and enjoy watching them. They are generally happy movies with a little bit of romcom humor. Most importantly they make me warm and fuzzy.

Grab a cup of hot chocolate, your favorite movie watching blanket and snuggle in for this wonderfully feel good movie. Enjoy the little jokes here and there and take it at face value. This movie is definitely a countdown to Christmas must see!

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Hallmark Movie Review: A Mrs. Miracle Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I’m a huge fan of the prior two Mrs. Miracle movies with Doris Roberts (Call Me Mrs. Miracle and Mrs. Miracle). I love Caroline Rhea, but I was a little worried about her being Mrs. Miracle. It turns out I didn’t need to be worried – she was a natural! Here’s a quick re-cap and my full two cents 😉

Quick Re-Cap

Laurel and Will had trouble conceiving a baby, so they became foster parents. Unfortunately, right before the adoption finalized, the mother decided against the adoption. It’s been a year, but they still haven’t recovered.

This year, Nana took a fall and hurt her wrist. She’s been a little down this year and Laurel wants to find someone to stay with her while she’s busy with holiday festivities. Mrs. Miracle appears to help the family in ways they never knew were possible.

My Two Cents

I love this type of magic!! I feel like it appeals to anyone with hope. It might not really be magic, because it could just all be a series of coincidences, but if you believe magic and angels are possible, then it could be more than coincidences.

I loved the story of Mrs. Miracle having a daughter named Mercy, then a Mercy appears in the jewelry store and she was the receptionist for the temp agency. And lets not forget about the choir at the end of the movie.

The feels were real tonight everyone!! I must be extra emotional, because I liked when Laurel’s Dad met her for lunch and apologized for not being there for her. The closure in their relationship felt real and wonderful. Then the darn angel made me cry, but it was only the first tears for me.

The ending was full of happy tears! There’s nothing everyone loves more than a happy ending and this was the happiest ending possible for everyone.

This movie has all the hope, magic, and love of the previous movies. It definitely is making my must watch list this Countdown to Christmas season. I hope you watch it too. Happy movie watching y’all!

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Hallmark Movie Review: The Christmas Promise

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oh the tears! 😭 Oh the laughter! 😂 This movie has it all. Here’s a quick re-cap, then my full two cents…

Quick Re-Cap

Nicole “Nic” loses her soon to be husband. A year after the accident that took Henry’s life, it’s Christmas season again and Nicole is still adjusting to life without him. She’s trying to finish a house they were fixing up to live in. She talks to her grandfather about how he handled losing her grandmother. He said he wrote her letters for the first year after she died. So, Nicole starts texting Henry’s old phone number, but someone else now owns his old number.

My Two Cents

About two weeks ago we said goodbye to our 13.5 year old dog. It was sudden, but it was undeniably her time. It’s always hard to say goodbye to them, but at least we had the chance to say goodbye. Nic didn’t have that chance, which makes it so much harder when you lose someone. I cried for her loss.

In fact, this is the second movie (the first was Christmas in my Heart) this Christmas season to bring up death. Since I didn’t see any previews of this movie ahead of time, it caught me unaware and I was hit with a lot of emotions in the first few minutes of the movie when I realized what was happening.

After accepting the movie for what it was, I was pleased to meet Joe. He cracked me up! Oh my gosh! That first peppermint bark cupcake bite. He stuck his nose in the frosting. His nose!! Ewww, yet funny. 😂 Then there was the tarot reading with Lord Fluff N’ Stuff. More 😂😂😂

Nic’s friends were so nice. I’m glad they didn’t let her completely hide herself away the whole holiday season. I loved the girls night in. The skin mask fight looked like so much fun!

I liked how Nic’s texting with Joe helped her with her grief, but the texting wasn’t the only thing that helped Nic. Joe’s goofiness worked its way into her heart and helped heal the wounds from Henry’s loss.

With all the fun things I’ve mentioned, it shouldn’t surprise you that the tone in this movie wasn’t overwhelmingly sad like Christmas in My Heart, which made me like it much more. I recommend watching this movie if you get the chance. I don’t think it belongs on my must watch list, but it’s very good. Happy movie watching y’all!

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