residents as they hunkered down for safety. >> i can't believe it. i never thought that i would live through something l@ke this. it's like a nightmare. >> that same storm system pounding the country again today. 59 million people in its path with the threat of more tornadoes and snowdrifts as high as ten feet, aseople try to make their way home from their christmas vacations. weaver we're live on the scene. towering inferno. fifighters in southern california working to get control this morning of a raging wildfire that shut down highways. as one family shares dramatic video of their ride through the ring of fire. holiday terror alert. new warning about a possible paris paris-style attack in europe before the new year. security beefed up this morning after what appears to be a new message from the leader of isis. and hoverboard fails. people everywhere tumbling down as they tried out their new

everyoyo from politicians to professional athletes. the hottest holiday toy came with a warning about explosions. many people need a balance lesson today, sunday, december 27th, 2015. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> good morning. welcome to "today" on this sunday morning. i'm sheinelle jones. >> i'm harry smith. we're joined by kristen welker and raphael miranda. erica and dylan have the morning off. >> thank you for waking up with us. let's get tthe top stor e monster holiday storm that triggered deadly tornadoes in dallas overnight. the masasve storm system is stretching from texas to illinois with 59 million people in its path. here's what we know so far. at least eighteople were killed overnight in texas. with as many as 11 tornadoes reported. bringing the death toll to 26

overnight, storm chasers captured dramatic vidid of the tornadads that rippedd cars right off the highway. we have team coverage this morning. let's start with nbc's charles headlock in texas. charles, good morning. >> good rning, sheinelle. parts of t tas are waking up to a cold, wet mess. as many as 11 tornadoes struck thetate overnight, killing at least eighthtpeople. >> oh, there's stuff flying in the air. >> reporter: a path of destruction over dallas as deadly tornadoes touched down, terrorizing resididts for hours. five people were killed in garland, texas, when the winds swept their cars off i-30. >> appears they came from the highway, around 17 feetet >> reporter: eyewitnesss came upon a scene of devastation. >> it was terrifying. it was heartbreaking. you know, especially being the day after christmas.

storm moved on, bystanders recorded the terrifying sounds of warning sirens and enormous bangs. >> i've seen tornadoes before, bubu i've never, ever seen damage like this. >> reporter: homes and lives ripped apart in seconds. >> i cannot believe that this amount of damage was done. probably 30 seconds. felt like a lifetime. it did. i'm sorry. >> reporter: building materials flewhrough the air, piercing walls. susa came out to find aasured memories stuck to her mailbox and truck. >> it was someone's wedding picture. >> reporter: south of dallas, more destruction in waxahachie. at least four homes were damaged but no serious injuries reported. >> i'm thankful to god all my neighbors are alive. >> reporter: the power of the storm was visible from above, as anes passed over dallas. >> the seatbelt sign is on.

ordered in dallas-s-. worth airport. rescuers were slowed by flooded roads and power outages. nearly 25,000 people lost power. the city of dallas was spared the worst of the twisisr's destruction. >> new tornado warning in effect for ellis county. >> reporter: warnings may have saved many more lives. for those who ce through the storm, a long road to recovery lies aheaea >> i have no doubt that everyone will pull together. it's going to take a lot of time and a lot of effort. >> texas is seeing it all this weekend. a blizzard in the nhandle. tornadoes here and, now with torrential rains, the threat of flash flooding. and snow could be mixed with the rain later tonight. sheinelle? >> charles hadlock, thank you. the same storm system that spun off the tornadoes is also responsible today for what's being called a historic blizzard that could paralyzyz holiday travel.

was blamedor more than 100 accidents. police are asking churches to open later so roads can be cleared. mike seidel is in amarillo, texas, with the latest. good morning. >> good morning, harry. from the middle o@ intererate 40, , is shut dowow due to the blizzard from the west side of amarillo toal ber al berbuquerque. we've been dealing with the ferocious wind all ninit. it's gusted 60 to 65 miles per hour in the panhandle and will blow like this today, tonight and into monday morning. looking at one to two feet of snow. some of the highway you can see. here, because it's a dry, powdery snow, you have drifts most a foot and a half deep. we've already had 23 inches of snow in parts of new mexico, but this is the issue. it just blows. it's like powdered sugar. the temperature is 20 degrees. our wind chills are around zero. it's going to be a long day and night out here. travel is not recommended.

