captions paid for by nbc-universal television and its try day friday. not only an ordinary try day friday, a great try day friday! may 25th. because we are heading into one of my favorite weekends. memorial day weekend. unofficial start of summer but it didn't matter to us kids, right? we knew it was "official." >> it felt like it. what is on your dance card? >> family. which is good. we spent a lot of time with our family as you do during the year

but to get everybody together, my brother, my mother, my sister, my niece is engaged. i have yet to meet her fiance. >> oh, fun. >> i have yet to meet their child. >> oh, wow. >> no, it's a little doggie named brewski. what about you? you're going -- >> i'm going to nashville. there is one of my favorite bands, rascal flatts, is playing at the grand ole opry. i want to go to the bluebird cafe. you sit there and singers just come in and perform but they are great singers. >> a lot of people have been discovered there. >> and it is going to be 95 degrees. so happy! >> pack your thong and your sunscreen, hoda woman. >> yes, indeed. so if you are traveling, they say 34% of people who are traveling this memorial day weekend, 70% of those will be traveling by car, not by plane. >> which is surprising when you think about how much gas costs right now.

but at the same time, then you think about what's happening with airline tickets -- >> they say the average cost of an airline ticket is somewhere between $325 and $350. that's to go anywhere in the country. which is pricey. >> if you're solo, i guess that's okay but think about a family. >> i know you're probably wondering if i'm going away during memorial day weekend when should i hit the road? >> not right now you shouldn't. this is the worst time. >> 10:00 in the morning is not a great time. that's when it starts getting bad to hit the road. so the highest number of cars are on the road between 2:00 and 4:00. either you should have already left and you made a huge mistake, or -- >> so sad. >> -- you should wait until 5:00 p.m. tonight. which would you think is rush hour but maybe people have already left. >> i think that's what they're trying to say. i hate to miss a day though someplace. you know? >> you just want to go early. >> absolutely. all right, so when was the last time you went on a road trip? and what do you do to kill the

time when you're on the road? >> i like to listen to music and sing aloud. in the car. all kinds of -- >> by yourself or with people? >> doesn't matter. whoever happens to be nearby. >> jay's a saint. does he love your love of music -- >> i keep saying i'm so embarrassed, then i continue doing it. >> it's in your dna. people either love it about you or they really don't like it at all. most people, thank god, love it about you. >> they do say if you happen to be in a car with your significant other, it happens to be a great time to discuss issues that are important because no one can flee. you're trapped in the car. >> this is good fob you to be listening to, bobbie thomas. they say most people should have had this conversation before you get married. we'll tell you the things you're supposed to talk about. >> you're supposed to discuss -- they say it is not a bad time to discuss finances. >> on the way to vegas?

not a good time. >> you can discuss credit scores. >> a bad time if you're on your way to vegas. >> they say it is not a terrible time to have those kinds of discussions because it's hard to carve out the time and have the discussions about money and finances. i agree it is a terrible thing to do. >> if you're going to be talking about those kinds of things and then bring up family issues and all those kinds of things you're going to hate each other's guts by the time you get there. >> what do you like to do on a long car trip? >> i don't like to take a long car trip. >> when you're forced. >> i think the longest we ever drive anywhere anymore is up to see our friends up in -- >> so what happens in the car. >> it isn't pretty. >> do you play games? >> with frank? >> i-spy with my little eye? >> i-spy with my little eye? we count cows -- hoda. no. i don't like long trips. okay? they're not good for my neck. they're not good for my marriage.

really not good for my marriage. you have no idea. i'll tell you at lunch. no, it's not good at home. that's a joke. >> kinda. so the question is -- >> it's a joke. >> -- a lot of people are defined by their car. they feel like their car makes them sexier, makes them more appealing. the question is, is your car an aphrodisiac? >> i don't know what kind of car. "z" driven me for 28 years. i know we change it out once in a while. it's a car. it gets me here. >> you're in the car driving. >> i'm on my way to work, with you, which is hardly what i'm thinking about at the time. nothing against you, hoda. oh, hoda, i'll be there in 15 minutes. oh, hoda, doesn't work like that. >> here's the thing. they say that a lot of guys when they pick out a car, you can tell when someone pull up and they know they're sexy. >> but they look like idiots.

