Thursday, March 8th, 2018

DIY Spring Table Setting

Maria Provenzano is getting you ready for spring by showing you how to put together a perfect table setting. This includes making nested placemats with parchment paper and yarn. She also makes her own nested vases. Not only are these DIYs easy to do at home, you also save money making them yourself.

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Catherine Lanigan

New York Times Best Selling Author Catherine Lanigan visits Home & Family to talk about her book, “Heart’s Desire.” The book has recently was the inspiration Hallmark Channel Original Movie, “The Sweetest Heart,” which premieres Saturday, March 17th at 9/8c.

Portobello Mushroom Cheeseburger

Fitness expert Drew Manning is in the Home & Family kitchen making a mouth-watering healthy portobello mushroom cheeseburger. He also talks about the Keto Diet, which is high in fat, moderate in protein and very low in carbohydrates. If you don’t want to use sirloin, he recommends leaner cuts of ground turkey or bison. For extra fat, add avocado to the burger.

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The Women Who Make Us Strong

Sr. Family Historian from Ancestry Michelle Ercanbrack sits down with the family members to talk about AncestryDNA and tracing your own family’s history. Maria Provenzano talks about her relationship with her grandmother, while Ken opens up about his mother.

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DIY Vanity Bathroom Makeover

Ken Wingard and Paige Hemmis team up to show you how to make over your own bathroom vanity mirror. When it comes to picking out the molding, ask the hardware store to cut it down to size. When done, match your accessories for a consistent look.

Get more from Paige at PaigeHemmis.com

Get more from Ken at KennethWingard.com

Clay Pot Chicken

Debbie is celebrating the upcoming new episode on Sunday of Hallmark Channel’s Original Series, “When Calls the Heart” by making clay pot roasted chicken. Make sure you soak the clay pot for 30 minutes before using. When serving, pair this dish with any aromatics or root vegetables.

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Nicole DuPort

Actress Nicole DuPort sits down with Mark and Debbie to talk about her new movie, “I Can Only Imagine,” which opens in theaters on March 16th. She even brings a preview of the movie for the audience to enjoy.

Fashion Line for Girls

US Women’s Gymnastics Olympian, Laurie Hernandez introduces Home & Family to her new fashion line for girls. Her clothing line, Obsess, stands out because it promotes body-positivity.

Cheese Platter 101

Chef and cheese specialist Tracey Shepos Cenami from La Crema Winery is in the kitchen showing you how to put together the perfect cheese plate. She explains that diverse cheese platters include cheeses from different animals. You should have five cheeses if you are serving ten or more people.

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Pet Street Safety

Animal behaviorist Kyle Kittleson and Larissa Wohl team up to bring you some pet street safety tips. This includes teaching dogs about “safe zones” when walking them and teach your dog to ignore distractions.