charlie and the chocolate factory. a. and b because charlie's the kid from "home alone," apparently, who is left home alone. >> i think there is somebody on the phone that's incredibly disappointed in you, hoda woman. >> what? >> good morning, blake. >> you didn't name your dog after me? >> oh, oh, wait a second. wait a second. wait, no, no, no. it's only been named for 30 seconds. we can what we call unring the bell. >> i can't accept this. >> wait. do you want me to name the dog blake? >> i do, because charlie sucks. >> okay. i have a question. is miranda okay with me naming the dog blake? >> let's pretend like i asked her and she said yes. >> okay. since we have the kiss from blake shelton, you know what -- >> and miranda. >> we are going to officially name the dog blake.

i wanted that name! >> blake charlie kotb. how about that? >> yes. blake, thank you for that. i wanted that name but everyone said you can't do it. it was freaky. some people thought i was becoming a little -- >> you are. >> -- stalkerish. >> and i'm perfectly comfortable with that. i love you, hoda. >> i love you, too. oh, my god. i'm so excited. >> i saw a picture of blake and you did good. that's a good-looking dog you got there. >> thank you. oh, my gosh. >> he's sexy, just like you, baby. [ laughter ] >> blake, we'll see you soon. come see us, okay? >> okay. i love y'all. >> bye, sweetheart. >> bye. >> totally escalated into the best day ever. again. >> oh, my god. are you surprised? >> totally stunned. i am totally stunned. >> he's honored. >> the dog's name is blake. okay? it's blake now. >> we don't want any e-mails or

anything about the fact that hoda is now going to be sleeping with blake. okay? it's nobody's business. we just want people to be happy. stay out of it. we should talk about the other little dog that got adopted on the air. >> in the meantime, little cinnamon, whom every single person wanted to take, that is my dear friend karen, and her boy, colin. and i just knew in my heart they had -- >> i can't stand it. >> so we -- they gave him the name cinnamon. i love it. and that's -- his fairy godmother. he's already home in huntington, new york. and that's ollie. they're checking each other out. and so his full name is cinnamon lee mcsullivan. we took him to a restaurant yesterday. >> yeah. >> i broke every health, you know, you're not supposed to do. >> who cares. >> you know the restaurant.

and so sweet. so thank you, you know who you are. and we sat there with him in the basket and he went home and did a little pooh-pooh in the yard. we put him outside on the street of new york, hoda. look at him. 40 people instantly around this dog taking pictures. we're going to follow the progression of blake and cinnamon lee. >> we should also point out, i was asking my mom about dog sitting. some people in our building said congratulations to my mother, you'll be dog sitting. my mom was, like, oh, no, i'm not. our moms are upstairs in the kitchen. >> where they like to be. >> they are cooking a pie. hey. >> they really need their own show on the cooking network. food network. >> they're cooking up two delicious meals. your mom is making a main course. mine's making a dessert. >> everybody already enjoyed their baklava from earlier today. >> she made killer baklava. you were busy last night. >> i barely stay in the city but my mom was visiting with my brother david and his wife sandy and my old-time friend, and i hate to say it, because between the two of us, i look like her mother now.

my friend debbie boone is performing through this saturday night at cafe carlisle. there she is with my mom and sandy and me and debbie. debbie is -- i don't know if -- she's got that life lock thing, life lift. >> what is that? >> whatever she's doing i want it. she's had four children, married -- >> look at her. she looks great. >> her husband of 33 years. four children. she is a lovely, lovely singer. i'm telling you, if you want to just hear a singer who doesn't try to show off, who just sings the songs, and you hear and understand each lyric and a terrific six-piece -- or eight-piece orchestra, band, under the direction of a great musician named john otto, i think she's off for good friday, but i love seeing her.

i've known her since she was a teenager. >> she looks great. >> one of the all-time classiest, most gorgeous woman. she's got a goody little two shoes because her dad, pat boone, a doll. >> is she a little raunchy? >> not raunchy at all. she's ir ref vent and self-deprecating and i'm so happy for her, i love her to death. >> you were busy, too. what happened? >> i don't know. can't the man put on a show without me? >> apparently not. >> you think. anyway, i went to see our good friend, jimmy. sends his love to you. and of course we had to play a little wine pong. >> oh, my gosh. >> for the win. oh, yes! yes! >> and i had to do it. next time i want him to get some nice wine. i love jimmy.

