Lunch Box Tricks
You want school lunches to be nutritious. Your kids want them to taste good. So how do you pack a lunch that's healthy, yet fun? Dr. Deanna Lites shows us some lunchbox tricks.
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School lunch times
13-year-old Abby Connors of Woburn always looks forward to lunch.
Cash for class
Reading, writing 'rithmitic. It's all free at your local public school. But these days, anything beyond that may cost you extra.
Kids and Cell Phones
When Kathy Lewis is watching her girls at the frog pond in Boston - - she can keep a close eye on them, but she knows as soon as the school bell rings they'll be out of reach and on their own.
Rate your school
For Pat McCarthy - - there's no more chasing her kdis down for their grades. Now all she has to do is log online.
Terrorisim on the Vineyard
The sun, the sailing, and the small towns of Martha’s Vineyard. It’s the last place you'd think terrorism...
Couchsurfing
When it comes to traveling, there is one guarantee. Hotels are never cheap. But today, even the best rates can be beaten.
Pre-K Tutors
With school fast approaching, many parents are trying to give their kids a leg up in the classroom by getting help over the summer. But how at what age should kids become students? Frances Rivera takes a look at tutoring for the very young.
Downloadable Directions
No doubt, everyone has used online driving directions one time or another -- but is what you print out really giving you the most direct or even accurate route?
Cure Breast Cancer Plates
You've seen the pink ribbons, but now two women want to do more than raise awareness for breast cancer. They want to put the brakes on this deadly disease so they're hitting the highway for help. From the From the 3 time Super Bowl Champs and the New England Patriots Charitable Organization, to honoring war vets, license plates are raising money for important causes.
Wading for trouble
Three-year-old Alyssa loved to play, dress up in silly costumes, and sing.
Scoring seats for the Sox
The crack of a bat. The roar of the crowd. All part of the Fenway experience, but it's easier to hear these sounds of frustration from would-be Fenway Faithful this year: "It's been very difficult." "It is hard this year." "It's impossible".
Skin Whiteners
It's an embarrassing problem for many women: dark patches, uneven skin tone. And now many over-the-counter products promise to fight pigment problems. 7's Juli Auclair has more.
Racy Reads
Sex, drugs, alcohol. Parents expect to see these pop up in the movies. Or on TV. But Karen Foley of Groveland was shocked to see them in a book her eleven-year-old was reading. A book written for young readers.
Celling Your Secrets
You've heard about the dangers of identity theft when it comes to your finances. Now there's a new target…personal information from your cell phone. Unless the thief comes forward, you may never know you're a victim. But there are steps you can take to stop someone from "Celling Your Secrets."
Parking Spot Finder
Ever circle a city street for what seems like hours looking for a parking space? It’s a pain. But some Boston University grads came up with a high-tech tool that could show you where open parking spaces are. 7’s Juli Auclair shows us the key to finding open places to park.
Something in the Sand
All this hot weather has made the beaches along New England popular destinations. But how clean are those beaches? The state tests the water to make sure it's healthy for swimming. But what about the sand? Dr. Deanna Lites tells us about a new study that finds "Something in the Sand."
Cardio Tennis
Ever wish you had a body like Serena Williams or Anna Kornikova's? Well maybe you can. That's because the U.S. Tennis Association has developed a new exercise program called 'Cardio Tennis'. The program is brand new, but has attracted plenty of interest.
In Case of Emergency
At emergency rooms across the country, information is vital - and sometimes hard to come by. Dr. Paul Biddinger is all too familiar with the problem.