Hello, July. It sure is good to see you again.

It’s the first day of July, which basically means it’s the first day of Christmas…in July! Ah, the second ‘most wonderful time of the year’, why? Because this is the time of the year that we get to planning for the holiday season, when Hallmark stores across the nation have their annual Keepsake Ornament Preview celebration where we can check out the new Christmas ornaments for the next week, the Hallmark television networks air holiday movies, QVC puts out early decor and gift sales, and much more!

It’s one thing to have the Christmas spirit in your heart year ’round, but it’s even more exciting when you know that you’re not alone in your celebrating and you don’t have to rely on your own trusty DVD and music collection to enjoy some festive programming.

I have a lot planned for this month–from testing out new holiday recipes to enjoying some holiday favorite movies (including the Hallmark ones currently airing), picking up some new ornaments and getting a head-start on the actual holiday season later this year. How do you celebrate?

Stay merry!

Happy Summer!!

Today was the official start of summer, which just means the holiday season is that much closer! I love it when it’s Christmas time, obviously, but that doesn’t mean I like to rush the year. The holiday season always goes by too fast anyway!

I’m excited to celebrate “Halfmas” – the halfway point to Christmas – this month and, of course, Christmas in July! That’s a lot of excitement for the summer and I’m eager to enjoy it.

Christmas in July is coming to Hallmark in just a few weeks, and it’s already shaping up to be quite the busy month for holiday movie lovers! While “Gold Crown Christmas Week” takes over the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries network for 17 days on June 29th (see the schedule here), Hallmark Channel will celebrate “Christmas Keepsake Week”, a 2-week block of festive programming, from July 13th-28th. Basically, get ready to binge on Christmas movies!

During the line-up, Hallmark is also continuing the tradition of giving a sneak peek of what’s to come for Countdown To Christmas 2018 by airing “Christmas: A First Look Preview Special” on Saturday, July 21st at 10:00 pm/9:00 central, which will be co-hosted by Lacey Chabert and, network pet ambassador, Happy the Dog!

We normally get one original world premiere of a new Christmas movie during Keepsake Week but, due to the 34 movies premiering on the networks later this year, I think they wanted to build on the anticipation. In the meantime, enjoy seeing many favorites from years past plus all of the newer movies that premiered in 2017 during Countdown To Christmas.

Check out the full line-up below!
For more information, visit: www.hallmarkchannel.com.

Are you looking to get a head start on holiday shopping this year? Look no further than QVC‘s 31st annual Christmas in July offerings! On July 1st, the iconic shopping network will dedicate their programming to getting you an early start into the most wonderful (and busy) time of the year before the hustle and bustle really sets off in a few months. You’ll be able to purchase decor, lights, toys, food, jewelry, more!

While most would deem buying Christmas decorations in the summer ‘way too early’ — and they’d rather be out by the pool or doing some other seasonal activity, when you think about parties, gift shopping, decorating, cooking, and other traditions while you’re in the midst of work and school in November and December, you might rest easy to know that you already got some of your shopping out of the way months prior. Get a sneak peek of what to expect here!

Check out the schedule of what’s to come on QVC this July!

It feels like just yesterday I was taking down my Christmas tree and now here we are in June and I’m already posting about Christmas movie schedules, and you know why–right? Because, Christmas in July is coming back to Hallmark!

Before “Christmas Keepsake Week” takes over Hallmark Channel the festive programming will first begin on the sister network, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries with the annual “Gold Crown Christmas Week”. Get ready for a 17-day block of holiday movies that will definitely put you in the fa-la-la-la-la spirit this summer! The schedule is already out, so you can see what movies to expect to see–or which ones to plan your day around if you have a busy summer to-do list.

Check out the full schedule below!

It’s officially July, and you know what that means — it’s time for “Christmas in July” festivities and that means we’re gearing up for the week-long block of holiday original movies on Hallmark Channel for their annual Christmas Keepsake Holiday Preview Week airing from July 14th – July 23rd, which will coincide with the 2017 Ornament Preview at Hallmark stores.

I know some people like to wait until after Thanksgiving to binge Christmas movies, but I seriously count down to this event on Hallmark Channel every year. Sometimes I just need to quench my Christmas spirit while I give my holiday movie DVDs a break.

If you’re like me and can’t wait to watch Hallmark’s holiday line-up, then I’m sure you’ll enjoy checking out the full movie air-time schedule below!

Not all of the home shopping television networks are celebrating Christmas in July, but QVC definitely is! The iconic shopping station is offering a holiday must-have assortment with their “12 Days of Christmas” list – dozens of offerings every day! After you spend the day out enjoying Independence Day festivities, unwind in front of the television – or browse online – for stellar early Christmas details to help prepare you for the busiest time of the year. Visit www.qvc.com to see all of the jolly items!

But, wait, there’s more! QVC is also holding a major Christmas In July Sweepstakes in honor of their 30th Annual Christmas in July® Sale. You could win $30,000 or valuable weekly prizes from brands including Luminara Realistic Flame Effect Candle, HomeWorx by Harry Slatkin, Berkshire Blanket, Hallmark, Cheryl’s Cookies and Brownies and Harry London Chocolates during our Christmas in July® Sweepstakes, June 24 through July 31.

• Learn more about the sweepstakes at http://qvc.co/CIJ-Sweeps-ENTER.

Stay merry!

There’s no need to count down until Christmas in July because it’s here!  All month long I’ll be celebrating with holiday programming television schedules, festive beauty tips to try this month or bookmark for the upcoming holiday season, summery treat recipes with a festive touch, and lots more!  I can’t wait to get started! Stay tuned…

Stay merry!

I hope you’re enjoying the block of movies as part of Hallmark Movies & Mysteries “Gold Crown Christmas” week, but it’s about to get even more exciting around here! Saturday, July 9th marks the first day of the Keepsake Ornament Preview at Hallmark stores, so the Hallmark Channel is joining in with a separate holiday movie marathon — the “Christmas Keepsake Holiday Preview”! This special holiday programming will run for the majority of every day starting Friday, July 8th through Sunday, July 17th.

Movies slated to air will include: “Christmas Under Wraps”, “A Very Merry Mix-Up”, “Best Christmas Party Ever”, “Window Wonderland”, last year’s new additions “Family for Christmas”, “A Christmas Detour”, “A Christmas Melody”, “Northpole: Open for Christmas”, “Christmas Incorporated”, and tons more! There will also be a special world premiere of “A Perfect Christmas” on Saturday, July 16th at 9/8c.

Don’t you just love Christmas in July?!

Check out the official airing schedule below…

Christmas in July is in full-swing in my neck of the woods! My family and I have been watching the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries holiday marathon as well as popping in DVDs of some of our favorite Christmas films. We’ve had our festive iTunes playlist going, we made Christmas cookies, and we’re counting down the days until Hallmark’s Christmas Keepsake Ornament Preview this weekend!

That being said (and done), we’re taking today to celebrate Independence Day with some Patriotic fun, tasty BBQ food, and of course – FIREWORKS! I hope my fellow Americans have a wonderful holiday!

Stay merry!