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we got this great fruity drink. it really tastes like grapefruit. >> we were really concerned. >> it's supposed to be a sea breeze. >> they got into a very bad habit. >> now -- he is repairing. perfect, jerry. thank you. >> the reason we're going to have a sea breeze, we actually live on the ocean here, on the atlantic ocean. >> sure. >> but there's another beautiful ocean called the pacific. >> thank you, jerry. >> thanks, jerry. >> we are on our way -- >> we're going to l.a., baby. >> yes, we are. >> please go to klgandhoda.com. for the details on where you can see us. it's totally free. >> we're going to have a blast, you guys. a big l.a. party. we're going to have shows out there for the next couple of weeks. on friday we will be joined by -- >> next friday. >> that's what i meant. >> we are going to be there in time to be with him. >> blake shelton.

this is one of my favorites. he has so many great songs, but this one -- he has the song "honey bee." ♪ >> there's nothing that's not adorable about him. >> he may be one of the sexiest men on tv. you know what else about him, he doesn't care. >> he doesn't know it, which is one of the sexiest things. he doesn't know it. doesn't act like it. he just is. >> i think he has a terrific physique and body. but you know the guys that don't care? there's a little here and a little hanging out there. >> you like that. >> there's a confidence that comes with that. when the guys that are too chiseled, don't you feel like what are you doing all day? you're lifting weights and looking at yourself? >> no. no. i was married to a chiseled guy for a long time. and now he -- from the back frank looks -- honestly. he has the same legs and buns he had when he was 26 years old. >> i got to tell you, when you see frank now -- when i first looked at him, i remembered his stomach is flat. >> not really. >> it isn't? >> it looks good in the jeans.

>> he's 82 years old. he looks fantastic. >> he looks great. i can't complain about his gut if he doesn't complain about mine, if you know what i'm saying. yeah. >> here's the question for married couples or people that have been married for a long time. >> like us. >> what is normal in a relationship? >> nothing. >> how many times a week do you and your partner have sex? >> they did this humungous survey. 100,000 people. and they decided -- >> with each other? >> they -- what do you mean, with their partner. >> well. sorry, got to ask these questions. you have to be specific. >> the happiest couples of all reported having sex three to four times a week. >> hoda, you know what, jerry is right. no, there are -- let's let the girl scouts come out first. >> we have to talk about sex. >> we're talking about sex in front of girl scouts. >> they're not little. they're fine. they're learning. no, they're learning. it's fine.

they're going to be old like us one -- >> jerry doesn't want it too. >> just put headphones on. >> i'm not going to be a part of it. >> yes, you certainly are. drink up, and you will in a minute. 40% of the couples surveyed -- only 40% said they have sex that frequently. one in four -- >> they're lying. >> one in four are, like, maybe you guys, they have sex a couple of times a month. >> more than you're having. whoa! >> did you hear crickets. did you notice the crickets in the room? >> i have no idea about your love life, and you have no idea about mine, and that's probably the best thing in the world. right? >> i think a lot of people talk. i think the ones that talk aren't really -- they don't have as great of relationships as they claim. >> we talked about that. all these people that put on for the world that they're the hottest and they can't get their hands off of one another, never. the marriage is over. >> you know who i just saw doing that, bruce willis and his wife. >> yeah. >> did you see it again on the red carpet making out. i said, oh, no, is that bad? >> they just had a little baby. maybe they're still in the throes of passion. i hope so.

i wish everybody could stay that way, but you can't. >> here's the deal. this is interesting about money. one-third of all couples who have been together -- one-third of all couples who have been together 20 plus years have separate bank accounts. one-third of people who have been together for 20 plus years have separate bank accounts. isn't that weird? >> somebody is calling somebody's phone. >> bobbie, your phone is ringing. >> talk about buzz. bobbie's buzz. >> i don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. i don't think they're necessarily planning, hoda, that they're going to run off or planning for a rainy day. i mean, i -- frank and i got married. he had an earlier family. he had children. then we had our children, and i have my career, and he has his career. we have our own separate and some together, and i don't think that's totally unusual. >> here's the question. what do you wear to bed? 34% of women and 38% of men are like you, they sleep in the nude on a regular basis. >> does your wedding ring count? >> yes. >> then it's not totally nude.

