>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. hello, everybody. october 16th. that's nobody loves. >> and this is the eve of my sister's birthday. happy birthday, eve. >> exactly. >> and who is back for good? >> who, who? >> bobbie thomas, and she is back with her precious baby miles. wait till you see his little bow tie. the cutest. >> he needs to be on every day. pre single day. >> oh, yes! [ laughter ] >> that is the way we like it, b.t. if you are thinking of sprucing up, wait, i love the timing on our show. our show has the best timing. >> no, the worst which makes it the best. >> bobbie, we love miles. >> and he has been freshly

nursed. >> oh, yes. >> you're thinking about sprucing up your home for fall, wait till you see what "hgtv" magazine has done for you. they have pieces that you can purchase for the slice of the price of their more expensive counterparts. you have to guess which one is less. >> and remember that battle from the "voice," that we said that we love celeste betton and mark hood and that battle and remember we said that we want her to come on the show. >> yes. she's adorable. >> she's going to be with us. we can't wait to the hear her. she made everybody tear up, and she is on the show. >> and we are going to grab her up. and we have a delightful brunch for us with this international delight. >> and siri, international delight siri has created a fun quiz on today.com to test your coffee personality asking

questions like what's your perfect autumn activity. >> none of your business. >> what's your perfect european dream vacation. so we took the quiz. >> i am a pumpkin pie spice. >> you're bold, sophisticated, all about coloring outside the lines. you can transform every moment into unforgettable experiences. you're not afraid to push the envelope. >> that is kelly ripa and not me. and this is french vanilla, baby. you are elegant and understated. what? when it comes to the movies and fashion and food, you're all about the clacks. they got us mixed up. hoda embraces an the understated because in her world, traditional is timeless. what in >> when you said boring, i was having a flashback to an old "snl" skit. >> or a hot flash. you can take the quiz and share your personality online using an

the hash tag create delight. >> some of them did not fit us perfectly. >> so we love a good chewing gum commercial. this one is supposed to be a tear jerker. and this is an add for a girl and a guy and their gum, and it is guaranteed to give you the warm fuzzies. it shows them meeting through high school. take a look. should i stay, would it be sin oh, if i can't help falling in

take my hand, take my whole life too for i can't help falling in love with you >> i love that. >> hoda is crying and i'm going what the heck is that? >> i thought that you were crying, too. >> no, for other reasons. >> on the knee and -- anyway, that beautiful song, by the way was sung by american idol's haley reinhard. that was beautiful, i thought. >> and i love the pentatonix. we both do.

they asked both of us, could you take time and lip sync part of the song and we'll put you in the video. >> and i was on a plane, but they were wanting to us sing a long. but it needed to be done that day. we were an after thought. >> and so kathy ryan shot it, and so, here is the final thought. >> don't blink. i'm told don't blink. it don't matter if you are way off track seems like you are headed for a heart attack breathe it and singing woo woo woo sing for your mama sing for your daughters sing for your best friend's -- it is called sing and hoda did not sing. >> i did sing, and they didn't use it. wait, that's it? that was the whole thing. >> i had a nice flight out to california, saw a couple of nice

movies. >> wait, they can borrow this one. all right. good. i will remember that was time well spent. all right. so -- >> they will be here next week, hoda. they are? okay. we will talk the to them then. >> okay. all righty then. there are segways and now there's a swagway. >> they're ways to get around airports and they are like hover board meets the scooter. >> meets an accident. >> and it can ride over 10 miles an hour. okay, what's happening? okay, let's go to our live person. >> i got it! >> on the way. >> what! >> how does it feel? >> you got it. >> boom. >> amazing. watch, circles. >> but wait a second. >> it doesn't -- >> walking is so overrated. >> it says that it could handle

>> yeah, totally. someone help me to get back on. >> look at how you hold your hands out. >> forward. you honestly don't even have to think about it. >> how funny, you are leaning. see, look. >> you know what i want you to channel, alex? yes? >> we'd like you to channel a spam treat while you're doing it. >> your spam snack. >> spamming and swagging. all right. >> how is it? >> it is good. >> that one is a -- that's a classic. here, try a teriyaki. >> you work up an appetite doing this. here, try teriyaki. bacon teriyaki. it's good? nice talking to you, alex. >> okay. >> bye. >> and these are $2.39 a pouch and they have them in grocery stores. spam bites. >> people either love spam or they don't.

