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Love is in the air! Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" line up kicks off with "Beverly Hills Wedding" starring Brendan Penny as Cory and Brooke D'Orsay as Molly. Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review this brand new movie. Plus, the two reminisce about another television show with a similar title. Email the show at [email protected].

What is Beverly Hills Wedding About?

"Beverly Hills Wedding" stars Brooke D'Orsay as Molly who jumps into wedding planning for her little sister Sophia. Things go sideways when Molly enters and wins a fancy wedding through a sweepstakes entry. Will Molly and celebrity wedding planner Terrence Roquefort bulldoze Sophia and Jordan into a lavish wedding? How does Molly's ex Cory play a role in the planning process? Will Molly eventually put aside her utter annoyance with Cory? Spoiler alert: it all works out wonderfully in this solid 3/4 star Hallmark feature.

One of the best lines in Beverly Hills Wedding. This is Cory's response when wedding planner Terrence Roquefort tells him and Jordan that they are "straight out of central casting."

News and Notes about Beverly Hills Wedding

There are conflicting reports about where exactly Beverly Hills Wedding was filmed. From one source, the movie was filmed throughout the cities of Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, California. Another source claims it was filmed in Canada and British Columbia.

There were city shots of both Beverly Hills and Santa Monica used throughout the movie, yet, at no time were the actors ever in those shots.

If we were betting women, we'd conclude this movie was filmed entirely in Canada.

Bring on the wedding cake! This is a great scene in Beverly Hills Wedding.

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We couldn't help but notice the terribly dated font used in the opening credits. Megan was able to capture the graphic when she snapped this photo!

Are we the only ones who hated the font used in the opening credits of Hallmark Channel's Beverly Hills Wedding?

Yay for great music! We loved the cover of Weezer's Beverly Hills. It gave us all the music montage feels.

Did you know that we are hard core Beverly Hills, 90210 fans? We're written a lot about the show here over the years. See our Ultimate Guide and our night at the Peach Pit Pop Up. We're still looking for that clip of Donna Martin declaring that Jeremy Jordan is "alright."

Missed the Countdown to Christmas reviews? You can find them here.

Catch up on all the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episodes, click the links below.

* Taking a Shot at Love* A New Year’s Resolution * Two for the Win * A Winter Getaway

It's Valentine's Day week and Megan and Wendy welcome guests The Okayest Moms to talk about love in the time of COVID. Is it even more important this year to celebrate the ones we love even though we've been trapped in a house with them for almost a year? Email the show [email protected].

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Who Are the Okayest Moms?

Heather and Brittany are best friends and co-creators of Okayest Moms, a community for the millennial mom. Through their blog and podcast they strive to bring moms together by discussing the tough topics we often avoid, and celebrating finding whatever makes you feel like more than “just mom”.

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Heather and Brittany join Megan and Wendy in sharing their favorites. Here's what was mentioned in the episode:

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How are you handling Valentine's Day this year? Share your thoughts on our episode Love in the Time of Covid by leaving a comment or emailing us!

Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's new movie Snowkissed starring JenLilley and Chris McNally. Will the last movie of Hallmark Channel's New Year, New Movies line up be worth waiting for and how does it compare to the other January movies? Email the show at [email protected].

What is Snowkissed About?

Snowkissed (from the IMDB) is about a travel-averse journalist (Jen Lilley as Kate) chasing her dream assignment where she soon finds herself mentoring a handsome B&B owner (Chris McNally as Noah) who wants to be a tour guide.

Kate made us laugh with the comment in Snowkissed because we're both guilty of doing the same thing.

News and Notes about Snowkissed

Snowkissed was filmed in late 2020 and early 2021 in Manitoba and Banff. This is the second movie in the New Year, New Movies line up that was filmed on location in Banff.

The interior set scenes (inside the B&B, Kate and Jane's bedroom, and the wine and cheese market) were filmed at the gorgeous Pineridge Hollow. If you loved the furniture and decor in Snowkissed, definitely check out the Pineridge Hollow website here to shop.

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Did you hear that Girls Gone Hallmark will continue with these bonus recap podcasts through the end of February? Megan and Wendy will review the Love Ever After line up starting next week with Beverly Hills Wedding.

