Tuesday, July 12th, 2016

Nicky Whelan Interview

The Australian actress sits down with Mark and Debbie to talk about her new psychological thriller, “Rebirth” which debuts on Netflix on July 15th. She was first drawn to the role because she got to play an evil character and she found the script to be fascinating. She also opens up that she got a little spooked herself during the filming inside abandoned buildings and rundown houses, which added to the darkness of the film.

Gingerbread Houses

Susan Helme and Melissa Reddell of Solvang Bakery visit Home & Family to talk about to the beauty of gingerbread houses. Kym Douglas discovered Solvang Bakery when their houses were represented at a fundraiser she attended, recently. Susan and Melissa also open up about how the gingerbread houses can last up to three years if they are preserved correctly. Solvang Bakery supplies gingerbread house kits to help you get started on your gingerbread village.

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Little Ice Figure Skaters

Olympian and figure skating coach Ryan Witherby opens up to Mark and Debbie about what it takes to be a professional figure skater when you are starting out young. Julie Ho and Hyemi Moo are both mothers to competitive child ice skaters and talk about the training it takes for their children to follow their dreams.

“Miracles from Heaven” Interview

Actress Meagan Good and Producer DeVon Franklin talk about the film, “Miracles from Heaven” which is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray. During the interview, the two talk about their own encounters with miracles in their lifetime. The husband and wife also open up about their post-holiday “honeymoon” that they take every year. This year they are headed to Israel and very excited to take the trip to the Holy Land.

Paige Hemmis Cooks

Paige Hemmis trades her tool belt in for an apron today by baking one of her holiday favorites, a garlic sticky bun Christmas tree. She says this treat is perfect for those who can’t decide if they want a sweet or savory snack. Paige suggests either purchasing the dough at a grocery store or making it from scratch, depending on how much time you have and confirming you can't really taste the difference.

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Visit Tree Classics for to get your own one-of-a-kind artificial Christmas trees this holiday season. http://www.treeclassics.com

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Hottest Swimwear Trends

Debbie is hosting a swimsuit fashion show featuring some of the hottest trends. This includes mismatched top and bottoms, bright colors and fashionable cover-ups.

DIY 3D Cards

Orly Shani is getting you ready for the holidays by turning ordinary Christmas cards into 3D statement cards. She recommends purchasing the cards in bulk to save money. This DIY is not only easy to do but can also be a lot of fun!

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Visit Tree Classics for to get your own one-of-a-kind artificial Christmas trees this holiday season. http://www.treeclassics.com

Check out more fun DIY projects at the Home & Family Pinterest Page

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Family Roundtable

The family members all gather around to talk about their favorite holiday gift ideas for under $50.

“The Madrigals” Perform

“The Madrigals” from are 8 acapella singers from Beverly Hills High School and they take to the Home & Family stage to perform some holiday classics like “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “All I Want for Christmas.”