she still does. mommy, i'll send these to you. >> did she fry it? >> everything. she could have written a spam cookbook. okay. it is time for the friday funny. a man came home one day to find a note his wife had left him on the refrigerator. and it said it's not working, i can't take it anymore. sister. he opened up the fridge and checked the beer that it was cold and didn't know what happened. >> i didn't get it at first. >> she left him, nothing wrong with the refrigerator. can i borrow that to leave? i didn't get it at first either. >> it takes a minute to sink in, but i don't get it. >> you see this lady left -- >> all right. okay or not okay, hoda woman? >> okay makz magazine reports that some celebs are wearing t-shirts with messaging that may

be targeted to the ex, and we asked is it okay or not okay to wear a t-shirt targeted at an ex- >> i can't explain why some people do what they are doing, hoda, i just know when i'm hurting, i like to keep it private. >> word of warning, when you're racing to go to the gym, make sure you choose your clothes wisely. >> what? what are you talking about in. >> what's that got to do. >> you don't wear the t-shirt that says i don't like you when it's just one you grabbed on the way out. >> that did not make any sense at all. nothing has made sense on this show at all. all right. don't be left out in the cold. we have the hottest trends for coats for men and women. >> and could you tell the difference between expensive and inexpensive hope decor? play along with us in a game we call high/low after there. >> this portion of today is

leave a little room for delight. if you have been thinking of don't want to spend a lot of money, you need to take some notes. >> you can save thousands of dollars by knowing what trends to look for and where to slop. and here to give you some inspiration and save you some money with a game called "high/low" and joining us is sarah peterson everyone "hgtv" magazine. and you can save a pretty penny. >> yes, and many of them, the prices have dropped. we found some great look alikes.

try to guess which one is high and which one is low. i will give you a hint. here is the modern take on the classic director's chair. they are both white leather, and they are both stainless steel base, and same materials. this has fancy tufting. this one has some very nice stitching across the back. okay? all right. ready? you got it. this is the high. this is the high one, $620. >> okay. how much is the low one? >> $190. great. >> really hard to tell. the details are nice. worth it. >> okay. now why would one want one of those? >> very popular. maybe you can have more than one. now is your chance. >> oh, yeah. it is not gold. but it is right next to my

your cup on. >> this is resin. and this is made of real wood and paper. expensive. you have to guess. this is more bark detail and knots on this one, a little more shiny over here. >> careful, camera angle. >> okay. >> all right. this is the bargain. the low, $99. >> okay! >> and the real one is lower and the high one had real gold leaf on it, and a give away, and luxe goad leaf. that makes it shiny. more bling will, more ka-ching, right? table, and this is obviously a little larger, and three leg, and four leg, and finial detail on that one, shiny top a little more matte. this one's stainless steel. >> all right. >> and the materials, and you would be checking this out in the store, and touching it and

>> no, i will say this is high, and this is low. >> and sometimes the smaller is more. dainty. >> am i right? >> no. good try. they are very close. this is $100, and this is the low and this is $310. table. >> they're almost ringers. it's great. lamps. and the materials do matt matter here. so this has a concrete plate and a barry bonds finish. this one has a marble base with the brass finish. they both have the brushed bronze and brass look, and very trendy right now. >> that is high, and that is low. >> i got you both. this is the bargain. this is the low. >> how much is that one? >> $62 at target. >> what! >> good for them. >> and this is $247 at shop candelabra. they're both beautiful but this

is a real steal. >> color full pillows, who doesn't want more of those. >> hexagons. hexagons are hugely popular right now. >> they are? >> yes, hugely popular. you see those out there, you're going to get a good deal. this is the high one, $138. you're looking at the embroidery and the details. details matter. and i love the water color. and $28 for this one. >> where? >> you could have five of these and one of those. >> okay. >> and nesting bowls, and colorful, and every kitchen needs them. a set of five. earthen we're, set of three, stoneware. these are called the wobble-ables. >> everybody knows about them? this is fun. >> i'm going to put this as the high. >> this is the high.

the wobblers are the high. stone aware is a little more pricey. >> how much is this? >> $40 for five. crate&barrel. >> finally, the decorative box never goes out of style. and this is the materials that you have to look for. this is the hinged. >> i like that one. >> this is wood. >> yes. that has some kind of wood inside. >> yes. i will go low with this one. >> just for fun. >> okay. >> and kathie lee has got it, this is the low. $29. that's pretty good. >> that is really good. >> and this is high because of the inside. >> kathie lee won. >> you won. >> yes, you did. >> oh, baby, bobbie is back and she's buzzing with items for new parents and their little ones after this.

