Lifestyle With Melonie Graves

Hi there Mellionaire House friends, and Merry Christmas in July!

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Today I’ve teamed up with King of Christmas to share a little Christmas in July inspiration (and a giveaway of a King of Christmas Tree, valued at $500). If you’re coming over from my YouTube Channel, I’d like to extend you a warm “hello,” and thanks for stopping by! My name is Melonie, and I’m a design enthusiast who LOVES Christmas!

While many of you are just starting to enjoy your Summer, I am already thinking about ways to inspire you in the coming 2019 holiday season. In today’s video over on YouTube, I shared a family vlog on how we tried to surprise our twins with a Christmas in July family movie night. I featured the King of Christmas tree that one of you is going to win in today’s giveaway. It’s the 7’ King Noble Fir with 500 Warm LED Lights, and it is GORGEOUS!

7’ King Noble Fir with 500 Warm LED Lights

My oldest daughter and I decorated this tree with reds, golds and rustic touches to give it a very warm and cozy feel.

I love the hot cocoa mug ornaments!

And of course, I added a few of our favorite movie night snacks!

Have you ever tried mixing peanut M & M’s with popcorn?
MMMM…perfection!

I also added just a couple of Christmas decorations that would be easy to put away once movie night was over.

I found this “JOY” stocking holders at Pottery Barn a few years ago.

Many of you have seen some of our fall outdoor movie nights in our backyard. But this time of year, it’s just too hot. I like this projector because it’s easy to move from place to place, and we are all movie fans in this house!

Have you seen the latest Grinch movie? I laughed out loud at least 10 times! 🙂
Click here for this exact projector.

At the end of the video, I asked that you come here to answer this one question: What is your favorite Christmas movie line of all time?” Answer in the comments below to be entered into the giveaway. And don’t forget to read all of the giveaway details below.

Thanks for stoping by, and until next time,

Love & peace!

*GIVEAWAY DETAILS*

To Enter the Giveaway:

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  3. Head over to my blog (here) and answer this question in the comment section:  “What is your all time favorite Christmas movie line?”

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One winner will be randomly selected.  Contest ends on July 5th, 2019 at MIDNIGHT EST. Winner will be announced on Instagram @themellionairehouse on the Sunday, July 7th, 2019 post, and has 24 hours to respond.  Open to U.S.shipping only.

162 Responses

    1. I love the line from the Preacher’s Wife when Jennifer Lewis tells Whitney Houston you better not be putting nothing on layaway either talking about Denzel Washington. Lol! The way she said it was hilarious.

        1. SANTA! OH MY GOD! SANTA’S COMING! I KNOW HIM! I KNOW HIM!

          From Elf!

          1. Do you know what happens to all your gifts? They come to me in my garbage. This is from The Grinch

          2. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal! …I love the one about eating junk and watching rubbish too. Macaulay was the cutest kid ever and Home Alone is a classic!!!?????

          3. Zenobia stonewall, stuck, stuck, stuck!!! Ha ha ha come on Ralphie help me, i gotta go the bell rang, from the movie a Christmas story

          4. Love you home is their anyway you can tell me where you got the mirror set in your Fourie.

      1. Miracle on 34th Street (1947): “I was wrong when I told you that, Susie. You must believe in Mr. Kringle and keep right on doing it. You must have faith in him.”

        1. “ It’s a wonderful life” after Gary Grant got his wish he didn’t want to live because of being despondent over his life, realized how important his wife, and family were to him despite of his challenges and prayed “Dear God I want to live again, I want to live again” .

          1. Don’t you mean Jimmy Stewart? That’s my favorite Christmas movie and miracle on 34th street

      2. From it’s Wonderful Life. “Look Daddy, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings”. This is why I always add bells to my Christmas tree. Merry Christmas in July

        1. Memories of Christmas
          The scene When Noelle spoke about how her mother love decorating their home for Christmas and the love that she gave and her siblings felt . That felt like me in the move because that is how my kids say feel when I decorate our. They have told me that our home look just like one of the Hallmark TV shows

        2. I love the old cartoon movies. I love Rudolph and Santa Claus is Coming to Town, but The Year Without A Santa. Claus is my favorite. ” Boys now boys do what mrs Claus asked. They are good boys but the get a little testy this time of year.” Mother Nature

      3. Are there such a thing as layaway. Maybe at Kmart! My mom use layaway regularly. Things didn’t use to go on sale so quickly.

