Today on Home & Family

Cristina Cooks with Wes Brown
Joining Cristina in the kitchen today is one of the stars of the Hallmark Movie Channel Original "Shadow on the Mesa," Wes Brown! Wes learns some helpful baking tips as he helps Cristina make her her "Tunnel of Oozing, Fudgy Love Cake." Plus, we get a sneak peek at "Shadow on the Mesa," in which Wes plays a bounty hunter seeking revenge for his mother's murder. And later, as Cristina teaches the secret to making a fudgy cake, Wes talks about working with family member Kevin Sorbo.

Get Cristina's "Tunnel of Oozing, Fudgy Love Cake" recipe here>>

Don’t Forget to Check out Wes in the Hallmark Movie Channel Original, "Shadow On The Mesa" Premiering March 23rd 8/7 Central.

 

Dr. Susan Love
For decades Dr. Susan Love has been a leader in the fight against breast cancer. As a surgeon, researcher, and advocate, Dr. Love added patient to her titles when she was diagnosed with leukemia last year. Today, Dr. Love discusses her experience as a patient and impact on her quality of life as a result of the side effects of treatment. Dr. Love says that experience moved her to begin looking at the causes of breast cancer in a move to thwart the disease before surgery and chemotherapy become the only viable options. Plus, Dr. Love explains how her organization, The Army of Women, is giving all women, with or without breast cancer, the opportunity to partner with researchers and take breast cancer beyond a cure.

For more information on Dr. Susan Love and The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation go to: www.dslrf.org. And if you are interested in learning more about Dr. Love's  Army of Women, visit: www.armyofwomen.org.

 

Mark’s DIY Repurposed Pallet Shelves
It's taken 3 days, but we finally have Mark's highly anticipated DIY Repurposed Pallet Shelves. With a little help from Wes Brown, Mark shows how you can turn a reclaimed pallet into a rustic looking wall shelf for just about any use at home. With just a few simple cuts and a 2x4, Mark shows how you can easily create these rustic shelves. Plus, today's 'guy time' gives Wes a great opportunity to share how he was cast in HBO's hit series "True Blood."



NOTE: You can pick up shipping pallets anywhere, but it's important to remember that some pallets may have been treated with chemicals that can be harmful to your family. As Mark points out, you should look for any possible warning stamps on the pallet before you bring it into your home.

Get the Directions for Mark's DIY Repurposed Pallet Shelves here>>

 

Tax-Free Retirement Plans
As the country continues to fight it's way out of recession many Americans are confronting scary prospect of trying to rebuild their retirement plans. Today, financial expert Harvey Warren is back with some advice to help those recovering or just starting to plan for retirement. From insurance and social security to taxes and spending, Harvey explains the complex financial rules that will make your golden years, truly golden!

Get Harvey Warren's retirement tips and advice here>>

Get more financial tips and advice from Harvey Warren at: www.HarveyWarren.com.

 

Kimmy Gatewood & Rebekka Johnson
DIY experts Kimmy Gatewood and Rebekka Johnson join the family today, showing how to create a glamorous pinup girl look at home! Completely affordable, Kimmy and Rebekka's feathered crafts are a perfect gift or accessory. 

What Are The Tools You Need?
Hot Glue Gun, Craft Pliars, Scissors, Feathers, Single Earing, Fabric, Hair Clips.

Get more feather tips and crafts at: www.thenerdsofafeather.com.

And check out www.thefeatherplace.com for all things feathered!
 

 

Chef Jonathan Rollo
Greenleaf Gourment Chopshop,Chef Jonathan Rollo shows some new and creative uses for tofu. As a popular meat alternative, tofu has a bad reputation as bland and flavorless. Today, Chef Rollo explains some of the basics of working with tofu and offers a flavorful recipe that will change the minds of any tofu skeptic! Plus, Chef Rollo brought along a special gift for the new Home & Family garden!

Get Chef Rollo's Tofu Lemongrass Salad here>>

Make sure you visit the Greenleaf Gourment Chopshop at: www.greenleafchopshop.com

 

Shirley Bovshow
Today garden designer Shirley Bovshow is showing how you can grow beautiful fruit trees without a giant yard. Shirley shows a variety of small fruit bearing plants that will thrive in a variety of settings. Plus, Shirley has a great giveaway from Berry Company, Brazel Berries!

Berry Company, Brazel Berries, is giving away a free signature "trio" berry plants to one lucky winner. Contest is only valid today, Monday March 18, and all you have to do is go to twitter and retweet our post with “Brazel Berry” hashtag, and you’re entered to win! Our computer will choose a lucky winner and we’ll notify you if you’ve won. The berries will ship in April when they're in full bloom. BrazelBerrries™ from Fall Creek® Farm & Nursery are easy edible shrubs for the home gardener.

Get more information on Brazel Berries at: www.brazelberries.com.

Check out Shirley online at http://foodiegardener.com/ or follow her at @FOODIEGARDENERS.