Jack-o-Lantern Cupcake Art
Baked by Melissa designs a jack-o-lantern cupcake masterpiece using 400 low-calorie cupcakes of varied flavors.
Cupcake gift boxes range in price from $25-90 and can be ordered at
www.bakedbymelissa.com. You can also follow the company on Twitter
@BakedByMelissa and
Facebook.com/BakedByMelissa.
John O'Hurley
It's story time with actor John O'Hurley and his adorable son Will, who read the children's book they co-wrote, "The Perfect Dog." While prepping to host the National Dog Show, John was cuddling with his son when the pair were inspired by a snuggly stuffed animal to write a tale. It was truly a family affair, with John's wife acting as photographer and John narrating the audiobook insert.
Fetch "The Perfect Dog" today on
amazon.com and in bookstores.
Jessie Jane's Guacamole Recipe
Jessie Jane makes her favorite guacamole recipe to serve for Halloween. The crafting expert makes it look like the jack-o-lanterns are spewing guacamole from their carved mouths.
Ivan Amodei
In the spirit of Halloween, master illusionist
Ivan Amodei embodies magic pioneer Houdini. With cello music by Irina Chirkova adding mystique and suspense in the background, Ivan mesmerizes us with a series of card tricks and makes contact with Houdini's late wife. He also speaks about Houdini's storied history as an escape artist and takes us through a timeline of his career.
For more magic, head on over to ivanamodei.com.
Last Minute Halloween Decorations
Mark has a few simple Halloween decorations you can pull together spur of the moment. Spook trick-or-treaters with glowing eyes in the bushes and haunt your neighbors with scary silhouettes in the windows. And, he explains how to build a graveyard using FedEx boxes as tombstones.
Chef Fabio Viviani Cooks Butternut Squash-Filled Roasted Pork Loin
Dressed as Zorro, chef
Fabio Viviani unmasks the recipe for butternut squash-filled roasted pork loin. If you prefer, you can use pumpkin instead. He demonstrates how to butterfly the pork and pound the meat to flatten, so it cooks evenly. Then, Fabio rolls it up for the squash to roast inside.
Halloween Makeup with Todd Tucker
Cristina is channeling "Sleeping Beauty's" evil queen Maleficent today thanks to Todd Tucker. The celebrity special effects makeup artist and President of
Illusion Industries also put his talented hands to work to on "Home & Family" staffer Michael, who rose from the dead in a coffin. He shares time lapse video of the entire process of the elaborate makeup application. Todd also talks about his line of transfers that you can apply at home like a temporary tattoo to add graphic and gory effects to your skin.
Check out illusionindustries.com and illusiontransfers.com for more.
Hollywood Steals
Sandie Newton has nothing but treats for today's Hollywood Steals. Using technology designed by Imagineers, bring some Disney magic into your home with a virtual flame candle at a blowout rate of 60% off. Bundle your kids up this fall and winter in cute animal hats and matching mittens that undoubtedly have the awe factor, all reduced by 64%. Tables need dressing too for all your holiday entertaining and at more than 65% off, these table runners are a great deal. Sandie also features mosaic picture frames and jewelry boxes, as well as trendy cuff bracelets at a whopping 70% sale price.
To take advantage of these Hollywood Steals and more, call 1-855-655-STEAL or visit
http://www.hollywoodsteals.com/.
Visit our new Facebook page at facebook.com/hollywoodsteals for contests and giveaways!
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Ghost Hunter Rick McCallum
Who you gonna call? Ghost hunter
Rick McCallum! He takes TV host and personality
Debbie Matenopoulos to Graber Olive House in Ontario, CA to track paranormal activity by reading electromagnetic fields. Connie Hernandez, manager of the gift shop, talks about the building's haunted history. And, some family members share stories of spiritual encounters they've experienced.
Check out hollywoodghosthunters.com for more with Rick McCallum. You can follow Debbie on Twitter @iamdebbiem.
Katie Cazorla's DIY Witch Costume
Last week, celebrity nail expert
Katie Cazorla flew in on her broom as the Wicked Witch from "The Wizard of Oz" for "Home & Family's" fairytale episode. Today, she's back to explain how she put the costume together herself with a leotard, skirt, and belt. Then, Katie shares the details of making her fabulously dramatic feathered shoulder pads.
Make sure to visit Katie at katiecazorla.com.
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