Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Avast Me Hearties!

September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day!

This is one of the funniest holidays I have ever come across, and so, in honor of my sister, who LOVES pirates, take 5% off of your order of Robert's American Gourmet - Pirate's Booty with Aged White Cheddar with Coupon Code: PIRATE5OFF

Coupon expires Monday September 21, 2009.

ARRRR! (Pirate for Enjoy!)

Don't forget: Domestic orders over $20 receive FREE ground shipping!

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posted by Lara B Black at 8:00 AM

Monday, August 10, 2009

Unique Travel Size Product: Poo-Pourri

We have seen some interesting travel size products in our 5+ years in business, but the recent addition of the Poo-Pourri products has to be the most unique. It is a liquid that you spray onto the toilet bowl water before you do your business, and it seals the smell underneath the surface. Yes, you read that correctly. It seals the smell underneath the water.

When the product was pitched at our new-products meeting, I thought it must just be a gimmick. It had nice packaging, a funny hook, but did it really do what it claimed? Out of curiosity, I took some home to try. And, believe it or not, it actually worked! My wife was a fan as well (and I will refrain from the obvious joke here).

Not only is it a great guest bathroom conversation piece, but it works great for keeping the busy bathroom smelling fresh during a party. The company went one step further and offers a fashionable travel-atomizer where you can fill it up and drop it into a purse to take with you wherever you go.

So, in honor of being one of the most unique travel-size items to-date, please feel free to use this coupon code for 10% off the atomizer:

Then, pick from one of four scents to fill the atomizer and use one of the following coupon codes:

Codes are good through the month of September.

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posted by Paul Shrater at 12:59 PM

Monday, August 04, 2008

Thank You All for Your New Minimus Kit Ideas!

I had a great response to my blog asking all of you to submit new kit ideas and I want you all to know that I appreciate it. Although the deadline to win a small Travel Treats has now passed, feel free to send me an email anytime with a new kit or product idea. As some found out during the past weeks, we even already carry the item you are looking for!

I will be sharing some of the ideas and winners with everyone soon so keep reading. In the meantime, enjoy what's left of the summer and stay protected from bugs and sun with 5% off of SmartShield® Serious Sun Protection Towelette with cedar for insect repellent. Just enter coupon code SUN&BUG at checkout. Good through August 30th.

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posted by Sandra L. Scharenberg at 1:15 PM

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

New Product Alert & Coupon Code!

It seems as though our family, friends, and coworkers have been giving each other more than just wrapped presents this holiday season - almost everyone I know has, or is getting over, some sort of bug.

One way to protect yourself from the cold and flu season is our brand-new product, Hands 2 Go® Instant Hand Sanitizer Spray. The 1 oz spray bottle is your portable anti-bacterial and is alcohol-free.

Try Hands 2 Go® Instant Hand Sanitizer Spray with 5% off - just enter HANDS5OFF at checkout (case sensitive). Offer expires Jan 10th, 2008.

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 8:00 AM

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Fun Facts & Coupon from Minimus.biz

Two hundred and fourteen years ago, one of the most important inventions was created. Any guesses?

Well, if you guessed the cotton gin, you're right! In October of 1793, Eli Whitney applied for a patent for his cotton gin, which allowed laborers to clean 50 pounds of cotton a day (as compared to just one a day without a cotton gin) by separating the fibers of the cotton from the seed and pod.

And, to celebrate such a great invention (call me biased, if you will), get 5% off on Q-Tips® Cotton Swabs - Purse Pack - just enter COTTON5OFF at checkout. Coupon expires 10/26/07.

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 8:00 AM

Friday, September 21, 2007

PB&J

I don't know what it is about gloomy weather that makes people want to curl up with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa. Call me strange, but for some reason, my cold-weather food is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. To me, there's nothing better than Justin's Organic Classic Peanut Butter with sweet grape jelly on wheat bread.

What makes PB&J so great? Well, I did a little research and found that the concept of PB&J dates back to the 1940s, when American soldiers were given peanut butter instead of meat in their rations. Soldiers added jelly to make their sandwiches flavorful. And, just like a spoon-full of peanut butter on the roof of your mouth, the sandwich stuck!
Satisfy your PB&J cravings with a 5% off coupon off Kraft® Grape Jelly - just use GRAPE5OFF at checkout. Coupon expires 11/30/07.

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 8:00 AM

Thursday, August 23, 2007

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.

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 7:32 AM

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Have You Noticed Our New Homepage?

Good afternoon Minimus fans! We've re-vamped our homepage and now feature 2 new products and 2 sale products each month!

This month, we feature our new sunscreen products, Snap! Sunscreen SPF 30 and Coppertone Sport® Sunscreen Lotion SPF30, just in time for summer plans. Snap! Sunscreen is packaged as a flat card with a plastic bubble holding the sunscreen, and, when snapped in half, the sunscreen is dispersed.

