>> announcer: this nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> it is try day friday, december 11th, 2015. jenna bush hager us with us. keith lee is off today. whatever there was weird. >> it was weird. >> this song is called "love myself" by haley steinfeld. she's become quite the singing star. >> look at her. >> she's adorable. she's going to be at the billboard awards we're going to later today. >> she's here today, too, and it will be so fun. >> she was in pitch perfect 2. she was one of those things if you saw her you were like -- if you didn't know her before you did then. wow. she will put jingle into our holiday.

look at this mama, she just keeps getting hotter and hotter here with her favorite beauty finds including some of your favorite products that are making a comeback. >> and we've got a huge holiday surprise planned for deserving kids. >> there they are. >> going to be beautiful just in time for christmas. these are all the kids at st. jude. >> hi, guys. >> you're not going to want to miss this. we're going to take great care of these great kids. >> i got to go to saint jude for a series we do. places in the world. >> when you go in, you think you're going to go in and feel sad but there's something about the place that makes you feel joyful. the way the kids are, the staff is, the kids. >> and hopeful, the science they are doing. >> we're both exhausted. jenna and i did a class together yesterday, it was spin cycle.

we were drenched. it was like you jumped in a pool and that's what it was. jenna, you're doing some kind of story on it. >> that was all of us, all the "today" show people that came out. we had so much fun. we danced. we sang. laurie, a great instructor there led us. afterwards you stepped out like a normal person. >> you partied? a candlelight dinner? >> it looks fancier than it was. we were at a bar. they actually asked if we were 21 which flashed me back to some wilder times. >> it's a little sad at the "today" show because there's a man who has been with us for years. 65 years of nbc, willard scott. he's going to be retiring next week. people have been talking about him today. it was a fun day to look back. take a look. this was one of our favorite willard moments. it involved jenna and somebody you might recognize. >> suddenly i look over and see

give that face a kiss. >> thanks. >> race back to george. >> how about this. i've been kissed by the best. >> he said, i didn't know you knew willard scott. i said, i don't know willard scott. i just love that face. >> that's the nicest kiss i've had in a long time and i appreciate that. >> did she ever talk about that? >> yes, she does. you know, we actually named our cat -- r.i.p. -- named our cat willard, after a lot of willards, but willard scott because he was so beloved. >> that was so cute, your grand matter ran up and gave a real kiss. >> she's not afraid to give a real kiss here and there, you know. >> we're going to honor willard on tuesday. that will be his last official day. never more fun there's a guy named billy eisner. he does those billy on the street things. >> we love him. >> he's running down the street yelling at people. will ferrell joined him for

take a look at billy on the street. >> who is that? yes! santa claus. you've got $100 million. >> for a dollar, which is better, gold, frankincense or myrrh. >> it's so obvious. >> which is better, gold, frankincense or mer. >> gold. >> it's myrrh. >> who is better? yes! >> who is the elf? >> buddy. >> what's his name? >> i've never seen the movie. >> she's never seen "elf." >> what's the better christmas movie "elf" or "scrooge?" >> "elf." >> no, "scrooge." >> can we please be on -- we want to be with you.

>> he's so hysterical. >> i want one of those oncies, by the way. is it inappropriate for a 31-year-old to squeeze into the onesie. >> no, because a 52-year-old will be doing it christmas eve. harrison ford 64. >> 63. >> on the cover of men's journal. >> oh, my god. >> he looks good. also, only harrison ford or macgyver could survive a plane crash. >> look at the picture. he's got to be making fun of it. he's recovered since the plane crash and all about the "star wars." did you ever see "star wars," by the way? >> i have two children so i have to plan my social life carefully. probably not on opening weekend maybe when i can watch it from the comfort of my own home. we haven't been to a movie in a long time. >> there's a lot of good ones. every since the globes came out.