at, before yesterday, they were 30% full. now, they're completely full. erybody puld off the interstate and they're hunkered down, likely until sometime on monday. it's going to be a wild day out here in amario. this could be one of their biggest storms on record, even competing with a b bzzard three yearss ago,o, when they had over 20 inches. harry, back to you. >> we'll do our best to get you a light. mike seidel, thank you very much. you have tens of millilis of people traveling in the path of this storm. let's turn to raphael miranda. >> the storm is still getting stronger today, affecting millions of people around the region. warnings extending from the canadian border. we have ice warnings, all warnings with this storm turn sboog into a blockbuster. it's gaining strength. blizzard off to the west. ice storm into oklahoma.

the midwest. of course, that tornado threat continues today on this sunday. now, the threat has shifted east of it, so today, it's houston to new orleans. that's where the threat for severe thunderstorm lies. more tornadoes are possible this afternoon into this evening. hail and damaging winds expected, as well. already wawarlogged here. some areas could see up to half a foot of rain as we're heading out on this sunday. we have it all with this storm. it's coinciding with one of the busiest travel times, unfortunately. it'll affect us tomorrow as we head to work, as well. >> thank you. >> people have to stay safe. out west, firefighters are making progress as they battle a wildfire in souththn california that shut down highways and forced people to flee for their lives. we have more from nbc's blake mccoy. >> reporter: this morning's cleanup effort, a welcome sight for homeowners who, just a day earlier, were facing this in their backyards, prompting the

100 homes along pacific c cst highway in california. >> the fire was about 30 feet from my parents' house. >> it was scary. >> reporter: dry conditions and gusty santa ana winds fueling the flames. this incredible video shot by tourists from the netherlands. the family of five had just seen a lakers game and wereriving to santa barbara, when they und themselves sounded. >> i was like, this is my last minute of life. it felt like an hour, really, but in the end, it was only a few seconds. >> reporter: this morning, firefighters say the flames were sparked by a downed power line knocked over in a windstorm. >> we will not leave until we know every last ember has been ex extinguish extinguished. >> reporter: their quick reaction time applauded by residents. >> i have a lot of confidence in these guys. there was something like 500 firefifiters on the job, and they did a beautiful job of containing it so it didn't run

>> reporter: for "today," blake mccoy, nbc news, ventnta, california. treacherous weather is wreaking havoc in england. >> britain is sending troops to deal with floods. towns in northern england, scotland and wales are dealing with rising waters. some structures could not be saved. a 200-year-old pub collapsed as it wasas swept off its foundation. the water could remain high with more rain possible. ecurity is beefed up across curope in response to a new terror threat there.e. kelly cobiella joins us with the detail. i know you've been tracking the story. what's the latest there? >> police said the tip came from friendly intelligencnc service, warning of a gun or bomb attack in a european capital sometime between christmas and new year's. police in vienna say they found

have increased security at big events and crowded places as a precaution. six weeks after the attacks in paris that left 130 dead, capipils around europe have been anyway. two weeks ago, swiss authorities stepped up security in geneva because of what authorities there called apecific tererr threat. now, this latest tip came on the same day as a new audio message believed to be from isis leader al baghdadi. he says isis is getting stronger and also threatens israel. nbc news cannot independently verify the authenticity of the message, but our partners at flash point say it appears to be real and frombaghdadi. >> all of that, undoubtedly, adding to the jitters across europe. thank you. chicago police are under fire follolong the latest office-involved shooting. police responded to a domestic

19-year-old, said to be threatening his father with a baseball bat. the young man came toward them and one opened fe. he hit a neighbor accidentally, killing her. in viewslouisville, kentucky, a small s mall was closed after tussles broke out. business owners called police for help. officers cleared the area, trying to keep the teens apart to prevent new fights from erupting. peyton manning is calling a report of growth hormone use complete garbage. the broncos quarterback said in a statement provided to profootballtalk.com, allegations in a new documentary are totally made up. he said the suggestion he got drugs under his wife's name while recovering from surgery never happened. finally, aroup of health service workers in england are celebrating a very special

their choir found out its holiday recording is the number one christmas song, and they y e happy. there's no doubt about that. the group mixed simon and gar garfunkle with coldplay. take a look. >> look at those smiles. priceless. the group's hit beat out justin bieber's song. the singer urged others to back the choir. allhe proceeds go to charity. if you're beating justin bieber, even with a little assist, you're doing well. >> look at the video. it's a feel good video. >> it is. >> they are loving that. >> thank you. >> absolutely. what can we expect? there's a lot going on out there. >> the record heat continues in the northeast for one more day. this is it. if you like the warm weather, enjoy i in new york city and boston. cold out west, below average temperatures in places like amarillo.