it's like shut up! it's ridiculous. >> apparently, they say a lot of people care about the color of their car. 61% of people would walk away from their favorite car if it wasn't the proper color. >> jerry, can you come join us, please? who's hotter than jerry? i would love to know, jerry -- thank you, honey. what kind of a car do you drive? >> i have a honda. >> so you're obviously a secure man. >> it's a family car. >> do you feel sexy in your honda? >> no. >> no. you just get there. >> have you ever had -- it's just transportation. but i've had a few. >> what were they? >> i had that kit -- the firebird? >> the firebird. kit. >> get any fire in that bird? >> oh, yeah. >> thank you, jerry. i guess it's more true for a man than a woman. but if a guy drives up in a hot car and he's not hot, i don't care how hot the car is.

that's where you're going wrong, guys. >> i agree with that. so here are some topics to avoid this weekend with your significant other. they say this is a -- these are topics women should avoid when talking to a man they're dating. >> probably all the time. >> yes. all right. this is what you should be doing. number one, you should not be calling and texting constantly. >> they don't like that. >> you should not talk about your ex-boyfriends. they don't like that. >> they don't like bringing up your cats. >> if you're bringing up your cats, you have other problems. sorry, amanda. >> let's get a nice shot and embarrassing shot for amanda. >> amanda is one of our producers. >> she's a lovely person and such fun. she happens to have a cat -- >> i'm sick about her cats. i can imagine the guy she dates. >> they don't like people who are paranoid or jealous and they stalk their significant other on

facebook. >> well of course you don't! i can't believe they're getting dates to begin with if you're doing that. >> do not bug him when he's watching sports. for god's sake do not use baby talk in public. they hate that. >> is that the worst? >> i think so. >> i think the worst is whining. >> that's a big one. do you look fat in this? they don't like it. it is try day, friday. we thought we'd share something from serendipity 3 here in new york. they have the most expensive hamburger in the world. >> how many burgers will be consumed this weekend? >> joe calderon is the executive chef from serendipity 3. you made two of them? >> tell us, what's the price of these burgers? >> they're $295. >> oh, my gosh. >> tell us why.

>> that's part of it. >> the ingredients. it's japanese wagu beef. there are many cuts. it is infused with ten herb white truffle butter, topped with montgomery cheddar cheese from somerset, england. quail egg, shaved wax truffles. it is on a bun encrusted with gold. and it has on top the most expensive caviar that's farm-raised in china and is from paramount caviar. >> who buys these burgers? >> people who want an extravagant item -- >> celebrate something. >> it is going to charity. >> the proceeds are going to the barry mission. >> the barry mission is an awesome, awesome -- what they do is amazing. >> the thing on top, this is a solid diamond and gold toothpick from euphoria, new york jewelers. >> no, they didn't.

>> they made it specifically for this and donated it. >> get in there. you got to take a bite. >> you have to order this 24 hours in advance? >> yes. so we can have all the ingredients flown in. >> oh, my god. that is so drippy. oh my god! i just ate $80. oh, my god! >> and wasn't it good? >> it was so good. thank you so much. delicious. thank you for coming to see us. >> oh, my gosh. bobbie thomas. come on up. it is time for "bobbie's buzz," gang. >> this weekend is the official kickoff of cocktail sipping season. sara's going to help me with this. we have to get the whole family involved. this is a really cool find at bed bath & beyond. it is a picture that you can put inside the center.

fruit, you can do sangria. infuse your vodka or just lemons in your vodka. saves all the seeds. very smart. under $20. then you can lock your liquor. if you've got a roommate or some children around. lock it up! for you, if you're going to drink and dive maybe if you have a boat? we've got a little life jacket for your bottle of chardonnay. >> are you kidding me. >> no. at home wet bar they sell those. it's perfect for the boat. last, but not least, i have a party trick that's supposed to be a solution. i'm wearing these shoes that are bottle opener heels. >> how convenient. this is like how many women it takes. >> let's try it -- >> it is a bottle opening high heeled shoe. >> and who doesn't want a couple of pairs of that?

