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A Must-Have for Coaches

2010-04-07T10:29:00.000-07:00

I just learned April is National Youth Sports Safety Month.

It's unfortunately true kids get injured while playing sports, but you can be prepared for all sorts of problems with the Sports Aid Coach's Field Kit.

The sturdy duffel bag contains 29 different first aid type products, including bandages and cold packs. It's great to keep in the car for all sorts of emergencies.

Now you can take 5% off the Coach's kit. Enter coupon code "coach5off" at checkout. Coupon code expires May 31, 2010.

Enjoy Your Chocolate In The Shower

2010-03-31T10:31:00.001-07:00

One of our exciting new brands in The Minimus Boutique™ is Philip B.

My favorite? The Chocolate Milk Body Wash and Bubble Bath and Chocolate Milk Body Creme. They smell just like a rich chocolate milkshake.

New Travel Sizes for Men!

2010-03-24T08:05:00.000-07:00

Have you checked out our new Minimus Boutique™ yet?

We have some great new lines specifically for men, including American Crew® and Anthony Logistics for Men.

The Minimus Boutique Featured Product: Piudali Amazonian Lip Balm

2010-03-19T13:40:00.000-07:00

One of the products that I am most excited about in the newly launched Minimus Boutique is the Piudali Amazonian Lip Balm. Every year a certain number of these limited-supply Andean Nogal nuts (considered sacred by the ancient Muiscas people) are handpicked by local women-in-need from various local non-profit organizations, and crafted in the Amazon following ACTO (The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization) principles of eco-sustainable bio-commerce. There is no animal testing of the final product or the ingredients and it contains no artificial fragrances, colors or animal fats. It is fully biodegradable.

Inside the nut is an all-natural balm that provides "intense hydration and protection for lips" using Amazon fruit butters, waxes and oils that "deeply moisturize and protect lips while natural carotenoids and phytosterols help to minimize the appearance of fine lines around the mouth." The cork cap and stick applicator round out the fully natural product.

The Minimus Boutique is proud to be the first direct importer of this product into the United States.

The World's Most Luxurious Toiletry Kits

2010-03-15T09:30:00.000-07:00

As part of the launch of The Minimus Boutique™, we created the World's Most Luxurious Toiletry Kits, $895 for the Women's, and $549 for the Men's.

The “Voyage de Luxe: For Her” is housed in the cream colored Bojola Tuscan Train Case from the Milan-based luxury travel luggage company, Bric’s. The beautifully designed case “inspires thoughts of yesteryear and traveling luxuriously by train through Europe.” In the U.S., it is an exclusive model, only available at the three Bric’s company stores. The “Voyage de Luxe: For Him” is packaged in a handsome, tobacco-colored, Bric’s Life Pelle Necessaire tri-fold toiletry bag.

There are several dozen more brands soon to be launched on The Minimus Boutique™ and more are planned for the future, including new seasonal editions of “The World’s Most Luxurious Toiletry Kit."

New Launch: The Minimus Boutique

2010-03-15T09:00:00.000-07:00

Today, we have launched a project that has been in the works for some time, The Minimus Boutique™, that provides our customers with some exciting new choices from the world of salon, prestige, and other interesting travel-sized toiletry brands. We invite you to explore this new section, and check back often as we are still obtaining new brands and products that will be loaded onto the site in the coming weeks. Happy shopping!

New At Minimus!

2010-03-04T08:28:00.000-08:00

The Betty Lou's Fruit Bars and Nut Butter Balls have been hugely popular. Now we're pleased to announce we have 4 NEW Fruit Bar flavors now Gluten Free!

Blueberry
Apricot
Cherry
Apple Cinnamon

Hummus is Back!

2010-02-24T08:00:00.000-08:00

Minimus is happy to once again carry the Wild Garden To Go Hummus Spread. It comes in both Traditional flavor and Sun Dried Tomato.

This was very popular the first time we carried it, and after a short break for the manufacturer to make a packaging change we're sure it will be just as good if not better than ever.

Both flavors are Gluten Free! See more gluten free items in our Gluten Free Aisle.

It's National Margarita Day!

2010-02-22T08:07:00.000-08:00

Did you know such a fun holdiay exists? It's true, February 22 is National Margarita Day!

For this special occasion, take 5% off your purchase of Drinkin' Mate. This effervescent tablet is for defending against the ill side-effects from when you over-consume alcohol.

At checkout use Coupon Code: mate5off (Coupon expires March 31, 2010.)

Hmm, could there be another holiday coming up in March? One that frequently involves green beer and shamrocks? Drinkin' Mate would be great for that holiday too!

Lucky Charms

2010-02-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

Every year around the end of February and beginning of March we get requests for lots of Lucky Charms cereal.

