This afternoon, as I was running some errands after work, I realized that they have begun to decorate the shopping strip in our neighborhood with holiday decor. I know some people joke about holiday lights being put up the day after Halloween by some overzealous merry makers but, the truth is that seeing the decorations displayed really does put one into the holiday spirit! It's that time of the year when all we can think about are those cozy nights in and pumpkin spice lattes! That means Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas are back on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries to welcome the exciting 2023 holiday season! One of my favorite Christmas memories was the year that I redecorated our living room and invited the entire family to spend Christmas Eve with us. I remember feeling excited to show off my decorating skills as I had single-handedly painted the whole room and picked out all the decor and furniture. Also, I was very … [Read more...]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Movie Premiere of “Mystery on Mistletoe Lane” on Thursday, November 9th at 8pm/7c! #MiraclesofChristmas #Ad
Hallmark Channel’s LOVEUARY Original Premiere of “The Wedding Veil Unveiled” on Saturday, February 12th at 8pm/7c! #TheWeddingVeil #AD
When you have been married for over twenty years, your definition of romance evolves over time and based on your experiences as a couple. This can definitely be said of how I perceive romance or romantic gestures from my husband over the years. As a younger couple, my expectations for romance were pretty traditional such as receiving flowers and cards on Valentine's Day or getting cute messages on my pager. I'm pretty sure I'm dating myself by admitting that I still had a pager when we began dating in the late nineties. LOL! Now that I am older and wiser, I understand that romance comes in many forms but, specifically, in some of the most unexpected ways. These days, romance sounds like receiving a phone call after work just to make sure that I had a good day, bringing home my favorite foods, or spending time together watching movies. You definitely come to be more appreciative of the little things once you've been together for a long time. After all, flowers are nice but … [Read more...]
“Mistletoe in Juneau” out Oct. 19th from Hallmark Publishing Review + Giveaway! #MistletoeInJuneau #Giveaway #Ad
I have been an avid reader since I was a teenager and I still enjoy a good book now that I am an adult. Imagine my delight when I found out that Hallmark Publishing is giving me even more ways to relax and indulge in heartwarming romances with both novelizations as well as original novels with their brand-new holiday book releases! The holidays are my favorite time of the year and I am so excited about being able to enjoy them while curling up with a good book which also doubles as the perfect gift for my loved ones who love reading as much as I do! Hallmark Publishing is releasing four NEW heartwarming books titled On Christmas Avenue, Mistletoe in Juneau, Wrapped Up in Christmas Hope, and Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing. All of these titles are available in Paperback, e-book, and Audiobook. I had the opportunity to read Mistletoe in Juneau and I loved it. Reading this story is making me look forward to the holidays even more since it also features additional recipes … [Read more...]
Introducing Entenmann’s Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies! #SprinklefestGiveaway #Entenmanns #ad
My younger son commented to me today, after we returned from spending the day at the beach, that he is having a great summer. I was happy to hear that he is enjoying himself since the past few summers have been much different due to the pandemic. I have been enjoying packing our lunches and snacks for our outdoor adventures. Many of these picnic lunches have included Entenmann's® Minis because they are the same delicious variety of baked goods we know and love, from donuts, crumb cake, apple pie and more, perfectly sized, and individually wrapped. My son especially loves NEW Entenmann's® Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies. Let's be honest, there's nothing more fun than the addition of sprinkles – especially on top of a classic snack like brownies! Entenmann's Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies are fudgy, moist and topped with a layer of decadent fudge icing and fun, colorful sprinkles. We are usually very busy during the week so it is nice to have convenient snack options that are … [Read more...]
Celebrate Christmas in July with Hallmark Channel’s Original Premiere of “Crashing Through the Snow” July 10th at 9pm/8c!