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Catch up on all the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episodes, click the links below.

* Taking a Shot at Love* A New Year’s Resolution * Two for the Win * A Winter Getaway * Snowkissed – this episode!

Missed the Countdown to Christmas reviews?

Megan and Wendy discuss the difficult subject of parenting in a pandemic, what they are comfortable allowing and what kind of moms they've become during the last year. Plus, Megan (type 2) and Wendy (type 9) talk about enneagrams, why one former boy bander is trash, Lifesaver addiction and why Wendy wanted to crawl out of her skin last weekend. Email the show at [email protected].

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Mentioned in this week’s episode:

Take your own free Enneagram evolution here.Discovering Your Personality Type, Essential Introduction to the Enneagram bookPersonality Types Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery bookType 9 (Wendy) Enneagram explained here.Type 2 (Megan) Enneagram explained here.Justin Timberlake's new movie Palmer on Apple TV.JT talks shit on Britney Spears.Justin blames "wardrobe malfunction" on Janet, Miss Jackson, if you're nasty.Timberlake apologizes to wife for infidelity rumors.Party Size bag of LifesaversLifesavers Wint O Green mints and an article on mint addiction disorder"I Hate the Mom Covid Has Made Me" NY Times by Kristen Howerton"The Hardest Fight to Have With Your Teen" NY Times by Jessica Grose

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Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's A Winter Getaway starring Brooks Darnell and Nazneen Contractor. One question: What happened to the chili dog lunch? Email the show at [email protected].

A Winter Getaway stars Brooks Darnell as Joe and Nazneed Contractor as Courtney in this movie about mistaken identity and how that affects a budding romance.

News and Notes for A Winter Getaway

* This movie was originally going to be called Love in the Alps and also Love in the Rockies.* A Winter Getaway was actually filmed in Banff, Alberta.* The gorgeous Fairmont Banff Springs Fairmont was used for the last scene as well as when we watched Joe and Courtney eat lunch after heli-skiing.* Brooks Darnell commented that he was happy to see Hallmark move in the direction of creating stories with people from diverse backgrounds. You can read the full interview here.* This movie drew some criticism about the sound level of the music which made it difficult to hear character dialogue.

Joe cautions Courtney that hitting the computer doesn't usually actually make the computer work better in A Winter Getaway.

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Hallmark Channel’s New Year, New Movies Schedule

Joe reacts to Courtney's story of a difficult client.

Here is the schedule of new movies available on the Hallmark Channel. Set your DVRs and watch along with us! Click the links below to catch up on our bonus episodes.

* Taking a Shot at Love* A New Year’s Resolution * Two for the Win * A Winter Getaway - this episode!* Snowkissed - January, 30, 2021

We will continue our bonus Girls Gone Hallmark episodes through the end of February as we recap and review Hallmark Channel's Love Ever After line up! You can expect episodes to be available on Thursdays in the main podcast feed for Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy.

You asked, we listened! Megan and Wendy are fulfilling a listener request to share everything we're watching, reading and listening to. From the Night Stalker to Urkle - yes, you read that right. Plus, another quick update on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, what we're doing with our YouTube channel and the worst craft according to Wendy. Email the show at [email protected].

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Join our exclusive, private Facebook Group LONG STORY SHORTIES! We’re excited about the community we’re building there and thanks to all those who contributed to the friendship fallout conversation! 

Email Megan and Wendy at [email protected]! We want your feedback, your questions, ask us anything! Got a show topic you’d like to hear on the podcast? Drop it in and email and let us know. We’re all ears.

This episode is brought to you by Sea.lestial.shel Creations where you can find gorgeous, handmade items like reusable coffee sleeves, covered storage bins, mug rags, and super adorable face masks. She’s got cute Valentine’s Day items right now too! Use code LSSFRIENDS15 for a discount!

