Camping Must-Haves: Charmin® To Go Toilet Seat Covers and Bug Buttons

This past weekend, my friends and I went camping for an end-of-summer hurrah. I was excited to "road test" a couple of Minimus products, including Gearaid Mini Roll Duct Tape (2 roll pack), No Rinse® Shampoo, Bug Button, and Tapatio® Picante Hot Sauce packets.

The menu was planned, equipment coordinated, and we were ready to go. After a 2 hour drive up the beautiful California coast, we arrived.

Fortunately - our campsite was within walking distance to the beach.

Unfortunately - there were no showers or flushing toilets. Now, I'm not a glamper, nor am I a backpacker, but modern plumbing is a must.

After a long day at the beach, everyone was in need of a shower. Luckily, one of the guys had brought a portable shower and we all braved the cold water in hopes of feeling clean and refreshed. (I used my eco-friendly Kiss My Face® Whenever Shampoo Green Tea & Lime and Kiss My Face® Anti-stress Shower Gel & Foaming Bath.)

As the sun set and everyone started dousing themselves with bug spray, I simply put on my Bug Button - a pin-on insect-repelling button that's non-toxic and lasts up to 60 hours. I can happily report that I didn't get a single bug bite!

I was able to enjoy my weekend camping trip with friends thanks to the help and convenience of Minimus products.

Got a camping story? I'd love to hear what Minimus products you take on your camping or backpacking trips. Email me at Whitney@Minimus.biz.

Cutex® Essential Care Nail Polish Remover Pad

Last week, I had the pleasure of taking a mini-vacation (how fitting, huh?!). I spent a day at the beach and the other day at the spa. I'm not much of a girly-girl, but I decided what better excuse to get a manicure and pedicure than while on vacation?

Well, it's definitely back to reality and my nail polish was starting to chip. Since I don't usually wear nail polish (ever), I don't have nail polish remover at home. I got to work early this morning to do an on-air radio interview about glamping, and decided today was the day - the day to take off my nail polish.

At Minimus, we carry a couple Cutex products, including Cutex® Essential Care Nail Polish Remover Pad - Non-Acetone. I pulled a packet from the shelf and went back to my desk. I was surprised to find that there were 2 individual packets of the nail-polish-remover pads and accepted the fact that I'd probably have to use both to remove the 4 coats (base, 2 coats of color, and topcoat - FYI).

I started to take off my red nail polish and was amazed how easily it came off! After I got done with my first hand, I was secretly excited that I didn't have to open the second pack! Well, my nails are back to normal and I've become a believer in these handy little pads. Who knows, maybe I'll start wearing nail polish on a regular basis...

Want to try these handy pads for yourself? Use the code CUTEX5OFF (case sensitive) to get 5% off of Cutex® Essential Care Nail Polish Remover Pad - Non-Acetone (for natural & artificial nails) at checkout. Coupon expires August 31st, 2007.

New Product: Frank's Red Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce

One of our newest additions at Minimus.biz is Frank's® Red Hot® Cayenne Pepper Sauce (bottle). We're excited to offer you yet another way to spice up your favorite foods. And, we're not going to lie, but the little bottle is just too cute to resist! It's a perfect size to take to your next picnic, tailgating party, or even just to have around the house.

Did you know that in 1964, "FRANK'S® Red Hot® Cayenne Pepper Sauce was used as the secret ingredient for the first ever Buffalo Wings in Buffalo, New York" (franksredhot.com)? It's OK - neither did I.

If you have a unique way of using your favorite hot sauce, I want to hear about it! Email me your most unique uses at Whitney@Minimus.biz and spice up my day!

Price: $.96

Minimus.biz' Toothpaste EXEMPT FROM RECALL

It seems that toothpaste made in China is in the news again due to contamination. We wanted to let our customers know that Minimus.biz does not carry any of the toothpastes that have been reported as having issues from being made in China.

Please contact our Customer Service department if you have any questions or concerns at CustomerService@Minimus.biz. Thank you.

Condiments in Space: The Final Frontier

The Space Shuttle Endeavor is back out on the launch pad in anticipation of its August 8th launch date. Minimus.biz, the world leader in all things travel-sized, will also be back out on the launch pad for their second tour in space.

According to NASA’s website, “Today astronauts have more than 200 different food and beverage choices to select from.” NASA obtained Kraft® Miracle Whip Dressing, Tabasco® Brand Pepper Sauce, Kikkoman® Soy Sauce, and Knott’s Berry Farm® Orange Marmalade. Each of these products has gone through a special testing process at NASA before they were approved for use.

Previously, for an earlier supply mission to the International Space Station, NASA ordered Kraft® Horseradish Sauce, Grey Poupon® Dijon Mustard, Smucker’s® Seedless Orange Marmalade, Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Sue Bee® Clover Honey, and others from Minimus.biz. “It’s exciting for us to be able to offer people such a wide variety of condiment choices, including astronauts orbiting the earth,” said Minimus.biz Co-Owner and VP of Marketing Paul Shrater.

Many brands were excited to hear that their products were headed into space. "At Kraft, we know consumers are passionate about the zip that Miracle Whip spread can bring to any meal," said Brendan Honan, Senior Brand Manager for Miracle Whip at Kraft Foods. "Now the Miracle Whip zip literally has been brought to the next level - into outer space!" Space veterans at the Tabasco brands were also excited for their latest round in space: "We're honored NASA has chosen Tabasco sauce to be included on the upcoming Space Shuttle mission," said Paul McIlhenny, president & CEO of McIlhenny Company. "Having been on Skylab, aboard space shuttles Columbia and Discovery and on the International Space Station, we are proud to continue this tradition aboard Endeavor."

Calling All Golfers!

I've recently joined the golf craze when I bought my own clubs (seriously, they're purple!). I've been to the driving range a total of 3 times in my entire life, but when I saw these women's clubs at a sporting goods store, I instantly fell in love. I've been looking for other ways to stay active besides going to the gym and thought golf would be a good activity.

Do you have a pair of golf clubs that may need some dusting off? Haven't gotten to the driving range in a while? There's no time like the present. And, August is PGA's National Golf Month, advocating family golf participation.

Need a bit more inspiration? Minimus has several golf-related products, including our Golf Wipes, Dry Hands® Gripping Solution, and our newest kit, The Foursome - Golf Accessories Kit.