Out with the old! Savannah Guthrie wanted her new cohost Craig Melvin to make himself at home as he took on Hoda Kotb’s position on Today after she retired, but first that meant getting rid of some stuff the mom of two left behind.

Savannah Guthrie explained that she threw away several odd items Hoda Kotb left on the 'Today' show set after her exit

Hoda Kotb spoke with PEOPLE about her Jan. 10 exit from the 'Today' show, saying she has been given gifts from cast and crew, including co-host Savannah Guthrie. Kotb gushed over how thoughtful Guthrie was,

For many people, today was a day like any other. They woke up, downed some coffee and began counting down the hours to the weekend. However, for those whose morning routine includes turning on NBC to watch The Today Show,

Hoda Kotb is saying goodbye to the “Today” show after 26 years with NBC, and her co-hosts are marking the occasion with some special gifts. In a video posted on Instagram, Kotb showed off the sentimental jewelry Savannah Guthrie gave her earlier in the week, which she chose to wear on Friday for her last day.

Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin talk about covering the Los Angeles wildfires, Craig getting surprised by his family on his first day as co-anchor for the TODAY show and throwing a celebration for Hoda Kotb on her last day.

Hoda Kotb left her TODAY family with full hearts and years of fond memories — but she also left behind some gross mementos, as Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin revealed during their Tonight Show visit on January 15.

The presents from Savannah Guthrie didn't stop at pom poms. Guthrie, who has gotten to know Hoda Kotb quite well to the point she wasn't surprised by her retirement announcement. The Today Show host gifted her colleague some other personal items, one of which was symbolic of her future days of sleeping in. As she put it: