Merry Christmas from me and my family to you and yours. I have so many emotions at Christmas time. It’s hard not to feel the loss of people who are no longer here, but it is a blessing to be surrounded by family and friends that I adore. It’s about making new memories, yet not forgetting the old ones. It’s about being grateful for abundance and gifts, but even more so for the ability to give. And most of all it is about remembering what Christmas really means. The holidays should be about compassion and empathy, knowing that so many are struggling now in this world. We who have much, must give much. We must find ways to spread light and love and kindness in big and small ways. Please take a moment today and every day to pray for peace, and for a way to help manifest it. I believe that light can outcreate darkness, and I know that together we can create the change this world needs. That is my wish and dream for all of us today and as we head into 2024. Love. Light. Laughter. And most of us, peace and happiness and safety for all beings on Earth. I love you dearly, Barbara xo #Christmas #HolidaySeason2023 #MiraclesOfChristmas #countdowntochristmas #countdowntochristmas2023
So excited that they have finally made the announcement. The family is back shooting another #HannahSwensen mystery! It is so fun to step into Dolores’ red lips, nails, and high heels again. Thank you @alisweeney and @hallmarkmovie! And thank YOU for watching so that we can come together and do it all over again. See you soon! ❤️💋
Hannah and Delores are back! So excited for you to see “One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery”—premiering April 5th on Hallmark Mystery! 🍎🕵️♀️ #sleuthers #hannahswensenmysteries #hallmarkies
It’s hard to keep the secret of what we are filming, but I will let you know as soon as it is officially announced. Meanwhile, I’m going to see if I can make a snowball for you today during lunch. Love you so much and stay safe out there! xo ❄️ #snowdays
So excited to be at the airport waiting for my plane to Vancouver to start a new movie for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Stayed up until 2:30 AM packing so I’m in the lounge now with a cup of strong coffee. Just pulled out my almond butter toast from breakfast to finish. Perfect combo, one of my fave meals. Wow, now that the Writer and Actor strikes are over, it is very good to be back at work. PS – What’s your favorite comfort breakfast?
Delores is back! 💋🍎 Leave a comment below if you’re excited for the brand new Hannah Swensen Mystery: One Bad Apple. Premiering April 5th, 9/8c on Hallmark Mystery! 🕵️♀️🔎 #hannahswensen #sleuthers
Today is our first day of filming, and snow was forecast. So of course I was so excited I woke up at 3 am to look out the window. Wow!! Everything is magically transformed. It was a white out driving to set today, but so gorgeous! I’m def not in LA any more. Whatever weather you’re having today I hope you stay safe and warm and get a moment to take in the miracle of it all. ❄️ ⛄️❤️
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If you didn’t get a chance to see it (or want to have a little re-watch), a special encore presentation of “Ms. Christmas Comes to Town” will be on at 10/9 tonight on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! 😘🎄✨ #MsChristmasComeToTown #countdowntochristmas #hallmarkchristmas
#MotivationMonday: I hope the new year has been treating you well so far! Have you set any personal goals for yourself for 2024? How are you doing so far? Some days will be easier than others, but it’s not about being “perfect”, it’s a process. Trust that the universe is there to help you. You got this! 💖 #starpower #affirmations #positivity #positiveenergy #newyearnewbeginnings
This was such a wow moment for me. I had a meeting in Burbank this week, a block away from Warner Bros. Studios. It still takes my breath away to live here in L.A. and be surrounded by legends and locations of old Hollywood that I always dreamed about. During our meeting, the owner of the house casually said “Did you know Marilyn Monroe’s house is the next block over?” I was gob smacked. You know already the way I feel about Marilyn, especially since playing her in the Rat Pack. Then he said, “You want to take a walk?” Sure enough we strolled over to 4215 Warner Avenue, and there it was. Just like I’d seen it in the pictures. In fact my bestie Sue googled the address and found a photo of Marilyn standing on the front porch. They all urged me to go up to the house and stand where Marilyn did, and this is the result. Very rarely am I speechless, but I sure was this time. It was truly a “goosebumps” moment. Thank you @clivepearse for this magical moment, thanks @suemelke for taking the pics and thanks Kayleigh (@uselessmagic.psd) for creating this montage. Still getting goosebumps over it! #marilynmonroe
Had such a wonderful time with Brennan Elliott and Ashley Williams lighting the brand-new 3-story-tall LEGO® Christmas tree during the 21st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! 🎄 You can see Santa’s Christmas Magic Firework Show every Saturday in December and December 26th-30th 🎅 LEGOLAND California! @legolandcalifornia #repost #merrychristmas #happyholidays #Christmas #christmasmagic #legoland