>> isn't he great? he's a great guy. >> a great guy. good, good guy. all right. it is time apparently for -- >> my play list? >> apparently. >> again this is a joint selection. most kids like this song, and so do i. it's by bow wow wow. >> oh, my gosh. >> and it's called -- >> how appropriate. >> "i want candy." ♪ i want candy >> not exactly. ♪ >> first it gets you in the mood. >> for what? >> go. a little bit louder, please, if you wouldn't mind. you have to feel it. >> i don't feel it. ♪ >> here it comes. >> i know a guy who's tough but sweet. ♪ he's so fine he can't be beat ♪ >> here it comes.

he's he's got everything that i desire ♪ sets the summer sun on fire ♪ i want candy ♪ i want candy boom, boom. okay. that's it. i think that's all she can handle. >> i understand hanna loving it. >> i have the taste of young children and your daughter. >> that's right. >> i'm proud of it. >> that's right. all right. is it okay or not okay to pull april fool's pranks, sara, who gave me a cookie today. >> i got a whole thing that happened. we're going to reveal it later. >> okay. >> but here's what we thought about this. >> they're sophomoric, but as long as no one gets hurt or is left mortified, they're probably okay. >> oh, yes, they're okay, and word to my co-host, beware. >> what the heck is that supposed to mean? >> beware. >> of what? of what? >> beware! >> little cartoons.

>> we have two lucky visitors from our plaza that are going to strut their new look as they get ready for their ambush makeover. >> and you're never too old to have your favorite easter tweets with your moms. ours are in the house. they're cooking pork and sauerkraut. >> my mom's making a pie. and blake shelton. oh, my gosh. >> sexy blake. it can be frustrating. it's hard to turn off and go back to sleep. intermezzo is the first and only prescription sleep aid approved for use as needed in the middle of the night when you can't get back to sleep. it's an effective sleep medicine you don't take before bedtime. take it in bed only when you need it and have at least four hours left for sleep. do not take intermezzo if you have had an allergic reaction to drugs containing zolpidem, such as ambien. allergic reactions such as shortness of breath or swelling of your tongue or throat may occur and may be fatal. intermezzo should not be taken if you have taken another sleep medicine at bedtime

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i'm up next, but now i'm singing the heartburn blues. hold on, prilosec isn't for fast relief. cue up alka-seltzer. it stops heartburn fast. ♪ oh what a relief it is! we are back with our plaza ambush makeovers where we pluck two lucky ladies from the crowd and surprise them with a new look. >> "today" contributor and stylist to the stars, louis licari, la, la, la, la. >> thank you, ladies. and "today" contributing editor to "people style watch" and author for the third time, jill martin. hi, kids. >> hey. >> beautiful day out. nice out. >> finally. >> spring break. the crowd was out there wild and ready to be made over. >> okay. >> let's start off with miss

lisa miller, 43 years old from bellefonte, pennsylvania. she has not colored her hair in more than 20 years. she was thrilled for the opportunity to get a glam new style. let's take a look at her story. >> well, it's makeover day. ryan, you told me your hom deserves it. why? >> because she works really hard. >> and you told me, too, amelia. >> because she's the best mom ever. >> oh. nice to hear. what do you think of all this? i know you're shocked. >> i am completely shocked. straight hair. i mean, look at this curly mess. it's going to be stunning. i can't wait to see it. >> and your husband is a teacher in parent-teacher conferences. so, surprise! >> he's going to be so shocked when we get home. he won't know what i -- who i am. he'll be stunned. >> all right. let's shock him, shall we? lisa is here with her kids amelia and ryan. please keep your blindfolds on until i ask you to take them off. here is lisa miller before. all right, lisa, let's see the new you! max ♪

pretty woman walking down the street ♪ ♪ the kind i'd like to meet come on out! wow. wow, wow, wow. kids, you ready? take off your blindfolds. you ready to see? you ready? right here. >> oh, my god! >> you look fantastic. >> that looks awesome. modern and new yorky. >> i'm not even the same person. wow. >> spin right around, look right at that camera. >> so pretty. >> tell us about the hair. >> lisa hasn't colored her hair in 20 years. >> 20 years. >> i love that color. >> we made her hair color the darkest blond, which is natural, believable. and works so well with her complexion. >> kids, what do you think? the kids are speechless. you like this? what do you think? is it okay? >> yeah. >> jill, that dress is perfect. >> right? >> he keeps laughing.