time record again with a high of 65 degrees. boston, about 20 degrees above average. even down into atlanta, temperatures about 20 to 30 degrees above averhere is additional forecast storm. temperatures likely won't move much today with a brisk breaks in the clouds in our thought is that snow and sleet will now, it appears areas alng and south oo hwy 20 have potential especially from a dubuque to cedar rapids line and south. if ice accumulation does occur. this area will then see a switch less. areas along and north of morning. snow accumulation from 4-8", with isislated higher amounts are possible. the farther northwest, the higher the snow amounts are blowing snow and low visibility. this system will track out of will be dependent on surface temperatures and when th >> that's your forecast. >> thank you. now to politicians. while the presidential candidates are takakg a breakak for thee holidays, they're about to go full speed ahead with the iowa caucuses fast approaching. kristen, you've been busy, and i

at 2015. >> i have bebe busy and will be busier. with days until 2016, it's safe to say, we're saying good-bye to one of the most unpredictable political years on the record books. >> and i promimi you this -- >> reporter: 2015, against all odds, the year of donald trump. >> president trump. >> reporter: his critics writing him off after his controversial entrancecento the race. >> they're bringing drugs, they're bringing crime, they're rapists. they're not sending their best. >> reporter:hat was just the beginning. >> i like people that weren't captured. >> total and complete shutdown of muslims entering the united states. she was favored to win. she [ bleep ] lost. >> r rorter: fiery remarar that would have sunk most candidates but trump is still surging. >> nice to meet you, too. >> reporter: the one-time favorite for the nomination, jeb bush, struggling in the billionaire's shadad. >> donald trump is a jerk. >> reporter: it's proven to be

candidates like ben carson and bernie sanders, a self-described socialist, firing up voters who are fed up with washington. >> bernie! bernie! >> reporter: the question now, can they turn that passion o the trail into actual votes? >> thank you, all, so much. >> reporter: meananile, the democratic front runner is entering the new year solidly on top. hillary clinton, so far, weathering the controversial over her e-mails. >> did you wipe your server? >> with a cloth or something? >> that means the american people,are sick and tired of hearing about your e-mails. >> reporter: and a boostrom vice president biden who decided to stay out. >> i believe we're out of time, the time necessary to mount a winning campaign for the nomination. >> reporter: and while a number of candidates inn both partiti have already dropped out, for the ones who remain, the race for the white house is just about to kick into high gear. >> and it is worth noting that the front runners have

year. cruz is beating trump in iowa. clinton a race in new hampshire. it's time for voters t have theirsay. i believe when it was 18 months away. >>ere it is. >> yes, and it'seating up. >> thank you. >> absolululy. >nbc's andrea mitchell is moderating "meet the press" this morning while chuck todd enjoys the day off. good morning. >> good morning to you. >> this is g gng to be the most difficult question of the day. the biggest political story of 2015, i wonder, hm >> how hard it is. i guess you'd have to say, as you both know, sheinelle and harry, it's donald trump. who could have predicted this? this has been the most amazingly unpredictable year. we kept saying allf the conventionalal pundnds, saying that he would fall. that the balloon would burst, but it hasn't. here he is, still the front runner by far.

