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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).

New Website!

2009-12-10T15:02:00.001-08:00

It has been a long time in the making, but we've been hard at work behind the scenes on a new version of our website. We finally launched today.

All of our products are re-categorized... we've re-shot our product photography so things look a bit nicer... AMEX and Discover Card are now accepted... we've also revamped many of the informational tabs at the top of the homepage: the About Us page now features links to our newsletters, there is a new Press/Media page that features our press mentions, press kit, press releases, and other support information for the press. We've also re-vamped our wholesale page to discuss many of the programs in our wholesale division. These are just a few of the new aspects of the website that we invite you to explore. On the back-end, we've also improved aspects of the software in order to better serve our customers.

We look forward to any feedback about the new site! Please email sandra@minimus.biz.

Pink Bag Wedding Day Survival Gear Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #10

2009-12-10T11:00:00.000-08:00

A perfect gift for the Bride-to-be, the Pink Bag Wedding Day Survival Gear has everything she needs to make it through the big day in one piece.

A wedding is stressful enough without the general mishaps and accidents that can happen at any special event. The Pink Bag is packed with essentials like:

hair spray

hair brush

sewing kit

lint roller

adhesive bandages

deodorant

breath mints

wrinkle relaxer spray

feminine hygiene articles

... and more!

On the big day the bride can pass The Pink Bag to one of the bridesmaids and everyone will have supplies right at their fingertips.

Office Survival Kit Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #9

2009-12-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

The Office Survival Kit will make you the go-to person in your office!

A mini red metal file cabinet packed with everything you need to make it through the day (or week, or month). Essentials like:

over the counter pain killers and cold pills

adhesive bandages

screen cleaning wipes

dental floss in individual packets

gum (for breath freshening)

hand sanitizer packets

...and more

After it's empty the red cabinet is the perfect size for storing business cards.

Give the Office Survival Kit to the boss and become the hit of your office.

Take Me Away Gift Set Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #8

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

Transport yourself or a loved to a relaxing spa in the privacy of home with the Take Me Away Gift Set.

15 relaxing travel size product types (26 total items) packaged in a Fair Trade container made from the abaca plant which is indigenous to a remote village in the Philippines. Includes:

organic shampoo and conditioner

organic body lotion

organic lip balm

hair spray and mousse

makeup remover towelettes

individual tea bags

See the kit here: Take Me Away Gift Set

Holiday Romance Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #7

2009-12-07T08:00:00.001-08:00

Thinking about a little romance during the holidays? Kama Sutra Weekender Kits are great for couple's getaway.

With massage oil, a feather tickler, and honey dust, this is a great little kit for the two of you to get away from it all. Available in Original and Strawberry Dreams.

Out of Towner Welcome Snacks Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #6

2009-12-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

Have guest coming from out of town? Make them feel welcome with
Out of Towner Welcome Snacks

Available in both Regular and Deluxe sizes (Deluxe comes with gold bow included).

Put it in their room to make them feel at home and let them know there's always good things at your house.

Regular size here:Out of Towner Welcome Snacks
Deluxe size here: Out of Towner Welcome Snacks Deluxe

House Warming Welcome Gift Deluxe Minimus Gift Guide #5

2009-12-03T09:27:00.000-08:00

Know someone who is moving or bought a new house? The House Warming Welcome Gift Deluxe is a great gift for the new place.

Their stuff is probably packed already, so this blue carry caddy is packed with everything needed to get the new place spic and span.

small roll of Bounty Paper Towels

Charmin Bathroom Tissue

Lysol® Disinfectant Spray

Simple green® All-purpose Cleaner

Gearaid Mini Roll Duct Tape (2) roll pack)

WD-40® No-Mess Pen

... and much more!

Check it out here: House Warming Welcome Gift Deluxe

Sports Aid Coach's Field Kit Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #4

2009-12-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

The Sports Aid Coach's Field Kit is great for the sports coach in the family.

Whether it's Mom rooting from the sidelines, or Dad coaching soccer (or the reverse!), this sports bag is great for keeping in the car or next to the action for those bumps and bruises that come with active kids (and active adults). Includes:

instant cold and hot packs

emergency poncho

hand sanitizer

adhesive bandages

electrolyte heat relief tablets

eyeglass repair kit

... and more!

Check it out here: Sports Aid Coach's Field Kit.

Au Naturale Mom-To-Be Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #3

2009-12-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

Au Naturale Mom-To-Be is a wonderfully relaxing gift for the mom soon to give birth.

Packed with organic and natural products, this is a great gift that lets mom focus on just mom, not the baby about to join the household. Includes:

soothing aromatherapy body patch and scent inhaler

organic citrus scented body wash

organic moisturizing shaving lotion

organic hand sanitizer

Find this great gift here: Au Naturale Mom-To-Be.

Spa Treatment On The Go Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #2

2009-11-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

The Spa Treatment On The Go is one of our most popular gift sets.

It's the spa you take with you! Filled with 26 products to relax and restore the body and soul. Including products like:

organic aromatherapy shampoo, conditioner & shower gel

natural revitalizing lotion

organic hand cream

invigorating apricot scrub

foot softening balm

organic bubble bath

organic lip balm

aromatherapy body patches & scent inhaler

all natural body spray

natural mineral water moisturizing spray freshener

…and more

It comes in a black, brown, or baby blue bag. See all the colors here: Minimus Spa Treatment On The Go

Eco-Travel Kit Minimus Holiday Gift Guide #1

2009-11-27T08:00:00.000-08:00

Minimus is lining up some great gifts for to streamline your holiday shopping. Look for a great gift every day for the next 3 weeks.

First up is our new ECO-TRAVEL KIT:

Available now through December 9 for pre-order are two unique “green” kits that are a terrific gift for the avid traveler, or as part of a holiday getaway trip.

The Eco-Traveler Gift Set - Energizing Fruit & Citrus and Eco-Traveler Gift Set - Soothing Lavender & Vanilla are both packaged in an environmentally friendly seed-infused paper box. You can actually plant the gift box in the ground and numerous flowers will grow. Inside the gift set are a variety of organic and all-natural personal care items including lotion, shower gel, soap, sunscreen, stress soothing balm, and lip balm, all from a variety of brands that are leaders in eco-friendly personal care products.

Pre-orders of the Eco-Traveler Gift Sets will receive a free gift for a limited time (Naturopatch of Vermont Aromatherapy Patch).

Also available is the empty Seed Paper Gift Box. Perfect for making your own gift set for your eco-concious loved one.

Minimus November 2009 Newsletter

2009-11-23T15:38:00.000-08:00

Featuring 4 NEW liquid hand sanitizing products now in stock, including one with a cool keyhole for attaching to your key ring. Check it out at: Minimus.biz Newsletter - November 2009.

Remember you can sign up to receive newsletters directly by registering for an account on the Minimus homepage!