    2. Yay! I was thinking of the Home Alone movies. “Keep the change, ya filthy animal” from Home Alone is a favorite at our house, lol.

      1. From the NEW Miracle on 34th Street when little Susan was challenging Kris Kringle Buy wishing for the impossible gift for Christmas. She asked for, a new house, a new dad, and a baby brother!
        If you’re really Santa Claus, you can get it for me. And if you can’t, you’re only a nice man with a white beard, like mother says.”

    3. My favorite line comes from Its a Wonderful Life, “Look, Daddy. Teacher says every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.” I think that’s why I love Christmas bells.

    4. My favorite line is “Your gonna bomb Northpole city and Santa’s house”. I am a 1980’s baby and my all time favorite Christmas movie is The Night they Saved Christmas. Love your channel and you have inspired my decorating some much! I have already been thinking for a few weeks about my Christmas theme this year. Cannot wait to see your house this year!

    5. “Can we take a direct flight back to reality, or do we have to change planes in Denver?”

      “Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we’re going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should be a part of it.”

      From The Santa Claus with Tim Allen ?

  1. My favorite line from a Christmas movie is “God Bless Us Everyone” from a Christmas Carol.

  2. “250 strands of lights, 100 individual bulbs per strand for a grand total of 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights!” – Clark Griswold, National Lampoon Christmas Vacation
    It’s my favorite because it so reminds me of my husband showing off our Christmas lights. ? Loved your video! We’re so excited for Christmas this year and can’t wait to see your 12 days of Christmas!

      1. My absolute favorite Christmas movie is white christmas, i remember watching it when i was a kid now my little ones watch it with me

  3. Beautiful tree! My favorite line from a Christmas movie has to be from Elf- “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” ?

      1. Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store perhaps it means a little bit more from How the Grinch stole Christmas.

          1. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal! …I love the one about eating junk and watching rubbish too. Macaulay was the cutest kid ever and Home Alone is a classic!!!?????

        1. “You’re not Santa, you smell like beef and cheese!”
          Elf has been a favorite of ours.

      2. Love the tree. My favorite line is “Oh Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind” from Miracle on 34th street

    1. “Squirrelllll!” From National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. That has to be one of my favorite Christmas movies ever. The entire movie is funny but that squirrel scene gets me every time. ?

  4. Favorite movie line…. from Home Alone
    “Keep the change you filthy animal”

    1. Hi Melonie!! First time on your blog!! Didn’t you know you had one, where have I been?? Anyway glad I’m here. My fave movie has to be How the Grinch stole Christmas!!!

    1. “You’re not Santa, you smell like beef and cheese. ”
      Elf is one of our favorites. Thank you for such a fun opportunity.

  5. Hi Melonie,
    My all time favorite Christmas line is….
    “Merry Christmas ya filthy animal”

  6. Only you could pull off Christmas in July & make us feel festive ? My favorite Christmas movie is National Lapoon Christmas vacation with Chevy chase. Followed by How the Grinch stole Christmas ( all versions)??????

  7. I was so excited to wake up to your Christmas in July video!!!! As always you did a spectacular job. You just made me more excited about Christmas, beautiful job. Now my favorite movie is The Grinch with Jim Carey, it’s my family tradition to watch every year. Through the year we are constantly quoting lines from this movie. The part in the movie where he’s trying on clothes. He would pose in the mirror as if he loved what he had on then say “ooooooh ahhhhhh, that’s it I’m not going!”
    It’s so funny because it does not matter where we are, my and I will say that part when trying on clothes or getting dress for an occasion. So funny, I’m laughing now thinking about it. Thank you for sharing.

      1. Hello Melanie,
        Thanks for sharing. I love Christmas in July. My favorite move line of all time comes from Jim Carey, “The nerve of those Who’s. Inviting me down – on such short notice!, Even if I wanted to my schedule wouldn’t allow it. Jim Cary goes on to say what his schedule is …… I love this movie so so much. Guess….. How the Ginch Stole Christmas.