>> i have a small child at home. i want to do a lot. >> how are the kiddos. >> oh, my gosh, the cutest little pumpkins. little mila hager. she's a nut. >> what does she want for christmas? >> i told you this. mila -- she took a picture and she didn't cry. >> with santa? >> yes, she took a picture and didn't cry. poppy, now, sit on santa's lap and be brave. who am i? where am i? she's only two months, three months. she doesn't know anything. i said, mila, what do you want for christmas? she said purple. >> she just wants "the color purple." >> i love that. >> i hope santa brings her purple. >> i hope mila isn't watching but i think santa might be bringing the book "purpleicious." have you read that one? >> no.

think you perform as a mom every single day. how many? they did the average and the average is 69. 69 tasks. >> it's crazy. you know what, it does make sense of the truth is i have a new baby. you can think about your day. you can't count how many things do you a day because you would drive yourself crazy. i will say when they said this, geez, just this morning, you know, i've taken care of the bottles, left a note, i've pumped. i know nobody wants to hear pumped. i'm sorry to the gentlemen here, but i did do it. shhh, be quiet in there with that machine. you could be pumped. >> is the pumping almost over? >> maybe. anyway, a lot. >> do you guys -- you have a cat? >> we had a cat. i'm allergic to cats, but they are like the forbidden fruit to me. i love cats so much.

thumb and pet with my eyes swollen shut. didn't seem to bother my mother. >> you were allergic. >> she had cats her whole life. when she met my dad she was a librarian with a cat name dewey after the dewey decimal system. >> oh, my god. >> a woman said, it's funny, an old maid is marrying the most eligible bachelor in texas. she's six months younger than my dad. >> how old was she? >> 31 but back then it was old maid. >> do you sleep with your pets? there's new research that says if you want a peaceful night's sleep you actually should let your pets share the bed. >> i can't believe that. >> blake is weird. he sleeps at the head. it's very unusual. almost at the eye.

>> i call that the old side eye. >> he really was. >> look how peaceful you look. >> it's so calming, except when they are up and about. >> i remember before bernie had to go live with my parents because when i was pregnant i couldn't take the medicine anymore. >> look at that. >> that's bernie. isn't she beautiful? >> yes, she is. >> now my parents give her a lion cut which is a whole other thing. she would sleep on my stomach when i was pregnant. it was the most comforting, loving thing, like she knew. sometimes when she would use the litter box, i would be like, can you wash your paws? do you any purell. >> mayo clinic found animals make us feel safer, more secure, relaxed at night. only 10% of people blame pets for sleep problems. that was excellent. >> we love our pets. >> we do love our pets. all right.

about -- look at haley. >> she's so cute. >> she's so tall. >> how tall are you? >> i'm 5'7". >> i like how she looked down. >> what am i wearing? >> are you excited about the billboard lunch today? >> i am. very exciting day. >> can we come? >> absolutely. >> hang. >> yes. >> she's like old people cannot come hang. >> no, of course you can. >> we have a couple of gifts to give back, if you're looking for shopping, annual snow globe. that was 1999. 50% of the purchase price to st. jude's children's hospital. >> i like that. >> check out this ornament. you know what this is? >> that is barbra streisand in funny girl. >> i like that. >> all the proceeds go to the nonprofit. all for a good cause. the christmas tree lighting creating all kinds of controversy.

>> first our new girl crush spending the day actress and singer haley steinfeld who will have us jingling all the way after this. should we put a jelly bean on the top? purple? absolutely. [singing] on the third day of christmas my true love sent to me. i was born a dreamer. i've got two reasons to take care of my heart. that's why i take meta. meta is clinically proven

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and of course you got into the group. >> how could they not let you . and first of all, can we talk about "true grit" for a second, because i was reading that you had to the audition for that show eight times or a number of times? >> well, no, actually -- >> wrong. >> false information. i had three auditions for the project and i came in the 11th hour and found myself in new mexico working with the cohen brothers and e jeff bridges. >> that is great. and it wast in west texas? >> yeah, all over but mainly west texas. >> because henry and i were there on a road trip and we were going to be maybe extras on the fill film. >> what? why didn't you. >> henry was like, can we get something to eat. but you were i brilliant. >> and your album, a amazing, and we will talk about jingle ball for a second,

