Who’s not a fan of Tic-Tacs? Tic-Tacs are the signature breath freshening candy with the recognizable rattle that everybody is familiar with. As popular as it is, though, Tic-Tacs aren’t the best idea for church or funerals because of their noisy nature. I tried the lime flavored Tic-Tacs, which I’ve never tried before. I was pleasantly surprised. I’m normally not a huge lime flavor lover, but after putting one of these in my mouth, I immediately put another handful in to follow it. I think that’s the best way to enjoy Tic-Tacs. Sure, you can do one or two at a time, but you don’t get the full flavor explosion that you would get by putting half of the box in your mouth at one time. For an even bigger taste experience, you can put all 37 little pieces in your mouth at the same time, but the only problem is that they don’t last as long if you do it that way. But it’s well worth it.

These pill-like breath fresheners have been one of the leading breath candies on the market for a number of years. I can see why. They are very addicting and refreshing at the same time. One of the things that has made Tic-Tacs popular is their many tasty flavors that they have introduced. Their website says that they have flavors that will match any mood or outfit so you can use Tic-Tacs as an accessory to your clothing. Although it’s meant as a joke, it contains some truth to it. The bold, vivid colors for each flavor are sure to match any wardrobe. The Lime ones that I tried are a bold lime green color. Other flavors include Cinnamon (an electrifying red color), Spearmint (a pure white color), and Orange (you guessed it, a vibrant orange color), among many others. The company is constantly adding new bold flavors, too.

Tic-Tac’s website is almost as much fun as the candy itself. It has a little quiz you can take to determine your Tic-Tac “type.??? You will also find links to Tic-Tac related art along with computer arcade games with a Tic-Tac theme. Other links showcase the various Tic-Tac advertising campaigns from past years and current campaigns as well as a list of popular culture references that have included Tic-Tacs. Their website is dedicated to fully saturating the visitors with Tic-Tac related stuff.

Ragold has a proven record of creating and distributing some of the best tasting mint products on the market. This new line of mints is no exception. Although the mints are tasty and refreshing, the best part about them isn’t the mints, but it’s the container that the mints are packaged in. Ragold produced a whole line of their popular mints but they used a smart marketing strategy by putting them in tins with Dilbert comic strips on the front. As a big fan of Dilbert, these mints got my attention right away, which is probably what the company was hoping for. Ragold produced several different Dilbert scenes, each one with a different theme related to the office work environment. Other than the Pay-mints version that I tried, the company also has Accomplish-mints, Manage-mints, Improve-mints, and Perfor-mints, among others. For huge Dilbert fans, the tins might be a collectible. What’s even better is that once you open the lid of the tin, there is a Dilbert comic strip on the inside of the lid. Other than the attractive packaging for these Ragold breath refreshers, the mints on the inside are even shaped like tiny Dilbert characters from the popular comic strip.

Ragold’s line of Dilbert mints can serve a variety of purposes. For instance, you can leave an open tin of these mints on your desk for people walking by. If you’re worried about your own bad breath, you can start your day off with a few mints and then use a few more after lunch to avoid that dreaded food or garlic breath. You can have spaghetti and garlic bread for lunch and then Ragold’s Pay-mints will help to freshen your breath afterwards. Be assured that the description on the tin – Peppermint Intense – is no exaggeration or embellishment. These mints are strong so you know it’s doing what it’s supposed to be doing. On top of that, these are also great conversation pieces with the comic strip and the little character-shaped mints on the inside. Buy these mints by the case for a month’s supply or to pass out to others. With only 2.5 calories per mint, you can be sure to enjoy the breath freshening qualities and tastiness throughout the day.

So tonight you have the date of a lifetime and everything has to go just as planned or you know your confidence will diminish into dust. So you go out and get just the right outfit. You make all the proper dinner arrangements. Saved up a few extra bucks to get them something while you are out (if it goes that long). You get everything perfect as perfect can be. You hop in the shower and do your hair. You put on the outfit and slap on some sweet cologne or perfume (depending on who you are) and you are now ready to face your fate. Oh wait! Before you go out you have to make sure the most important thing of all is ready to go. How could you forget such a task in your regimen. How could you over look this last and final detail. You have to make sure your breath smells good. Other wise you might as well call off the whole thing you dumb dummy! So what to get? Do you go for a cinnamon? A cool fresh? A fruit? SO many choices and not enough time! There’s the doorbell, you are seconds away from doom! Wait wait wait, don’t get all crazy before you go out there. There is only one thing you need to have. It’s your Before & After Mints. Pop one in Before you go out, and watch the magic unfold.

So the night is going well. The dinner was amazing (a little pricey but worth it). Then you are off to the dance floor where things are getting heated up. You get close on the dance floor and all sweaty. So you decide to slow things down by taking a little stroll through the park. Holding hands and walking close to one another. This is where the night should be going. (Take notes if you are no good at this, this is god stuff I’m giving you here). So it’s time to go back home and call it a night. You get to the front door and ask them to come inside. This is where you put on the moves. Dim the lights. Light a candle. Spread the rose petals on the bed. It’s that time for the After part. After the night has come to a close you pop in the mint that puts you in mood for love. The Before & After Mints get any romantic mood prepared for the night. Pop one in Before you get ready for the night of dinner and dancing. And one after the night is over and trust the name that has brought good times to many people out there. Before & After.