Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

Cherry Pie Cookies
Emily Hutchinson, founder of "The Hutch Oven," combines our love of cherry pies and our love of cookies in her Lattice Cherry Pie Cookie recipe. Emily is excited to share this recipe in celebration of her new book, "Creative Cookie Decorating." Ironically, the key to this cookie and pie fusion is a cupcake tin.

Emily also has a new show, "Christmas Cookie Matchup" premiering Wednesday, November 13th, on Hallmark Drama.

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Find out more at thehutchoven.com

Samantha Harris
Eating good food is an important aspect of healthy living. However, there are times when food we are told is healthy is actually filled with toxins. Emmy award-winning host and best-selling author Samantha Harris helps us tame those toxins with her book, "Your Healthiest Healthy."

As a cancer survivor, Samantha wanted to know why she and many others have and may be diagnosed with cancer. She leaned into her journalistic instincts and discovered what you put in, on and around your body is key to staving off cancer and other illnesses.

Follow Samantha at @samanthaharristv

Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson, one of the founding members of "The Supremes," returns to "Home & Family" to share her new coffee table book, "Supreme Glamour." Motown is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and Mary's new book recounts stories of "The Supremes" rise with the record label, along with the most beautiful wardrobes and costumes.

Morning Time Savers
Self-care is important to slot into our busy schedules. Kym Douglas shows us how to create more "me time" with her morning time savers.

Tip #1 - Roll out of bed and into a yoga pose using a mat that helps your alignment.

Liforme Yoga Mats, Liforme.com

Tip #2 - Prep your breakfast smoothie the night before and blend it on the go with a portable blender.

Portable Smoothie Blender, $30, Amazon.com

Tip #3 - Organize your drawers with a shoe organizer.

Over the Door Shoe Rack, Target.com

Tip #4 - Find multi-purpose makeup, like Glossier’s Cloud Paint which can be used on your lips, cheeks, and eyelids.

Cloud Paint, $18, Glossier.com 

Find out more at kymdouglas.com

Sasha Pieterse
Actress Sasha Pieterse has been part of her fair share of mysteries on "Pretty Little Liars" and "The Perfectionists." Now she is helping us solve our party planning problems with her new book, "Sasha in Good Taste."

Party planning is all in the details and Sasha lends us her expertise from DIY Fall Place Settings to Dry Sunflower Seed Party Favors.

Get the full instructions for the DIY Fall Place Settings >>

Get the full instructions for the DIY Dry Sunflower Seed Party Favors >>

Follow Sasha at @sashapieterse

DIY Fabulous Fringe Skirt
In the world of fashion, fringe is having a moment. Orly shows how you can take a simple skirt and make it fabulous and flowy with fringe. This DIY Fabulous Fringe Skirt is a fun, instant pop of glam perfect for holiday celebrations.

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Follow Orly at thediydesigner.com

Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Donal Skehan, Chef and author of "Meals in Minutes," shows how to simplify your week night dinners with meals you can make in 30 minutes or less. Donal starts by sharing his deceptively delicious recipe for Saltimbocca Alla Romana. The name translates into "jump in the mouth" or something you want to put in your mouth.

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Follow Donal at @donalskehan

Adoption Ever After
Debbie and Cameron share the hero dog stories of Windsor and Lana to celebrate the 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards which airs Monday, October 21 at 8pm/7c on Hallmark Channel.

Send us your hero dog stories at facebook.com/homeandfamilyshow

Larissa takes us to Michigan to introduce Caramela who needs a hero to come to her rescue with adoption. Just over a year old, she is a sweet, happy, and sometimes goofy pup.

Find out how to adopt Caramela at metrodetroitanimals.org

Hallmark Channel's Adoption Ever After initiative has helped over 40,000 animals across the country find their forever homes. In celebration of Global Cat Day Larissa and Ali introduce four of the most adorable kittens available for adoption.

Cutie is a 7-month-old Flame Point Siamese. Siblings Sammy and Ginger are loving 4-month-olds raised by hand. Last, but not least, Bean is a rambunctious kitty looking for a forever home.

Find out more on facebook.com/elgatovillarescue

DIY Faux Porcelain Pumpkins
It wouldn’t be fall without pumpkins. Paige’s high-end inspired DIY Faux Porcelain Pumpkins are perfect for your seasonal home décor. You will not want to smash these Chinoiserie (French for in the Chinese taste) pumpkins that achieve their porcelain look from papers napkins.

Get the full instructions >>

Follow Paige at paigehemmis.com

Debt Free Degree
Author Anthony O'Neal's new book “Debt Free Degree” gives a step by step guide to graduating without student loan debt. Anthony's tips include starting to save early by opening an educational savings account for you child. He also encourages teens to seek out applicable scholarships and grants and focus on acing the ACT and SATs. Finally, Anthony reminds us that dream schools should be affordable schools.

For more information visit anthonyoneal.com

Pumpkin Pie Spice Granola
Tis’ the season for pumpkin spice everything and Ali helps a us get our fix with her Pumpkin Pie Spice Granola. Ali's recipe is a healthy way to naturally pack in nutrients with great flavor and not a whole lot of sugar. Key ingredients include rolled outs, pumpkin seeds and egg white power (or meringue powder).

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DIY Clothespin Trivet
Ken loves to be fabulous and frugal with fantastic ideas for upcycling items in your home. Ken shows Debbie how to create a DIY Clothespin Trivet, perfect for those moments when dinner goes from the stove to the table. The repetition of simple items is key to this frugal and fabulous craft that will save your table for many family meals to come.

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Follow Ken at @kennethwingard