>> any way, what's happening tonight on "rock center "natalie morales is doing a whole deal on all of this stuff with relationships and things. and in one of her interviews they say there is something that can spice up your love life. let's listen. >> friday night, people going to bed soon. there are two things they can do to put a spark back in their marriage. what would you say? >> sleep nude. if you're sleeping nude, it makes it a little bit easier to have sex more often. and touch each other. back rubs and massages. just that level of intimacy feels really nice. >> you know what, she's -- good for her. i'm just telling you this, you guys. having lived a long time, and there is no normal. every couple is different and unique. but if you can learn something from someone else, god bless you. >> yes.

>> i mean, i don't have any idea how many times jerry and his beautiful wife hang from the ceilings. i don't want to know. >> it does make you compare even though you don't want to. you can't kind of help it. i don't think that's healthy. here's another question. what do couples fight the most about? the question is -- >> the tv. >> the remote. >> you think it's money in today's world. . . >> "rock center" is on at a new time. get ready. tonight. >> stop it. >> at 10:00 p.m., 9:00 central. >> 10:00 p.m. set your tivos so you can find out if you're doing everything right. >> i think we need to bring the ladies in. time for cookies. >> i'm sorry. it's girl scout cookies celebrating its 100th anniversary. >> hi. >> what's your name. >> my name is kalely. >> what's your name? i'm jessica. >> of course you are. >> now, you guys -- these guys sell kajillions of cookies. >> last year we sold over 5600 boxes. >> how do you sell that many?

does your mother take them to work? >> lots and lots of booth sales. yeah. >> like every weekend. >> what's the most popular cookie? >> thin mints. >> oh, really? >> they're my favorite too. >> i like the samoas. these are my favorites. the caramely deliciousness. >> those are the second most popular. >> they are? >> what happens to the money that you guys raise? >> well, we -- it goes to pay back for the cookies we take out. >> you have to buy the cookies. >> also, it goes to council and it goes to our troop for, like different projects. . it funds all your adventures. >> thank you so much. >> good luck in all your adventures. >> thank you for the cookies. >> hmm. >> all righty. >> did you ever sell girl scout cookies? >> i was kicked out of the brownies. therefore, i never got to the girl scouts. i got kicked out of everything in my entire life. >> why? junior miss. >> kicked out of the junior miss pageant. i got kicked out of the brownies. i got kicked out of my first marriage. i had a very rough life. >> i'm sure you have. all right. there's another -- we talked about this.

the remote is the thing that most couples fight about. you know what's germy? the remote. it's one of the germaniest things. >> when you check into a hotel, like we're going to this weekend, right -- you -- what do you do? >> i don't know what you do. i guess you wear gloves and push the buttons. okay. here -- this is "prevention" magazine looked at the objects that are the most germ-laden, and some you probably haven't thought of. the restaurant menu. they hand it to you. it's plasticy, and you hold it. what are you supposed to do? nothing. lemon wedges. because they cut them up. >> the chefs are wearing gloves back there and glasses. >> maybe they take the lemon wedges. what about the ones you don't use? they don't throw them away, do they? >> i think once something is put at the table you're supposed to not e -- >> how about condiment dispensers? ketchup pump? you know you're using that and no one is purelling.

let's continue. grocery carts. those handles. >> you know what, it turns out you may be touching at least 30 objects every minute. >> this is what's really -- you don't even think about. people think they're being environmentally conscious when they use the reusable grocery bags. they take them home. they take them back out. fill them up. they don't wash them every single time. >> probably not. >> how about that chicken juice? >> how about jerry's hands on our glasses before he brings them to us? >> exactly. you know what time it is, hoda? >> time for your friday funny. [ laughter ] >> this one is shorter than the last one. >> oh, good. >> from our facebook fan. a boss asks one of his employees do you believe in life after death? the man looked him in the eye and said, yes, sir. well then, that makes everything just fine, the boss went on. after you left early yesterday to go to your grandmother's funeral, she stopped in to see you. >> that's a good one. yeah. >> you know what else it's time