>> thanks. you know what it's time for? >> kathie lee's friday funny. >> oh, gosh. i got stuff all over. and it is a special friday funny, you guys. because we want to introduce everybody to miles. he has been battling brain cancer for over three years and now with a fourth recurrence. he is about to undergo a stem cell transplant at l.a. children's hospital. he will be in isolation from his friends and family for a month. he's asking people to send in 5,000 jokes that miles can watch online from his hospital room. isn't that sweet? lots of people are doing it. big stars are doing it, it is wonderful. send your jokes to jokesformiles.com. okay? jokes with a "4." number 4. this is for you, miles. all right? [ laughter ] all right. got truffle face. this is from katherine ann

landers in mexico. >> ann landers? >> a relative of. all right. her 15-year-old son, justin, told her this and she said this is the kind of joke that kathie lee would tell. i agree with them, i love this. an old man goes to answer a knock at the door one evening to find two sheriff deputies standing there. sir, are you married, one deputy asked? why, yes, the old man replied. for 48 years. do you have a photograph of your wife, sir, the second deputy questioned? the old man pulled a picture out of his wallet and handed it to the officers. then looked it over and handed it back to him. sir, i'm sorry, it looks like your wife has been hit by a truck. the old man says, i know, sir, but she's got a wonderful personality. she's a great cook. >> good one! that's awesome. >> i hope miles enjoyed that. coming up next -- >> i'm going to pick my teeth with this very expensive toothpick. >> what will be the first big blockbuster of the summer?

>> we've got a memorial day weekend movie guide. guess what's here? right after this.

pop culture fans listen up -- we have your preview of everything entertainment for this coming memorial day weekend and a little beyond. >> here with his movie picks is entertainment weekly's very entertaining senior writer, tim stack. >> it is almost summer! >> i'm excited. wearing my short sleeves. >> just flex a little bit. ooh. >> no one reacted but you. >> what's the big movie to see this weekend? >> the big movie is "men in black 3." obviously it is the third film in the trilogy. it's been a while since we've seen a "men in black" movie. >> hugely successful. >> it's been a while since we've seen will smith. i think it's been about four years. >> he's got a lot riding on this. >> very expensive film. had a difficult production. they stopped production to finish the script which is kind

of crazy but it's gotten really good reviews. our critic loved it. josh brolin's in it, he plays a young tommy lee jones. will smith has to go back and save tommy lee jones in the past to prevent his death in the future. >> lost me. >> there's another snow white movie. >> this one's like really epic and intense and it is kristin stewart plays snow white. charlize theron is the evil queen. charlize, this is like she's been quoted as saying this is her bitch period. which i understand. she is riding that. >> how fun is that though? >> that's like trees come alive, it is a very dark version of snow white. it is sort of like lord of the ringsy. whereas "mirror mirror" is more comedy. >> that one didn't do that well, did it? >> that did okay.

