Groceries from God
Does the weekly trip to the grocery store cost so much you're praying you have enough money? Well, some families have found a way to save a bundle by getting Groceries from God. Seven's Lynn Martinez tells us how.
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Beauty Bling
You might not be able to afford a gold ring or a pearl necklace right now, but you can still wear them. In a special assignment report, Seven's Shireen Sandoval shows us how spas are using precious metals and gems for Beauty Bling.
Meal Deals
Most families are looking for ways to cut costs, but many still spend big bucks to eat out just because it's easier. Well one local chef says there are probably some great meal deals in your pantry right now, Seven's Belkys Nerey with the story.
Look for Less
Most of us want to stay on the cutting edge of fashion, but with so many of us slicing our budgets these days, is it possible to look good without spending a fortune? Seven's Shireen Sandoval shows us how to get the Look for Less.
Shopping Secrets
It's no secret you can snag big bargains on big names at off-price discount stores like TJ Maxx or Bealls, but there are some tricks to knowing when to shop and how to save even more. Tonight, in a special assignment report, Seven's Shireen Sandoval went to the store's experts for the Shopping Secrets.
Search for the Supernatural
There's a group of ordinary men and women who brave the dead of night to investigate hauntings all over South Florida. Tonight, in a special assignment report, Seven's Louis Aguirre takes us on the Search for the Supernatural.
Fix It or Toss It
From shoes to toasters, purses to golf clubs, we've become a throwaway society. But with a tight economy, many people are trying to make things last longer. Seven's Craig Stevens is showing you whether we should Fix It or Toss It.
The Venus Project
Do you know what the future will look like? Few people do, but one South Florida man, a very brilliant man, does because he is designing it. A place where there will be no food shortages, no fear of hurricanes and no war. It's called the Venus Project, and Patrick Fraser went there.
Water from air
One thing we cannot survive without. No, not credit cards. The answer is water. Water is priceless, and now you don't have to depend on the city or county for your drinking water. You can create it from thin air. That's right. A machine in your kitchen that can produce clear drinking water. Here is Patrick Fraser's report.
Abandoned at Birth
All too often we hear stories of babies abandoned and left to die. What we rarely, if ever, get to hear are stories from those who survive and live to tell about it as adults. Tonight, Patrick Fraser speaks with one young woman's journey, and how many in the community are working to make sure no more newborns are Abandoned at Birth.
Autism Alert
We have the Amber Alert for abducted children, the Silver Alert for missing senior citizens, but some of our most vulnerable children have no effective special alert when they go missing, leaving parents of autistic children wondering why there is no alert for autism. Seven's Lynn Martinez has the story.
Halloween Pet Safety
Pet owners are getting into the holiday spirit, but there are steps that need to be taken to keep their four-legged friends safe. Some expect to be frightened this Halloween, but no one wants the scare to be an animal emergency. From trick-or-treaters to pet costumes, 7's Oralia Ortega shows us what you need to do to keep your pooch protected.
Whiz Kid: Irish Dancer
Irish dance is considered one the most difficult to master, yet, for one little girl, it seems to come naturally. As Lynn Martinez reports, this whiz kid is already the state champion at age 8 and is determined to be number one in the country.
Idol Rock Band
Song choice, instruments, unique arrangements. This season, the Idols have had plenty up their sleeves, but it's what's on their wrists that's causing a stir. Check out these Idol Rock Bands.
Idol Disney
Do you ever watch Idol and wish it was you singing? Well, stop wishing and start packing. It may sound like just a dream, but when Idol goes to Disney World, you could take center stage.
Whiz Kids: Piano
One South Florida 7-year-old has already graced the stage with the likes of Nelly Furtado and Gloria Gaynor. Ethan Bortnick is considered a piano prodigy and can play more than 200 songs by memory, yet, as Seven's Lynn Martinez shows us, he is still very much a normal kid.
Vote for the Worst
Each week we expect to hear the Idol's best, but one group expects their worst and hopes for it. Meet the folks who want you to Vote for the Worst.
Whiz Kids: Rodeo
We all think our kids are really special, but some kids have talents that leave adults in awe. Call them prodigies, Whiz Kids by any name they are amazing. Tonight, Seven's Lynn Martinez shows us an amazing young cowboy.
Simon Says
Like him or hate him, Idol wouldn't be the same without him. He is Simon Cowell, and, believe it or not, he's not always judge nasty. Here's Simon on kids, fame and life. Let's play 'Simon Says.'
International Idol
If you haven't heard yet, Idol is not just an American sensation. With 40 different versions, it's gone global. We caught up with the winner of Latin American Idol right here in South Florida. Meet Mayre Martinez, an International Idol.