In case you haven't heard, President-Elect Obama is calling for a National Day of Service on Monday, January 19th. This is also Martin Luther King's birthday and the day before the Inauguration, so I think it's a great way to get things started off on the right foot. It really sets the tone for the new administration and I'm so excited.

The Obama family will be volunteering at a Washington DC charity on that day and they are asking for people across the country to join them in volunteering where ever they can in their own communities. They are hoping to get thousands of volunteers involved.

There are tons of local websites, but they have also set up a Nationwide website for volunteering in your own city. It's USAService.org. You can put in your zip code and it will give you a list of local opportunities. I think Matt and I are going to volunteer with the Red Cross. I'm going to help out in the office and he's going to help with the blood collections. I don't think they'll actually let him draw blood, although he's certified for it, but he can help fill out forms or hand out cookies, or something.

I haven't seen a lot of coverage for this in the press, so if you'll help me get the word out, you'll have a chance to win one of these fabulous rhinestone covered picture frames - your choice of glitzy silver or pretty girly pink.

There are two ways to win - you can just put a post on your blog about it or sign up as a volunteer on Monday. Just leave me a comment and you'll be entered into the drawing. I'll draw the names on Inauguration night.

Oh my goodness! I was so caught up in all the Inauguration stuff, I forgot to draw from the prize. We had three entries and the winner is:

Carol Marbach!

Congratulations Carol! I'll be in touch to see if you want pink or silver.