Today on Home & Family Monday, March 10th, 2014
Joyce Giraud
Joyce Giraud prepares us for the "explosive" season finale of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." The reality star is hopeful that the quarelling ladies settle their differences on the reunion episode. Aside from the Bravo series, Joyce is also spearheading the Queen of the Universe charity-based pageant to promote philanthropic endeavors. She tells us about her work with UNESCO and other worthy causes.
"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" airs Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo.
Queen of the Universe is on Sunday, March 16 at the Saban Theatre. For more information, please visit queenuniversepageant.com. Tickets are available on ticketmaster.com.
Follow Joyce on Twitter @JoyceGiraud. And, head on over to our Twitter page @homeandfamilytv for a special message.
Vani Hari
Blogger and
foodbabe.com founder Vani Hari reveals disturbing evidence that our food supply is full of FDA-approved chemicals. After suffering from appendicitis, Vani overhauled her eating habits to lead a healthier lifestyle. She warns us which ingredients to be wary of at the grocery store. In her 40-page starter guide, Vani teaches people how to eat organically. "Home & Family" staff member Megan Lawson joins discusses her decision to commit to a 30 day food challenge.
Follow Megan on her 30 day challenge @megunprocessed and foodbabe.com.
Busting Sleep Myths with Dr. Ian Smith, MD
Author, TV personality, and physician Dr. Ian Smith, MD stresses the importance of getting enough Zzzzzz's nightly and the dangers of sleep deprivation. He explains how sleeping improves memory, learning, and life expectancy. Not getting proper rest can negatively impact weight loss and aggravate other health issues. Dr. Smith also discusses why lavender-scented linen can actually help you relax. You can get more health advice from Dr. Smith on "
The Doctors." Please visit him at
doctoriansmith.com and
shredlife.com. You can follow him on Twitter
@driansmith.
Reggie Lee
Reggie Lee is living quite the fairytale. He's gotten to rub elbows with the likes of Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean." The actor tells us how he quells his initial state of being starstruck on set. Now, Reggie is studying 100+ hours for his role on "Grimm."
"Grimm" airs Fridays at 9/8c on NBC.
Stracciatella Tortoni Cake with Espresso Fudge Sauce
Cristina makes a dessert you can't resist, stracciatella tortoni cake with espresso fudge sauce. She grinds up macaroons with almonds for this nice and fluffy sweet treat.
Click here to get your copy of Cristina's cookbook, "Big Bowl of Love." Get additional recipes from Cristina at www.cristinaferrarecooks.com.
Pampering Your Peepers with Kym Douglas
Keep your eyes wide open for Kym Douglas' eye-popping tips. She describes how tea bags frozen in ice cubes can reduce puffiness. Plus, she shares eyeliner and other makeup tricks. And, learn how nightly use of Proactive will have you waking up with bright eyes each morning.
DIY Potato Eye Mask:
1. Finely Grated Potato.
2. 1/8 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce. 3. Combine until well blended. 4. Place on eyes. 5. Cover with warm towel for 5 min. 6. Wash off with warm water. Makeup Face Template from Beauty Frosting is available at
beautyfrosting.com. Proactiv Eye Brightening Serum is available at
proactive.com.
Get additional tips from lifestyle and beauty expert Kym Douglas at KymDouglas.com. Follow her on Twitter @KymDouglas and like her on Facebook.
DIY St. Patrick's Day Mantel with Ken Wingard
It's the luck of the Irish! Ken Wingard decorates our mantel for St. Patrick's Day with cutout letters and glittery shamrocks.
Visit Ken Wingard at KennethWingard.com and follow him on Twitter @KennethWingard.
Dog CPR with Dr. Courtney Campbell, DVM
Veterinarian Dr. Courtney Campbell, DVM teaches us the ABC's of how to perform CPR on dogs. First, confirm your pooch isn't breathing and doesn't have a heartbeat. Dr. Campbell points out where to locate a pulse. Then, he demonstrates mouth-to-snout resuscitation. Mark's dog Fat Fred even makes a guest cameo!
Follow Dr. Courteney Campbell for all your pet needs @DrCourtneyDVM.
A big thank you to Nasco Fort Atkinson and Simulaids, Inc., for our CPR Mannequins. You can buy your own at enasco.com.
The American Red Cross wants to empower dog and cat owners to learn how to provide emergency care until veterinary care is available by downloading the American Red Cross Pet First Aid App at RedCross.org.
Get more great recipes and crafts by visiting us on Pinterest at pinterest.com/homeandfamilytv and follow "Home & Family" on Twitter @homeandfamilytv and Facebook. Plus, check out our YouTube channel for backstage videos.