**Christmas in July is showing right NOW on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!!** If you have ever spent any time in New York City during the summertime, you know that it can get really hot and humid in this city. School officially ends this week and, after dealing with the pandemic for the last year and a half, everyone is excited at the prospect of the world starting to open back up. I know that one of the things I will be doing this summer is binge watching my favorite programs and channels in the comfort of my cool air conditioner. Hallmark Channel is one of my favorite channels because they always have the best family movies and, this summer, I'm excited to celebrate Christmas in July with the original premiere of "Crashing Through the Snow" on July 10th at 9pm/8c! It just so happens that Christmas is my favorite holiday so this event is right up my alley. I've always been a hopeless romantic and "Crashing Through the Snow," starring Amy Acker and Warren Christie, is … [Read more...]
Nominate Your EntenMAN Of The Year This Father’s Day! #Entenmanns #EntenMANofTheYear #Ad
Father's Day is coming up next month and my sons and I are excited to not only celebrate my husband for all he does for our family, but also my father who is the patriarch of our family. Although we like to show both of them how much we love and appreciate them every single day, Father's Day is a special day where we can really make the whole day all about them. This year, we are going to recognize both of them since Entenmann's® Donuts is hosting its first-ever Entemann's® Donuts "EntenMAN of The Year Father's Day Contest" to celebrate anyone who has made a fatherly impact on your life (male or female) – whether a Dad, coach, teacher or other – in time for Father's Day! Between May 10 and June 21, fans can visit www.entenmanoftheyear.com to submit their nomination for "EntenMAN of the Year." All you have to do is fill out an entry form and share a short response describing why you think the special dad in your life deserves to win the "EntenMAN of the Year" title, … [Read more...]
Experience Liberty Science Center’s Family Adventure – Extreme LSC! #ExtremeLSC #Giveaway #Ad
*This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Momtrends. All opinions are 100% my own. I love experiencing new things with my family! Both of my sons are extremely active and really enjoy when we go on local adventures as a family. One of our favorite places to visit is the Liberty Science Center. We are super excited that, every fourth Friday from 6 PM to 10 PM families can kick off the weekend with tons of fun at Extreme LSC! There are so many fun-filled activities to enjoy at Extreme LSC. You can have a family challenge in their laser tag arena. Getting messy with yucky slime experiments are right up kids' alley, especially since they can take the slime home with them at the end of the evening. They even have a massive ball pit that you can jump into and literally "have a ball" with. The theaters of the Liberty Science Center will be open for exciting new planetarium and laser shows that the whole family can enjoy! It's an experience you won't want to miss … [Read more...]
How Much Do You Love Donuts? @Entenmanns #ChiefDonutOfficer #Giveaway #Ad
We love donuts in our house. As a matter of fact, I took both of my sons to my job last Friday and one of my co-workers asked if she could bring in a special treat for them to enjoy. Of course, they asked her to bring in donuts and they enjoyed eating them all day long! I would say that donuts are definitely in their top three favorite desserts. I think our family loves donuts so much because they come in so many varieties and they are the perfect on-the-go snack. We often take them with us on road trips and because they are so convenient to travel with and so much fun to eat. Also, they can be eaten for breakfast with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate or even enjoyed as an after-dinner treat. Really, there is no wrong time of the day to enjoy donuts. The search for the country’s biggest donut devotee is on! Entenmann’s®, the iconic baked goods brand, has officially announced its search for the person who deserves its sweetest honorary title ever: Chief Donut … [Read more...]
The Queen Rules At Medieval Times! #LongMaySheReign @MedievalTimesNJ #Ad
After years and years of casting the king as the lead at Medieval Times, there is now a queen leading the entire kingdom. She inherited the throne after her father passed away and prides herself for being a firm and kind ruler who elicits the respect and admiration of all her loyal subjects. Since we have been huge fans of Medieval Times for years, we were beyond thrilled to go meet the queen last week. If you have never been to Medieval times, you have no idea what you are missing. Families enjoy dinner and a show as they are catapulted to medieval Spain within the stone walls of their 11th century-style castle. You are welcome to dine with Queen Maria Isabella and her royal court. As her noble guests, everyone feasts on garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, sweet buttered corn, herb-basted potatoes, the pastry of the castle, coffee and two rounds of select beverages. We loved watching the battles between the knights right in front of us as they … [Read more...]