  8. My favorite Christmas movie is, “A Christmas Story”. And, a great and memorable line from that movie is, “You’ll shoot your eye out kid”.

  9. Oh Christmas in July is soo much fun, I actually start buying gifts for my grandchildren this time of year since I have so many ? My favorite is “I believe, I believe., It’s silly but I believe” from the movie Miracle on 34th Street

  10. My favorite line is from A Charlie Brown Christmas when the kids say “Merry Christmas Charlie Brown” after they’ve decorated Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree.

  11. My favorite line is from A Charlie Brown Christmas when the kids say “Merry Christmas Charlie Brown” after they’ve decorated Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree.

  12. Just remembered, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart. – The Polar Express

  13. My favorite line is when Ralph (A Christmas Story) ask Santa for a riffle gun and Santa reply “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid”. This scene is always funny to me and one of my favorites so I watch this movie every Christmas.

  14. A good Christmas movie is Polar Express (Just remember the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart). I think this is a very true statement. I haven’t had a Christmas tree since I’ve been an adult and rarely did we have one when I was a child. I’ve already loved Christmas because of the birth of Jesus but this year I would love to have a tree and decorate.

  15. “YOU CAN MESS WITH A LOT OF THINGS, BUT YOU CAN’T MESS WITH KIDS ON CHRISTMAS” Home Alone 2

  16. Just remember the true Spirit of Christmas lies in your heart!!…Polar Express!!!

  17. I love the classic claymations…Rudolph being my all time favorite! When Clarice tells Rudolph he’s cute and takes takes his first big leap and shouts, “she thinks I’m cuuuuute!”….gives me joy! #GOAT

      1. By the way…my YouTube and Instagram name is Zedianqueen…I didn’t put that in my previous comment.

  18. my favorite Christmas movie is a Wonderful Life. “God Bless us, every one”

  19. “Its Christmas Eve, it’s the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more. For a couple of hours out of a whole year we are the people we always hope we would be”
    (Scrooge)

  20. Great idea & video of Christmas in July. My one of favorite Christmas movie is This Christmas – it is all about Family during Christmas and Jesus Christ. Thank you for the lovely idea during the summer.

  21. The Polar Express … the true meaning of Christmas lies in your heart. Thanks

  22. Dear Santa Claus, How have you been? Did you have a nice Summer? How is your wife?

    Sally (A Charlie Brown Christmas)

  23. My favorite Christmas movie is How the Grinch Stole Christmas and my favorite line is “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas means a little bit more”

  24. “I planned out our whole day: First, we’ll make snow angels for two hours, and then we’ll go ice skating, and then we’ll eat a whole roll of Toll-House cookie dough as fast as we can, and then we’ll snuggle.” — Buddy, Elf

  25. Pretty much anything from the Preacher’s Wife or Christmas Vacation. I don’t know if I can pick just one…

  26. I kicked off Christmas in July by watching cheesy Netflix movies and sipping cocoa in my pjs. I’ve also been checking out the Christmas in July sale on QVC! My favorite line is “you are your twin, but that’s okay, that’s why you’re so powerful.” From Four Christmases!

  27. Not so much one line but the story that Henry tells in the Bishops Wife…..
    Tonight I want to tell you the story of an empty stocking. Once upon a midnight clear, there was a child’s cry. A blazing star hung over a stable and wise men came with birthday gifts. We haven’t forgotten that night down the centuries; we celebrate it with stars on Christmas trees, the sound of bells and with gifts. But especially with gifts. You give me a book; I give you a tie. Aunt Martha has always wanted an orange squeezer and Uncle Henry could do with a new pipe. We forget nobody, adult or child. All the stockings are filled… all that is, except one. And we have even forgotten to hang it up. The stocking for the child born in a manger. It’s his birthday we are celebrating. Don’t ever let us forget that. Let us ask ourselves what he would wish for most… and then let each put in his share. Loving kindness, warm hearts and the stretched out hand of tolerance. All the shining gifts that make peace on earth.