>> yes, i went last year in l.a. as a fan. >> and this this year, you are on stage. is that crazy when you think about it? >> crazy is such an underestimate, and i can't pind the words to express how surreal it i and how incredible i feel. i mean, i have never been in the garden before, and so it is so going to be my first time to perform, and it is insane because it is my birthday and i will be there to perform my first single and now the second single and wow. >> and when your second album came out, how was it? >> well, it is fun to share with the world something that you are passionate about it and when i released "love myself" and seeing how many people it connected with around the world and what impact it made on specific people was incredible to put my first body of work ep

>> when you have a hit, do you feel like, do you know it? do you feel like this, one is going to be hot. >> and there is a man named charley walker. >> yes. >> and you do feel it. you can only hope that it is what you hope. >> and there is a man back there, and his name is charley walk. look at him. in the light. >> and charley was my next door and charley walk is also coming out for you. it is a birthday celebration. >> no. you sing it. i am not singing for myself. >> but you the great voice. >> and i am celebrating my birthday the on "today" show. wait, this is crazy. okay. red ready. >> i love it. will take the mic. >> happy birthday. >> hailee, happy birthday and charley, can we say something,

>> well, to say the least, if it weren't for this man, i would not be here talkc that i have been putting out, and i would not be performing at a madison square garden. >> it t she is 19 years old today, and she is performing at madison square garden. >> and charley is one of the music moguls that if you don't know him yet, you will. >> and now n is sparking a ton of controversy online. >> and how to make your trip a success this holiday. >> and visiting the ch you want i fix this mess? a mess? i don't think -- what's that? snapshot from progressive. plug it in, and you can save on car insurance based on your good driving. you sell to me? no, it's free. you want to try? i try this if you try... not this. okay.

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of other gifts from santa, so five maybe. >> and we were in the same ball park and one mother shared all of the presents under the tree, and yoe the reaction she has gotten. >> gift giving of board, this is going viral, gesture of loving parent or excess. some called it materialistic or disgusting and gift design for quote "spoiled brats" putting mom on the defensive saying that you can buy your children two presents or 200, but it is the way you bring them up. others loved the gesture calling it blessed. they said that you're the mom that every child wishes for. >> it is not for us to judge what is normal for another family and this is clear it is not all that unique. restraint is not in season in the holidays. a recent surveys that americane expec to spend $630 billion this year.

while another poll found that nearly 1 in 3 americans takes three months to pay off the holiday purchases. it is easy to get caught up in the spirit of giving. >> the number of gifts? i feel like we usually get around 20. that is a good amount. >> christmas i have a lot of presents. >> anything more than ten gifts is like, a lot of money, and you know what i mean? the beginning of yea e going to be starting broke >> and experts say it is all about managing expectation ss. you tell your own kids that this how we do credit and you have to give the kids credit for what happen ss in their own household. >> and as each family g their own traditions is the greatest gift of all is time spent together. >> that is a big pile of present presents and the children are ranging from 9 to 3 months and she shops all year long, and

>> that is a lot. >> and can you imagine after present 50, you are sort of tearing through it. >> and you don't want to forget what you have gotten, because by present 70, you are not remember ing what happened in one. and it might be excessive, but it is not the time to judge. there there is is a lot of mom judging goes on. and you saying that i might be done breastfeeding makes me scared. >> and now, a special holiday surprise for the children at st. jude's research hospital. >> hi, guys! we can't wait to see you after we're only human. we rely on our courage. the kind of courage that shows up when we need it...

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>> free dance, cordell. >> so, this is partially wrap and partially exposed so we want to just grab this side there and two to three inches of additional cushioning, and we want to go with the s e to see and easey to remove on christmas morning. and add a coup w we have both of these ready to go into the shipping box that is sturd do. si ship the gifts to my nieces, but i can't just ship one without both. >> so you them both to fit in there.

that is going to accommodate both gifts. >> yes. and so this is an art kit. very hot gif yes, very hot gift. >> and what do we do with this? >> it is not as sturdy as it looks. not everythi sturdy is sturdy, so it is easily damaged and so we will use the box in a box method. >> oh, some peanuts. >> yes, dump them in the top there, and add as much cushioning as possible. t is going to. >> hoda and jenna from santa. >> and why is that? >> it is a double box method. >> by the way, santa is sending me coal. it does seem like a lot of boxes. >> and so now, fill in the card just in case something happens on the outside label on the box. >> and so double labeling. and the surprise.

speaking of present ss, cordell our fedex office has been very busy and they made a very large delivery to memphis, tennessee, to st. jude hospital where where we have awesome kids standing by to make sure that all of the boxes have made it. hi, guys. >> hi, eve hi! >> are you guys ready for the boxes? >> oh. >> you guys ready? >> all right. let's go. the holidays are coming, and the elves are coming in with brand-new toys for everybody. here they come. >> here they come. 350 toys in th bags. >> okay. the legos, barbie ss and action figures and are remote control caer players and bluetooth head phones and speakers and so much more. happy holidays, everybody.