>> not amazing. this is pg-13 so kids could see it. not like young, young kids. prometheus is ridley scott who directed "alien" and "blade runner" and "gladiator." they won't confirm this but it is said to be a prequel to "aliens." charlize might also be a villain in this. michael fastbender. in this he plays a robot. i don't think we see that in this. >> madagascar 3 is the other. >> i was surprised how much i enjoyed that last time. >> all the animals are back. there's like a zebra, a lion, there is a flamingo, there's maybe a pterodactyl. lots of animals. >> and some people! >> and lots of people. ben stiller's character, the

animals are trying to get back to central park and end up in monaco accidentally being chased and they join a circus to hide. >> it's a lot of fun. >> where they just fit right in. >> i think they do. >> let's move on to tom cruise. this movie's been getting a lot of press. >> "rock of ages" based on the broadway show which i'm sure you've seen. >> hoda loved it. >> for this one, just bring a flask. but basically it is a movie version of the musical. it is all these great '80s songs like styx and poison and tom cruz, half naked -- >> he nails it. he really can sing. >> look at his body. >> he's 50 years old and look at him. >> any good dvds if you're going to stay home? >> yes. in breaking news, "the sting" is out on dvd. >> that movie is fabulous! >> i know. i loved "the sting." >> i heard you loved it. >> anything paul newman did, especially robert redford.

>> you guys are the modern day redford and newman, the lady version. >> you know what, tim? >> that was ridiculous. >> i know where my bread is buttered. look what you've done for my career. i'm here, i flexed on tv. >> do it again. >> please! i can't. >> we got to go. the fun continues. back with more of "today" right after this. ♪ so every year my family throws this great reunion in austin. but this year, i can only afford one trip and i've always wanted to learn how to surf. austin's great -- just not for surfing. so i checked out hotwire. and by booking with them, i saved enough to swing both trips. see, hotwire checks the competition's rates every day so they can guarantee their low prices. that's how i got a 4-star hotel on the beach in san diego for half price. ♪ h-o-t-w-i-r-e ♪ hotwire.com

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it is time for "3-2-1 live with sara haines" who's rounded up our friends and fans across the street at the nbc experience store. >> i'm with rachel from albany. this is a group that just graduated, by the way. >> we just graduated from college and we were wondering what your best advice is for noon graduates. >> i think you just have to be really tenacious. i think it's tough to find a job out there. it's not simple and i think you

just have to be one of those people who never gives up. i think most of the people who are still standing at the end are the ones who just didn't quit. i think that's the best for me. >> i'll give you the same advice my daddy did, honey. it is the best advice anyone ever gave me. find something you love to do and then figure out a way to get paid for it because you want to be happy in life. you'll be happier in life doing something you can't wait to do every morning when you wake up. >> sure. >> next up, sara from texas. real quickly with this adorable baby. >> hello. do you have a memorial day tradition in your family? >> look at that baby! >> we love your baby! i'm sorry. >> i saw that baby the other day! she's back! >> we sometimes go to rehoboth. >> for years and years and years we went to rehoboth. happy memorial day, everybody. >> kiss that baby for me. she is so delicious.

still ahead, remember that favorite lipstick color you thought was gone? think again. from pool to party, easy ways to cover up and turn your swimsuit from day to night. we'll be right back.

we're back on this try day friday with "today's consumer watch" and something you are going to love. you know how when you finally find that perfect lip color and your eyeliner, then you find out it is discontinued? well guess what? >> they're back! that's right. style and beauty experts are here to help you try to find some your old favorites and make sure they never, ever vanish again. >> why do they do it in the first place? when there is a great shade of lipstick or nail color or something and suddenly it vanishes. what's the story? >> i think in beauty, a lot of it is about innovation. there's only so much shelf space, something has to go away. >> to make room for something else. they think we've got something

that's new, improved, you're going to love it. >> but sometimes it is the most popular items that they discontinue. it's like if mcdonald's stopped making the quarter pounder with cheese. it doesn't make sense. >> we get attached to our products. it takes a long time to find something you love so when you find it you want to make sure you hold on to it. >> are there any ways to know something's one of those passing fads or something is a maybe a mainstay? >> if shades have been around for a long time, there is no guarantee they'll stick around forever. but when you find your product is a little scarce, if you're having trouble finding it, it may be going away. >> stock up at that point? >> does it affect their efficacy? >> stop showing off. >> it takes about three years for a product to go bad. that's not true for things like sunscreens that have an expiration date. cosmetics, about three years. >> you look and think, sure, these are all over the place but