>> from andrew mark, a twist on the little black dress. we wanted just a pop of color so the earrings are from bauble bar. and a great metallic shoe from payless. >> lisa, please join your kiddos. >> next is beth trout, 33 of new york city. her daily routine consists of showering. so she begged us to give her a brand-new look. let's listen to her tale. >> congratulations. i know you're engaged. we're going to surprise your fiance with a little straight-hair makeover. what do you think he'll think? >> awesome. i think he'll love it. >> when's the last time you sort of did a whole new look and a whole new makeover? >> never. >> never? all right. well, we're going to pamper you for three hours and get you ready for spring. what do you think of that is all? >> i'm excited. whooo! >> all right. she is here with her friend emily. and let's take one last look at beth before. and bring out the new one.

♪ oh, wow. oh, yes. wow. >> where are you going? back up, back up. right there. >> all right. ann alese, you want to take a look at her? >> oh my god! >> she looks awesome. >> amazing. >> turn around so you can see what you look like. >> oh, wow. >> that is gorgeous hair. oh, my gosh. >> you can shake that hair around. >> shake it, baby. so pretty. >> wow. >> thank you. thank you. >> hair can stay long but it has to be shaped for the face. bridget did both of the hair cuts today. she did a great job. >> love bridget. >> she's the best. and the makeup. and with this prue broou net -- brunette hair, i gave this auburn color. you look fabulous. >> you sure do. >> that dress, jill, is is so pretty. >> i love turquoise for spring and of course lace another big trend and floral. so we incorporated three trends for spring. this is from maggie london and the earrings are h&m for under $10. >> look at those earrings for under $10.

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♪ it is time for "webtastic." the next video that will put a smile on your face. >> some young girls talking about adult dating problems. >> that is right. this was created to promote matthew hussey's new book, "get the guy." he'll be here in two weeks. check this out. >> i just don't get it. yesterday he picked me twice in duck duck goose. today, when we're coloring, he won't even look at me. >> maggie, you are a beautiful, strong-willed, independent girl.

if he doesn't see that, it's his loss. >> why would he say that i have cooties? >> you can't read too much into that. >> michael said that i had cooties through all of kindergarten and now we're crazy happy. we're going to three weeks now. >> i just want what you guys have. i want a tommy in my life. >> oh, no you don't. >> that is genius. so smart. >> and matthew will be here in two weeks, one of the stars of the new show "ready for love." >> the eva longoria show. >> right, right, right. >> brilliant. genius. i cannot believe these kids. >> it was just posted march 26th and almost half a million hits. >> one of those things you see it you say why didn't somebody think of that -- >> exactly. >> just so adorable. >> i'm still reliving in my head -- >> blake shelton. >> he said this. i love you, hoda.

and i said, i love you, too. >> and then you said is this okay with miranda? and he said -- >> he said, let's pretend that i asked her and she said it was fine. >> okay. >> i'm sorry. i'm sorry. >> oh, my. >> i love miranda. i'm just so happy that the dog is named blake. i'm so happy. >> happy that you will be sleeping with blake. >> please let's not go there. we're trying to keep everything -- >> all right. ready for some great food. >> our moms are in the kitchen cooking. joanie and sandy are hard at work whipping up some of our favorite dishes. >> this time it's actually one i love as opposed to one i've never heard of. and let's hope your new puppy doesn't dig. >> look at blakey. >> getting dog-training tips. i hope cinnamon lee is watching, too. after your local news.

♪ >> all right, we are back.

>> we are cooking with our moms, who are cartoons now, too. my mom, joanne epstein. >> and my mom, sandy kotb. both here to share some of their favorite recipes. just in time to share recipes for easter because nobody cooks like our moms do. >> somebody, who shall remain nameless, forgot the wine. where are the little cups? >> what are we cooking, joanie? what are we cooking up? what are we making, mom? >> pork and sauerkraut. >> you're acting like you don't know. is it pork and sauerkraut or isn't it? >> it is pork and sauerkraut. >> pork down by you. >> here is the pork. excuse me. all right. so what do you do with -- >> i'm going to tell you. >> mom, we're on live television. >> she overpowers me. >> you're not alone, joanie. >> first, i have about a four-pound pork loin. >> uh-huh. >> and i braise it in some oil. >> yeah. >> all around. >> yeah.

>> all around. >> all around. >> upside down. >> everything. >> get the hiney. okay. >> then -- what do i do? >> maybe in the oven to cook it? >> i haven't cooked it in a long time. but it's okay. i come back. i come back. >> mom, what do you do with it then? is that all you do? oil and stick it in the -- >> no. it's cooking. >> it's not cooking. it's sitting there. then you just do that and you stick it in the oven? that's it? >> that's the secret recipe? >> you stick it in the oven and you cook it for about 20 minutes per pound. >> per pound. >> okay. >> so i want to do the math with you. if that's four pounds and it's 20 minutes, how long are you going to cook it? >> 20, 40, 60, 80 minutes. 80. >> 80. >> 80 minutes. >> yeah. >> and then what? >> then what? >> you know we browned it. right?