In some families it's tradition to eat the "magically delicious" cereal on St. Patrick's Day. Others are ordering it for a fun giveaway at a party they are hosting, or they are sharing with their coworkers.

However you eat it, the travel size box and bowl we have in stock make for a fun day.

Nut Free Soybutter

2010-02-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

When our purchasing manager got samples of this Nut Free Soybutter for everyone in the office to try, we weren't too sure. I mean, it's SOYbutter, not peanut butter or something else familiar.

But once you pull off the foil top and look at it and smell the aroma, your fears start to subside. It looks and smells just like peanut butter. And it tastes like it too! In fact, it seems a lot like those little lunch snacks my mom packed for me (you know, the ones that came with bright orange crackers and a little red stick).

After our taste test the Minimus team was sold, The soybutter had to be part of our store. And we got to sample it with our new Chicago Style Multi Flavor Breadsticks. Also a tasty addition to our lunches.

Golfing Gifts For Sports Events

2010-02-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

It's a keychain, it's a golf ball, it's a lip balm! It's all of the above! Minimus has this cool lipbalm shaped like a golfball that's perfect for giveaways at sporting events, like a charity golf event or fundraiser.

We also have individual packets of sunscreen and can put together a bag of golfing goodies for your event. We can even personalize the kit with your event or sponsor's logo!

Check out all of our Additional Services and see what Minimus can do for you!

Coffee and Tea to Haiti

2010-01-26T09:24:00.000-08:00

Thank you to our friends at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (http://www.coffeebean.com/) who participated in our partnership with the non-profit Convoy of Hope (http://www.convoyofhope.org/) and their Haiti relief work. Minimus.biz has worked with the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on several projects involving non-profit partners of ours, and they immediately answered the call to provide several pallets of coffee and tea for the Haiti relief effort without hesitation.

It was generously shipped for free from our warehouse in the Los Angeles area to the Convoy of Hope warehouse in Springfield, MO (where it is being loaded onto a container leaving to Haiti today), with the help of Beth and Ralph at Senderex freight (http://www.senderex.com/), Ted at Ted Solomon Trucking, and Ramon and Marilyn at Landair Express (http://www.landairexpress.com/).

Thank you all for your support!

Minimus.biz Partners with Convoy of Hope to Provide Transportation of Goods to Haiti

2010-01-15T13:58:00.000-08:00

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Newbury Park, CA (January 15, 2010) – Customers of Minimus.biz (http://www.minimus.biz/), the leading retailer and wholesaler exclusively focused on travel-sized and individual-sized items, have been asking how goods can be ordered to then get delivered to Haiti for relief efforts. Minimus has partnered with the Convoy of Hope organization (http://www.convoyofhope.org/), a non-profit actively involved with the relief efforts.

With an established presence in Haiti of a dozen personnel and a warehouse in Haiti, and a warehouse in Missouri, Convoy of Hope is flying containers full of goods from the U.S. to their location in Haiti. Once in Haiti, their personnel are able provide for the distribution of the goods to those in need.

Minimus will be grouping together customer orders and expediting them to the Convoy of Hope warehouse in Missouri, including those customers who obtain the free ground shipping with orders over $20. Customers must enter the Minimus address as the ship-to address at checkout: Minimus, ATTN: Haiti, 914 Tourmaline Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320, 805-480-1415, and put the word “HAITI” in the Special Instructions section of the checkout screen.

About Minimus.biz:
Minimus.biz is the world leader in all things travel-sized and individual-sized with over 2,000 products in stock. The website comprises a variety of categories of travel size and trial size items, many of which are not available for retail sale anywhere else. Additionally, Minimus offers wholesale pricing and fulfillment services and free ground shipping on domestic retail orders over $20.00.

1/16-1/17 weekend contact:
Minimus.biz
Paul Shrater, Co-Founder
805-480-1415 x222 / paul@minimus.biz

Contact:
Minimus.biz
Sandra L. Scharenberg, Marketing Manager
805-480-1415 x117 / sandra@minimus.biz
http://www.minimus.biz/

Convoy of Hope
Jeff Nene
417-823-8998 / jnene@convoyofhope.org
http://www.convoyofhope.org/
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Cold Night, Warm Drink

2010-01-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

Out here in sunny Southern California it's not too cold during the day, but at my house the temperature drops quite a bit after dark. Instead of turning up the heat for the whole house I just warm up some water and enjoy a tasty Warm Cider.

I really enjoy the Mott's® Hot Spiced Ciders, and particularly the Granny Smith flavor.

It's just a nice (and tasty!) way to warm up, from the inside out.

