Michelle Obama in Motion: How the First Lady Spent Her Week

Obama won a cookie bake-off; urged voters to vote early.

Sweet Victory! - The results of the Family Circle Presidential Cookie Bake-Off are in, and bakers around the country chose Obama's white and dark chocolate cookie recipe over Ann Romney's M&M cookies by 51.5 to 48.5 percent. The bake-off has accurately predicted who will be the next first lady in four out of the past five elections. In 2008, voters chose Cindy McCain's oatmeal butterscotch cookies over Obama's shortbread cookies. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Sweet Victory! - The results of the Family Circle Presidential Cookie Bake-Off are in, and bakers around the country chose Obama's white and dark chocolate cookie recipe over Ann Romney's M&M cookies by 51.5 to 48.5 percent. The bake-off has accurately predicted who will be the next first lady in four out of the past five elections. In 2008, voters chose Cindy McCain's oatmeal butterscotch cookies over Obama's shortbread cookies. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Chillax - The first lady told CNN on Wednesday that she doesn't offer the commander in chief pre-debate counsel. "He doesn't need much advice," she said. "He's a very good debater, so I do tell him to have fun and relax and just be himself." (Photo: CNN)

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Chillax - The first lady told CNN on Wednesday that she doesn't offer the commander in chief pre-debate counsel. "He doesn't need much advice," she said. "He's a very good debater, so I do tell him to have fun and relax and just be himself." (Photo: CNN)

Reno 911 - The first lady rallied about 3,800 supporters at the University of Nevada, Reno, and urged everyone to vote early and then spend Election Day ensuring that others get to the polls and get the president re-elected. "Let's get it done," she said. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Reno 911 - The first lady rallied about 3,800 supporters at the University of Nevada, Reno, and urged everyone to vote early and then spend Election Day ensuring that others get to the polls and get the president re-elected. "Let's get it done," she said. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Bisous - During her first appearance on Steve Harvey, which aired Oct. 3, the first lady shares the first time she kissed the future president. “We were talking, eating and laughing and he leaned over and asked me if he could kiss me," she giggled. "And I said, 'Yes!'" (Photo: Courtesy NBC)

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Bisous - During her first appearance on Steve Harvey, which aired Oct. 3, the first lady shares the first time she kissed the future president. “We were talking, eating and laughing and he leaned over and asked me if he could kiss me," she giggled. "And I said, 'Yes!'" (Photo: Courtesy NBC)

Doing Her Part - It's already Election Day in Iowa, and during a rally at the University of Northern Iowa, Obama encouraged students to vote early. “So right after I’m done speaking, I want you all to walk out that main door and follow the volunteers, and do your part to move this country forward,” she said. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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Doing Her Part - It's already Election Day in Iowa, and during a rally at the University of Northern Iowa, Obama encouraged students to vote early. “So right after I’m done speaking, I want you all to walk out that main door and follow the volunteers, and do your part to move this country forward,” she said. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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That Dress! - The Tracy Reese dress that the first lady wore during her Democratic National Convention speech that caused such a buzz will be available on Dec. 1 on the designer's website and in her Manhattan store. Fashionistas can be placed on a waiting list for the $398 dress by calling (212) 807-0505. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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That Dress! - The Tracy Reese dress that the first lady wore during her Democratic National Convention speech that caused such a buzz will be available on Dec. 1 on the designer's website and in her Manhattan store. Fashionistas can be placed on a waiting list for the $398 dress by calling (212) 807-0505. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Obama in Oprahland - “You see, as president, you must be driven by the struggle, hopes and dreams of all you serve,” Obama told supporters at a fundraiser held at Harpo Studios in Chicago. “That‘s how you make the right decisions for this country. That’s what it takes to be a leader." (Photo: Charles Dharapak-Pool/Getty Images)

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Obama in Oprahland - “You see, as president, you must be driven by the struggle, hopes and dreams of all you serve,” Obama told supporters at a fundraiser held at Harpo Studios in Chicago. “That‘s how you make the right decisions for this country. That’s what it takes to be a leader." (Photo: Charles Dharapak-Pool/Getty Images)