  28. Not so much one line but the story that Henry tells in the Bishops Wife…..
    Tonight I want to tell you the story of an empty stocking. Once upon a midnight clear, there was a child’s cry. A blazing star hung over a stable and wise men came with birthday gifts. We haven’t forgotten that night down the centuries; we celebrate it with stars on Christmas trees, the sound of bells and with gifts. But especially with gifts. You give me a book; I give you a tie. Aunt Martha has always wanted an orange squeezer and Uncle Henry could do with a new pipe. We forget nobody, adult or child. All the stockings are filled… all that is, except one. And we have even forgotten to hang it up. The stocking for the child born in a manger. It’s his birthday we are celebrating. Don’t ever let us forget that. Let us ask ourselves what he would wish for most… and then let each put in his share. Loving kindness, warm hearts and the stretched out hand of tolerance. All the shining gifts that make peace on earth.

  29. From “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” : Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps means a little bit more! Love it, for me christmas is more than presents and decorations is more about sharing and loving.

    1. By the way, I am from Europe, may that be a problem for the contest? :C

  30. “If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love is actually all around.” — Love Actually

  31. “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store perhaps it means a little bit more” – How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We love watching your videos and seeing your ig posts! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for 12 days of Christmas 2019! ❤?

  32. You’re skipping Christmas! Isn’t that against the law? – Christmas with the Kranks

  33. Every time you hear a bell an angel gets their wings from It’s a wonderful life.

  34. My favorite Christmas movie line comes from the movie “The Polar Express” which states” Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” I think this will always be my favorite.

    1. “Kevin!!!!”
      Thank you for the Christmas in July video. It was just what I needed. I was just telling my hubby I miss Christmas.

  35. Kevin McCallister: “You guys give up, or are you thirsty for more?”

  36. I’m old school and still love and remember the old Christmas movies. One of my favorite movies and it was my moms favorite to. The line is “Christmas isn’t just a day it’s a frame of mind” and it is for me, I love the whole season that surrounds it. It’s absolutely a magical time of year. Oh and my line is from Miracle on 34th street.

  37. “Just remember the true spirit of Christmas lives in you r heart” from the Polar Express (2004)

  38. My all time favorite Christmas movie is it’s a wonderful life. It bring out hope and faith into the season. Also tears to my eyes when little Zuzu says “ ever time a bell rings angel gets his wings.” I love this movie so much I watch something in the hot summer to get that feeling the Christmas season gives.?

  39. “That’s what Christmas memories are made from. They’re not planned; they’re not scheduled. Nobody puts them in their blackberry. They just happen.” – Deck The Halls

  40. My favorite Christmas Movie is Any of the Home Alone movies. I have been thinking that I need to rewatch some of your Holiday DIYs from last year that I was not able to get to and start my projects now so that all I have to do is decorate and make cookies. Good luck everyone.

  41. In the movie The Best Man Holiday, when the little girl says, “It doesn’t feel like Christmas” it makes me cry EVERY time.

  42. “When I grow up and get married, I’m living alone! I’M LIVING ALONE!” From the Home Alone movie. It always cracks me up lol. Love your channel especially for the holidays! Xoxo

  43. My favorite movie line is from The Grinch: “…Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store…maybe Christmas means something more.” I may not have it exactly right, but you know what I mean.

    We started having a Christmas in Juky party at my house last year. It was so fun, we are making it a tradition!

  44. “Every time a bell rings an Angel get His wings.” Love this quote from It’s a Wonderful Life”

  45. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal! …I love the one about eating junk and watching rubbish too. Macaulay was the cutest kid ever and Home Alone is a classic!!!?????

  46. From the movie Elf, “It’s Santa I know him!!” It was to funny, love that movie.

  47. Meet me in st Louis when Judy Garland tells her sister that it doesn’t matter where they live as long as they are together

  48. “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”
    Conductor Tom Hanks talks about faith, or Christmas, or Santa, or something, in the Polar Express (2004).

    “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.”
    Will Ferrell explains holiday nutrition in Elf (2003).

    I have two, one being more inspirational and the other a funny.