>> this is taking a long time. >> you said braise. you didn't say brown. >> okay. you put it in the oven. you cook it. and just about the last -- after it's cooked you leave it in there to cook for another -- you put your sauerkraut. >> in it? >> all around it. >> in the juices. >> in the juices. >> make sure you're not going to worry about fats or carbohydrates. >> okay. then you slice it up, joanie and just stick it right -- >> no, you put it back in with the -- >> with the foil off, mom? >> never mind. >> you know what, go to something else. so easy she can't remember it. >> come on down to the dessert, joanie. come on. >> i'm coming. >> my mom is going to bake -- this is one of the pies she made one year. this has chocolate and walnut. it is delicious. okay, so what do do you? >> put the walnuts here first. >> look what's happening.

>> premade pie crust? >> exactly. >> and then eggs. >> and sugar. >> sugar. keep adding, hodie. >> what's this? >> butter. keep adding. >> okay. all righty. and -- sorry. sorry. okay. >> that. and then this, mom? >> whisk, whisk, whisk. >> whisk, whisk, whisk. >> see what's happening. look at this, mom. >> wonderful. we've been talking the whole time. >> dump it now? >> chocolate. just shards. shredded chocolate. >> look how easy this is, kath ie. >> no, i see. >> it's wonderful. >> okay. and then you want me to whisk it, mom? okay. mom knows i'm a really good cook even though cass doesn't believe it. >> no. not really, no. >> she likes everything i do. >> is that enough? >> that's enough. >> hoda doesn't care about the details. so how long do you cook this in

the oven? >> you cook it 50 to 60 minutes. >> 50 to 60 minutes. okay. and then -- and here it is? is this it? >> yep. looks beautiful. >> oh, my gosh. now, we should point out that lish and company make these great items. my mom said this version is better than her version. >> it is. >> i burned mine the first time. >> i know. but it's delicious. oh, my gosh. >> mm, mm. >> mom -- >> what? >> we have a surprise for you. >> i love surprises. >> guess who's waiting for you at our house? >> who? >> cody and cassidy. >> aw! they're home? >> april fool's! no, no. >> not april fool's. >> that was sick. >> they are going to be there. >> you took the moment and killed it. >> all right.

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okay. in case you haven't heard, i got a dog yesterday! and after months and months of talking about it, finally i feel like i found the perfect one, whose name is blake! >> now that hoda is a pet owner and mommy, it's time to teach her to get tough in a good way. bill beryl oni is a trainer and director for the humane society of new york, a good friend of our show. >> how are you? >> and you made a great selection. >> yeah? >> i spent some time with him. he's smart, friendly, he's perfect. he'll be great for your lifestyle. but we have to get him started off right. he's still a puppy. whether he's 3 or 5 months he needs a puppy room. all the equipment you need, and kathie lee, jump in, i already put his harness on. we always train on a harness. >> why is that? >> it's tough on their neck. >> exactly. but keep the collar on for identification.

>> good food, good nutrition. >> how do you know what type of food? the wet and the dry? >> i prefer dry because it's good for their teeth. >> it cleans their teeth. >> but you look for good ingredients, all-natural stuff. >> and she doesn't have a vet yet. >> and certainly a wellness visit right away. have to find you a good vet to get him checked out. >> vaccinations and things. they need their shots. >> they do. he also needs a puppy room. he needs a place to be left alone to play and be potty-trained. get a crate for yourself because he's going to need to learn to be independent. he's very social. he wants to be with everybody. but there are going to be times when you want some peace and quiet and he's going to have to learn to be -- >> is that for him to sleep in or for everything? >> right now to sleep in. when you can't be with him, so he doesn't chew, and for house breaking. >> can we talk about house breaking for a minute? how does that happen? what happens in that department? >> do we have an hour? >> what do you do? >> it's hard. >> how do you do it?

