RePost from NWR - Today's OPRAH!

Today is my most favorite Oprah show of the year....OPRAH'S FAVORITE THINGS!

Of course, it's also the most jealous I ever feel when it comes to sitting in the audience! She gives away so much loot to her guests, it's unbelievable!

AARRGGGH. Why can't I schedule a TIVO taping from work to home?!!?!?!??!

Thanks for reminding me Claud!
It is my most favorite too!

Claud, weren't you and I supposed to be riding there since last year to make it in time for this year's show? what happened to our plan

Ohh...my boss is out of town...I may need to scoot out early for that one! Is it bad if I only came in at noon and plan to leave at 3:30?

Shamma, we are going NEXT year for sure!! I cannot believe all the wonderful things she gave away...everything was great!

I was soooo jealous yesterday.

I am curious as to whether this comes out of her pocket or if the companies donate these items in exchange for the advertising?

What Did They Get?
I never saw her Fav Things Show

Boy the luck stiffs!!! Claud and Shama, they don't tell you what show it is going to be on they just surprise the audience. Unless you have an inside scoop!!

Cindy, I read somewhere that everything is donated for the show to get advertising out of it. That would actually be the best advertising better then a commercial because Oprah is saying it is one of her favorite things.

Here are some of what she gave away


DAVIES GATE ALLSPICE CINNAMON POWDER SUGAR SOAK

When it's time to soothe those weary bones, nothing feels better than a bath. Spice up your tub time with a cinnamon and sugar bath soak, sure to put you in the holiday spirit!

($21; www.sephora.com, 888-398-9010)


PURE SIMPLICITY PUMPKIN PURIFYING MASK

It's like putting holiday dessert right on your body! But this purifying mask does more than just smell great—it exfoliates and moisturizes, leaving your skin smooth as silk.

($16; Bath & Body Works stores nationwide, 800-395-1001)


THE GINGERBREAD MAN SALT SCRUB

You won't want to run from this gingerbread man! Philosophy's sizzling scrub combines salt and ginger to get things cooking when you rub it onto your skin.

'Once you put it on your body—things heat up!' — Oprah

($25; www.philosophy.com, 800-568-3151)



CRÈME LUXEUSE AND APPLE CIDER CLEAN SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER BY FREDERIC FEKKAI

It's the cream that made Salma Hayek want to smell like Oprah! You too can slather your skin with this luxurious lotion that leaves you feeling silky softÉand smelling great! The gentle shampoo and conditioner gets your hair squeaky clean, and leaves the crisp, fresh scent of freshly sliced apples as a bonus.

($65 for 6 ounces of Crème Luxeuse; hair products $18.50 each; www.neimanmarcus.com, 888-888-4757)


M·A·C COSMETICS CARRYING CASE

This ingenious bag can carry as many or as few of your beauty products as you desire. Each insert attaches on and off with the help of magnets, making packing a snap!

'I spotted this on the arm of a friend and said, 'I must have one!'' — Oprah

($125; www.maccosmetics.com, 800-387-6707)

CLIFF AND BUSTER'S COCONUT MACAROONS

'They are just the best macaroons ever! They literally melt in your mouth.' — Oprah

($15 for a dozen, www.cliffandbuster.com, 888-4-delish [33-5474], Also available at Neiman Marcus, Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 800-642-4480)

BONUS! Neiman Marcus has their very first cookbook out now!

(Neiman Marcus cookbook, $45; www.neimanmarcus.com, 888-888-4757)


GREENBERG SMOKED TURKEY

Looking for a stress-free holiday meal? This one arrives pre-cooked and frozen—the recipe has been passed down through generations of a Texas family.

'It's a turkey like none other. I've done it for three years straight. I'm telling you, it's the best turkey I've ever had!' —Oprah

($3.50/pound plus shipping, www.gobblegobble.com, 903-595-0725, fax 903-593-8129.)



FOODSAVER VAC 800 BY TILIA, INC.

Perfect for leftovers or packaging plentiful amounts, a vacuum sealer is truly the gift that keeps on giving.