coming up on the inside, but we're going into 2016 with donald trump still having to prove that he can organize in iowa and do the traditional caucus thing. but so far, he has been unstoppablbl >> let's talk more about the iowa caucuses. at this point, we're five weeks away. how much could change between now and then? we've been talking about trump. what should he be watching for, or all of us, on the gop front? >> he needs to see if he can anslate the crowds into ornizing. are those people going to stand and sayhey're for donald trump? some of the things he's said about hillary clinton, which have been described as sexist, and some of the vulgar happening vaj -- language, are some of those too edgy for iowa voters, or will they follow what they've shown so far in the polling and stick with donald trump? >> it's been a mystery we all

i'll go to a different subject. as we end 2015, begin 2016, here's my prediction for power couple of the year. paul ryan and barack obama. >> i agree with you. >> see? >> you know, harry, this is the most promising domestic issue. the fact that perhaps paul ryan and barack obama can talk, can negotiate, work out compromises. compromise is a dirty world in washington. it is according to republican candidates. if they can work together, maybe, maybe, they can get something going. it's hard to say what it could be. maybe on budget issues. certainly not on guns. chuck did an interview with spike lee we'll be showing to talk about the horrific gun violence in the country. there are issues unresolved. it's a large part of why people are so angry at washington.

>> weeks without threat of a government shutdown. how about that? >> a good sign. >> andrea mitchell, thank you so much. we'reeoing t tsee andrea in a bit on "meet the press," when they will be joined by presidential candidate sator bernie sanders. up next, look out low. wipeoutsts galore, as dads try out the new ell phone rings) where are you? well the squirrels are back in the attic. mom? your dad won't call an exterminator... can i call you back, mom? he says it's personal is time... if you'r'ra mom, you call at the worst time. it's what you do. if you want to save fifteen percent or more on car insurance, you switch to geico. it's what you do. where are you? it's very loud there.

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take a look. dad tried riding hoverboard, and now we're here. just brutal. looks like the er, right? even a congressman. carlos curbelo, writes, confirmed, #hoverboard is for kids. my daughter got it. i ended up in baptist health. poor guy. we hope that he heals very soon. let's talk about dads a drones. doesn't get much better. this video was posted on twitter. a daughter asks herself why she bought her dad a drone for christmas. tries to fly it and doesn't gho so -- go so well. this instagramer posted a video of her dad trying to figure out how to work his drone. is he going to figure it out? he's off to a good start. he as the cononol and boom. it's up on the ceiling. guys, these were good tries. cautionary tale to all you dads out there, dads of the world, stay safe.

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possible, especially from a dubuque to cedar rapids line and south. winds over 40 mph may cause damage to trees and power lines if ice accumulation does occur. this area will then see a switch over o snow during the afternoon with totals around four inches or less. areas along and north of hwy 20 are more likely to see sleet and snow. snow accumulation will begin by mid morning. snow accumulation from 4-8", with isolated higher amounts are possible. the farther northwest, the higher the snow amounts are expected to be. strong winds could also create areas of blowing snow and low visibility. this system will track out of thetate by earll tuesday. again,,his is a very tricky forecast and snow/ice amounts will be dependent on surface temperatures and when the switch from freezing rain to snow occurs. confidence is high that travel will bbome difficultt quickly y cross the ststte monday. be sure to stay up to date on the latest forecasts. a few light snow showers are possible again on wednesday. temperatures will cool down for the est of the week with highs struggling to get above 20 degrees by the end 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl

will be the caqm before the storm. temperatures likely won't movov much oday with a brisk north wind. winds will be from the north at 10-25 mph. mostly cloudy skies south with a few breaks in the clouds in our northern counties.winds will increase tonight ahead of our next storm system. curent thought is thaa snow and sleet will start to track into our southern counties after 3 am and spread north throughout the day. right now, it appears areas along and south of hwy 20 have a potential for snow, sleet and freezing rain. ice accumulation to .25" will be possible, especially from a dubuque to cedar rapids line and south. winds over 40 mph may cause damage to trees and power lines if ice accumulation does occur. this

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>> les was right. peter and i made the year ender. we'll show you the fun we had in 2015 in a moment. good morning. back o a sunday morning, december 27th, 2015, with an enthusiastic crowd. a large crowd. >> very big crowd on the plaza. >> packing them in here on the plaza today. >> a lot of energy. >> wow! >> want to make sure everybody gets on television. >> yes. >> we've got a lot of stories to get to before we get to the fun in a couple of seconds. 59 million people in the path of a severe weather system with a monster blizzard wreaking halve havoc from texas to illinois. the storm killed at least 11 people overnight in texas. awful there. bringing the death toll to more than two dlzen in five states since all the storms starteded last wednesday. officials in southern california say a raging wildfire is now 60% contained, with