>> keep them in a small area with their puppy pads and get them out as frequently as you can, every two to three hours. i took him out before the segment and he peed and i praised him like he won the ne -- the nobel prize. >> are you allowed to take puppies outside? some say it's not good to walk puppies on the streets of new york. they're too little. >> once they're vaccinated you want to do that. you don't want them reclusive. >> you should check. he may have gotten his vaccinations. are these puppy toys? >> toys, toys, toys. good hard toys for them to chew on. we don't recommend raw hide or any animal products. because they could choke on it. >> do you stick stuff inside there? >> stick the food in there. >> can you put peanut butter in there? >> i love peanut butter. >> they play and gnaw. >> or even their treats. then they're attracted to it. but this is the stuff you interact with him. >> what? >> these sort of toys. i was playing with him. you wouldn't want him to be left alone with this and chew this apart. >> there was something in the

segment which was a moving blob. did you see that? >> what's up with that? that was cool. >> it was. if there are accidents, you need, you know, good things to clean up the apartment with and -- in your home. and brushing. this dog is going to have a long coat. you're going to have to brush him daily and get him used to it. he's a little shy about it right now. >> they like it? >> ultimately it's like a massage, your time. let's get to some training. >> exactly. >> put him down? >> yes. the first thing we have to teach him is his name. i think his name was goldfish. right? >> it's blake. >> now it's blake. every time you say blake, you give him a treat. >> blake. >> gently and quietly. >> blake. >> there you go. give it to him. >> good boy. >> now treat and praise. treat and love. the treat is the tool to get his attention. >> blake. >> but you always follow it up with love. >> okay. ready? oh! >> kiss. do it quick! >> blake! >> quiet and friendly. >> okay.

>> blake. >> there you go. see the difference? don't be too stern with him. you'll frighten him because he's still a baby. >> i love him. >> fortunately -- come. he already knows how to sit. go blake, sit. you always precede a behavior with his name. always blake, sit, blake, come, blake, stay. come here, buddy. stand up, stand up. >> blake, sit. >> excellent job! >> oh, my gosh! >> wow. >> excellent job. >> did you just teach him how to do that? that was unbelievable. >> he came with it but you taught him to listen to his name. >> good boy, blakey. >> another big command that i like to start with is come. blake, come, and you back up, back up. >> good boy! >> so you do it that way. >> okay. ready? >> you want to try? say blake, come. >> you have to hold the leash. >> blake, come. >> there you go. give it to him. >> yes!

lots of love. >> those are the basics. >> he's a great dog, hoda. i'm telling you. >> he's in the terrible 2s. when he gets to his adolescence, we'll move on. >> thank you so much. ♪ who let the dogs out ♪ ♪ feeling frazzled at the office? we'll get you focused at work. >> right after this. >> i'm chris warren with your forecast. starting off today, there will be showers, possibly some thunderstorms in oklahoma, missouri, and tennessee, parts of the northern sections of the southern states. highs today are going to be mild, if not warm, for the western half of the u.s. the eastern half, it's slowly warming up. still for many areas, not quite even at average yet, but it will

feel mild compared to the past few days and compared to what's coming. better chance for severe weather through the mid south and into the deep south on saturday. even warmer now, kansas city mid 60s on your saturday. louisville 63, mid 50s in new york. chicago, you're pushing 60 on saturday. on sunday, it will be wet, cloudy throughout much of the eastern third of the u.s. chance for storms throughout parts of the south. still mild, but it will be cloudy. you look at the number, looks like a nice spring weekend, but it will be a weekend with some spring storms in it and the cooler air starting to sneak back down from canada into many of the northern locations. remember the upper 50s for the weekend in chicago, that's long gone by monday. upper 30s, that's going to be it for the daytime high. cooler hair moving in place to the south of that, chance for showers, possibly more snow off the lakes and for parts of the northeast. another chance for showers,

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♪ all right. time for our special series we called "frazzled to focused." today we're tackling your workday to help you concentrate when you're being pulled in a million different directions. >> leslie james seymour is editor in chief of "more" magazine and gayle blanky is a life coach and the author of "throw out 50 things: clear the clutter and find your life." good for you. nice to see you. >> sometimes there's a lot going on in your life. at work it is hard to stay laser

focused because your brain is going in a million directions, right? >> absolutely. start with a little electronic reminder list. it can be on your phone and it can remind you. it will actually go off. you can put it next to your bed at night if you're one of those people that wakes up -- >> a beeper like. >> you can program it all in. it will go off all week for you and you can check off the little boxes if you're a checker-offer like i am. >> you are. >> i am. >> is that important to have to-do list? >> i think it's good to have a not to do list, too. i'm really into that lately because it's spring and it's time to let go of stuff and clear the clutter from your mind. because it's the mental clutter, i call it life plaque, that can really hold you back. i think you could put on your not to do list is to stop thinking about how you have to be everything, do everything for everybody. everybody has to like you, which is one of the things we learn -- worry about a lot. the thing is only the only thing everybody likes is water because it has no taste. right? so you want to be like water?