  49. My favorite Christmas movie line is, “Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” It’s from The Polar Express.

  50. If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love is actually all around from Love Actually

  51. Such a beautiful tree! Love the movie, It’s a wonderful life. Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.
    Lori Ann, aka cinnagirl7

  52. My favorite meaningful Christmas quote is from the movie “The Polar Express” – “Just remember, the true Spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.”

    I also love another quote from this movie “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” And the funniest is from Home Alone “Merry Christmas ya filthy animal.”

  53. Mi película favorita de navidad es pesadilla antes de Navidad pero la verdad que me gusta cualquier película que tenga que ver con la navidad por que es mi temporada favorita del año ????☃️??????????????

  54. “ I’m cute, I’m cute… she said I’m cuuuuuuttteee!!!” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    1. So many to choose from, how do you choose just one… hmmm how about “I just like to smile, smiling my favorite.”

  55. I have a few favorites but the classic Miracle on 34th street is my favorite.

  56. From “The Bishop’s Wife,” with Cary Grant: “Sometimes angels rush in where fools fear to tread.”

  57. Hey Champ!

    I have TONS of fav lines from Clark Griswold (The Griswold Christmas Vacation). That is my all-time favorite Christmas movie…….it is sure to bring tears of laughter during the sometimes hectic holiday season.

    I would love to win this beautiful tree. <3

    Merry Christmas in July to you and the family!

    Brandi W.

  58. Merry Christmas in July! I adore how you decorate for Christmas!

    My fav movie at Christmas is “Christmas Carol with Alistair Sims’

  59. “I believe…I believe….it’s silly, but I believe.” – Susan Walker, “Miracle on 34th Street”

  60. My favorite would be “I wouldn’t touch you with a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole!”

  61. “Turtle Doves are a symbol of friendship and love. And as long as each of you has your Turtle Dove, you’ll be friends forever.” Mr Duncan from home alone 2
    Fun fact; I gave my best friend a turtle dove as a Christmas ornament exchange. (Inspiration from this specific line.) ?

  62. But The Book of Who says this too: “No matter how different a Who may appear, he will always be welcome with holiday cheer.” From The Grinch

  63. Keep the change you filthy animal! MOM!!
    This line is from Home Alone part 1, when Kevin ordered a lovely cheese pizza all for himself.

  64. It’s the most wonderful time of the year..

    I LOVE Christmas…

    Not too many good memories as a child, but I am making some now

    I started watching Hallmark Christmas movies in June…LOL

    Would love to win, since I cannot afford the tree.

    Thank you soooooo much

  65. Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings. -Zuzu Bailey, It’s a Wonderful Life

  66. From How The Grinch Stole Christmas, “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. Maybe Christmas he thought… doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps… means a little bit more!.

  67. My favorite line from a Christmas movie is, “ Just because you can’t see the air, doesn’t stop you from breathing And just because you can’t see God doesn’t keep you from believing.” It’s from the Preachers Wife.

  68. “You’re skipping Christmas! Isn’t that against the law?” – Christmas with the Kranks, 2004

  69. My favorite Christmas line is ISN’T THERE ANYONE WHO KNOWS WHAT Christmas IS ALL ABOUT!? from Charlie Brown Christmas. Love Your tree. Great family idea

  70. Miracle on 34th St. is one of my favorite movies for Christmas time. “Christmas is just a day it’s a frame of mind” ?

  71. My favorite movie is miracle on 34th St. “ Christmas isn’t just a day it’s a frame of mind “

  72. Maybe Christmas he thought doesn’t come from a store.Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.

  73. “Can we take a direct flight back to reality, or do we have to change planes in Denver?”

    “Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we’re going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should be a part of it.”

    From The Santa Clause with Tim Allen ?

  74. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And just to let you know I sing that as I was typing it in. I just love Christmas.

  75. My favorite Christmas movie is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

  76. Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan-George Bailey from Its A Wonderful Life

  77. Zuzu Bailey: “Look, Daddy. Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.”

  78. You’re skipping Christmas! Isn’t that against the law?
    Christmas With The Kranks, one of my favorite Christmas movies.