#Repost @legolandcalifornia ・・・ Tonight we kicked off the Holidays at LEGOLAND® California Resort with our 21st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! 🌟 A warm thanks to the @hallmarkchannel Countdown to Christmas, @brennanelliott2, @barbaraniven, and @ashleywilliamsandcompany for lighting our brand-new LEGO Christmas tree 🎄 #LEGOLANDCalifornia #HolidaysAtLEGOLAND
I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for all of the sweet birthday messages! You brought me so much joy on my special day, I am forever grateful for all of your kindness and support. It means the world to me. 💖 xoxo Barbara
This weekend I want to honor and say thank you to the Veterans of this country, past and present. You are heroes, and we are a grateful nation. God bless each of you and God bless this great nation we call The United States of America. 🇺🇸 💕 Love, Barbara If you have a special Veteran in your life, I invite you to post their stories here so we can all say thank you and honor them as well. ⭐️ #VeteransDay #GodBlessAmerica #GoldStarFamily #BeTheChange
#mondaymotivation: If it’s been shaky lately, you’re probably getting very close to your breakthrough! So smile, take a deep breath and try again. ❤ You got this! #affirmations #MotivationalMonday #quotestoliveby #postivevibes #positivity
#FlashbackFriday: 📸 Taken on the set of “Pensacola: Wings of Gold” (1998). 🇺🇸 I played “Kate” who was so fun! She owned the bar “The Bucket” by the military base, so I had to learn bar-tending. I actually went to a bar to have them show me how to do some snazzy tricks. It’s harder than it looks! 😅 #throwback #memories
Sleuthers! We’re only a week away from solving a brand new mystery. 🕵️♀️ “One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery” premieres April 5 at 9/8c, on @hallmarkmystery. See you there! 🍎🔍 #HannahSwensen
I’m so excited to introduce you to one of my new favorite things. It’s called Little Bubs, a brand new kind of organic, bacteria-fighting diaper cream, with a brush delivery system so you don’t get your hands messy. Little Bubs is a godsend if you have a baby in your life. It’s great protection for the baby, and mess-free and easy to apply (with just one hand) for us. A win-win! I don’t put my name on something unless I really believe in it. But I loved this so much that I asked to be their spokesperson. I am also involved in the company now with two of my dearest friends, Sue Melke and Rowena Wenck, who developed this for her own son Jackson. Why am I so passionate about this? As you know, I love being a Mimi, so it’s been pretty constant “diaper time” around my house for over 12 years. When my grandson Wolf was little, they asked us to be a tester family for Little Bubs. So we tried it out to give them our honest opinions. You’ll even see Wolf in the ads as an astronaut and driving a car. (He’s so cute!) We tried it, and all I can say is why didn’t they invent this years ago when my own daughter was a baby? If you have a baby, know a baby, or need a gift for someone with a baby, this is perfect! It fits in a diaper bag, is great in a nursery, and is terrific as a baby gift or to keep at Grandma‘s house. It’s available now finally on Amazon! (Link in bio). I urge you to try it, and then please leave a review on Amazon and kindly help us spread the word. Please like our Facebook page and Instagram page and if you see the cute graphics and posts that Sue has created, please like them and share. It would mean so much to us. Instagram: @littlebubs.club https://www.facebook.com/LittleBubsClub/ We are a very small company, but the response to Little Bubs has been tremendous. I can honestly tell you it is made with love and impeccable care. So… from Sue, Ro and me… give your babies a kiss from us and thank you for helping spread the word. We wish you and your families all things wonderful in the new year! xo For more information visit: www.LittleBubs.com #diaperrash #diaperrashcream #organicskincare #momlife #momlifebelike #babyskincare #babycare
Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 I am so grateful for my blessings. I am especially grateful for you and your support, which allows me to do the job I love so much. Thank you! I wish you and yours much love and miracles galore as we enter this holiday season. God bless! 🙏❤️ #thanksgiving2023 #happyholidays #turkeyday #thanksgiving #thankfulgratefulblessed
I’m so excited to watch the amazing @alisweeney in the premiere of “Love & Jane” tonight!🥰 Be sure to tune in at at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel! … .. . . #repost @hallmarkchannel: When Lilly @alisweeney wished for a love like a Jane Austen novel, this isn’t what she expected. 📚🩷 #LoveAndJane #Loveuary ❤️
Who else is getting excited?? 🙋🏼♀️🎄🎅 …. … … … #countdowntochristmas #merrychristmas #mschristmascomestotown #christmas #happyholidays
Today we honor a true hero #MartinLutherKingJr. He was such a brave and eloquent man who stood up against all odds for freedom and equality. He gave his life for it. On this day, we must each pledge to do all we can, as he did, to make the world a better place. May we all be as brave and vocal in defending what we believe in, and in making life better for future generations. #mlk #mlkday