Sweet Magnolias recently wrapped production on its upcoming fourth season. And while fans wait in anticipation for its Netflix arrival, especially as it still hasn’t received an official premiere date, star JoAnna Garcia Swisher can assure it will be well worth the wait.

In fact, the Reba alum opens up to PEOPLE exclusively about why the upcoming installment is her favorite yet.

“I think that it’s a function of a lot of things,” says Garcia Swisher, 44, who is currently teaming up with Post-it® Brand and Scotch™ Brand for the launch of its ultimate all-in-one Back-to-School Countdown Kit. “First and foremost, a lot happens in season 4 — like, jaw-dropping moments. I also think that we know our characters so well. We’re so involved and in love with these stories, and I think that the fans also have that same sense of connection and being on this journey with us.”

Teasing what’s to come, Garcia Swisher notes that “this season isn’t without its inevitable swooping romance and beautiful moments and really tough, heartbreaking moments.”

“It’s got all of the Sweet Magnolias things, but it’s just in a package of pedal to the metal,” she continues. “There’s not just one or two things that happen this season. And literally, the first half of the season.”

Because of all the jam-packed action ahead, Garcia Swisher was admittedly caught by surprise. “I was trying to catch my breath when I was reading the scripts because at the end of every episode I was like, ‘What?'” she recalls.

“I feel like I was ready for that, in general, just having read the scripts,” she admits. “And then, when it all kind of came to pass and we actually made the show, I was like, ‘This is going to be insane.'”

Garcia Swisher confirmed in May that the cast had officially finished filming the Netflix hit’s fourth season. Though she will have to hold onto the secret plot points for a little while longer, the actress is keeping her mind preoccupied with her latest collaboration with Post-it® Brand and Scotch™ Brand.

Together, the actress and the legendary brands are striving to prove that working parents can conquer it all by using its all-in-one Back-to-School Countdown Kit, which is filled with 21 interactive projects and tips on how to ease back into a routine. It also includes products to help elevate school projects, allowing students to be fully prepared for the school year ahead.

Garcia Swisher, who shares her daughters Emerson Jay and Sailor Stevie with husband Nick Swisher, says it’s been “one of my most favorite partnerships because these are products that I love and use and area huge part of my daily life.”

“So when Post-it and Scotch Brand approached me about the back-to-school countdown kit that they had planned to help parents be prepared for back to school in a way that they were excited about and fun and get kids involved, I was like, yes, I am completely in,” she shares. “I got my Back-to-School Countdown Kit a little early, so I got to tear into it and enjoy it. It has this really great little calendar that literally is a countdown, that talks about different things that you could do to be prepared for back to school. Also, really fun projects using Post-it and Scotch Brand products that are some of our favorites. It’s a really great kit.”

From July 11 through July 19, a limited quantity of events will be available via the Post-it website.

Seasons 1-3 of Sweet Magnolias can be streamed on Netflix.

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Post-it® and Scotch™ Brand have teamed up with actress, producer, and lifestyle brand creator JoAnna Garcia Swisher to provide the ultimate all-in-one Back-to-School Countdown Kit complete with tips and products to ease back into a routine, take upcoming school projects to new places, and conquer the year ahead.

“I’ve taken a new approach to back-to-school preparation this year. We’re starting early, getting organized, and having fun as we ease into the season,” says Swisher. “Just like all parents, I want to ensure the best for my family and be ready for whatever comes our way throughout the year. The Post-it and Scotch Brand Back-to-School Countdown Kit helps us achieve just that! It’s keeping us energized and focused – we’re making our lists, preserving our favorite summer memories, and setting new goals for the upcoming year.”

The Back-to-School Countdown Kit is a desktop organizer that contains everything you need to gear up for the year ahead. It features 21 projects, activities, and all the Post-it and Scotch Brand products you need to build excitement as you count down to the big day:

• Countdown Calendar: The 21 featured projects can be done daily as outlined in the calendar or as however best supports your back-to-school preparation.
• Post-it Brand Products: An assortment of vibrant Post-it Notes in different, sizes, and colors – Post-it® 100% Recycled Super Sticky Notes, Post-it® Super Sticky Notes (Available in an array of colourful collections), and Post-it® Transparent Notes, Assorted Colors and clear.
• Scotch Brand Products: A pair of Scotch® Brand Scissors and a variety of Scotch Brand Tape: Scotch® Magic™ Tape, Scotch® Super-Hold Tape, Scotch® Double-Sided Tape, and Scotch® Wall-Safe Tape.

“We are thrilled to support parents and students as they set up for a successful back-to-school season,” says Heather Green, president, Consumer Business Portfolio at 3M. “We’re committed to offering ways to reinvent our products and provide solutions that make life a little easier — whether organizing, creating, or planning, it enables us to meet the needs of our consumers in impactful and meaningful ways. The collaboration of Post-it and Scotch Brand is another step in doing that, giving you the perfect duo to support your back-to-school needs and more.”

A limited number of kits will be available today through Friday, July 19. Please visit Post-it.com/BacktoSchoolSweepstakes to learn more and request your Back-to-School Countdown Kit to enjoy with your family. In addition to those who win, a printable version of the projects, activities, and tips are available at Post-it.com/BacktoSchool.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C), 18 years and older (19 in AL and NE and 21 in MS). Void where prohibited. Begins on July 11, 2024 at 8:01a.m. ET and ends on July 19, 2024 at 11:59p.m. ET. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit Post-it.com/BacktoSchoolSweepstakesRules. Sponsor: 3M Company, 3M Center, St. Paul, MN 55144.

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No one gets to avoid embarrassment, not even celebrities like JoAnna Garcia Swisher.