Our sale products are currently the Kraft® Free Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing and Hidden Valley® Ranch Dressing, each $.47 - and no coupon code needed! Our fat free salad dressings have been a HUGE hit. We've found that many customers take them with them to restaurants for a healthy alternative or pack them for picnics.

Check back each month to see what else we have up our sleeves!

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 4:23 PM

Thursday, July 19, 2007

July is National Peach Month

Well, it's definitely summer and I'm clamoring for delicious, refreshing snacks. As I wandered down the produce isle at the grocery store, I was immediately drawn to the peaches. They're sweet, juicy, and are packed with vitamin C (and only 40 calories, for those of you who are counting). Did you know that in 1982, President Ronald Reagan declared July to be National Peach Month? Looking to celebrate the fruits of your labor? Try our Crystal Light® On the Go Peach Tea Drink Mix - we'll even give you 5% off. Use the code PEACH5OFF (case sensitive) to get 5% off of Crystal Light® On The Go Peach Tea Drink Mix at checkout. Coupon expires July 31st, 2007.

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 10:09 AM

Monday, June 11, 2007

America’s Pastime

“We want a pitcher, not a belly-itcher!” America’s favorite pastime, baseball, was invented June 12, 1839, but the first World Series was played in 1903 between Pittsburgh and Boston - Boston won the series 5-3. And what’s a baseball game without peanuts? Take 5% off of Planters® Salted Peanuts -- use the code PLANTERS5OFF (case sensitive) at checkout. Coupon expires June 25th, 2007.

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 2:39 PM

Monday, May 21, 2007

May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month

When I was younger, it seemed like my family was out on the soccer fields every weekend. Despite the grass stains and sunburns, those are some of my favorite memories. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, so get the family together for a game of t-ball, or even horseshoes. And, Be sure to stay hydrated with Gatorade® Instant Mix - Lemon Lime flavor. Whether you’re looking to become the best Team Mom, better athlete, or just quench your thirst, stock up with a 5% off coupon on Gatorade® Instant Mix - Lemon-Lime flavor -- use the code GATORADE5OFF (case sensitive) to get 5% off at checkout. Coupon expires May 31st, 2007.

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 8:30 AM

Friday, April 27, 2007

Minimus Fans - Spice Up Your Life!

Bring out the cervezas y pinatas! Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates the Battle of Puebla between Mexico and France – not Mexico’s Independence Day, is quickly approaching. Are you ready for the fiesta? Spice up your day and stock up on Tapatio® Picante Hot Sauce. It’s great on popcorn, pizza, and anything else that needs spicing up. Use the code TAPATIO5OFF (case sensitive) to get 5% off at checkout. Coupon expires May 19th, 2007.

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 10:32 AM

Monday, April 23, 2007

National Pretzel Day?!

Snacks, munchies, finger food – whatever you call them, you can never have too many in reserve. I always have a good stash in my desk drawer at the office, in my night stand at home, and even in the car. April 26th is National Pretzel Day. Pretzels have been around since 1213 and the average American consumes about 1.75 pounds per year! In honor of such a significant day, take 5% off Snyder’s® of Hanover Mini Pretzels -- use the code PRETZELS5OFF (case sensitive) at checkout. Coupon expires April 30th, 2007.

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 9:00 AM

Monday, April 16, 2007

Calling All Pet Parents

Do you consider your pet part of the family? Most people do. My Boston Terrier, Bruno, thinks he runs the house and even takes over the bed! The third week of April is Pet ID Week. Collars with tags are a reliable way to identify your pet in the event that they got lost. Your pet’s tag should include their name, your name and address, and a telephone number at the very least. If your pet has a medical problem requiring medication, you should include that on their tag also. In honor of such an important task for pet parents to do, take 5% off Herban Essentials Pet Towelette (for humans) -- use the code HERBANPET5OFF (case sensitive) at checkout. Coupon expires April 30th, 2007.

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 9:46 AM

Monday, April 09, 2007

April is Foot Health Awareness Month

Did you know that April is Foot Health Awareness Month? According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, the average person takes between 8,000 and 10,000 steps every day! Phew, that makes me tired just thinking about all of those steps! Be sure to take even more care of your little piggies this month and gear up for sandal season, with 5% off Desenex® Foot Powder -- use the code DESENEX5OFF (case sensitive) at checkout. Coupon expires April 23rd, 2007.

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posted by Whitney Fajnor at 3:22 PM

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Travel Size Items for the Sopranos Final Trip

A little over a week ago, The Sopranos production ordered several of the Wet Ones Singles Antibacterial Cleansing Wipes from us. I called and politely asked what they might be using them for. They let me know they were to be used on the show when "one of the characters gets his hands dirty." I felt like that went along with a wink and a nod. I knew what they meant. Fuggedaboutit. In honor of the filming of the final season of The Sopranos, and for all those of you who need to clean your hands for one reason or another, here is a coupon for 5% off the Wet Ones Singles Antibacterial Cleansing Wipes -- use the code WETONES5OFF (case sensitive) at checkout. Coupon expires March 31st, 2007.

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posted by Paul Shrater at 12:57 PM