The holidays are in full swing and the last thing you want to do is show up to a party empty-handed. Say thank you to the hostess by bringing a thoughtful gift. Simple and inexpensive gifts are a gracious way to show your appreciation. Flowers in a vase Don’t make your hostess search for a vase, she has enough to do already. Bring flowers in a vase. Gourmet chocolates This gift says, 'Here is something you can indulge in by yourself after the party!" Make it a small enough box of chocolate...

Here at Myntz! we are on a never ending quest to banish bad breath. Fortunately, we have a handful of foods that are here to help us on our journey. The next time you don’t have a toothbrush handy and are looking to quickly freshen your breath, grab one of these... Water Drink a glass of water. One of the keys to having fresh breath actually involves preventing a dry mouth. Maybe it was your late night session at the gym that left you dehydrated or that dose of allergy medication you took over...

Prepping for date night? You’ll want to stay away from these commonly consumed five foods that can cause bad breath. Garlic & Onions Take it from the experts at the Mayo Clinic who write, “Eating certain foods, such as onions, garlic and spices, also can cause bad breath. After you digest these foods, they enter your bloodstream, are carried to your lungs and affect your breath.” Coffee Coffee is dehydrating. Dehydrated mouths don’t have enough saliva. Lack of saliva causes bad breath. Learn...

Picture this. You’ve made it to the airport two hours early, checked your luggage, breezed through security, grabbed a snack and settled down in a seat next to your gate. On the airport intercom you can hear boarding agents welcoming new passengers to board their flights, “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience and for choosing our airline. We’ll begin the boarding process for your flight shortly. Each passenger is permitted one personal item…” You look down at your own carry-on bag...

It’s that time of the year when graduation ceremony speeches make their way across the internet. Has one inspired you to give a talk? Or maybe you realized you have something to contribute after hearing an inspiring TED talk? Here are three quick tips for giving a great presentation. #1 Care About The TopicBecause people can tell. They always can. Your audience may know nothing about the topic you are speaking to, but they can tell if you are dispassionate, indifferent, neutral and/or...