($129.99, www.foodsaver.com/favorites, 888-233-5001)

Always thaw raw meat, poultry and fish in the refrigerator. Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for refrigeration, freezing or canning. For any questions concerning use of this product, contact the manufacturer at www.foodsaver.com.


MELTED CHOCOLATE CAKE BATTER

Remember when your mom would make chocolate cake and you'd get to lick the bowl? Here's the grown-up version! It's shipped to your door frozen—you thaw it, spoon into cupcake tins and bake. The center remains decadently gooey.

($38; www.williams-sonoma.com, 800-541-2233)

RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL CASHMERE SWEATER

'I have one in every color,' Oprah says of these super-soft cable-knit sweaters.

($398, www.polo.com; 888-475-7674)


PHILIP STEIN TESLAR WATCH

Madonna gave Oprah this hip, colorful watch with six different bands. And it's not only fashionable, it's good for you too! A special chip in the watch emits a signal that they claim helps you sleep better, feel less stress and increase your energy!

($595, other color bands: $50. www.philipsteinteslar.com; Philip Stein Distribution Center: 800-237-9477. Available at Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue.)


LEATHER BAG BY MARIA LYONS

These soft, plush weekenders let you reveal your inner designer. Choose a color combination, then add your own initial.

($495; www.marialyons.com, 800-308-3686. Co-designed by Jana Feifer.)



CAMBIO JEANS

A bit of stretch helps these jeans fit as though they were custom-made.

'They're the best-fitting pair of pants I have ever owned' — Oprah.

($150; www.cambioamerica.com, 888-226-2630. Available at select Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom.com, Mark Shale, and other specialty stores.)


BAREFOOT DREAMS COZYCHIC

The soft texture of this robe and matching throw is almost unbelievable.

'It's like a baby blanket for grownups.' — Oprah.

(Robes, $135, throws, $130; www.barefootdreams.com, Nordstrom stores, www.nordstrom.com, Kokopelli, 30 E. First St., Hinsdale, IL 60521, 630-325-1996)


JUDITH RIPKA TWO NECKLACE

Feel lucky as a leprechaun with this stunning sterling silver, 18-carat gold and diamond choker.

($400; www.judithripka.com, 866-JR-TWO-22 [Available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST]. Also available at Saks and Nordstrom.)


UGG BOOTS

Oprah's perennial favorite footwear is back on the list. Why? Now they come in pink and blue!

($110; www.uggaustralia.com, 888-432-8530. Also available at Nordstrom and www.nordstrom.com.)


NIKE DRI-FIT SLACKER JACKET AND LOW-RISE WORKOUT PANT

The high-tech fabric keeps you cool while you sweat.

($130/set; www.niketown.com, 800-806-NIKE.)

There is still more...oh my I can only dream

AMERICA 24/7

From the creators of the Day in the Life series, this book features beautiful photographs of Americans at work and play. Send in your favorite snapshot and they'll put it on the cover.

($50; www.america24-7.com, 800-505-4726)


SONY DCR-DVD200 HANDYCAM

Use a DVD to record video, take out the DVD, and pop it into your player. Voila: instant home movies.

($999.99; www.sony.com/dvdhandycam, 877-865-SONY


THE GIFT OF O

Here's a gift that keeps on giving: a year's subscription to O, The Oprah Magazine.

(Regular subscription price: $24. Now available online for $15.)



BLACKBERRY AND T-MOBILE SERVICE

'This has literally changed my life. You don't have to be at your computer to send or receive an e-mail. It sends and receives e-mail messages like a cell phone. It has literally freed me.' — Oprah

($399.99 plus activation; www.blackberry.com. T-Mobile service: www.t-mobile.com)


FRONTGATE'S PANASONIC PORTABLE DVD PLAYER

Slide the DVD in, hit play, and you've got your own mini movie theater.

($399; www.frontgate.com, 800-626-6488)

Wow is all I can say...if only, Claud was serious about her and I being there, then look at all we could have gotten

I guess there is always next year

Wow
What a nice early Christmas!!!