Melissa Mayntz
Melissa's credits include Budget Travel magazine, FundsForWriters newsletter, About.com, and other newspapers, websites, and magazines. She also provides manuscript editing services to publishers and authors; visit www.MelissaMayntz.com.
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Etiquette Tips for Selling Your HouseSelling a house is stressful, and being impolite can make it even worse. These etiquette tips for selling your home can help you enjoy this process more and feel good about your eventual sale.
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Top 12 Benefits of VolunteeringThere are many ways volunteering can be helpful to you, from gaining new skills and professional references to getting in to college or earning scholarships to the behind-the-scenes benefits available to many volunteers of all ages and skill levels.
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10 Facebook Friends You Need to UnfriendIf your Facebook friend list is overcrowded, you can look for these ten types of "nonfriends" who are clogging up your wall.
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Etiquette Tips for Volunteers and Volunteer CoordinatorsTips for both volunteers and volunteer coordinators for polite, courteous, and rewarding service.
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The Etiquette of Working with ContractorsEtiquette shouldn't be ignored when a payment is exchanged, and these tips working with contractors - whether you're the homeowner or the contractor - can help lead to a polite and profitable job for everyone.
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6 Tasteful Ways to Be a Sexy BrideEvery bride can feel sexy on her wedding day, and a sexy bride is a confident, beautiful, strong woman.
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Grocery Store EtiquetteFollowing the proper grocery store etiquette can help make shopping for food a more enjoyable and less stressful experience, and these 20 tips take you from the parking lot through the aisles to the checkout and back to your car politely.
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How to Protect Your Christmas Lawn DecorationsNothing takes away holiday cheer faster than vandalism or theft of your holiday decorations, but these easy steps can help you protect your light displays all season long. -
IPod Etiquette: Tips for Listening to Your Music PolitelyPersonal music players are popular accessories, but they're not always polite. These tips answer iPod etiquette questions to help you enjoy your music without being rude.
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The Etiquette of Parent/Teacher ConferencesA polite parent/teacher conference will help students have the best educational experience possible, and these etiquette tips can help all involved parties - parents, teachers, and students - be polite during a conference.
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10 People You Should Not Invite to Your WeddingNot everyone is a great weekend guest, and couples who avoid these types of problem wedding guests can enjoy a stress-free celebration when their guests mingle.
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9 Must-Do Pregnancy Tasks No One Tells You AboutPregnancy is a busy time, and these nine tasks are easily overlooked. Taking care of them during pregnancy, however, will make new parenthood easier and more enjoyable.
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Easy, Elegant, and Economical: Using Vinyl Art to Decorate Your WeddingVinyl artwork is perfect for wedding decorations. From monograms and symbols to quotes and customized phrases, there is no limit to what this easy artwork can add to a couple's wedding.
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9 Ways to Commemorate and Celebrate 9/11September 11, 2001 is a day that will always be commemorated for the lives lost, but it can also be a day to celebrate the brave and enduring spirit of everyone who has served to protect freedom around the world.
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Protecting Your Property During a Parade: Save Your Lawn in 5 Easy StepsEasy, inexpensive tips for how to protect your lawn from damaging parade traffic.
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Father's Day Gifts for a Grieving DadFather's Day is a painful holiday for fathers who have lost a child, but a meaningful gift can help make the day memorable and honor the man's role as the father of his child.
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10 Gift Registries You Never NeedToo many gift registries can seem like greedy gift grabs - avoid that problem by not using these inappropriate registries.
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5 Places to Avoid on Cruise ShipsA cruise ship can be your playground, but ending up in these five places can ruin the fun. These tips can help keep you enjoying your cruise vacation instead.
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Memorial Donation EtiquetteA funeral is not a fundraiser, and these etiquette tips can help you offer financial assistance in a polite and acceptable way.
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Myths About Emo TeensThe emo subculture has many myths attached to it, but parents who are familiar with these misconceptions don't have to worry about their emo teen.
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What to Expect in Handicap-Accessible Cruise Ship CabinsHandicap-accessible cruise ship cabins have many features to accommodate passengers with limited mobility, but they aren't always as open as necessary for individuals with specific needs. -
Enjoy an Adult Cruise Vacation on any Cruise ShipTips for both parents and child free adults to enjoy a cruise vacation, no matter how many children are on board the ship.
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Air Travel EtiquetteEtiquette tips from first entering the terminal to collecting your luggage after a flight that will help make flying a more enjoyable experience.
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Twitiquette: 10 Twitter Etiquette Tips to Get and Keep FollowersTen quick Twitter etiquette tips for getting and keeping followers by creating relevant, meaningful conversation.