“I embarrassed myself brutally during two starstruck moments,” the Sweet Magnolias star, 44, exclusively tells Us Weekly‘s 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me. “One is when I met Donnie Wahlberg for the first time. I kissed his poster every night back in the day, and he was a good sport about it.”

The blush-worthy moments didn’t stop with her favorite New Kid on the Block. “Then I met Rob Lowe in an elevator and I just spiraled,” Garcia Swisher tells Us. “I didn’t stop talking. It was rough, but he was also very sweet to me.”

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As a working mom of two, JoAnna Garcia Swisher knows how to throw together dinner in a pinch.

The Sweet Magnolias star, 44, shared her best tips and tricks for making dinnertime less of a chore exclusively with Us Weekly — and the first step requires planning out meals in advance.

For Garcia Swisher, coming up with a weekly dinner menu “makes shopping and prepping easy.” She also takes recipe requests from her husband, Nick Swisher, and their daughters Emerson, 10, and Sailor, 7, “so everyone is excited about dinnertime.”

When it comes to choosing what recipes to make, Garcia Swisher recommends picking dishes that have shared ingredients so the leftover supplies from one meal can be used to prep another. The Reba alum is also a fan of meals that can cook all day long and be ready for mealtime.

Garcia Swisher recently teamed up with McCormick to help busy families spend less time in the kitchen and more time together by hosting a series of “After School Tac’over” events with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

“Nothing brings me more joy than spending time with my family. Taco Tuesday and every other taco night — and there are a few — are cherished traditions for the whole family,” the actress said in an October press release. “It’s not just about the food, but the laughter and memories we create together and share at the dinner table.”

Garcia Swisher celebrated National Taco Day last month by sharing how she uses McCormick’s Original Taco Seasoning Mix to prepare a quick and easy meal. “Family taco night is always a hit in this household 🌮,” she captioned an October 4 Instagram upload. “It’s the perfect way for even the pickiest eater to customize their meal. Tonight’s toppings include lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream and freshly squeezed lime.”

She continued: “And we can’t forget about the protein! We’re using ground beef perfectly seasoned with @McCormickSpice Original Taco Seasoning Mix, made with simple, clean ingredients and bursting with delicious flavor, no matter which base you choose.”

Garcia Swisher not only enjoys cooking for her kids but also with them. “Some of my favorite moments are in the kitchen w/ the girls. (With @taylorswift blasting in the background!),” she captioned an Instagram video of herself and her daughters baking homemade apple cobbler. “This Easy Cake Mix Apple Cobbler from Practically Homemade was 10/10!”

Whether it’s tacos or apple cobbler, fans can check out more of Garcia Swisher’s favorite recipes on her blog The Happy Place.

Source: US Weekly

Between school, extracurricular activities, homework, and the very popular “yeah, it was fine” response, getting some precious intel about your kid’s day can make a parent feel like an interrogation agent. Thankfully, JoAnna Garcia Swisher hasn’t needed to use any fancy FBI techniques. While the Sweet Magnolias actress admits she’ll take “any chance” she can get to hear about her daughters’ days, she’s found that even a quick dinner together helps her family connect.

“[Dinnertime] is definitely our time,” Garcia Swisher tells Romper. “I do find that I hear a lot about the day in that little zone. Any chance that I can get to get details of my kids’ day, I’ll take it.”

Garcia Swisher’s daughters with husband, former baseball player Nick Swisher, have plenty to report. Her oldest daughter, Emerson, 10, is an equestrian and “can just get lost at the barn” for hours. Her younger daughter, Sailor, 7, is a dancer. “She’s very much the performer in our family, loves to act and dance. She spends most of her day in a cartwheel.” On top of all that, both of her girls are also in the school play. Indeed, there’s a lot to discuss.

“I like all of my little chicks back in the nest by dinnertime so we can sit down and, even if it’s 20 minutes, have a little time to connect,” she says.

The Reba star has always valued family time. It’s something her late parents, Jay and Loraine Garcia, prioritized in her own childhood. Garcia Swisher spoke to Romper about those family values, growing up in a Latin household, her recent partnership with McCormick, and her go-to taco night recipe with the brand’s original taco seasoning mix packets that miraculously keeps everyone in the family happy.

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Great news! SAG-AFTRA have reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP. This means that actors are able to resume their work filming projects for television, commercials, and movies. Congratulations to the members of SAG-AFTRA on their new contract!

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“Sweet Magnolias” has been renewed for a fourth season, Netflix announced on Thursday.

Based on the popular series of novels by author Sherryl Woods, the series “follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, SC,” according to the official logline, per Netflix. Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Chris Medlin, Anneliese Judge, Brandon Quinn and Dion Johnstone join Garcia Swisher, Elliott, and Headley among the cast.

Season 3 of the romantic drama picked up in the aftermath of the brawl at Sullivan’s. Maddie struggled to find the best way to approach her situation with Cal and how to clear her emotional path. Helen faced several difficult decisions about the men in her life and Dana Sue looked for a way to use Miss Frances’ check to help the community without upending her family.

Viewers also saw the addition of Janet Hubert, who joined the season guest starring as Bev Decatur, Helen’s mother.

Creator Sheryl J. Anderson returns as showrunner and executive producer alongside Dan Paulson (Chesapeake Shores), whose Daniel L. Paulson Productions is producing. Woods also serves as an executive producer on the series.

“Sweet Magnolias” marks the latest scripted drama at Netflix to earn a renewal. It joins original series “Virgin River” (renewed for Season 6), “The Lincoln Lawyer” (renewed for Season 3), and “Ginny & Georgia” (renewed for Seasons 3 and 4).

Source: Variety