5. Did somebody say free donuts? Krispy Kreme (Stock Quote: KKD) is so excited about Obama, they’re giving away free donuts. Just one per customer and no purchase necessary. Get em while they are warm. Click here for a location near you.

6. Support a Good Cause with Ice Cream. For the month of January, The loveable Vermont liberals at Ben & Jerry (Stock Quote: UL) are giving away proceeds from the sale of their Yes Pecan! Ice cream (amber waves of buttery ice cream and roasted non-partisan pecans) to the Common Cause Education Fund. Guilt free ice cream: my favorite flavor.

7. T.G.I.Obama. If you’d like to be part of the world’s largest inauguration party, stop by your local TGIFridays. Take part in the “toast heard round the world, enjoy red and white chips, and commemorative buttons for all. Half price appetizers too! What could be more American?

So whether you choose to celebrate the future, or take a swing at a Bush piñata, take a moment on Tuesday. It is the inauguration of the 44th president of the United States. Pursue happiness your way.