some of these have been discontinued. >> some of them have gone away. pantene, they had this ice shine line at drugstores. they discontinued it in 2010. people went crazy. they were taking to facebook, and twitter. pantene listened and brought it back. prescriptives discontinued their wholesale distribution and they're really known for their foundations. i think something like 350,000 customers went crazy over this and prescriptives then relaunched their whole website featuring the foundations, the best selling products, so people could get them. >> look, nothing creates more buzz and more need than taking it away and having everybody lean in and say, gosh, i wish i could have that. >> i think it is interesting. there is limited edition products they make and tell you from the outset it is limited edition. even if you know that, like guerlain and revlon. the eyeliner was limited edition in 2009 as part of an indian inspired collection. people loved it. beauty editors were hoarding it.

they were finally able to make enough to bring it back. in the revlon case, this is a fashions night pout that they made for the special fashions night out event. people loved it so much, they brought it back. >> does it really work if you go to facebook and a bunch of people take to facebook? i know they listened for the pantene ice, but does that work most of the time? >> absolutely. you are putting your complaint out there for the world to see. companies are reading those posts and really acting on the facebook and twitter. >> don't they have to make their customer happy? it is one thing if five people are saying i can't go on with live if i don't have my lipstick. but if 350,000 people are cram clamoring for it. we want to buy it but you got to make it possible. >> what if it is discontinued? >> i had a nail color chanel had and i just loved. bobbie told me about this little company that would make -- you tell them what it is and they'll make it for you. >> freecustom.com. we've written about it. they have a vast inventory of formulas that people have asked

for. you can also send in a little dime size sample and they will make a custom blend brand-new version of your discontinued favorite. >> it wasn't outrageously expensive. >> thank you, ladies. up next -- from splashing to smashing, just another day for hoda. looks that will take you from the party to the pool, whatever. we love theme parks but with four kids, it can just be too expensive. yeah, so to save money we just made our own. oh no! what could be worse than ninety-foot swells?! typhoon! first prize! it's a cheese grater. wooooo... this isn't scary. are you kidding me? look at that picture of your mom's hair from the '80s. there's an easier way to save. wooohooo... geico. fifteen minutes could save you

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it's time for "today's style" and with the official start of swimsuit season this weekend, we have looks that are going to take the from the pool to your party. >> to help avoid schlepping all throws extra outfits with you, style correspondent and our friend liliana vasquez is here.

>> you look beautiful. >> thank you guys. you guys look great too. >> going from a pool to a party, do you have to throw an extra thing in the bag. >> nobody has time or space for an extra outfit. we're always about discovering new ways to wear the stuff that's already in your closet. >> prove it. >> we have four sets of models. some are twins, some are not but they're sporting two different looks with the same piece of clothing. >> erica and ebony. >> so cute. how adorable. very cute. >> twins? >> yes! i love this look. pants for me, these lightweight pants are great way to cover up at the pool. it is a little unexpected but for women that maybe want to not show off their hips an thighs, these are only $24.99. i love it with this tankini from kohl's. great straw bag from t.j. maxx. to transition to night, it is all about color and accessory.

i added a neon sweater from j. crew. great statement necklaces. i layered two from carol lee. can't forget about the shoes. girls got to have her heels for the party. i love these white sandals. they're white without being too white. i think both girls look great. >> thanks, ladies. next up, tory and eileen. >> a super cute beach look. this coverup i love because it is two trends in one -- print and neon. from h & m. $17.95. so pretty. i love this as a maxi dress, we added a great beach hat. flat sandals. but then look how cute it looks on eileen as a skirt. then it becomes a maxi skirt for the evening and again adding in bold pops of color. tie-waist shirt.

