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Where to Watch Your Favorite “Blue Sky” Shows
The easy-breezy “blue sky” shows from USA, TNT, and other networks are just what we need now to escape (and enjoy!). Here’s where you can stream them.
I wrote a book for you.
I’m sitting at my dining room table, country music playing just a smidge too loudly behind me as my daughters have a dance party on what feels like the seventy-third snow day this month. I reach for my Bible, running my hand down the whisper-thin pages, and close my...
16 Must-See Movies Coming in Spring 2020
Every few months I sit down with my friend Dawn to talk about what upcoming movies we want to see. Of course, it's not quite as simple as that sounds. We're big ol' nerds, and also big movie fans, so I have taken to creating an entire spreadsheet for us. Release date,...
The Best Holiday Movies of 2019
Did you know that 2019 brought us nearly 100 new holiday movies? Almost 100. I'm saying 95. NINETY-FIVE NEW HOLIDAY MOVIES. In one year! In one SEASON! What on earth. It's outrageous and seems unbelievable, but it is true. When you add the new romantic or...
The Top 100: Looking Back at 2019
With 2019 being the end of a decade, the "best of" lists cannot be avoided. Best of the year, best of the decade, best of all time! The countdowns and collections are simply everywhere. And to be honest, they're kind of bumming me out! Every time I read another list...
The Deal with December Deadlines
If I’d never worked in advertising (or fundraising or publishing), I might think it was a little unrealistic. All the promotions and projects on the line at the holidays in our favorite Hallmark and Lifetime movies seem like a made-up plot device, don’t they? Who...
13 Ways to Make Holiday Movies Even Better {GIVEAWAY + ANNOUNCEMENT}
As we wrap up this Thanksgiving week, we are halfway through the holiday movie season. And we have had an abundance of choices when it comes to holiday movies. An embarrassment of movie riches, really! This week, there's been a new one every day -- and sometimes more...
The Ultimate Guide to 2019’s Holiday Specials
Here a list of every new holiday special airing on television in 2019, at least as far as I know. Holiday specials, not holiday episodes or movies. And I’m not including dog shows or beauty pageants for no other reason than I didn’t want to. Also, I did include a few classics and it’s quite possible I’ve missed some; feel free to tell me if I have. If I run across other specials, I’ll add them. But for now, for today, here are the specials!
Everything You Need for a Magical Holiday Movie Season
Two days ago, it snowed in my town. Like Lorelai Gilmore, my eyes lit up and I sighed, happily. I didn't talk about smelling snow, but let's be honest: I totally smelled snow. My kids, on the other hand, were not so happy. They refuse to wear gloves, but also, their...
Introducing 2019 Hooked on Holiday Movies
Oh, friends, do you know what day it is? It's the beginning of Holiday Movie Season! Starting tonight, we have the opportunity to watch 87 (EIGHTY-SEVEN) brand-new holiday movies. Yeah! Eighty-seven! And, odds are, the number will actually be higher because a couple...
Maybe Meant to Be is Not for Me
Last week was the 25th anniversary of my first date with my husband. Way back in 1994, we went to our homecoming dance together. And then we lived happily ever after. Um, well, kind of. We've been married 20 years, we have two daughters, and when we ended a quick...
Treat Yo’ Self: 10 Small Indulgences You Can Enjoy All Year Long
Most of us can’t press pause on real life (and real budgets, LET’S BE HONEST) for an entire day of treating ourselves. But we can often do more than live vicariously through characters on our favorite TV show. Here are a few ways I like to treat myself when I can (whether it’s official “Treat Yo’ Self Day” or not!).