the reality show aregies ee, rebecca and fallon. fallon's brother, josh, that had the idea of making a video scrapbook for her family that followed her through her teenage years. >> the reason for the show changed because of how much it has grown. it went from being a project of may sister to being that today but i'm also trying to make it more community oriented. >> reporter: the shows started at 50 hits an episode and now gets 7,000. popularity of the show kept the cast humble. >> people watch it because they know us. everybody knows who we are. >> reporter: the episodes focus onhe girls' day-to-day lives, everything from relationships to holidays. the girls are proud of the family values that the show represents. >> i don't want tbe filmed doing dumb stuff. you know, not good. i don't want -- like younger people or anybody to watch it. think it is okay. that's what people here do. you know, i just want to see an example. >> reporter: the new season already started with the drama of fallon going to college.

they will continue the show even with fallon goes and hope fans will keep watching to see what happens next. >> you can watch their show online. you see we set u a link to "girls will be girls." go to nbcwashington.com and search "america this week." john mayer can put on quite a show if you didn't know. one of his young fans was thlled to get tickets to see him in concert. but his experience at the concert was really a dream come true. wcau's laurie wilson has the story. >> reporter: in front of 25,000 fans in philadelphia, singer john mayer made a little voice dream of being a rock star come true. >> he was really cool. >> this is austin. >> reporter: 11-year-old austi picked out of the crowd at the concert when he saw him hold up this sign. austin made tonight the car on the way to the show. >> i held up this sign and he

saw it and he asked me what kind of guitar i played. i told him electric. and he's like, come on, someone bring him up here. >> hey, austin. >> reporter: austin played it from there. >> i started the song. the rest of the band did a great job of keeping up with me. at least playing with me. >> reporter: austin has been playing guitar for two years. he has been practicing the leads for month determined to get on stage. >> i was thinking that it was surreal. it was like unbelievable moment. like a dream come true. i felt like the power -- created in front of me. cool playing with john mayer. >> reporter: you made this sign and in exchange you got this guitar? >> yes. >> reporter: very cool. what does it say? >> it says t austin, you rock. keep playing. >> reporter: even p some fans who stopped him for pictures as he was leaving the show.

he's now officially cool with his friends at school. >> they all want to be my manager. >> he will never forget that. up next, unlocking your inner youth. we will take a spin through a toy fair. these stories aren't just for kids. the future is a little brighter for ten little puppies. these adorable guys and their mom mittens were facing an uncertain future in omaha. the owner wasn't able to keep

them. but an internet plea caught the attention of a shelter in wisconsin that was willing to take in the dog. to get them there the organization pilots and paws stepped in and flew the animals to their new home. the flight cost $250 in jet fuel but the pilot says h, it was well worth those 11 lives saved. what's small and pink and doesn't go very fast, it would be the next new thing in toys, of course. ben aaron shows us how you can feel like a kid at christmas all year long. >> reporter: the t fair is over 345,0 square feet. i'm going to need the right transportation. >> a lot of cool toys come to the market. one of which is the waves. new ufo. >> reporter: what's moon dough? >> a new compound that has no water. it never dries out. >> reporter: want to eat.

>> it could you. >> reporter: really? >> you are mott supsed to. >> reporter: you guys have life stakes used for fun and safety on halloween. >> yeah. >> reporter: they are pretty popular in clubs, too. >> yes. >> reporter: this has lights and sounds. it has lights. it is not that noticeable on your face. these are the new and improved 2010 models. >> this one hear is battery operated. >> big marshmallows. >> reporter: i want to test to see how good of a shot you are. >> okay. let's do it. >> reporter: i realized weigh all have a little kid in us still. >> he's that wacky. thanks for joining us for

"america this week." we are going to leave you with a fond farewell. two see lion pups that found themselves stranded on a los angeles beach are back in the wild tonit. after treatment at a recentter, they were happy to be released back into the wild. have a great week. ♪

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lot of things at once. it's the secret to his success. he not only writes and produces but performs winning grammy after grammy and attracting thousands of fans. and he hasn't for gten what it means to be poor. >> it is what makes me want to help kids and families. >> reporter: with scholarships and now this spring help with mortgage payments. but hs met with wealthy citizens in this city who also believe in helping those who need. we've seen him make things happen. what will he call on fans to do next? he says sometimes it's just to have fun. >> still to come, stop the

sniffles, the best ways to cure the common cold. is your kitchen making your sick?

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baltimore borrowed it from a landscaping company. the dragon takes in truckloads of snow and melts it using heating tubes and a burner. whatever doesn't evaporate turns to water which is flushed down the drain. for cleaning up indoors, you may think your kitchen is fine when the counters are wiped and clean. but there's more lurking around than meets the eye. tips from "cooks illustrated" to help root out the hidden ba bacteria bombs in your kitchen. >> reporter: one of the dirtiest places in your kitchen, the sponge. cooks try to disinfect it by bleaching it, putting it in the microwave it, the best way is boiling it for five minutes. studies show the kitchen sink has more bacteria than the

garbage can. bleach is best. a table spoon per quart of water. some think rinsing raw meat and poultry makes it safer? don't. it more likely spreads bacteria around the sink. they suggest setting up a barrier, plastic wrap on your scale and matter and easy clean up. when seasoning, don't contaminate the salt and pepper shakers, you can throw them in the dish washer when you're done. what's the best way to cleaning a cutting board? bleach, hot water, vinegar? all three were effective. wood and plastic and bamboo and found all three came back equally clean but bamboo has