Mentioned in this week’s episode:

Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy YouTube Channel - tons of videos of us for you to watch!Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the TeamLaker Girls starring Tina YothersBelow Deck on BravoLaguna Beach: The Real Orange County (streaming on CBS)Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge 2021NPR's Book ConciergePretty Please by Dua LipaTravis WallTravis Wall choreographs Dallas Cowboy CheerleadersSydney Harbor Diamond Painting by Diamond DotzDiamond Painting Tools

What Megan and Wendy are Watching:

Night Stalker on NetflixFamily Matters on HuluThe Masked Dancer on Fox and Hulu (the next day)Bridgerton on NetflixEveryone is Doing Great with James Lafferty and Stephen Coletti on HuluSuperstore on NBC and HuluSummer House on Bravo and HuluHigh Fidelity on Netflix

What Megan and Wendy are Reading:

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori GottliebThe Upside of Falling by Alex LightTuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate RacculiaMalibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Midnight Library: A Novel by Matt HaigLos Angeles Times digital edition

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What Megan and Wendy are Listening to:

The Vitamin String Quartet (as heard in Bridgerton)The PopCast with Knox and JamieWatch What Crappens PodcastPod Save America PodcastDua Lipa

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Megan and Wendy review and recap Hallmark Channel's newest movie Two for the Win in today's brand new bonus episode. Each had not a lot to say for their favorite segments, "Uh-Oh!" and "Did You See That?" What might that say about their thoughts on the movie? You might be surprised. Email the show at [email protected].

Megan and Wendy recap Hallmark's Two for the Win in a brand new podcast episode.

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* You can listen to the new and improved versions of our recaps for A Nashville Christmas Carol and Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing. * You can expect more reviews and recaps of Hallmark Channel's Love Ever After movie line up through the end of February 2021!

Do you believe Kayla when she tells her sister that she's happy as is?

What is Two For the Win About?

Two for the Win stars Trevor Donovan and Charlotte Sullivan as long-time friends reunited when Kayla (Sullivan) is hired to coach Justin (Donovan) after an injury sidelines him from downhill skiing.

This is one of our favorite quotes from Two For the Win

News and Notes

* Hallmark Channel's newest movie in the New Year, New Movies line up was filmed on Mount Pakenham in S.W. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. * The movie was based on the novel Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan.* Trevor Donovan did his own skiing.

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Hallmark Channel’s New Year, New Movies Schedule

But why is Justin skiing on the bunny slope? Kayla has her reasons.

Here is the schedule of new movies available on the Hallmark Channel. Set your DVRs and watch along with us! Click the links below to catch up on our bonus episodes.

* Taking a Shot at Love* A New Year’s Resolution * Two for the Win - this episode!* A Winter Getaway, Saturday, January 23, 2021* Snowkissed, Saturday, January 30, 2021

Missed the Countdown to Christmas reviews? You can find them here.

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Megan and Wendy talk openly about friendship fallout and maintaining friendships during a pandemic in today's new episode. This was a difficult subject to discuss for many reasons. Hurt, insecurities, and personal challenges. On the lighter side, Wendy updates a listener on the Body Buddy, the girls talk about the DCC (#IYKYK) and the end of the Disneyland Annual Pass. Email the show at [email protected].

We are having the best time reviewing Hallmark Channel's New Year, New Movies on our bonus episodes called Girls Gone Hallmark! We're loving the feedback on the podcast and can't believe that even the non-Hallmark Channel watchers are tuning in. Thank you!

Every Thursday subscribers of the pod can find the Girls Gone Hallmark bonus episodes in their regular podcast feed. Catch up:

Taking a Shot at LoveA New Year's Resolution

Join our exclusive, private Facebook Group LONG STORY SHORTIES! We’re excited about the community we’re building there and thanks to all those who contributed to the friendship fallout conversation!

Email Megan and Wendy at [email protected]! We want your feedback, your questions, ask us anything! Got a show topic you’d like to hear on the podcast? Drop it in and email and let us know. We’re all ears.

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Mentioned in this week’s episode:

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Related: Megan cut her own hair! See the before and after.

Megan and Wendy welcome fellow Hallmark Channel movie lover, Cally from Hallmark's The Spot, to recap and review A New Year's Resolution. The girls and their guest break down what they liked, what they wished for, those obvious "Uh-Oh" moments familiar to all Hallmark movies and several funny observations in "Did You See That?" Originally scheduled to air in 2019, Hallmark Channel inexplicably pulled this movie from their line up. But why? Wendy will tell you. Email the show at [email protected].

