Thursday, May 19th, 2016

Ben Gleib Interview

Comedian and host Ben Gleib visits Home & Family to talk about his first ever stand-up comedy special called “Neurotic Gangster,” which premieres Friday, June 3rd on Showtime. He jokes that he is part Woody Allen part Jay Z when it comes to his personalities. Ben has enjoyed promoting his special using SnapChat’s fun filters. Ben has also been staying very busy serving as an Executive Producer and host of Game Show Network’s “Idiotest” which airs Wednesdays at 10/9c.

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Chef David LeFevre Cooks

The chef and The Arthur J restaurant is in the Home & Family kitchen preparing popovers. When asked about how he first got into cooking, David admits he loves food and got tired of waiting for it to be brought to him. He first practiced with various soups because that is how he learned about stock, braising meat and sautéing vegetables. When it comes to popovers, he recommends purchasing a popover pan. Before putting the dough into the pans, make sure the pan has been warmed up in the oven beforehand. Let the popover batter rest for an hour before baking.

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DIY Pencil Piggy Bank

Dream Jobbing finalist, Amber Kemp-Gerstel is here to demonstrate her DIY skills for Home & Family. Today she is making a giant pencil piggy bank. Before getting started, Amber talks about pursuing her passion for crafting, even after getting her PhD in Psychology. After she is done creating the piggy bank, Cristina jokes that it is time for Mark to fill it up with change.

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Cynthia Bailey Interview

The reality star of Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta” sits down with Mark and Cristina to talk about the sixth season of the television series. Cynthia explains that when she first signed on for the show, she was shy and didn’t like confrontation, but the show changed all of that. She divulges to Home & Family that she is now separated from her husband and opens up about the challenges of going through her relationship struggles on television. Today, she wants to focus on her teenage daughter and her fashion accessories empire.

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How to Make an Outfit Look Expensive

Debbie Matenopoulos is giving you tips on how to make your outfit look like you spent big bucks on it by using inexpensive accessories. Debbie recommends staying simple with a linen dress, but when you add a structured handbag to the dress, the entire outfit gets upgraded. Adding gold jewelry can also make your outfit look more expensive. If you are looking for more elegance, try matching your purse to your shoes.

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DIY Patriotic Wreaths

Ken Wingard is in the front yard getting you ready for Memorial Day by showing you how to make patriotic wreaths. All you really need is a wreath form and red, white and blue fabric, which can come in the form of rags or even an old shirt. Cristina jokes that this is the perfect DIY you can do while watching Hallmark Channel movies.

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Summer Vacation Travel Tips

Debbie, Mark and Cristina talk about travel tips for the upcoming summer season! Debbie recommends keeping luggage at a minimum to make moving around a lot easier on the plane. Babies love comfort items like stuffed animals or blankets. She also points out that overpacking is the number one mistake travelers make. If you plan on buying a shirt at your destination, take one less shirt on your trip. Finally, if you are traveling with a child, remember to overpack snacks and under pack toys.

How to Choose the Right Size Rug

Paige Hemmis is back to talk about how to choose the right size rug for your rooms. First things first, Paige wants you to think of your rug as a frame, because its purpose is to frame your room. Always go bigger when it comes to choosing the rug. When it comes to adding a rug to your bedroom, remember you can start it at the wall or at the front of your bedside table. If you are adding a rug to your living room, make sure you take notice that it is a high-traffic area, so a solid color, medium pile dirt will help hide any dirt.

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Hollywood Steals

Sandie Newton is back with a whole new list of deals you can find on this week’s Hollywood Steals.

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