104-year-old 'Lobster Lady' gives tips for long, vibrant life

Plus, a mom's "Disney-ish" vacation with her son, and a cop's kind gesture to help a newborn. July 9, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] Hurricane Beryl weakens to a tropical depression after slamming into Texas and Louisiana, leaving millions without power. Plus, how a mom pulled off a "Disney-ish" vacation for her son without actually visiting Disneyland, and simple tips for a long life from Maine's 104-year-old "Lobster Lady."   The Latest   Beryl kills at least 7 people and leaves millions without power after hitting Texas and Louisiana.]( At least [seven people were killed]( and nearly 2 million customers are left without power after Beryl hit Texas yesterday and Louisiana overnight. Beryl has been downgraded to a tropical depression, but more than 21 million people from Arkansas to Michigan are under flood watches this morning due to the threat of up to 5 inches of rain in the storm's path, [the National Weather Service]( said. [Here's the latest](. My son wanted to go to Disneyland but that wasn't feasible — so we tried this instead.]( Downs' 8-year-old son was [clamoring to go to Disneyland,]( which was in driving distance of their southern California home, but she had just bought a new house and incurred other expenses. "I wondered: Was it possible to create the Disney moment of my child’s dreams without putting my family into debt?" Downs wrote in an essay for TODAY.com. She shared how they had a ["Disney-ish" vacation instead](, complete with Disney characters, Star Wars lightsabers and fireworks, without actually visiting the park. [See how she did it](. [🦞 Maine's 104-year-old 'Lobster Lady' shares simple tips for a long life.]( Oliver has been trapping crustaceans for nearly a century in her home state of Maine, where she's affectionately known as the "Lobster Lady." The [104-year-old](, who still has a commercial lobster license, shared [4 tips that have kept her vibrant]( over the years, from spending time in nature to pursuing her passion. [See them all here](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Expert-approved picks from Walmart’s ‘largest deals event ever’ — up to 93% off]( Walmart just kicked off its "largest savings event ever," according to the brand. Lifestyle expert Jenn Falik stopped by TODAY to share top picks from the sale on everything from fashion basics to a walking pad for your indoor workouts. Don’t miss out — these deals will be gone by Friday! [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Try this low-impact barre workout from Pure Barre teacher Kristyn Pope that will help you improve balance and flexibility. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Breakfast?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you The mother of NBC News correspondent Brian Cheung shared her coveted crumb cake recipe that makes for a simple and tasty breakfast treat. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. A new mom was frantic last month when she [called 911 at 2 a.m.]( in Miami Township, Ohio, with an unusual request. Her breast milk had dried up and she had driven for hours trying to find a store that was open to buy [formula for her 1-week-old baby](. Cpl. Hunter Willoughby was determined to help. “My heart went out to her,” Willoughby told TODAY.com. “She said her baby had been screaming for a couple of hours and I’m a dad — I know how hard that can be." The father of two went to a nearby grocery store, where an employee working after hours let him inside, and bought some formula for the exhausted mom. The police department later released Willoughby's [body cam footage from his act of kindness](. Play TODAY's Daily Game!   Test your skills and find some fun with TODAY's game! Complete this word search to find the missing words in the TODAY headline.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Nicoletta Richardson Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](