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Trying out a new method of parenting

Gail Rodman has good kids, but they're not perfect. So she was intrigued when she was asked to experiment with a book that seems to promise the impossible: start on Monday with a whole new way of parenting, and have a new kid by Friday.

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Home Depot workers help homeless shelter

The Home Depot in Pueblo is lending a hand to an organization that helps the homeless. Home Depot workers built a fence around a housing complex that serves as a short term housing unit while the homeless look for a place of their own.

Beer Prices skyrocket

Grain prices coming to a head for breweries

The cost of grain and fuel is increasing, which means it costs more to brew and ship beer. Consumers will pay those higher costs.

Mothers Day Costs

Inflation hitting Mother's Day

The rising costs of oil and gas have affected nearly every business celebrating mom's big day.

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Look for incentives to cut the cost of summer travel

Hotels are offering discounts or gas cards to entice travelers to book rooms.

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Pie cherries help fight arthritis

A spinach salad, some sweet potatoes, even a piece of cherry pie - all these foods have one thing in common. They can help people who suffer from arthritis.

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Hard times forces people to sell their stuff

Hard times can lead to desperate measures. A sure sign of that trend: People are selling treasured possessions for cold, hard cash, and the internet is making it easier than ever.

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Good Housekeeping has some last minute gifts for Mother's Day

Who wouldn't love an opportunity to give her mother a makeover?  Good Housekeeping just helped a few daughters do this for their moms.

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Warnings from Good Housekeeping about a popular pair of kids shoes

A lot of kids are wearing those bright, colorful clog shoes called "crocs." But The Good Housekeeping Research Institute has some safety concerns.

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Good Housekeeping answers questions about digital change

Next February your tv may go dark. The reason being digital conversion. Some people may need a converter box to be able to watch your television. The Good Housekeeping Institute has all that you need to know about the upcoming change.

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Good Housekeeping explores food for the "Anti-Cancer Diet"

Experts say that people who are fit and eat healthy may lower their odds of getting cancer.  The Good Housekeeping Institute has some foods that can help with the "Anti-Cancer Diet."

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