Quotes from Jen Lilley

I beseech you to open your hearts and give back! Give your time/services/money/support/encouragement/love! Give whatever you can!

Gratitude not only encourages our hearts, it produces peace. And we could all use a little more peace these days.

In fact, there are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in human history, with an estimated 27 million in bondage across the globe.

I feel like whether or not they admit it, everyone watches Hallmark.

No, my husband Jason is the sweetest, kindest, most secure man I know. Jason knows he's had my heart for over 14 years, and it's his forever.

Alex Zamm is probably the most talented director I've ever worked with. He is so good at working with actors and crew and setting up his shots.

I would say that 98 percent of the time you are not going to get the role you are going after. I think that can be very discouraging.

Growing up, my family was like an unofficial foster home. My dad was a judge and my mom was a director of a women and children's charity.

I am extremely active in the foster care crisis in this country. Everything that I do is pretty much with the end goal of trying to make a difference in the lives of the children in foster care.

Maybe getting more isn't the answer to life. Maybe it's giving.

One of the things I always tell people when they're going to get married is, in order to have a lasting relationship, there are a couple of things you need to discuss. One is finance, obviously. Then there's religion, politics, kids, how you discipline kids, and how many kids you want to have.

Good music tells a story that people relate to.

I'm as much of a fan of Hallmark Channel as I am an actress for the network.

I love being a part of Hallmark and being able to provide people with some sort of 'mini-vacation' from reality. It's fantastic.

Now that I do so many Hallmark Channel movies I am recognized in public all of the time.

I would say asking for help, which is something I'm not really good at. I think a lot of Type A personalities aren't! Recognizing that you can't do it all and you can try but the main priority is prioritizing joy.

But I did get to see the Notre-Dame cathedral, which was really special to me. I'm completely heartbroken over the fire, but I'm really glad that they're gonna be able to salvage it.

Years ago, I came out with a Christmas album called 'Tinsel Time'. It was just a pet project for me, but it ended up going to number one on Amazon!

I don't want to be the next hottest thing, I want longevity.

I have 17 alarms that go off every day to remind me not to have mom brain.

Fostering is the most worthwhile and selfless act of love you can ever imagine. The children will teach you so much about your own life.

If ever there was a proverbial truth, it's the more you give, the more you get. Give and start experiencing a life of fulfillment!

Let's say your child spills his or her milk, and it's the only milk you have left, and it seems you're at the end of your rope, just remember: that milk is already spilled. There is no sense in making a sad situation more stressful.

I'm really excited about 'Mingle All the Way'. Obviously I love Christmas, I love Christmas music, and the idea of becoming part of someone's positive memories from Christmas because they watch the movie -- I think that's the greatest thing.