for. bobbie's buzz. >> bring it on, bobbie. do you have your bags packed for los angeles? >> i do have my bags packed. >> matchy matchy here. >> andrea is going to come help me talk about prints. so big this year. a trend. this is a very exciting collection. everybody has been anticipating the launch at target of prabal gurung. >> what is it? >> prabal gurung. he is one of my personal favorites. he does such great things with prints, and so this collection is between $20 and $50 for the most part. there's like a leather jacket that's a little more expensive, but all of the accessories and the jewelry are so colorful and fun for summer. i'm really excited. >> nice. adorable. >> like those. >> i just love these designer collaborations because we can all get in on some great styles. there's this other trend happening where you have been asking about. the little minifinger rings that i have been wearing. >> yes. >> andrea has them on too. this is kind of what's replacing the big heavy full finger rings from last year.

they're called knuckle rings, like floating rings and small little -- >> they don't slip off? >> they actually stay right there at the mid finger, and you can find them at forever 21 for like $3 or more expensive from designer boutiques. another ring we should talk about, this is kind of coming up. it's sephora. these are nail rings. you can have fake nails attached to your ring. >> that is weird. who is doing that? >> or a more useful ring that i showed hoda earlier, these are french tips. it helps you actually -- of course, andrea, what is your -- it works. of course, i don't have an iphone. i'm not fancy. it helps you actually -- for people that say they have fat fingers. >> they can't tap the things. >> i have one on too. you didn't notice. >> you didn't notice it. >> this is on our website, so check it out. >> bt, see you in l.a. >> all right, you guys.

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you've got a child now. would you want them to go into the business? >> i wouldn't push her to do it, and i am sure my mother could probably say the same thing. things change. it's harder now. it is harder. the social media. >> i can't take it. i can't take it. how old is she? >> 2 1/2 now. >> what's the best part about being a mom, do you think? >> just the abundance of love i have for this child. it's like you feel that way when you first meet your husband, of course, and then it becomes even more so when you have a kid. >> how has he changed since she was born? >> i always knew he was going to be a great dad, and it's true. he is an amazing father. >> was that picture your birthday party? >> it was just my birthday last week. >> it was? what did you wish for? >> i'm just wishing for her to be a happy, fun kid and be healthy and all of that. having good experiences. >> the world we bring children into now, no matter if they're in show biz or not, all this cyber stuff and all this -- >> it's scary. >> she opened my phone when she was, like, a year old.

>> i remember watching my niece with a magazine, moving her finger along it thinking it was like an ipad because you don't realize it's paper. things are paper now. >> it's true. i think they did a study where they gave a little one a little ipad and magazine or newspaper, and it was trying to do the same thing. picking up the paper and -- >> that's kind of scary. it's new motor skills i guess they're learning. i don't know. >> are we in for some surprises on white collar? >> we are always having some surprises. in the next few weeks you might see mrs. burke carry a gun possibly. >> how timely. >> you really -- >> i did. woman's intuition. i loved the script from day one. i knew it was going to get picked up. i knew it was going to be something. yeah, i did. i did. i actually didn't get it right in the beginning. they kind of passed on me, and then they came back. >> wow. we're happy for you. >> thank you. >> always great to see you.

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"rltv's boomers 2.0, a generation and reimagined" and "rethink 50 plus" is our good friend jane pauley. >> hi, jane. >> a little cleavage in the morning. >> that is what we like. >> that's the way we like our jane. let's be honest. >> thank you for pointing that out. thank you so much for pointing that out. >> that's what we're here for. >> by the way, my generation is our generation. >> right, exactly. >> you, hoda, are the trailing edge. she's on the cusp. you're the trailing edge. i'm the leading edge of the baby boomers. >> i'm right there with you. >> you're ripe. >> oh, boy am i ripe. >> you certainly are. >> rltv in partnership with aarp has done these two programs on the next week on the 14th -- wednesday, i think -- re-evaluating the impact of our generation. i mean, everybody knows the impact we have had, but that we continue to have is the issue, and the numbers would surprise you.

boomers have about almost three-quarters of the wealth in this country. >> wow. >> boomers spend on consumer goods annually -- by boomers i'll define them people 50s and 60s. >> why do advertisers -- >> spend $2 trillion annually on consumer goods. >> so -- >> why do advertisers go for the young kids then? >> so one of the panels that is part of this program, one of the networks, researchers, is a giant in the field, points out that the sweet spot that we're all familiar with, the 18 to 49, and, by the way, it was created because of baby boomers. >> that used to be the sweet spot. >> it is a shrinking demographic. even the again gen-xers are five years from starting to turn 50. 18 to 49 is a shrinking demographic, and he asked rhetorically why would you continue marketing to a demographic that you know is getting smaller?