properties that actually kill bacteria. when defrosting, never defrost on counter, bacteria multiply rapidly at room temperature. put it in a pan in the fridge, it will take 24 hours to thaw. avoid temperature danger zone. most being bacteria thrive between 40 and 140 degrees. as a general rule foods shouldn't stay in the danger zone for more than two hours. keep your food colder than 40. they call it counter intuitive cooling. you have a hot dish and want to put it in the refrigerator. don't, it raise the temperature of the fridge to the danger zone. leave it on counter until it reaches 70 degrees, warm to the touch, then put it in the refrigerator. take your refrigerator's temperature, a good thermometer will tell you if your fridge and freezer are cooling properly. the fridge should be between 35

and 40 degrees, your freezer should be at zero degrees. when reheating leftovers, reheat rapidly, don't bring things to a slow simmer. get them to a rapid boil as quickly as possible. still ahead, you don't have too rely on coffee. some simple ways to get the [ male announcer ] it's our hottest offer of the season,

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throat and puts you to sleep. >> reporter: there's no one tried and true cure but when congestion fills your nose and the coughing won't stop, desperation can take over. >> when i'm sick, i'll pay almost anything to pay better. when you walk into the aisle in the pharmacy, you're vulnerable to the temptations to pick up everything off the shelf. >> reporter: an infectious disease specialist says depending on your symptoms you could be wasting your money. >> better to single on an ingredient. you don't want to take something you don't need. >> reporter: for example, if you have a dry cough, look for a medication with dex trow mer for fan, make your cough more productive. if you have a fever, acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

. the doctor says most common colds will go away on their own. if you're experiencing fever, shortness of breath, che pain or if your cold goes away and then comes right back, you should probly see your doctor. but, don't rush to get an antibiotic. >> if it's a viral infection, then the antibiotic is not going to do anything. and any time you put something in your body, you have the potential of having side effects. >> if it's not too bad, i'll drink orange juice. >> reporter: there's not much evidence supporting national remedies, he says there is some value to taking vitamin c. >> it may help to ward off some viral infections, but once the infection has set in, it probably doesn't have a role in making things any better. >> i act like a big baby basically and drink a lot of liquids. >> reporter: liquids are key when you have a cold, especially those with salt. >> it helps to mobilize the

fluid in your body so the secretions are flowing out and things aren't being blocked up. >> reporter: news 4. >> the doctor says when you are buying over counter meds, read the label and make sure what you're buying will help your symptoms. if you're treating a child, make sure you talk to your doctor first. even when you're not sick, sometimes you need a pick me up to help you get through the day. before you reach for the fourth cup of coffee to fight fatigue, there are other things you can do to get the burst of energy you're looking for. >> reporter: you can feel it coming, that midday slump, your eyes start drooping and body starts sagging. before your brain shuts down completely, you grab a coffee for the caffeine fix. what you really need to do is get moving. >> it's possible to spend an entire workday without getting out of your chair. >> reporter: dr. pea et trow at

george washington university recommends that for every hour you spend sitting down, get up and walk around for at least five minutes. climb the stairs, go outside. get your heart pumping and blood flowing, that's on top of the 45 minutes of daily exercise she recommends. >> we don't have to move any more. and it's no wonder that we're stressed and we're tired and overweight. >> reporter: the doctor is also a fan of what she calls the necessary nap. a short nap can rejuvenate you, especially if you didn't get enough sleep the night before. >> it's wonderfully restorative and should be encouraged me. >> reporter: also strongly believes you have to unplug and unwind. when you get home from work, turn off your cell phone, close your laptop and step away from your computer. >> we are constantly plugged into work. >> reporter: eat crunchy fruits

and vegetables and make room for protein. no more candy bars and caramel lattes you have to be proakive. if you eat right and exercise and get enough rest, you can fight fatigue and get the burst of energy throughout the day. >> if you wait until the crash has set in, it's very difficult for people to get motivated to do something about it. coming up, not your typical exhibit, a d.c. gallery is offering a trip back in [ male announcer ] it's our hottest offer of the season,

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until now. >> reporter: you can feel the gust of wind, the warming sun and the pensive gaze, the corcoran gallery of art is playing host to some of the master pieces of europe. artfully collected by wealthy but reclusive sisters born in the 1880s who felt a religious duty to acquire great works. >> it's a very personal story really. >> reporter: they did their homework, selecting a variety of art that expressed the new vision that was percolating through the bow heel yum work of art. >> through the late 19th and early 20th centuries. one of the most iconic works of the collection.

such an important piece. it's very special thing to have here. we call it the mona lisa of the 19th century. >> reporter: this is the first time these works have been displayed in america, a tour that is in keeping with the mission of the dave vee sisters, that art must engage the public. >> very shy, reclusive, well educated, well traveled women, collecting art was really a way to connect with an alternative culture that perhaps they didn't have access to otherwise. >> reporter: they liked to collect works that honored the life and work ethic of regular people. >> they also wanted to tell a story about the developments of art during this period. >> it's a very exciting time to be in washington, to visit washington and to see what is available in the range of artistic expression. >> reporter: more than 50 works in three large lleries.

the show creates a peaceful flow that allows one to enjoy artist's work and appreciate the two young women who had the need and means to capture it. the exhibit will be at the corcoran until early spring providing a sanctuary from win t ter's woes. master pieces will be on display until april 25th. that's all for "news 4 this week." thank you for joining us. have a fabulous weekend.