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Hallmark Channel’s New Original Series, Cedar Cove

July 22, 2013 by The Mom Jen 59 Comments

I’ve loved Andie MacDowell since she made an appearance in the 1986 film, “About Last Night!” She is so graceful and elegant, and her hair in all those commercials, she’s such a beauty! Don’t miss the new primetime series based on the bestselling books by Debbie Macomber starring Andie MacDowell & Dylan Neal. Watch CEDAR COVE Saturday nights at 8p/7c only on Hallmark Channel! Take a look at the trailer!

In “Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove,” Andie MacDowell plays Judge Olivia Lockhart, whose Cedar Cove Municipal Court is the professional milieu and social microcosm of issues the judge will face in her own day-to-day life with family and friends. Jack Griffith (Dylan Neal), the editor of the Cedar Cove Chronicle, is a new friend and potential love interest for Judge Lockhart. Also starring, Teryl Rothery, Bruce Boxleitner, Barbara Niven, Brennan Elliot, Paula Shaw, Sarah Smyth.

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Hallmark Fan Mail: Do You Know Someone Who Loves Justin Bieber?

September 14, 2012 by The Mom Jen 2 Comments

Do you know someone who loves pop star Justin Bieber? Is it your daughter? Your niece? Your sister? Your Granddaughter? Fan Mail allows people to nominate the biggest “Belieber” they know, or someone they simply want to thank, congratulate or recognize in a fun way to win a pack of Hallmark Justin Bieber Greeting cards and a $5 Hallmark Gold Crown Store gift card. The swag will be delivered right to the nominee’s doorstep.

Between now and October 31, 2012, Hallmark will randomly select a daily winner and mail a variety pack of Justin Bieber cards along with a $5 Hallmark Gold Crown store gift card directly to their doorstep. Inside the package will be a card telling them they have a secret fan, as well as an online code to unlock the identity of their fan — you! Your nomination also will enter you into our Sweepstakes to win one of five Hallmark Gold Crown gift cards ($100 value each) to be selected at the end of the program. No purchase necessary.

The selection of cards could include a Bieber Fever fan kit card, a Bieber door hanger or many other well-wishes from the Biebs. Also inside the package will be a card telling the nominee that they have a secret fan, as well as an online code to unlock the identity of their “fan.”

If you’d like more info or want to nominate someone yourself, check out www.Hallmark.com/FanMail. The program ends Oct. 31, 2012, so there are many opportunities to nominate loved ones.

Backstage with Demi Lovato #TextBands Event

July 19, 2012 by The Mom Jen 2 Comments

When I was younger I remember my brother always going to concerts and heading backstage to meet bands, he had connections and had amazing opportunities. Now with my blog, I’m getting so many amazing opportunities that I get to share with my family, like the recent Text Bands Backstage Event with Demi Lovato!

My youngest was thrilled that she was going on a mommy/daughter night out, and bonus we get to meet Demi Lovato and have her perform privately for us! Thanks to Hallmark, we were set up with Text Bands when we arrived at the San Jose State Events Center. My youngest daughter and I were shown how to text messages on our bands and then with a BUMP of the fists, her message was sent to my band, and mine was sent to hers!Later we were allowed entry into a private room behind the concert venue that was decorated brightly with floor cushions, posters of Demi Lovato, and Text Band signage. The event was catered so family friendly with macaroni and cheese, pizza, sliders, veggies/dip, and drinks. Once we ate, it was time to line up to meet Demi for a one-0n-one photo.

Demi bumped Text Bands with my daughter and her message “Stay Strong” flashed across the screen, she received my daughter’s “love” message! Wow was she beautiful in person. She autographed our lanyards and soon after she performed a few songs for us, unplugged and held a Q&A session for the kids!

Demi recited the Text Bands Oath with us:

I promise to rock my Text Band with pride and express myself with the power of the positive!

If that wasn’t cool enough for all of us moms/dads and kids in attendance, we all had the chance to attend the concert following the event. Hot Chelle Rae opened for Demi and their music was super! My daughter’s first concert, she was exhilarated by the noise and the cheering! The event center was packed and when Demi came on stage it was magical!What a special memory! To find out more about the hot new trend Text Bands, visit http://www.textbands.com/I hear they are being released next week!

Tickets for the event were provided, all opinions are our own.