Party for Two

I'm not married, nor do I have a significant other but I have friends who are and they are always looking for ways to save a little money, especially when the bills rise along with the temperature. Make a stay in date night special with a party for two! All it takes is a little planning. The week before place an invitation to your party somewhere where he or she will find it - their briefcase or purse, on their pillow, even in the mailbox (just make sure the mails come first!) – and let the anticipation build. Next plan the meal, something that you both love but don’t have very often, for me it would be a nice steak with mashed potatoes, green salad with lightly flavored lemon water to drink and a big ole slice of cheesecake for dessert (one slice, preferably from the Cheesecake Factory, two forks). For the place setting, if you have china – use it, if you don’t - use the nicest dishes you own. For atmosphere, dress the table with a table cloth and candles; turn the lights down low and have soft music playing in the background. (You can make it extra special if you have the music that was played at your wedding.) And there you have it, a romantic evening in that will be sure to have you “dancing in your socks.”