$79 at facie -- macy's. great accessories. neon sandal. >> the nighttime look, it is so funny -- just gathers around the top like that. is there she could be going out for cocktails at the beach and not look overdressed. because in the summer it is about being casual but still put together. >> love it. >> are you guys aware that we can see right through it? don't mind us. >> she's got a little help for the evening. >> next we'll bring out jazz. they're beth wearing a gingham dress. >> this is a lightweight cotton gingham dress. what makes this dress very easy is that it is neutral so you can pair it with any swimsuit. you don't have to match your coverup to the swimsuit. i found this for $50 at marshall's. huge steal. love the polka dots. bringing in the neon this summer. i love the idea of adding a structured blazer. this one is a white linen blazer from macy.

it takes the look from casual and beachy to polished and professional. you could even take that to the office. these shoes are a stacked woven from kohl's. $53. >> you find good bargains. >> i'm all about the bargain. >> we have adrian and claudia. they have this great open weave sweater. >> if you're not beach body ready but you want people to see your swimsuit, this is the way to do it. the swimsuit peaks through. it's sexy and understated at the same time. she's in a fabulous wedge from aerosols. look for natural material for the wedge. to transition to night, all i did was add this bandage skirt. the sweater is a little bit bigger, it is more voluminous on top so pair it with something that's a little more body conscious.

this skirt is $15 from charlotte russe. all right, let's face it, good morning. hope your memorial day weekend is off to a good start. this is what we're looking at as far as the threat for storms, mainly in the high plains. chance for showers and storms. the cool air will be in the west. but it's going to be the heat and a huge deal this holiday weekend from the gulf coast all the way up to the great lakes. it's going to be warm in indianapolis. heat from chicago south, parts of the ohio valley to the

tennessee valley. mid 90s, close to 100 degrees. this is some big heat. storms throughout parts of the southeast, moving into the eastern lakes and the northern makes, along the canadian border. still cool in the west. heat entrenched here. look at parts of wisconsin, now minneapolis, into the 90s on sunday. 97 in chicago. chance for some storms here from missouri up to the upper peninsula of michigan on memorial day. could see some storms move in and the southeast will be dealing with storms. 95 in dallas. so the southern plains dealing with this heat. the northeast, the i-95 corridor should stay dry. looks like parts of new hampshire and maine will have to deal with a few showers.

maybe a few storms mixed in. then on thursday, mainly is southeast and pacific northwest. the cooler air will be in place for much of the plains and tennessee valley. remember, weekdays on the weather channel, you can "wake up with al." yes. yes. yes. noooo! [ male announcer ] yep, subway broke the 200-calorie breakfast barrier. with delicious fresh fit mornin' melt breakfast sandwiches. subway. eat fresh. see? he's taking his vitamins.

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all right, let's face it, this is going to be a weekend spent eating and drinking. just accept that. >> before you fire up the grill and have that burger, we're going to put our nutrition knowledge to the test. >> that way you can learn what's in the favorite memorial day foods you are putting in front of your families. >> the key is favorite because today is national wine day. we're going to start off with some wine coolers. you have a little sample there. we all know that wine coolers are a sweet drink but just how

much sugar is in them? to these two wine coolers have more or less -- let me finish. than 12 teaspoons of sugar? more or less. >> i was going to say more. >> and you would be right. they have 16. this is the sugar. >> i know my wine coolers. >> yes, you do! >> i know to avoid them. >> that's a good thing, too. who doesn't love to dip? whether it is veggies, chips, whatever you want to do. here are three popular ones, chunky salsa, there's hummus, then guacamole. only one of these has less than 40 calories for two tablespoons. >> the answer is -- salsa. >> that's correct. it's only 15 calories. the others are between 50 and 70 just for -- >> everybody knows that, hoda. >> some people thought it was hummus. >> here's an option for a juicy burger. you might want to try a flame grilled veggie cheeseburger with all the fixings. does this veggie cheeseburger have 300, 400 or 500 calories. >> 400. >> no.