Energy Glow in the Winter

2010-01-06T13:47:00.000-08:00

Winter is a time of dry skin and little sun. Brighten up your outlook with Dove Energy Glow daily face moisturizers with a touch of self tanner. They're a great way to give your face just a hint of summer color, without a tanning bed.

Choose from Fair to Medium Skin and Medium to Dark Skin.

Now you can get 5% off these great products when you enter this coupon code at checkout: 5offglow

Coupon expires February 28, 2010.

Lint-Free, Pocket Size

2009-12-30T09:26:00.000-08:00

Ever needed a lint roller, but the stupid long handle of the roller makes it too big to carry along in your bag? and you certainly can't stick that in a pocket.

One of the neatest items we have introduced lately is a version of a lint roller, called LintUps. Except it's not a roller.

This little cardboard envelope contains 20 sheets of sticky lint remover paper, and the whole thing tucks easily into a pocket or a purse. It works just like the label says, you peel the paper to reveal the sticky side, and then pat gently on your clothes to remove lint, pet hair, and more.

Price: $1.23 each.

Pet owners (like me) should buy a couple, and keep them in the car, purse (or pocket), work desk, and by the front door for your guests to use when they exit.

New Tea for the Winter Season

2009-12-23T10:58:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we introduced a new tea on our website: Bigelow® Ginger Snappish Herbal Tea with Lemon.

This joins the Eggnogg'n and Pumpkin Spice flavors. Don't these just sound like wonderful warm drinks during the cold winter?

You can find these flavors and all our other new products on the Minimus.biz New Products Page.

Partier's Survival Kit Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #16

2009-12-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

Think ahead to New Year's Eve. What are you going to need? The
Partier's Survival Kit of course!

Hosting a party? Buy a few for the guests. The plastic glass lights up and flashes, and comes packed with supplies for the morning after, including an electrolyte-replenishing drink, some over the counter pain medications, and a dental mitt for cleaning teeth (excellent travel size alternative to a toothbrush).

Order ahead to make sure you get your Partier's Survival Kit in time for the big party night.

That's the end of the Minimus Holiday Gift Guide. We hope you found some good ideas to help you out this year!

Gift Wraps Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #15

2009-12-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

Still not seeing what you like? Minimus has Holiday Gift Wraps so you can create your own special gift.Choose from Holiday Wrap and Santa U-Fill It bags.

The Holiday Wrap is a blue drawstring bag with white snowflakes printed on it comes with white tissue paper, a stamped postcard, and a fun pen with 10 ink colors.

The Santa U-Fill It bag is a red nylon drawstring backpack with a plush Reindeer Buddy, a stamped postcard, and a fun pen with 10 ink colors.

Santa's Game Bags 4+ and 6+ Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #14

2009-12-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

Don't forget the kids on your list! Santa's Game Bag 4+ and Santa's Game Bag 6+ are filled with age appropriate games.

Both kits have a red nylon drawstring backpack with a plush Reindeer Buddy, a stamped postcard, and a fun pen with 10 colors.

The Santa's Game Bag 4+ has travel size games with no reading required, while the Santa's Game Bag 6+ has games with a bit more skill involved.

VIP Clothing Care Kit Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #13

2009-12-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

Lots of business event and holiday parties around the corner. Make sure you always look your best with the VIP Clothing Care Kit.

You know how some guys always look like a million bucks, no matter where they are? Now you can look like a million bucks for under $20. This little kit tucks into a briefcase or in the glove box of the car, to help you appear perfectly pressed all the time. Includes:

spray starch

sewing kit

shoe shine wipes

wrinkle relaxer spray

lint roller

... and more

The VIP Clothing Care Kit is also great for the frequent business traveler. It tucks right into the luggage for easy garment care in a hotel room.

Fat Free Salad Dressing Sampler Deluxe Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #12

2009-12-14T08:00:00.000-08:00

Not sure what to buy for someone on a diet? Our Fat Free Salad Dressing Sampler Deluxe is a hit for anyone exercising portion control

The black insulated lunch bag comes with 13 flavors of salad dressings in individual packets (two of each flavor for a total of 26 packets). Each packet is perfect for one serving, and the sealed packet is ideal for taking along to a restaurant and discretely adding your own low-fat dressing when out to lunch or dinner.

Looking ahead to a weight loss resolution in the new year? The Not sure what to buy for someone on a diet? Our Fat Free Salad Dressing Sampler Deluxe may be exactly what you need.

Winter Fun Accessories Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #11

2009-12-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

Take the fun outside with Winter Fun Accessories.

A bright beanie hat keeps the head warm, while hand warmers (one for each hand) keep fingers toasty, and vitamins help you stay healthy in the cold weather and sunscreen prevents sunburn (from sun glaring off snow).

Get your Winter Fun Accessories for the kids of all ages in your life (hint: college students love the beanies).