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>> i thought that you said that zishgsz e zits were back. and now, this is -- stay with me here now. and now, bringing back discontinued color a and this is so big on the social media announcing one color a day bringing them back. and this is starry night and it will be hundred ss of dollar. and if you are a fan of these colors released wednesday, and limited edition and once they are re-released, they are done. and of course, when it comes to setting the trends, chanel beauty paves the way. their bottle of this one is about to sell out. this is rose gold and glitter and it is really, really

things tha we love? you go to the store, and you say, do you have is this color -- >> well, it is a batch. and so it does take months to have it coming back to guessing is good. >> oh, this is go ging to be good. and this is lastly something it is a looking like a flat iron, but it is way to get wave s s, and the developer wanted to t a tool w the twist in the wrist, and sara who is part of my team. >> hi, sara. >> at bobbie.com, you will see that she has the gorgeous waves and on this side is straight. so she will demonstrate by flipping your hair inside of this, and pulls it like you would a straight iron, it will wave your hair. >> i have to stop you, because i am really, real hly . s s just pulls it straight, and it is literally the magic. >> oh, my gosh.

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of the hottest destination ss, and joining us is tina. can we start out with a warm destination like rio. >> yes, i am taking you to beautiful brazil who is hosting the 2016 summer olympics and billion of dollars poured into the destination to make it more inviting for visitors. not only the olympics, but carnivale in february and they host an internationalal fillm festival in the fall, and so it is on people's rad this year particular. >> and talk to us about the hotels that people can afford. >> if you wanto go to avoid the olympics, go after the olymymcs when it slows downb and we looked in september in grand hyatt, a four-star hotel, and coming i under $200 a night. and there arar three-star properties in good areas like copacabana, and it is possible the do. >> shall we move into the united

>> yes. >> where are we going? >> i think that we are going ts is a long beloved tourist destination, and auz on the top ten list for where people are travelinging on orbitz, but th there is a number of things going on. they are hosting super bowl l in february and the museum of mod modern art is going to undergo a major expansion to double the spot. and "star war" fans will love the george lucas media center. and this is a year-round destination, to where you t of c cy veryryaffordably. i love the buchanan which is $184 a night. >> nice. >> and there are a lot of the great affordable options like whitcomb in the city for $140 a night night. >> yes. it can b eright. shall we go to texas, your home state. >> yes, san antonio.

cities, but people spend $70 bill billion in the state in 2014, and continues san antonio which is at the middle of it for millennials. and the culture there with the river walk. >> my beststriend is from san antonio. a the river walk is gorgeous. >> yes shgs, and a lot of the the great r talk. an w talking about austin there with the foodies and the music. >> i went to austin high school. >> you went there austin high? >> yes, loile yal forever. sglf and what is the mas maroons. >> hmm, purple. >> and this is another one of those year-round destination, and all of the cities in texas are affordable year-round, and san antonio being one of them. >> and thep mexican food. >> and stay at the omni right on the river walk, and just over $200 a night, and stay in downtown san antonio at places like the fairfield inn for under $120 a night.

>> in tuluan which is one of the mostooked spots in mexico. and it is near cancun, and it is a lot of fun, but people are rook looking f alternate to cancun. it is nearby in e riviera maya, and it does maintain its own identity. >> and henry and i went there 111 years ago when we were got engaged. >> it is issquiet. you want the to go to party shots and that, go to cancun. and where else can we stay? >> the four-star property there is allinclusive, and if you go to the off season, the busy time is january through march, so if you want good deals go june through november. you can stay at this resort which is all inclusive. it can be a splurge, but if you

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