Yesterday President Obama signed into law the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. First lady Michelle Obama came to the event, held at the Harriet Tubman Elementary School in Washington, D.C. The act will increase the number of children in school lunch programs by 115,000, (let’s hope that number grows), increase the reimbursement rate for school districts meal programs by six cents, and increase health guidelines for school vending machines.

Michelle Obama launched the Lets Move! campaign in February, 2010, hoping to combat the childhood obesity epidemic in the UnitedStates. The campaign aims to increase healthier food in schools, lobby for better nutrition labeling, and increase the physical activity for children. Congrats Mrs. O!

-Angel

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It looks like little kids realize that President Barack Obama needs a break – suggesting that a hot tub would be the perfect gift for first lady Michelle Obama to put under the tree. The first lady, Santa and the first pet, Bo, visited patients at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Dec. 13.

In keeping with first lady tradition, Mrs. O read the excited children, ” The Night Before Christmas.”  Afterwards, she chatted with the patients, even seeking their baby-sage wisdom about what she should get the president for Christmas. One boy unabashedly shouted out, “Obama needs a new suit!” Which of course was met with uproarious laughter, followed by, “Barack Obama needs a hot tub!” When asked what she would finally wrap in a bow for Mr. O she smartly replied,

“I’m not going to tell you because it’s going to be in the paper tomorrow, and then he’s going to read it, and then it won’t be a surprise,” she said.  “But first I have to see whether he’s been naughty or nice.  I’ve been trying to figure that out.”

Of course I have to get you the lowdown on Mrs. Obama’s drool enducing caridgen, its a Merino Sparklegate Cardigan from J.Crew, which is of course now, sold out. Good luck on finding it, and my advice to you Mrs.O? Take out stock in the J. Crew company before it gets sold.

-Angel

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama host a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House / (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House on Thursday, December 2. The menorah used in the celebration comes with a unique story. It was found caked in the dirt and mud after Hurricane Katrina, at the Orthodox Synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel.

Now let’s see what the first couple will do to commemorate Kwanzaa…ahem. Wondering where Mrs. O got that drool worthy blue sequined cardigan that she’s rockin’? For a recession friendly $1935, you can snag the L’Wren Scott sweater here.

-Angel

First Lady Michelle Obama

And are we surprised at all? First lady Michelle Obama not only wields her social and political power to make changes to children’s school diets and fight obesity, but she does with awe inspiring effortless style. Yeah yeah, I’m a bit biased, where’s my objectivity right? But who can deny a woman’s intentions when she’s trying to fight a medical epidemic, and inspire kids to lead healthier lifestyles? Her Lets Move! initiative is moving me.

She shares Forbes’ 2010 World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list with Oprah Winfrey, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Lady Gaga and Beyonce Knowles. For the full list click here.

-Angel

Serena Williams for Harpers Bazaar/ Photo by Terry Richardson

Looks like 2010 Wimbledon Champion Serena Williams is going to be sidelined for a while because of a nasty cut on her foot, ouch! The tennis star was suppose to join first lady Michelle Obama for interactive tennis activities with kids as a part of her Let’s Move! South Lawn Series. According to Williams reps;

“…the tennis star cut her foot and has been sidelined from playing both at the White House and in her scheduled World Team Tennis matches next week…”

Williams is “dissapointed” and will be replaced by World Team Tennis co-founder Billie Jean King.

The South Lawn Series features a range of events throughout the summer and fall to bring local children, sports leagues, community programs and coaches to the South Lawn to participate in sports, games and activities.

-Angel

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Attend the Congressional Picnic/ YURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images

“Hows the food?” was the first thing President Obama said to the Congressman gathered on the South Lawn for the annual Congressional Picnic yesterday. Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and the first family’s dog Bo-boma stopped by to greet everyone, and thank them for their “incredible devotion to our country”.

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Attend the Congressional Picnic/ YURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images

Mrs. O dawned a stunning blue floral Tracey Reese dress with Amrita Singh bangles and jelly flats. President O looked breezy in a pair of black slacks and short sleeved white button down sans tie.

-Angel

What do the First Lady of the United States, Wacka Flocka and The Game have in common? Nothing usually! But this weekend in the District they all got crowds moving whether it was for a healthy initiative, or to help them dance the night away. Check out photos below.

First Lady Michelle Obama in the White House Vegetable Garden/ PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images

First lady Michelle Obama hosted another event for her anti-childhood obesity campaign; ”Let’s Move!”  at the White House Kitchen Garden. Mrs. O spoke to chefs participating in the “Chefs Move!” initiative, a campaign designed to partner chefs with public schools across the country to create healthier cafeteria lunch menus.  

Wacka Flocka Flame and The Game Party at Ibiza/ Photo by Elite DC Magazine

Wacka Flacka brought his crazy energy to the District over the weekend, and brought The Game with him to rock the crowd at Ibiza Nightclub.

Wacka Flocka Flame at Ibiza Nightclub/ Photo by Elite DC Magazine

Not too much you can say about this unlikely duo except they definitely brought out a big crowd, and didn’t disappoint.

Chris Brownwas also in the District over the weekend, supposedly to perform at Hogates. According to our friends over at DC Fab!, not only did he not perform, but he dissed the joint! lol. For the scoop on C-Breezy’s diss hit up DC Fab! for details. CLICK HERE

-Angel

Top Chef DC Cast

Get excited foodies, Top Chef DC is set to air June 16th (along with another Real ahem show filmed out of DC in June hint hint) ! With appearances by Apollo Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi and White House chef  Sam Kass, this season is sure to be full of some ahem, presidential surprises!

Be sure to tune into to see all the drama, and decedent dishes sure to make you drool. Yum!

-Angel

First lady Michelle Obama and Jason Wu/ tbridge / Creative Commons

This morning First lady Michelle Obama donated her dreamy and coveted inaugural gown to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The dresses designer, Jason Wu was on hand to give the gift; and helped christen the new gallery, “A First Lady’s Debut.” The gallery will showcase 11 dresses worn by other first ladies, but of course Michelle Obama’s will be one of the loveliest.

Don’t you wish she would have donated it to you?

-Angel

The Obama's at the White House Easter Egg Roll/ Photo by Lawrence Jackson

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have announced the date for this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll. The annual tradition that dates back to 1878 will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010 with the theme of “Ready, Set, Go!,” tying in Mrs. Obama’s health and wellness campaign for kids.

The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and Easter egg rolling. It’s rumored that the cast of Fox’s “Glee” have been invited to perform at the event, along with Reese Witherspoon.

Now what you’ve been waiting for! You can be entered in a national lottery to win tickets to the White House Easter Egg Roll! Entries for the 2010 White House Easter Egg Roll Online Lottery will be accepted starting

Malia and Sasha Obama at the White House Easter Egg Roll/Photo by Win McNamee, Getty Images

Thursday, February 25th at 12:01AM (EST) through Sunday, February 28th at 11:59PM (EST). The entries will be accepted HERE. So bookmark it, and set your calenders, I’m sure the net will be jammed with submissions.

The event is held on the White House lawn annually, and this year activities are designed to get kids moving and exercising, in keeping with Mrs. O’s Let’s Move! Initiative.

Enjoy,

-Angel