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Last year we were fortunate enough to partner with the first lady, and this year she wanted to thank all of you for submitting questions for her to respond to. We're looking forward to more ways we can work together in 2013, and upon the eve of the inauguration, Michelle Obama reached out to remind us that today is the National Day of Service. Read her letter below and find out the ways you can help now.

Dear PopSugar,

With Barack’s second inauguration just a few days away, I wanted to take a moment to check in with all of you here at PopSugar, to reflect on the past year and to look toward the work that remains.

First, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did to inform people about the issues facing our country and the importance of making our voices heard in the election. You all did so much to help us all become more involved and engaged in our democracy — no matter who we were voting for — and that’s something you should be very proud of.

I especially enjoyed answering your questions about the election, life at the White House, and all the issues that come up for moms across the country. It really was a great conversation!

And now, as we look forward, there are so many ways that we can continue to engage with each other and our fellow citizens. For example, on Saturday, Jan. 19, we’ll be hosting my favorite event of inauguration weekend — the National Day of Service — when people from all across the country will come together to volunteer in their communities and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Keep reading for more from the first lady.

We are thrilled to share our final answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. It's less than a month until the election, so check out what Michelle has to say about getting your kids excited about voting:

PopSugar reader nancyein asks, "I want to know if you have any fun ideas about how to get kids excited about election day #POPSUGAR2012."

"Here's a good one — promise your kids you'll take them with you when you go vote. I remember going to vote with my parents as a kid and seeing them pull those big levers to make their decision. The process is a little different nowadays, but I think kids get excited about being involved all the same. I know my kids will never forget when we voted as a family on Election Day in 2008 (though it helped that Dad was on the ballot!).

If you take your kids with you to vote, you'll also teach them an important lesson about being an engaged citizen in our democracy — and hopefully they'll make voting a lifelong habit.
Redbook magazine has launched a 'Take Your Child to Vote' campaign through Election Day, and to check it out, visit Redbook.com."

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. It's the last day to register to vote in a number of states, so make sure to check out Gotta Vote.com to make sure you're ready come election day. Just 28 days until the election, so check out what Michelle has to say about the importance of women making our voices heard at the polls:

PopSugar reader SFGrl asks, "I recently got married and this will be the first election I'll be voting as a married woman. My husband, who has opposing political views, has given me a lot to think about come Election Day. I would love to hear what the first lady has to say about how as a woman, wife, and someday a mother, I can best prepare myself to vote."

"Well first of all, congratulations to you and your husband! Barack and I wish you both a long and happy life together.

No matter what your political views are, I think it's important for everyone in this country to get engaged in our political process. Our democracy is most successful when everyone speaks their voice, and of course we do that in elections by voting.

As women, I think it's particularly important that we make sure that our voices are part of the conversation. Generations of women have fought to leave behind a world where we have all the choices and opportunities that men have. And I believe we owe it to our daughters — and our sons — to stay engaged and keep fighting for the world we want to leave for them. With all that is at stake in this election — whether it's equal pay for women, access to health care, how we're going to keep rebuilding our economy — women can't afford to be silent. We have to remember that, if we don't speak up, other people will make our decisions for us.

So I hope every woman out there will take a moment to think about what really matters most to them in this election. Read up on the candidates and get informed about the issues that are important to you. And make sure you go out and vote. If you're unsure of how or where to do that, just visit GottaVote.com to get all the information you need."

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. This week is a big one for the Obama family — not only is it the first presidential debate and the start of early voting, but it's also Barack and Michelle's wedding anniversary. They celebrated it last night after Barack Obama's first presidential debate against Mitt Romney. Up next is a fun one from Michelle Obama:

PopSugar Facebook fan Tom L. asks, "What stars would you love to play you and President Barack Obama in a biopic movie?"

"I don't think I can answer for myself, but you'd need to find someone pretty cute to play Barack. Will Smith or Denzel Washington might be able to pull it off. Will's got those ears, though, which might give him an edge."

To read about how to leave a question of your own, just read more

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. Early voting has begun, so don't forget to register at GottaVote.com! This week is a big one for the Obama family — not only is it the first presidential debate, but it's also Barack and Michelle's wedding anniversary. For that reason, we're focusing on her husband and daughters this week. Remember to join us tonight for our debate pre- and postshows on PopSugar LIVE!

"This is a big week for Barack and me, and not just because of all that's happening on the campaign. On Oct. 3, 1992, Barack and I were married in Chicago — and every day since, I've grown prouder and more in love with him. So I want to thank everyone who sent along lovely anniversary wishes this week, and I'm looking forward to answering some more of your questions here at PopSugar."

PopSugar's Molly G. asks, "What is the thing that has impressed you the most about your husband as you have watched him grow over the past 20 years and in his presidency?"