>> what is the answer? >> dying off. >> i think the answer is that people are re-evaluating who is out there and -- >> who has the disposable income. >> and who is spending it. people who are 50 and 60 buy four times the tablets, for instance, and technology than 20 to 29-year-olds. >> that's one of the myths that they're not technology savvy. >> three-quarters of us are on the internet, and one-third are heavy users. we use it to shop. we use it to learn things, and we really use it to stay connected. this idea of connectedness and community. >> i think people get stuck in their ways of buying, and they keep buying the same products. >> that's another myth. >> that was our parents. we have far more in common with our kids and a closer affinity with our kids, who are sometimes still living with us -- >> some don't have the opportunities financially that we did. >> no, they don't. oftentimes -- someone called us not the sandwich generation, but the club sandwich.

i pointed out that and we're the bacon. >> much better. >> yes, we are. >> so we -- it's a different world, but what -- you know, i'm on the "today" show once a month or so with the aarp, you know, your life calling, life reimagined series that we do. i think that my generation, our generation, will be the last to be talking about reinvention. what we're doing is creating a new image of what it means to turn 50. it's aspirational. it's the time of life when independence is in sight. when you can do what you want when you maybe don't have to have a boss anymore. the highest demographic that is starting new businesses are women over 50, and believe me, they don't want a boss. >> we know that. they've been bossed. >> jane, you're so great. >> isn't that great? thank you, jane. >> good news out there for all of us. >> hallelujah. >> you can catch boomers 2.0, a

generation reimagined and rethink 50 plus next thursday night on rltv. >> and can you defend yourself against an attacker? >> the dooms day preppers are going to show us how. oh, okay, that looks -- okay. right after this. how to play guitar; ran ten miles while knitting myself a sweater; jumped out of a plane. finally, i became a ping pong master while recording my debut album. how you ask? with 5-hour energy. i get hours of energy now -- no crash later. wait to see the next five hours. mike's being healthy and chewing like a man. with one a day vitacraves for men. it's a gummy multivitamin with more b vitamins, which help convert food to energy, and help mike do manly things, like wrestle bears and take out the garbage.

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do you know how to defend yourself from an attacker? even though it can be a scary situation, the national geographic show "dooms day preppers" can get you ready for any of life's uncertainties. >> here with defense moves are two pros from the show, jay blef inches, author of "survival and emergency preparedness" and and

natan, an expert in kraug magna. >> how do you pronounce it? >> kraug magna. >> welcome, guys. >> sometimes attackers see you as vulnerable just because of the way you're walking. by the way you're carrying yourself. >> first of all, if you are a woman, do you think? >> the posture matters. >> first of all, the mindset is the most important thing. in any type of situation, if you are going to be attacked, any emergency, have you to have a will that says i'm going to survive, and i will survive. you need to carry yourself in that same way. >> walking down the street -- >> most people in new york are looking at their smartphone. they're looking at -- they have earbuds in. >> looking around. >> tourists looking at the buildings. >> you need to be aware. you need to be looking around, see what's going on around you. make eye contact with folks. you know, carry yourself confidently and don't look like a victim. don't slouch. don't look like someone that somebody would want to go after. >> you can avoid it most of the time. >> some things in your purse that you may have may be good weapons, and i have a lot in my purse. >> a bowling ball would really come in handy. >> absolutely. you got to be willing to do whatever it takes to survive that attack. simple things like a pen. you want to go for areas that cause pain.