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>> the time has finally come for "bobbie's buzz." >> our editor and bobbie thomas is back with her adorable baby boy miles who is showing us the must-haves for new moms and dads. >> i can't get over baby miles. so cute. >> i have been inundated with amazing comments like i said but also questions about what i liked that i have received. out of all of the things on the registry, it was amazing to find the mini classy. these pants are the harem drop,

the roomy dropped crotch. and now, listen, i think that my belly has delivered a miracle, but these are the mother tucker compression leggings. >> wait, miles is having another moment. >> oh, he liked that. >> as you can see how big he is. >> okay. one minute left and ladies, everything is online if you want to get more info, these are sort of like max i pads for your boobs, but listen, you need them. my favorite were the these buttermilk nest and aiden and anai. they're scarves and swaddles. you can do so many things with these. and the prints are cool, not just pink and blue. >> next, you want to get some stuff to protect you in the tub, i have them online, the whole nursery is stoke, but i love this bathtub, because the best part is that it folds up.

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it's tryday friday and now that the temperatures are cooling down, it is time to find ways to say -- stay warm. >> if you are pulling out the same fall jacket that you wore in college, it is time to update the look. here are with some hot new looks

for men and women is stylist britney levine. how are you? >> very well. and happy it is friday. >> that time of year to buy some new coat, and if you are a slim figured girl, there is a certain type of coat that you should have? right? >> yes, definitely. >> what we've done, we opted for a longer double breasted coat boat in the h & m. and this is imitation suede. fashion he's blast from the past are coming back in. and so imitation suede, and we love this look. again, longer and tapered for her body frame to cinch in the >> and how about the one that laura has on? >> sue she has one from macy's. and that is $139.99, and we love the mustard color from fall, and the hippie vibe that we love and embrace this season. >> move on to the curvy girls. >> yes. >> and how are you? >> i love this look. >> these are screaming apple picking and fall football and this is what i would wear, and

a great site for women who love their curves and want to play them up. we cinched this in the waist with a leather belt and played is huge right now. don't be afraid of color. i love the fact it covers her whole body. >> and look at mocha. what a cool hood back there. >> and this is from venus.com. >> wait, wait, venus? venus williams? >> no, venus.com. >> my daughter loves that. it's fantastic. >> my mom is obsessed with it. >> the prices are unbelievable. this is under $100. >> what? >> and it is really amazing, and i am loving this. $96 and perfect. >> you guys look really cute. how about the petite girls? >> well, we have one, and that is all we have. this is a petite woman. miss olga looks absolutely gorgeous, and vests are huge for

look of the faux fur vest with the leather detailing on the sleeve. you don't want to drown in it, and you have to make sure that the hemline is catered to the waist and goes down the sleeve and also from venus.com. $79. >> and faux fur. faux fur. >> yes. >> and we love it. and the pregnant ladies, you have on a sleeveless coat, and is that what's hot? >> huge right now. >> that is perfect for you, hoda, with the hot flashes. >> yes, i am burning up in this thing. >> and this is a transitional piece. they're very instyle and you can layer them. >> and the mom-to-be. >> when are you due? >> in december and she is wearing the mulier cozy joey coat. >> that's adorable. >> the best part, it's a three in one coat. vivian is wearing it and she's seven months as i said. it progresses with the term. you can belt it in small, medium and large. and jen has two children, and just gave birth and she is going to get some air out on the town, and we have an option to put your baby into the coat. there's an insert.

>> now you are going crazy. >> and three-in-one, and good for all seasons. $200. that's what i really enjoy in a garment. >> so cute. >> and now over to the boys. >> the bomber jacket. and benny, benny, benny. >> and benny is looking great. military green is a big trend that we are seeing from aeropostale. it's only $45. which is amazing. end. and it's very soft, as well. end. so we were able to find something that fit a great price range. >> what is alex wearing? >> he is showcasing the shearling trend, and so we took an h & m wool underpiece and layered that with a faux sherling coat from zara. so layering the pieces. >> and eric, look at you. >> eric is the dapper gentleman,

he is wearing a wool coat from h & m. three quarter trenches. justin bieber, david beckham. you have to make sure that it comes right bob the knee to not drown out the body figure. >> and this is from jessica simpson here, and something like $99. >> yes, it is a swing coat. >> and t.j. maxx, and something to go to. >> they are all adorable, and thank you, honey. >> it was a battle round that blew everybody away, including us. >> and find out what is next for "the voice" star celeste betton right after this.is. it's the final countdown! the final countdown! if you're the band europe, you love a final countdown. it's what you do. if you want to save fifteen percent or more on car insurance,

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all right. if you watched "the voice" monday night or our show the next day, you saw the battle

round that knocked everybody's socks off including the judges. celeste betton took on mark hood in what gwen stefani caused her favorite battle ever. take a look. ain't no mountain high enough ain't no valley low enough that will keep me from you ain't no mountain high enough ain't no valley low enough >> yes! sing it! ain't no river wide enough to keep me from getting to you babe >> i love it. and celeste was sent home, but not really, because she came here. >> and by the way, when they sent you home, kath and i both said, we need told have celeste on our show because your career is just beginning. we can feel it. >> thank you all so much.

