Head over to The Hallmark Channel where their 2019 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Schedule kicked off on October 26th! There are a whopping 24 all new premieres to watch this year! And, this year the network is also offering two Hanukkah-themed movies, including Holiday Date which stars Brittany Bristow and Matt Cohen. On the schedule this year … [Read more...]
Hallmark Channel begins airing Christmas movies this weekend
Hallmark Channel has begun airing Christmas movies Friday, Oct. 25. The channel is celebrating 10 years of “Countdown to Christmas” this year with 24 new Christmas movies. In addition, the channel is launching the Hallmark Channel Radio on SiriusXM Channel 70 that will play Christmas music and carols 24/7. Click here to see a lineup of all … [Read more...]
HALLOWEEN HISTORY: Carving pumpkins, scaring people, getting treats from homes rooted in traditions
It's one of America's most beloved holidays, but Halloween didn't get its start in the United States. Travel back in time with us to learn what some of the very first ghostly celebrations looked like. And as for the witches and wizards that you've come to associate with it? Yeah, they're part of the story too! Here's the true tale of how … [Read more...]
Oreo Limited-Edition Flavors
Christmas-themed goodies are already hitting the shelves at Walmart! We spotted these Limited Edition Peppermint Bark OREO Cookies at our local Walmart where they are selling for $2.98. As you may remember from last year, these returning favorites feature a cool, peppermint creme filling with crunchy sugar crystals between two classic OREO … [Read more...]
6 New Christmas Movies on Netflix
Netflix is releasing six new holiday movies this year, and they will begin airing on Friday, November 1st! The anticipated releases is A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby. It’s the third installment in the Christmas Princeseries, which first debuted in 2017 as an instant viral hit. Last year, Netflix released a sequel to A Christmas Prince, and … [Read more...]
Destination Maternity Filed for Bankruptcy
Destination Maternity, one of the leading maternity wear retailers in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy on October 21st. The company owned 458 U.S. stores at last count, including 362 Motherhood Maternity Stores, 26 Pea in the Pod stores, and 70 Destination Maternity stores. The retailer also operates maternity apparel departments in stores … [Read more...]
Gymboree Is Coming Back in Spring 2020
The Children’s Place, Inc. has announced that the Gymboree brand will relaunch in the spring of 2020 with an enhanced website and more than 200 shop-in-shop locations at select The Children’s Place stores in the U.S. and Canada. The Children’s Place purchased Gymboree earlier this year after the company filed bankruptcy. Jane Elfers, President … [Read more...]
Pack Your Bags: Hallmark Is Hosting a 3-Day Christmas Con This Year
If you have plans the second weekend in November, cancel ‘em because our Christmas miracle has come early. This morning, Hallmark Channel announced they’ll be hosting the first-ever “Christmas Con” this November—and you’re definitely going to want to be there. The 3-day holiday extravaganza will have it all: Insanely-elaborate Christmas decor, … [Read more...]
Stores That Will Be Open or Closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019
Its almost that time of year again! The holidays where Christmas shopping is in full force! Thanksgiving Day has become one of the biggest shopping days of the year at many retailers – both online and in-stores. The Black Friday shopping madness starts earlier and earlier every year. If you’re planning to do some shopping on Thanksgiving Day, … [Read more...]
Salmonella Outbreak Possibly Linked To Pet Turtles; Cases Reported In States Near North Carolina
A total of 21 people have been infected from a strain of salmonella that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said is likely linked to contact with pet turtles. The cases stretch across 13 states and include one person in Tennessee. So far, no deaths have been reported, but seven people have been hospitalized. According to the CDC, … [Read more...]