for the eyes, for the nose, for the throat. soft tissue areas where it's going to cause damage. you don't want to do that, but you also don't want to be the victim. >> what about your keys? >> keys, same principle. put it in your hand. go for those soft tissue areas. go for the ears. >> ears. >> things like that. >> again, things that are going to cause a lot of pain. >> what about perfume? >> this might not be as quick, but just like pepper spray, go to the eyes and use it to again hit the face. there's a lot of different things you can do. again, you don't -- you're going home at the end of the day, you know? you don't want to hurt somebody, but you have to do what you have to do to survive that attack. >> what about your vocal cords? scream. zble. >> very very important. >> police officers are taught the very first line in the use of force is to use your voice. you have to be loud, direct, and authoritative. you have to keep somebody away from you. get back! leave me alone! help! any of those things, really loud, authoritative and direct. a lot of times it will stop them. >> show us some easy things. show us what you got. >> kraug maga. so we have a couple of moves.

we see that a lot in violent situations, especially against women. the first attack we're going to work on, an attacker comes from the front and picks you up in the air and take you away to a nice roy man tick place in the back of his van or slam you to the ground where he will continue striking you, punching you where he is going to finish you off. how to break out of that real quick from here. >> oh, oh. >> i don't think he was expecting that. that was good. >> that was excellent. i think i could do that. >> let's break it down. >> he got lifted up in the air. the first thing you want to do is catch that leg. he is unable to move you around. you are going to use your teeth. bite the throat. your back leg is going to go back right here right to the groin. >> right where it hurts. >> back of the head, knee. >> go down. lay down now. >> flipping. he comes -- >> sorry, he -- >> stomp on his head, and that's -- >> jump on his head. yeah. >> that was something. >> yeah. >> high heels on.

>> the second attack, we see first it comes from behind. wrap your hand around your neck. from here he could close a choke and put you to sleep very fast. he could get you to the floor and continue pounding when you are on the ground. how do you break out of that? >> ready. go. >> i like all the sound effects. >> we got to run, boys, but that was good. >> that was fun. >> i don't know what that was, but i liked it. >> it was kraug maga. >> you can catch "dooms day preppers" on the national geographic channel. check your local listings. >> you want to spice up your love life? oh, god. we've got great romantic things for valentine's day. no matter what shape your lover is in. right after this. all right that's a fifth-floor problem...

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valentine's day getaways. want to go on a romantic escape with the one you love? >> kate maxwell has found some great deals with sexy add ones to spice up your trip. >> hello. >> hey. >> happy valentine's. >> same to you. >> it's on a thursday. >> thursday is a great day to fly. it's the cheapest flight during the weekend and the week. maybe come back on a saturday or sunday because prices are higher to fly on friday and sundays. alternatively, you could just give your love the gift of valentine's day and say we're going next weekend. when it's cheaper. >> very smart. >> also, think about vacation that are off-season at the moment. napa is a pretty good example. it's quiet. there aren't lines at the tasting rooms. you can get into the great restaurants. >> it's still pretty mild weather. >> yes. >> let's go to san francisco, shall we? take us there. >> well, san francisco is great every time of the year, but we love the hotel diva's cheap date

package. it comes with a sense of humor. everything is cheap. even the room is cheap. $190. all sorts of add ones. you get -- >> like what? >> you get jack in the box vouchers. yes. very romantic dinner. you get andre champagne. >> i like andre. >> of course, you do. >> you get valentine's day cards. it's complete package for only $190. really good fun. >> that's great. >> how about lake tahoe? that's a hot spots. >> three hours from san francisco. it's great for skiing. it has four different resorts. the hyatt regency there is only $119 a night, which is pretty good for a z resort price, and they throw in -- nothing morrow man tick than a little bit of a ski date. and taking $20 off the ski pass. ski lift pass is going to be about $90. >> that can -- yeah. spoil the trip. >> you can sit in the hot tub and there's a pool, and just a lovely romantic time. >> what about chicago?