overnight. hundndds of firefighters are battling the fast-moving blaze. they stopped the forward spread. authorities in chicago are investigating anoer deadly police shooting. investigators say a 55-year-old man was accidentatay shot to death saturday when police responded to a disturbance call involving her neighbor, a 19-year-old man whoas reportedly combative witholice and also was fatally shot. chicago mayor rahm emanuel says an independent review is undeay. we begin with a happy story for the holidays. very unlikely reunion. a family's beloved dog was missing for more than six years, until they got a phone call they'll never forget. he was alive and hundreds of miles away. kristen dahlgren has more. >> good morning, guys. if you lost a pet ever, you know the pesdesperation. the family had almost given up hope and then the call came, that may make you believe in

>> reporter: it's a sight daniel and alison marx never thought they'd see again. their beloved dog happy and home for the first time in six years. >> i wish he kept a journal. i'd love to know what he did every day. >> reporter: they last saw him when his brother and him ran out in the storm. only the brother came back. >> i tught an animal got to him. >> reporter: daniel searched in n the storm, lost himself. >> i was lost over five hours. fortunately, i was able to hear the traffic on 93, so i moved toward that and got to the road. a deputy sheriff picked me up. >eporter: they searched again, put up signs, placed ads in the paper. finally, went home to las vegas. but they never forgot willie. >> i go to bed at night, even years after we losthim, and think, what should i have done? what could i have done differently? >> reporter: they got another dog, another brother, and then they got a phone call.

awayayrom where they last saw willie. >> unexpected. >> reporter: it turned out, willie wandered to the road, too, and was picked up by a deputy who nursed him back to health. he was adopted by a family in elko, until he wandered away again. a shelter found him and scanned his microchip. six and a aalf years after they last saw him, willie finally made it home, just in time for christmas. >> a heartwarming story for the holidays. hope for pet owners out there. of course, a rerender that the microchips do work. sometimes, it takes a while. >> incredible, six years. that must be a record. >> i feel bad for the family that had him for all that time, owowrs. >> right. he looked like a collie, right? >> yes. tim timmy is in the well? it's what i thought. >> lassie! >> all right. so much weather out there. traveling today.

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bernie cannot be bought out by big money. bernie's opinion cannot be purchased. it's time for our next president to get in there, roll up hihisleeves, take offffhe gloves, and take on wall street, take on big business, take on big money, and get the working class back to where they suld be. he's a rock. sanders: i'm bernie sanders and i approve this message. a little party never killed nobody this last sunday at 2015 on "weekend today," we can't help but look back at what an incredible year we'vevead. >> there were laughs. there were pranks. of course, there was some

>> welcome. >> welcome. >> welcome to "today". >> on a saturday. >> on a sunday morning. >> glad to have you with us. >> 2015 was. >> an adventure. >> cold and snowy. >> i can't sum it up in one word. morning. can't catch a break. one of the e teorologists who can't catchch break. >> i worked in boston for years and this is about as powerful a storm as i've seen. ice as far south as georora. the great niagara falls is partially frozen over. do you have the winter blues? yardstick. now, it'sot close e eugh to being big enough to measure these mounds of snow.

the record books. >> we've all come outside to brave the elements. dylan is warm and toasty inside. she has hot chocolate. it's been a rough month for our meteorologist. >> yes. >> i've met an incredible number of people over this past year. jeff kinney, who writes "the ranching nuns. >> people don't know nuns do that kind of thing. >> we convinced our bosses too denmark and do a story about lego. >> i feel like sometimes, the people i interview, i get more from them than i feel i'm giving to them. >> w wt are your dreams for the company? >> i'm inspiring upward, learning new things. >> an 8-year-old girl caught her known newspapers. >> if i treat people seriously,

>> wisdom with come in a child. >> i got to go to sweden and golf at midnight, when the sun is still kind of up. night putting, putting at night. i love we had the opportunity to take our woman somewhere special for mother's day. i went white water rafting in costa rica with my mom. >> we're going back in time with prom-themed c ct classics. >> this is going to be the best night of our lives and we won't regret anything. >> i love we're coordinated. this is beautiful. >> in our series "run foror today."" >> we're here in central park with a lot of our run for today participants. >> we have a few people on the plaza, looking forward to their weekly "susuays with harry." >> we have a good one. >> just back from a trip to glacier national park in montana. >> people happy to see the bookmobile? >> oh, yeah. >> life i i in the comomnity