i am so humbled to be here. >> tell us about you, you are from alabama, and where? >> a little town called ozark, my parents were actually military. my mom retired in that area. and so we kind of moved around a little bit. but we settled in ozark, alabama, and i went to middle school and high school there and graduated from college there at an area university. i married my husband and moving around since. >> and you have a couple of children, and sometimes that will take you off of the course, but you took the singing course and put it smack right back in the center lane, didn't you? >> yes, i am blessed to be in a position where my husband is 100% behind me and pushing me and it's opening the door so that i can be free to do a lot more things. this is one of those humongous opportunities that the lord opened up for me, and i walked right on through it. >> exciting. >> at the end of the battle round when they opened up and chose the other guy, and you

tears in our eyes. they dropped down the kleenexs. and we watched. >> thou has taught me to say it is love with my soul >> and you know the story of that old hymn? look up the story behind whatever happens, it is well with my soul. it's a true story about the worst tragedy that could happen to a man. and as he's watching, it is happening. the whole family, i think i'm telling the whole story, and he is able to watch it and say, whatever happens, and whatever comes, because of the lord in my life, it is well with the lord in my soul. >> kath is surely right about that story, and if not, it is still excellent. >> now, i'm thinking it might have been -- no. >> and celeste, i wish you very much luck and keep us posted on

the career. we'd like to know >> yes, ma'am. >> i will. nice to meet you. and you can catch the "the voice" on nbc mondays 8:00 and tuesdays 8:00 central. right here on nbc. >> you'll be singing the praises of this brunch dish. >> a pumpkin stuffed french

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delightful brunch on today is sponsored by international delight. leave a little room for delight. time to treat ourselves with delightful brunch courtesy of siri pinter whose appearance is sponsored by international delight. >> and siri is going to be

toast, but first we start with a pemper mint stranl pump pumpkin frappe. >> frappe. >> oh, okay. time. i was so excited to share these recipes where you can use your everyday coffee creamer in easy and delicious brunch ideas. this is the frappe and here's the ingredients. and we will add everything into the blender. we will add the milk and cream, and for this particular recipe, we are using the french vanilla creamer. >> i love that one. >> and shall we pour it in? >> yes. >> and grab the iced cubes and white chocolate chips and then that petr mint extract. and you only need about a fourth of a teaspoon. >> that's it? >> yes.

isn't that easy, and blend it together. and the fun thing to do, kathie, do you want to pour those in the -- you can get account lid off. this is a little treat. white chocolate curls makes everything a little fancier. >> what do you do in. >> so all you do is to take a white chocolate bar and take your peeler, and you will get the curls that you can put on top of the drink. >> yeah. okay. this is awesome and look at these. >> this is still a little icy. >> and that is why we have these beauty ones right here. >> thank you, thank you, thank you. >> and okay. i'll hold it and be festive. >> what else are we making? >> pumpkin stuffed french toast. >> you know why i love it, because it is not real sweet, this is delicious. >> yes, nice and refreshing. and for the pumpkin french toast, we will like the pumpkin pie spice creamer which is one of my favorites. here are the ingredients for filling, cream cheese, the

>> just a fourth cup, and the fresh pumpkin puree or you can use the canned. and brown sugar and ground pumpkin pie spice. >> and mush it up. >> yes. >> and i cannot believe that your kids do not like this. >> yes, they don't like sweets for breakfast. >> no. what time does the sweet thing kick in? >> well, they would have skittles for breakfast. if i were a horrible mother. >> what about carson? >> no, no, he is more like, this is all me. all right. here we go. it is all ready, and the trick to make it stuffed is that you take a knife and sort of cut 3/4 of the way. >> okay. >> and pull it back. and don't cut yourself, and pull it back. and take about a heaping tablespoon and stuff it right in there. >> okay. >> and then what? >> okay. then we have eggs and more pumpkin pie spice creamer and we're going to whip that up. do you want to whip that together?

>> whip it, hoda. >> whip, whip. >> and i have seen them do it. >> i am enjoying this frappe very much. >> and okay. we have some already soaking and we're going to add them to skillet. they only go about two minutes a side. >> should we taste it? >> ooh, those are looking good. >> hoda, can you have it, because it has cream cheese in it. >> i will try it, who cares. >> okay. top with your powdered sugar and pecans. >> wow, this is looking good, siri. >> what is that? bar. and you can find it at today.com or more at internationalcreamer.com. >> we will be back with more.

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