that's on your list. >> again, that's a low season place. it's cold in chicago, but all the more reason to cozy up in your room. package at the hotel acme, which is really trendy, new hotel. includes things like a game of twister, a bottle of tequila. itunes voucher. it's all about staying in the room and having fun together. >> i like it. >> i didn't expect to see this, but jersey is on the list. >> now that the jersey shore has moved off, it's safe to go back. >> atlantic city is suffering post-sandy. the boardwalk wasn't hit at all, but they have seen a big decline in tourism. help atlantic city out and go to the water club. it's a very ritzy, five star hotel. it has five swimming pools. it has fantastic spa. they'll give you champagne and strawberries, a $50 dine-in credit. all sorts of celebrity chef restaurants there, and try your luck on the tables if you can win some money with your loved one. >> they really do need people to come on down. >> lastly, you have to splurge in south carolina. >> yes, charleston.

this is a bit of a splurge. it's $280 a night, but it is a beautiful hotel. you get things like free dinner for two. you get a ride on a horse-drawn cart or a kayak tour. and the hotel itself is really old. it's got the oldest landscaped garden in the whole of america. it's about 70 degrees in charleston at the moment, and it's a beautiful historic, romantic city. cobblestone streets. fantastic low country food. great time of year to go there. >> thank you. >> that was really great. >> thank you for bringing the champagne. how sweet are you. >> how sweet. cheers. >> help your kids show they've got heart. right, hodie? valentine's days crafts, which hoda is so good at. >> i can't wait. first, this is "today" from nbc. >> if kids can do it, you probably can. [ coughs ] [ angry gibberish ] [ justin ] mulligan sir. mulligan. take a mulligan.

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♪ you're all i need, my love, my valentine ♪ >> we're back with "today" celebrates valentine's day, and crafts for kids. for a lot of kids exchanging treats with their friends is one of the most exciting parts of valentine's day.

>> here with some diy cakes, crafts and cards that are sure to impress their classmates is elaine griffin of better homes & gardens. >> hey, girl. >> hello. >> you have a lot of helpers. >> yes. >> we're so excited. >> what are we making? >> first of all, hoda, i'm smelling something. awfully good. >> isn't it fantastic. >> valentine's day is the sweetest day of the year for kids of every age, and whoopi pies. >> oh. >> these are red velvet whoopi pies. they are the graphic. >> i have to try it and see. >> there's the cream cheese dressing in the middle. >> let's talk about who is in front of you right now. mia and lilian are helping us. what are they making? >> mia and lillian -- we're all doing different valentine's, and they're getting ready for our lace valentine. those are the retro take on the ones we made in grade school. where you punch out the little holes around the card.

make sure they're evenly spaced, and then you just thread everything through. >> okay. >> and this is another great -- these are another great idea. >> who is crafty? >> you do it. >> just more so than you. >> we're going to paint these on. a four inch roller. we're going to roll. >> look how pretty. >> we're going to get the ombre effect. you can do this on a paper plate. now we're going to roll it on here. start half an inch down so you have a nice border that goes all the way around. >> let's continue down. you have to see jolie and zach. >> you know me. >> they're getting us ready for -- >> what are they doing? >> isn't this cute? these are 3-d pop-up cards that they're going to be, and basically you cut out a lot of hearts of varying sizes. >> yep. >> and then you're going to -- this is when a paper punch comes in handy, and it's the new it tool. right? >> they didn't have those back in the day. >> back in the day. then so you string them through. >> that's cute, right? >> don't tape them because you want them to pop up. then just tie them on the back. >> isn't that gorgeous? >> i like it. >> down we go.

>> is it michael in another little child sitting with michael? >> yes. >> what's got into -- >> what's going on here? >> an eternal child. >> valentine's day is a chocoholic's dream holiday. as inexpensive as a gift, take the outer wrapper of a chocolate bar and make your own fancy one with great paper. then they're making the gift cards right now that we're going to stick on them. we just cut those out of paper, and then we are decorating them with little stickers from the card store. >> i like those. >> lovely, lovely valentine's day. >> you guys did so well. >> awesome, kids. thank you so much. >> all righty. >> we are getting ready for fun in the sun. >> the next two weeks hoda and i will be coming to you from los angeles. >> la, la land. >> go to klgandhoda.com and find out where we're going to be doing our show so you can be in the audience, and we want you to make signs because we're going to judge for the best signs. >> have a great weekend, everybody.