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Proper Etiquette for Donating to CharityTips for appropriate material, financial, and volunteer donations to charity that will make your contributions more valuable.
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10 Ways to Find Discount CruisesTips for finding cruises that passengers on any budget can take advantage of. -
How to Get Free Alcohol on a CruiseAlcohol can be expensive on a cruise, but smart passengers can find plenty of drinks for free. -
Best Ever Easy Love NotesLove letters can be hard to write, but these easy and creative ways to say "I love you" will be far more memorable than any longer letter.
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How Much Should an Engagement Ring Cost?No matter what the size of your budget, understanding what an engagement ring price should be will help you buy a ring that is both romantic and beautiful. -
Smart Ways to Spend Wedding MoneyHere are five ways to spend monetary wedding gifts to give your relationship a sound financial future. -
Restaurant Buffet Rules of EtiquetteSelf-serve restaurants don't need to be a feeding frenzy when you follow these etiquette tips.
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Valentine's Day: Why It's the Worst Day to ProposeValentine's Day may be a romantic holiday, but it can be one of the worst days of the year to propose.
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Quick Christmas Cleaning: 15 Minutes to a Cleaner HouseThe holiday season is filled with chores, but these quick housecleaning tips especially for the holidays can make unexpected guests feel welcome with a minimum of effort.
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Black Friday Etiquette: Staying Civilized in a Money-Saving MadhouseTips to minimize rude behavior while maximizing savings on one of the craziest shopping days of the year.
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Utah Real Estate: Choose Your Best Utah County CommunityOverview of different Utah County communities to help prospective homebuyers find the right neighborhood for their needs, lifestyle, and budget. -
Test Your Harry Potter Trivia: How Well Do You Know the Wizarding World?There are dozens of Harry Potter trivia facts in the 4,000 printed pages of the books that movie fans miss out on, and this detailed quiz offers hints on some of the most fascinating missing movie subjects.
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A Route to Safety: Hurricane Evacuation TipsKnowing how to plan evacuation routes, how to safely evacuate a storm-threatened region, and how to return to a storm damaged neighborhood can help reduce the stress of hurricane season and ensure the safety of both people and property. -
Lessons from Hogwarts; College Admission Tips from the Harry Potter UniverseWhether they are interested in a magical or muggle education, the admission process and educational life is much the same for students everywhere.
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Tricks for an Irresistible Real Estate BidFive tricks to catch a real estate seller's eye.
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Top 10 Non-Edible Gift Ideas for Chocolate LoversGiving edible gifts to chocolate lovers can be predictable, but these clever ideas spread the holiday spirit without endangering the waistline. -
Top Holiday Gifts for Teachers Under $30Practical and indulgent gift ideas for teachers at all grade levels to spread the holiday spirit to everyone who influences children. -
Packing for a Cruise Vacation: 10 Items You Don't Even Know You NeedFrom highlighters to binoculars to bug spray, these essential items will make your cruise vacation more enjoyable by ensuring that you don't miss out on anything during your voyage. -
Hurricane Preparation: Essential Items for a Hurricane KitLearn what should go in a hurricane emergency kit in addition to basic supplies, including sentimental items and pet supplies, as well as how to care for an emergency kit so it is useful throughout the season.
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Feel the Heat: Choosing the Best Thermometer for Your ChildLearn how to choose and use the proper type of thermometer - rectal, oral, or ear - for your child based on their age, temperament, and illness. -
Dorm Room Decorating: Simple Ways to Save SpaceEasy and stylish dorm room decorating tips from decluttering to reusing luggage that can help any college student make their first home-away-from-home spacious and productive. -
Summer Lawn Maintenance: Watering TipsSummer lawn maintenance can be hard on the budget as well as the grass, but by following basic watering rules and adding clever summer adaptations, it is possible to have a great lawn without a great bill. -
How to Make Snow Cones and Chill Out at Your Fourth of July PartyA syrup recipe, tips, and flavor suggestions are included for the perfect Fourth of July chilly treats.
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Father's Day Gift Ideas for Expectant DadsTips for choosing the best Father's Day gift to honor a new Dad, from tacky traditional ideas to sentimental options. Each gift idea strives to connect the father with his new child and create a treasured bond between them.
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Visiting the Bahamas: Top 5 Attractions in NassauNassau, the capital of the Bahamas, has numerous natural, historical, and cultural attractions for visitors. This guide offers suggestions for the most popular choices. -
Saving Money on Gas: Tuning Up Your Car to Tune Up Your WalletTips on increasing your cars fuel efficiency in order to save money on gas. Tips focus on mechanical suggestions, driving habits, and specific car models.