A New Year's Resolution stars Aimee Teegarden as Kelly (Julie Taylor from Friday Night Lights all grown up) and adorable Hallmark Movie regular Michael Rady as Tom. Will Kelly's demanding work schedule allow her to keep her resolutions in the new year? Can Tom uncover the fraud happening at his company? Is there any doubt these two fall in love along the way?

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Where You Can Find Our Guest

Cally can be found at her Hallmark's the Spot Instagram and her blog of the same name where she reviews A LOT of the Hallmark movies.

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News and Notes for A New Year's Resolution

Blink and you'll miss the server with the huge mustache.

A New Year's Resolution was originally titled New Year, New Me and was slated for a 2019 Countdown to Christmas release. However, this movie was pulled from the schedule and instead put into the 2021 New Year, New Movies line up.

The movie was set in Milwaukee but filmed entirely in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Fun Fact: The Milwaukee Polar Plunge is a REAL New Year's Day event! See photos here from the 2021 Polar Plunge.

Don't take our advice. Apparently people do wear only bathing suits in the annual polar plunge.

Hallmark Channel's New Year, New Movies Schedule

Here is the schedule of new movies available on the Hallmark Channel. Set your DVRs and watch along with us!

* A New Year’s Resolution Saturday, January 9, 2021* Two for the Win, Saturday, January 16, 2021* A Winter Getaway, Saturday, January 23, 2021* Snowkissed, Saturday, January 30, 2021

Because the kids keep asking to eat, Megan and Wendy trade easy Trader Joe's dinner ideas in today's new episode. Plus, they address the elephant in the room, the TikTok banger Megan can't stop singing, and the one thing on both of their vision boards (you'll never guess what it is!). Email the show at [email protected].

Keep scrolling for details on the Trader Joe's dinner ideas. Want more? Email us! Want to share your favorites? Email us.

Have you listened to the bonus episodes yet? Every Thursday subscribers can find the Girls Gone Hallmark bonus episodes in their podcast feed. Each week, Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's new movies. Catch up with last week's review of Taking a Shot at Love.

Join our exclusive, private Facebook Group LONG STORY SHORTIES! We’re excited about the community we’re building there. 

Email Megan and Wendy at [email protected]! We want your feedback, your questions, ask us anything! Got a show topic you’d like to hear on the podcast? Drop it in and email and let us know. We’re all ears.

Please consider giving this podcast episode a rating and review on the listening platform of your choice. It really helps other new listeners find us.

This episode is brought to you by Sea.lestial.shel Creations where you can find gorgeous, handmade items like reusable coffee sleeves, covered storage bins, mug rags, and super adorable face masks. Use code LSSFRIENDS15 for a discount!

Mentioned in this week’s episode:

Attention NEW Home Chef subscribers: Save $90 through January 31, 2021Megan and Wendy Instagram See STORIES for our saved statement Broccoli Casserole Song by LubalinCreating a Digital Vision Board by LaShawn WiltzNugget Ice Maker by GESoda Fountain Machine for HomeGirl Scout CookiesSex and the City reboot for HBO Max

Trader Joe's Dinner Ideas Mentioned

Mandarin Orange Chicken served with Jasmine Rice (frozen), Brown Rice (frozen), Vegetable Fried Rice (frozen), Pork Gyoza Potstickers (frozen), Cauliflower Fried Rice (frozen) and broccoli.Broccoli and Kale Slaw Kit (refrigerated bagged salads) served with grilled steak.Sourdough Paninis with dairy-free options like, Almond Mozzarella Style Shreds or Cashew Cheese Mozzarella Shreds. Served with vegan pesto sauce (refrigerated) or cranberry sauce (seasonal), and pre-cooked Just Chicken (refrigerated). Meatballs (pre-made, refrigerated) and marinara is another option.Cauliflower Gnocchi (frozen) served with ground turkey or spicy Italian sausage and marinara sauce. Wendy prefers Rao's Homemade Marinara - not sold at Trader Joe's.Steamed lentils (fully cooked, refrigerated), cooked chicken sausage, mirepoix and chicken stock for a hearty, warm soup. Can add zucchini and a squeeze of lemon to elevate. Serve with a baguette. Lemon Ricotta Ravioli, served with wilted spinach, shaved parmesan. Add toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts.

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