>> no. >> we want to be like wine. >> fine wine. >> margarita. >> one of the great things as you get older is you don't worry about people. >> you stop worrying about the ones that don't matter. >> you can't control it. >> and the ones who don't. >> realistically, if you're being pulled in a million different directions with kids to pick up and things to do, husband, dinner, how do you -- what's the advice when it comes to feeling that kind of frazzled? >> when you're cuckoo like that, one of the things you can do for work, sounds crazy, but if you take an hour on a saturday or sunday, say you are overwhelmed by the amount of things you have to do. go into work for an hour. get it done when no one's there. clear it all away and you will actually move much faster through your workday on those regular workdays. >> and if you're driving somewhere, don't put on the news, which is all bad, only upsets you. >> classical music. >> or enya or somebody like that that soothes your soul. put on james taylor. you'll feel great.

>> that's a funny thing which i hadn't thought about, but we have that constant vibration. i know i do in my house. sometimes when i turn it all off and put music on and i'm not listening to the voices, that definitely slows things down. >> editing is a really big thing for us. one of the things that i'm working with people on right now is to stop assuming the worst. you know, the air around you. you know, you can -- if it -- if somebody doesn't answer your e-mail, you make it me. if they didn't like my idea, maybe it wasn't a good idea, maybe this whole thing isn't that good, maybe i'm not that good. >> good point. >> the funny thing that happens is they didn't answer your e-mail. why wait to be unhappy when i can be unhappy now? >> exactly. great point. >> i can create my own unhappiness. >> these are all good ideas, you guys. thanks, ladies. >> festive ways to dress up your easter table for kids and adults.

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♪ it is time for "happy easter today." if you're hosting the holiday at your house, we have special ways to dress up your easter table. >> that's right. kimberly, editor at large of "southern living" magazine, she's very pregnant and very beautiful. she's here to turn your table into a conversation piece. and celebrate in style. congratulations. >> thank you. >> when are you due?

>> july. >> you look beautiful. >> just gorgeous. >> thank you. >> a great table. >> thank you. we turned to nature for inspiration here. grabbed some moss, put if on a big silver tray. >> this is the real stuff. >> not expensive at all. >> exactly. you can get it anywhere. from the backyard even. mason jars filled with some easter flowers and chocolate bunnies. >> perfect. >> that's all you have to do. >> what says happiness like a tulip? >> or a chocolate bunny. >> or a puppy. >> i like the name plates. >> we alwa say at "southern living" it's the tiny touches that make your guests feel special. we took seeds and made little -- and clothes pins and made little place cards for everybody. they can take them home and plant them and they'll have a lasting memory. >> beautiful. >> i love this. >> you match this. >> i dressed for this table. >> forsythia. >> hasn't started blooming yet. >> it hasn't, but i have a little trick.

since it's cold outside, if you bring them into your warm house today or tomorrow, put hem in -- put them in warm water and they will hopefully spore some out in time for easter lunch. just some branches. we know we can get those right now. we hung little easter eggs from it. we brought the colors down to the table. even if it's a simple white place, pull out your pretty linens. >> what's going on? little chocolate eggs? >> it's so fun to put a little something special at each place setting. >> i like the way you did the napkin thing, too. >> and those we found on sale, which is so fun when you find bright colors on sale. >> we have some bunnies here. >> a couple bunnies. >> what are they doing? >> coloring using our center piece. colored sand at an -- in an acrylic container. the sand and the crayons. we lined the table with paper so that they could color away. and look at their napkins. >> look at the napkins. >> oh, no, indeed. >> carrot. >> so clever. >> isn't that fun? >> they still have bright colors and mix and match plates and

place mats and things. we also made healthy snacks for them. there's chocolates and candies everywhere easter day. we filled these little terra-cotta pots with parchment paper resting in the bottom, ranch dressing in the bottom. carrots on the top. you know, when there is a healthy snack, at least if it looks cute maybe they'll be more tempted to go for it. >> you made that? >> of course you did. >> i love it. >> no one's eating the carrots. but anyway. >> he did. was it good? >> good. >> all right. thank you so much. >> thanks, guys. >> lose ten pounds by memorial day. >> and games to keep your kids busy on easter sunday. >> take off our shoes and dance to the beats of icona pop. weight loss. come on. her crush.

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