>> i'm going to go with 500. >> i'm going to say you're both wrong. it's 300 calories. you save a lot of calories and fat with a veggie burger. even a cheese one. >> you still want the real one. >> a large ear of corn -- listen carefully. it's rich in one of these nutrients -- which one. is it potassium, fiber or vitamin b-6. >> oh, lord. >> that's a tough one. kathie lee. >> look at you. go for it. >> fiber. >> it is fiber. it is four grams. about 20% of your daily requirement. >> wait a second! i'm not enjoying this game. >> you will love this question. watermelon is a popular dessert and so easy to prepare. just hack off a chunk. so does this wedge of watermelon have more or less than 100 calories. >> less. >> that's right. it's 85. >> love watermelon. >> this is getting tougher. on to dessert. fudge brownie ice cream and

fudge brownie yogurt. if you replaced the ice cream with yogurt instead how many fat grams would you save -- 5, 10 or 15. >> 5. >> no. >> 10. >> you'd save 10 grams of fat. 12 for the ice cream and 2 for frozen yogurt. now we're going to talk about food safety. you're going to be outdoor eating, it is hot outside. how long could you keep this plate of food outdoors safely? is it one hour? two hours or three hours? >> one hour. do not eat it if it's been out longer than an hour. >> kathie lee. >> two hours. >> two hours. that is correct. i think you should split this because when it's over 90 degrees -- >> if we split it, we'd still win. just for once in your life, you know i give it to you anyway.

and today's no different. here you go, hoda. >> no, thank you. i am disinterested in the prize. you won it fair and square. >> this is what we were waiting on? up next, now that you know what to eat, we're going to show you how to throw that party.

if you are hoping to create

the most fabulous memorial day bash on the block, you are in luck. >> kathleen delmans has some ideas on how to throw one heck of a memorial day celebration. we love when you come to see us. >> thank you for bringing me back. first, i have to thank you and team "today" because the little companies that we've been featuring on the show, you have helped so many of them. you've just given them a hand up. you've saved jobs, created jobs, you've brought awareness to brands who would not otherwise be able to be part of this platform. >> we're so thrilled. >> looks like the tables are adorned with nice drinks for us already. tell us about these. >> so we have -- we're starting out with some summer brews. we've got a colorado brewery, america's third largest brewery. the guy started in his basement with an idea, his imagination and -- >> they're really cute. >> we've got summer salt beer,

something to sing about. blue paddle beer. it is a pilsner which was named for the brewer whose mother used to kind of slap him with the paddle when she would steal sips of her beer. firefly lemonade. this is the first sweet tea vodka. >> that has got a kick in it. >> that is delicious. >> kathleen, let's walk up here. good luck to you getting out of that chair. >> let's talk about the furniture, too. >> this adirondack furniture made in the adirondacks by 100-year-old woodworking company. the more and more we ask for american, lands end is now outsourcing in america which is a great thing. these are all $250. free shipping. handmade sustainable woods. >> these are beautiful here. >> for our table and for the food because we don't want to work so much on the holidays. we still want to have a lot of fun. it is buy it, fake it, take it. >> my motto. >> you can keep it healthy. can you go both ways.

it is about portion control. this is costco did all the work for us or sam's club. when you go to the warehouses they have the barbecued pulled pork already made. make yourself some biscuits. we have the watermelon feta. these are just great little bites, sweet and sour, salty. feta cheese, cracked pepper, mint. >> they're adorable. buy it, use real whipped cream topping. some sprinkles. three minutes and you're out the door. star spangled berry pie. made with graham cracker crust that you can buy and cream cheese filling that you don't make, berries and some cookies. >> bring it home. >> we have to talk about this, french bowl, a local u.s. company. this stuff is beautiful melamine. schwinn. as american as it gets. >> all great. thank you so much.