"One of the things I've seen as first lady is that there are no easy decisions that reach the Oval Office. The problems that reach the president's desk are always the tough ones, where the stakes are high and there's no margin for error. And the truth is, no matter how much data you have or how many advisors you consult, your judgments always come down to who you are and what you stand for."

To read the rest of Michelle's answer just read more

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. Early voting has begun, so don't forget to register at GottaVote.com! This week is a big one for the Obama family — not only is it the first presidential debate, but it's also Barack and Michelle's wedding anniversary. For that reason, we're focusing on her husband and daughters this week. First up, an intro from Michelle. Then, hear her thoughts on her own daughters' future voting:

"This is a big week for Barack and me, and not just because of all that's happening on the campaign. Early voting has already begun in Iowa and Ohio, and Barack takes the stage for the first presidential debate tomorrow night in Denver. But we'll be marking an even bigger milestone together: our 20th wedding anniversary. On Oct. 3, 1992, Barack and I were married in Chicago — and every day since, I've grown prouder and more in love with him.

So I want to thank everyone who sent along lovely anniversary wishes this week, and I'm looking forward to answering some more of your questions here at PopSugar."

PopSugar reader lshepoped asked, "If your children were old enough to vote this November, what criteria would you suggest they use to evaluate the presidential candidates?"

To read Michelle's answer just read more

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. Since we're in back-to-school mode, this week we're focusing on education and women's health. For our final question of the week, we had some fun. Here's the first lady on her favorite dance move to stay healthy:

Actress Elizabeth Banks asked on Twitter using the #POPSUGAR2012 hashtag, "As a proponent of Let's Move, tell us your favorite dance move. @MichelleObama #PopSugar2012"

"Tough question from Elizabeth! Over the last four years, I've done a lot more dancing in front of TV cameras than I could have anticipated! I have a lot of good memories, from the University of Northern Iowa Interlude Dance to 'Move Your Body' with Beyoncé — but The Dougie is truly my all-time favorite move."

We are still taking questions! There are three ways to participate:

We're so excited to hear what's on your mind and to speak to First Lady Michelle Obama together.

We are thrilled to share the next answer in our series with First Lady Michelle Obama. Since we're in back-to-school mode, this week we're focusing on education and women's health. Here's the first lady in her own words about her daughters:

Circle of Moms reader Crystal Dawn asks, "How have you encouraged your girls to think for themselves, be true to themselves, and stand up for what they believe in?"

"Our girls are pretty inquisitive, and Barack and I try to encourage that and reinforce what they're learning in school when we're together.

For example, people are often surprised to hear this, but we have dinner together just about every night at 6:30 as a family. Barack often goes back to work right afterwards, but as long as he's not traveling, he'll come upstairs from the office, and I'll put down what I'm doing, and we'll spend that time together as a family. We usually talk about what's going on in school and in their daily lives, and the girls don't hesitate to grill Barack on whatever they're learning about.

We also try to show our girls the importance of being active citizens in our democracy. Of course, that's a little easier to demonstrate when their dad is president, and they see firsthand how important it is to make your voice heard in our democratic process by voting."

We are still taking questions! There are three ways to participate:

We're so excited to hear what's on your mind and to speak to First Lady Michelle Obama together.

We're gearing up to share Michelle Obama's first set of answers to all the awesome questions you submitted. For the first installment, the First Lady will be sharing her thoughts on education and women's health. It's been so fun to hear from all of you and we still want to hear what you're thinking! Women are at the center of attention during this 2012 election season, and it's more important than ever for us to get out there and vote. We are announcing a special interview series with First Lady Michelle Obama on PopSugar. Over the next few weeks, she will be here to answer your questions about the election and all the issues we are facing as women during this election time. We want to hear what's on your mind, so share your questions. What are your concerns about women's health care? Jobs? Education? Balancing being a working mom and wife? Whatever is on your mind, ask away; every week, the first lady will tackle your questions on a range of topics. Here's Michelle Obama announcing our series in her own words.

There are three ways to participate:

1. You can leave your questions in the comments here on PopSugar.com
2. You can tweet using the hashtag #POPSUGAR2012
3. You can leave the questions in the tab on our PopSugar Facebook page

We're so excited to hear what's on your mind and to speak to First Lady Michelle Obama together.

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Well, that was fast! We sold out of our inaugural July bag, but don't worry: we are now taking orders for our August delivery. Read more.

We’re thrilled to announce our new POPSUGAR Must Have monthly subscription, filled with all of our favorite things. For over five years, my editors and I have been reporting about our monthly must haves. Now we’re bringing them right to your door.

Every month, my editorial staff and I will curate an exciting bag full of fun must-have products from fashion, beauty, home decor, fitness, and more. Our customized collection will include tried-and-true classics, celebrity favorites, and brands you've yet to discover. Plus, the more you share this with your family and friends, the more we'll reward you. Think of it as a gift you give yourself — or it makes a perfect present for someone special in your life.

Join us as we kick off July with our Summer must-have bag!

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