Monday, October 21st, 2019

Adoption Ever After
Adorable doxie-spaniel mix Chompers is looking for a forever home. Chompers is a one-year-old love bug who loves treats and food.

Find out how to adopt Chompers at secondchancecockerrescue.org

Larissa introduces Blake, named after Blake Shelton. He is a stunning, sweet, three-year-old dog located in South Dakota looking for a home. Blake was raised on a ranch, so he gets along with cats, dogs and even cows.

Find out how to adopt Blake at facebook.com/sturgisanimashelter

Candy Corn Meringue Pops
Candy corn can be polarizing. Some people love it - Orly and some do not – Cameron. However, everyone will love Maria’s Candy Corn Meringue Pops. Her crunchy, marshmallowy, gourmet version of candy corn can even convert Cameron.

Get the full recipe >>

Follow Maria at fromscratchwithmaria.com

Donna Mills
Emmy winning, primetime soap icon Donna Mills helps kick-off Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas 10th Anniversary with her new movie, “Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses.” Donna plays a meddling mom who tries to set up her son, played by Matthew Davis, with an interior designer played by Jill Wagner.

Donna tells Cameron and Ali about her new role in film, “Turnover,” which was directed and produced by women and features and inclusive cast.

“Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses” premieres Saturday, October 26th at 8pm/7c on Hallmark Channel.

Follow Donna Mills on Facebook and Instagram at thedonnamills and Twittter at @TheDonnaMills.

DIY Woven Bench
Orly is taking a piece of furniture and turning it into a piece of art with her DIY Woven Bench. She cannot leave good enough alone, but we don’t mind as it has given us the tools to create a beautiful and functional bench with a handmade bohemian vibe.

Get the full instructions >>

Get more from Orly at TheDIYDesigner.com

Kate Flannery and Pasha Pashkov
“Dancing with the Stars” duo Kate Flannery and Pasha Pashkov talk about season 28. “The Office” star Kate was happy to be paired with Pasha, a “DWTS” newbie, who is an award-winning dancer. Pasha was equally excited as he is a big fan of “The Office” and was even watched the show moments before meeting Kate.

Kate is grateful for the challenge of dancing as it helped her through a challenging time in her life and proved she can do anything.

Pasha and his wife, Daniella Karagach, are both pro dancers that do a lot together including competing for the mirror ball trophy this season on “DWTS.” “Dancing with the Stars” airs Mondays at 8/7c on ABC.

Follow Kate Flannery on Facebook and Instagram at therealKateFlannery and Twittter at KateFlannery.

Follow Pasha Pashkov on Instagram at pashapashkovofficial and Twittter at pashapashkov86.

DIY Fall Potpourri
The fresh Fall scent of pumpkin, spices and sun-dried leaves can be preserved with Shirley’s fragrant DIY Fall Potpourri. Shirley likes to approach potpourri differently. She places her fragrant elements in a beautiful arrangement instead of crushing it up and placing it in a bowl or bag. The key is picking a container and fragrance that you love.

Get the full instructions >>

Get more from Shirley at edenmakers.com

Buttermilk Marinated Chicken
Host of Tastemade’s “Bondi Harvest,” Chef Guy Turland is in the kitchen making a beautiful Buttermilk Chicken with Chimichurri and Salad. “Bondi Harvest” features dishes that are fresh, tasty and effortless – like Guy’s buttermilk marinated chicken. Adding Buttermilk to a butterflied chicken brings this dish together as its acidity helps the flavors marinate together.

Get the full recipe >>

Find out more at bondiharvest.com

Follow Chef Guy on Facebook at chefguyturland, Instagram at chef_guy_turland and Twitter at GuyTurland and BondiHarvest.

1 Wrap 3 Ways
It is the best when we can get the most from out of our favorite wardrobe pieces, or what Lawrence calls fashion and function at its finest. He helps us get the most from our fall wardrobe by showing how you can wear one universal thread wrap as a kimono, a vest or a poncho.

Get the details on each look >>

Follow Lawrence @lawrencezarian

Heather Avis Shares Down Syndrome Awareness Resources
October is Down Syndrome Awareness month and author Heather Avis shares information on how to create a space where everyone belongs.

Heather, founder of “The Lucky Few” podcast, explains how inclusion is key as kids with and without down syndrome in the same classrooms has been shown to help students excel.

Get more information from Heather Avis >>

Find out more at theluckyfew.com

Follow Heather Avis on Facebook and Instagram theluckyfewofficial and on Twitter at TheLuckyFewPod.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars
It is no secret we are big fans of pumpkin, so Toya Boudy is back sharing her phenomenal Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars. No need for canned pumpkin as Toya shows how easy it is to make this dessert from scratch by roasting your own pumpkin to create a puree.

Get the full recipe >>

Follow Toya Boudy on Facebook at cookingwithtoyaboudy, Instagram and Twitter at cheftoya.

Happy Tails
When it comes to pet adoptions we often say at “Home & Family” it takes a village. However, in some cases a higher power to bring pets and their forever homes together as in the case of Carmichael.

Noelle and Scott share the beautiful story of how equal parts hope, faith and love brought them together with Carmichael. Not only did they give Carmichael a home, they earned a new friend in Lawrence.

For more information on animals in need of a home visit savedbythel.com