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STLMoms: 10 Commandments of Parenting

Margie Ellisor — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:12:00 CST

We all know there is not a book that has allthe answers to parenting, but what if we could find a guide to live by. Dr. Philip Dembo is the author of "The Real Purpose of Parenting -- The Book Your Wish Your Parents Read."

Margie's Money Saver: 6pm Clearance Sale

Margie — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:17:00 CST

It's time to clean out the closet at 6pm.com and that means huge savings for you! Right now check out the brand names like Nike, New Balance, North Face, Reebok and much more up to 80 percent off.

STLMoms: Adopt a Dog

Margie Ellisor — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:09:00 CST

Kim Brown with Five Acres Animal Shelter talks about an event Friday that combines animals and a spaghetti dinner. They're calling it Spay-Ghetti.

Margie's Money Saver: Free Starbucks!

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 06:54:00 CST

Need a cup of Joe to get you going in the morning? Right now you can get a free beverage of any size at Starbucks by trying their lighter roast coffee. All you need to do is buy a 16 ounce Starbucks Blonde Roast Coffee or a Via 12 pack. So enjoy your favorite drink in the store and stock up on some coffee you can brew at home.

The Year of the Dragon is also the Year of the Baby

By Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Many Asian American families are preparing to grow in the Year of the Dragon, which according to centuries-old tradition is a particularly promising year to have a child.

Taiko and Gemma Chen may not celebrate all 15 days of the lunar new year, nor do they believe they are sweeping away prosperity by cleaning the house. But there is one centuries-old tradition the Asian American couple still swears by: having a baby in the Year of the Dragon, considered the most auspicious year in the 12-year zodiac cycle.

STLMoms: February Flu

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:42:00 CST

On the heels of the Super Bowl and being around crowds, are you putting yourself at the risk of getting the flu? February is the peak month for the flu. Dr. Gayathri Raman with the St. Louis Medical Clinic talks about how you can keep it at bay. Learn more at the CDC.gov.

Variety's 2012 Gold Heart Pin

Morning Show Staff Writer — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:00:00 CST

"Ryan Vader" just might be the closest thing to Darth Vader that FOX 2 will ever see and we're glad he was here. He talks about Variety Children's Charity, what it's doing for him and what an event will help them.

STLMoms: Adult ADHD

Margie Ellisor — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:53:00 CST

We've talked many times about dealing with a child who has ADHD but what about if your spouse suffers? Psychotherapist Dr. Russell Hyken talks about something that affects as much as 16 percent of our population.

Margie's Money Saver: Free Onion Rings

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:00:00 CST

If you're out and about this weekend, swing by Burger King to try their new onion rings for free ! Burger King is offering this freebie on both Saturday and Sunday. There is no purchase or coupon necessary. It's for their value size onion rings. One per customer, please.

Birth control recall raises risk of unplanned pregnancy

Lauren Keiper — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:05:00 CST

BOSTON (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc is reaching out directly to women consumers to warn them about its U.S. recall of one million packets of birth control pills as concerns mounted that a manufacturing error could raise the risk of unplanned pregnancies.