In Honor of National Men Make Dinner Day, Best-selling Author and Huffington Post Blogger Natalie Pace Encourages Men to Create a Magical Night

    SANTA MONICA, CA, November 07, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In honor of National Men Make Dinner Day and to celebrate the release of her new book, The Gratitude Game, bestselling author and Huffington Post blogger Natalie Pace lists 10 extras men can do to make sure that National Men Make Dinner Day becomes quite a magical night! According to Natalie Pace, "This is a big night for women, guys! A little extra effort on your part can make this one of the most memorable nights of both of your lives."

10 Extras Men Can Do to Make "National Men Make Dinner Day" Extra Special for Their Wives and Girlfriends:

1. Cleaning Up as you go is one of the "rules" of today. If you take care of the dishes after the meal, too, you'll be paid richly in hugs and kisses.

2. Whistle While You Work. Keep the mood light and sunny by having a good disposition in the kitchen.

3. Play to Your Strengths. Comfort food prepared well is better than gourmet food that has to be tossed. Also, you're more likely to whistle rather than curse if you're cooking something you actually know how to prepare.

4. Find Your Own Utensils. Don't yell for help every time you need a spatula! Any kitchen with an active cook will have the utensils you need within reach. #3 helps with this.

5. Chocolate. For most of us, it's pretty hard to go wrong with chocolate for dessert. Whatever your beloved's passion is, this is your chance to earn extra Brownie points.

6. Gratitude. Over dinner, why not tell your wife/girlfriend five or ten things that you really love about her. Chances are now that you've had a night of shopping, cooking and cleaning, you're feeling a little more humble about the things she does for you!

7. Spa Night. Most of us (both men and women) are suckers for foot massages, bubble baths and back rubs. Should dinner include oils beyond olive oil? Think about this when making up your shopping list!

8. Compliments, Not Complaints. Have one night where all of the hot spots of arguments are completely off the table. Avoid any topics that are likely to end badly, including money, problems with the kids, politics, etc.

9. Explore Your Passions - whether they are trips you want to take, languages you want to learn, recipes you want to try next year or ... Think of provocative topics to discuss over dinner that will spark smiles and creativity.

10. Look Deeply Into Her Eyes. There's nothing more sexy than a man who listens carefully and engages in meaningful conversation. Make this a night about her and try to avoid pontificating loudly and endlessly about you, wonderful you.

The Gratitude Game: 21 Days to a Healthier, Wealthier, More Beautiful You is available now on Amazon. Day 6's Mantra is: Wisdom. Be smart about National Men Make Dinner Day and it could be quite a magical night!

Natalie Wynne Pace is the bestselling author of The Gratitude Game, The ABCs of Money and Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is (aka You Vs. Wall Street, in paperback). The ABCs of Money has been ranked at or near #1 Investing, Basics (free) on Amazon for over 18 months (since March 31, 2013), with over 125 reviews, of which almost half are 5-star. Natalie Pace has been ranked a #1 stock picker, and is a repeat guest on national TV and radio shows such as CNBC, Good Morning America, Fox, ABC-TV, Forbes.com, NPR and more. Her budgeting and investing strategies have saved homes and nest eggs for more than a decade. Her mission is to add a splash of green to Wall Street and transform lives on Main Street. As a strong believer in giving back, she has been instrumental in raising tens of millions for public schools, financial literacy, the arts and underserved women and girls worldwide.

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