>> you can probably buy a couple new pickups for the price of a stagecoach. >> the snake i bought at the expo expo,, returned it and we gave it to our expert. back to you. >> crazy thing is, they thought they sent all the snakes back. theyd didn't. >> don't, don't, no, no, ! >> oh, gosh! >> did you prank yourself? >> i didn't even want to do it. i felt bad, tpe poor man hates snakes. >> i'm'm not afraid of elevators, flying or walking down the street. it's a snake zplchlt! >> are you aware today is national hug a newsman day? >> i did not. >> we almost had one of those moments on live television where i had to be bleeped out. >> gone from days when sweatpants were considered gym clothes. >> oh, now i getet it. >> let's be clear, i requested a large and i ended up with a medium. they're a little up in here, up

if i sit, i could tear something. i'll warn the audience. >> i don't know why it's always the guys that get the pranks. they're good sports about it. >> would you wear them? >> not this pair. >> happy valentine's day. >> in honor of pie day, i'll take you back to my math class and tell you what pi is. >> we don't't want to miss wishing you national cereal day. >> what? >> i'm going to cry! >> what's up, dudes? >> we know you've been working hard all week, so we'll ask you to leave the kitchen and let the men n the cooking. >> happy mother's day. >> today marks the 50th birthday of our buddy here. here's also brought famous cinnamon rolls for u today. >> happy birthdhd, erica hill. >> thanks, guys. >> finally 30.

>> right? i don't look a day over 25. birthday today. >> it is. >> we were keeping it a secret, >> cinnamon buns. >> how did you know? >> guys, welcome to the blind voice." i'm carson daly, the seventh tv show i've hosted today she'll always get the best off me, the worst is yet to come this, i know >> did you decide who you want to be your coach? >> i think i wanna hollerback girl. >> i'll go with gwen. >> it was such a bittersweet moment when we said good-bye tolessto less lester onnweekend. 're proud of him. it's wonderful to see him in this job on nightly news where he is a perfect fit. >> i'm thrilled about the opportunity, but i'm really

i'll always consider myself a member of the "today" show family. >> i'm going to let everybody in on a behind the scenes secret. at "weekend today," we love to break out into song and dance whenever we can. when i was young, she cooked me something yummy when i was sick, she'd take care of me, i love my mama >> i'll touch your soul. >> can we acknknledge the fact i'm dressed u u like a pirate? >> it's normal. >> one of the best parts of "weekend today" is everything that happens behind the scenes. we're kind of like the little engine that could.

today" is like a hug from heaven. . >> we're o o big happy fafaly. a lot of smiles and joking. the best place to work. >> how long is it taking to shoot this picture? >> music, please. >> did we stretch? >> here we go. the players gonna play, play, play, play,lay the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate

you'll see it again in the year end video. >> wow. >> really amazing, riegtdght? >> what a year. >> one of my favorite moments, the "voice." you dressed up,nd it was classic. >> one of our stylists on the show, deb weber, shwas meticulous meticulous. pharrellllas a lightning bolttn this side of his jacket. i'm happy you saw the crew's faces. they do so much to make this world turn. >> great point. >> it was so fun. >> i'm sort of new to this group here.. maybe six or seven months or so. the fact is, people here are so nice, internettic, icenergegec. i feel grateful to have the opportunity to hang with you all. >> they pulled off great surprises. the day on mother's day. erica and i are iolved in the show. it's hard to pull a fast one, so

for my husband to get two 3-year-olds and a 6-year-old out of the house by 6:00 a.m., and erica's kids from sauburbia. >> you should have pharrell's hat in a display box. >> try to have some fun next year. >> a little more dancing. >> special thanks to our producer, researcher here's a little healthy advice. eat well, live well, and take of what makes you, you. right down to your skin with avavno aveeno daily moisturizing lotion with the goodness of active naturals oat and 5 vital nutrients for healier looking skin in just one dayay healthy skin equals beautiful skin. and for shower softness, add the body wash, too!

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