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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Premiere of "Miracle in Bethlehem, PA" on Thursday, December 21st at 8pm/7c! #MiraclesofChristmas

Today's conversation is sponsored by Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. 


It's so hard to believe that the holiday season is here and almost over, just that quick! We are all packing in the festivities while we can by attending parties, taking drives to see the lights, eating delicous treats, and partaking in a few traditional events we do each year. Decemember is definitely the most hectic yet the most magical month of the year. My family has been taking a vacation every Christmas to Myrtle Beach for close to a decade now. It is a time we all look forward to to wind down from the holiday hustle and bustle, and reconnect as a family. 


This photo is from 6 years ago, and we have it on a canvas on our family gallery wall. It serves as a reminder of how much magic happens at the beach when we go each Christmas. Outside of our family trip, one of my favorite things to do every year gearing up to Christmas is to watch movies from  Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Miracles of Christmas. There are 9 new original movies premiering throughout #MiraclesOfChristmas and you can view the line-up here

We hope will join us and tune-in to Hallmark Movie Movies & Mysteries #MiraclesOfChristmas original premiere Miracle In Bethlehem,PA on Thursday, December 21st at 8pm/7c! I will be live-tweeting during the movie and would love for you all to watch and tweet along. 

You can connect with me on Twitter/X and use the hashtag #MiracleInBethlehemPA for the chance to win a $25 digital Visa gift card. 


Movie Info: 

Stars:  Laura Vandervoort and Benjamin Ayres

Successful and fiercely independent, Mary Ann Brubeck adopts a baby girl to raise on her own just before Christmas. Due to weather, she and the baby get stuck in Bethlehem, PA for the holidays. When there is no room at the inn, her only option is to stay with the innkeeper’s brother Joe, a quintessential bachelor who lives in a house that he treats like a barn. As Mary Ann learns the value of community by spending time with Joe’s family and participating in the local church’s Christmas events, Joe starts getting his act together with new motivation…and the two begin to see each other in a new light.



You can check out all 9 original holiday movies all season long on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Miracles of Christmas!  https://www.hallmarkmoviesandmysteries.com/miracles-of-christmas 

You can repost this tweet to be entered to win the $25 gift card (U.S. Residents only). We hope to see you on Thursday evening where we will annouce the winner at the end of the live-tweet session. 
               
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Holiday PJs Trends & Gifts that Give Back from zulily #zulilyfinds

In my family's many years of Christmas mornings opening gifts, we have worn pajamas 100% of the time. I don't think we change until lunch time. I feel like Christmas would not be the same if we were formally dressed for the day. 


zulily is an online retailer obsessed with bringing customers special finds at incredible prices every day, conducted a survey to uncover holiday sleepwear trends across the country. What do Americans really want to wear while unwrapping gifts with loved ones this holiday season? They've got your answers!

According to their survey:

  • 60% of Americans wear holiday PJ's while opening presents on Christmas morning
  • 27% of those festive folks have already picked out their Christmas PJ's
  • 31% view matching PJ's as a family affair
  • 8% will dress up their four-legged friends in matching PJ accessories (Fido is part of the family after all, right?)
  • 29% prefer plaid jammies
  • Most Americans will change out of their PJ's after breakfast (27%)

Also, check out how they are giving back this year by making bed times better for children in need. Customers can purchase a product featuring a “Buy One, Give One” badge on zulily to trigger a donation to one of two philanthropic organizations, First Book and Treehouse.


Check out zulily for great prices on clothing for the family, shoes, toys, and more. Just a warning, some people have been known to have a zulily addiction! 😍

Stay connected to zulily on Facebook & Twitter for product promotions and updates.
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Behind the Taste with Bruegger's Bagels #BehindTheTaste #spon $25 GC Giveaway


Do you ever crave certain foods and insist that it must be authentic? You know, the real deal. No shortcuts, no substitutions. This is how I am with bagels. Living in NYC as a kid, you know you don't mess around with certain foods. A proper bagel is a must and anything less won't cut it. Bruegger's Bagels are certainly the real deal with that signature texture and chew that really sets the bar on bagel quality-- truly authentic New York Style. Lucky for us, Bruegger's bagels is not just exclusive to NYC residents. They have locations in various parts of the U.S. so you get a chance at having the real thing. Yes, even in South Carolina, I get to experience a fine New York Style bagel. I tell ya, there's nothing like it! I was excited when I found out that they were launching their new "Behind the Taste" website. There is a new video each month through April that you can "unlock". *Hint: there might just be a little surprise at the end!

Bruegger's Bagels has a really nice breakfast and lunch menu that offers something for everyone. I tried their Pastrami, Egg & Swiss breakfast sandwich and it was delicious! I love how much care goes into preparing your order and that you can watch the magic happen from behind the counter.
Check out this short video to see how Bruegger's keeps tradition alive and what makes their bagels so unique.

If you haven't experienced Bruegger's for yourself, you are truly missing out! Go here to see of there is a location near you. And again, be sure to check out their brand new "Behind the Taste" website and follow them on Facebook and Twitter for product updates and promotions.

Bruegger's Bagels have provided me with 2 gift cards to give away to my lovely readers. Each winner will get a $25 Bruegger's bagel gift card. Enter below:        a Rafflecopter giveaway
Giveaway is open to US Residents only and will end on January 16, 2015. Two winners will be picked at random and mandatory entry will be verified. Mom Files is NOT responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged prizes.

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own as always.
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