A Cup Of Holiday Tea

Minimus has two NEW tea flavors to make your holidays cheery this year:

Bigelow® Eggnogg'n and Pumpkin Spice

These yummy teas would be an excellent choice for gift baskets or hostess gifts this holiday season.

Have Poncho, Will Travel!

Not long ago my aunt and my sister set off on a road trip. They were driving cross-country from Southern California to Miami, Florida (where they left the car for a short flight to the Bahamas so my sister could scuba dive and swim with the sharks!). After flying back to Miami they drove to Key West, Florida, then north to Washington, DC. My mom flew out to meet them in DC, my aunt got on a plane to come home, and then my mom and sister drove back across the country to finish the trip.

My sister, you see, hates to fly. So she devised an itinerary where she flew as short a distance as possible, and they were taking the opportunity to see a lot of major sights and attractions along the way.

Well, a road trip calls for some special preparation, so I loaded them up with a care package of travel size things to make their journey more comfortable and enjoyable.

What did they find the most valuable? Rain ponchos.

My aunt in front of the Lincoln Monument.

Apparently it rained the entire time they were visiting the National Mall in DC. It made for a great day - it wasn't hot, there were no crowds, and they could take as many pictures as they wanted without dodging other people.

What else did I send along on their trip?

Shout® Portable Wipes (also got heavy use!)
Charmin® To Go Toilet Seat Covers and Bathroom Tissue
Gearaid Mini Roll Duct Tape
Purell® Aloe Hand Sanitizer, 2oz
Pepto Bismol® Chewable Tablets (for my poor motion sick sister)
and packets of SmartShield® Serious Sun Protection Lotion and After Sun Pain Relief Gel

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!

National Celiac Awareness Day is Coming - September 13

Celiac Disease is a common topic around my house, and in honor of National Celiac Awareness Day (coming September 13), I wanted to share a brief story with you.

I just learned that my young nephew is on a gluten free diet to see if it will improve his symptoms of Autism. After only a short time, both his mom and kidnergarten teacher are reporting vast improvements in his behavior - his teacher says he's like a new child: he's had fewer melt-downs, he's interacting with the other children more, and is now doing his work with the rest of the class.

However, his mom is frequently faced with difficult choices of what to feed a young boy who is not only on a restricted diet, but as picky about what he eats as any other child.

As anyone with Celiac disease knows, this is a challenging food plan to follow - there are so many foods that he cannot eat because they contain wheat, rye, or barley products. Eating out is a special challenge, since most restaurants are not prepared to meet the needs of celiacs.

Happily Minimus offers a number of Gluten Free foods, and even a special sensitive skin body wash that contains no nut oils, gluten, soy, oat, or dairy.

We have a great travel size kids' cereal EnviroKidz Organic Amazon Frosted Flakes Cereal that I know my nephew will love, several salad dressings, pancake syrup, chocolate syrup, packets of peanut butter (great for snacks on the go!), our VERY popular Kari- Out Soy Sauce Packets and some great new chips from Mary's Gone Crackers that are not only Gluten Free, they're Dairy Free and suitable for Vegans.

My nephew loves chips and peanut butter, and like most kids he'll eat anything drenched in ranch dressing, so I'm sure these will soon be staples in the pantry at his house.

Want to see the full selection of Gluten Free products Minimus carries? Follw this link: Gluten Free at Minimus.

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:

• PPATOM for 10% off the Atomizer

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

• PPORIGINAL for 5% off the Original Scent
• PPROYAL for 5% off the Royal Flush Scent
• PPHEAVEN for 5% off the Heaven Scent
• PPNO2 for 5% off the No. 2 Scent

Codes are good through the month of September.

Make Plans For Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, and it’s not far away. Are you making a weekend out of it? More importantly, what are you getting your loved one?

Romantic types will like the Kama Sutra® Weekender Kits. Each kit comes in a hinged box, and contains 6 travel size products (Love Oil, Pleasure Balm, Honey Dust, Sweet Almond Massage Oil, Love Liquid Sensual Lubricant, Love Feather). Their small size makes them ideal for stowing in carryon luggage for that quick weekend away, or tucking in a bedside table at home. They come in either original flavor or Strawberry Dream flavor.

For anyone who loves a bit of pampering, our Spa Treatment On The Go Kit fits the bill. The kits come with 26 travel size products (total of 28 items) perfect to indulge in a little bit of down time and luxury. Even the package is designed to travel: a foldout toiletry bag with handles. Choose from black, brown, or baby blue toiletry bags.

If your getaway means traveling by car, don’t forget to pack the essentials you need to make the trip a little more enjoyable (and maybe a bit safer). The Car Travel Essentials Kit has everything from first aid and emergency supplies to toilet seat covers and bathroom tissue for those road side pit stops where the restroom’s cleanliness is questionable.

If you’re traveling with kids don’t forget to keep them occupied with one of our popular travel games. We have everything for every age, from the preschooler’s favorite Travel CandyLand® (no reading required) to Hungry Hungry Hippos® (two players) to the teen and adult favorite Electronic Sudoku.

Don’t forget to order soon for delivery before Valentine’s Day, and as always, orders over $20 receive free ground shipping in the continental US.

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #18

In the final edition of the Minimus Holiday Gift Ideas, let’s think about the next holiday on our list: New Year’s Eve!

(Ok, technically the holiday is New Year’s Day, but who’s counting?)

If you’re planning on celebrating the New Year, you need the Partier’s Survival Kit.

Not for the casual partier, the Partier’s Survival Kit is designed for those who are serious about their night on the town.

The Partier’s Survival Kit comes packed inside of a cool plastic cocktail glass that flashes and lights up the night. Inside the glass are several items designed to help you recover and get you through the first few hours after the party such as packets of Chaser® Freedom from Hangovers®, Alka Seltzer®, Advil®, Tang Sport Fitness Drink Mix - Fruit Punch, and a LA Fresh Dental Finger Mitt.

Hosting a party? Going out with a bunch of friends? Give this as party favors, and they’ll thank you the day after the party too!

Don’t forget, you get free ground shipping on domestic orders over $20.00.

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #17

Are you shopping for a Dad-to-be this year? We didn’t forget about him! He doesn’t have time to pack when Mom says, “It’s time to go!” so we did the packing for him.

The Daddy’s Hospital Overnight Bag Deluxe has everything Dad needs to be prepared at the hospital while Mom is in labor.

This zippered toiletry bag has two compartments, and comes pre-packed with essentials like toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, and hand sanitizer, plus comforts like snacks and breath freshener, and even a small game and multivitamins to keep the energy up during what could be a long day!

Get the Mommy’s Hospital Overnight Bag, and give them as a set to the proud parents-to-be.

We'll see you tomorrow with another holiday gift idea!

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #15

Expecting Moms have a lot on their minds. Give them one less thing to worry about with the Mommy’s Hospital Overnight Bag.

This kit comes pre-packed in a stylish black quilted foldout cosmetic travel organizer, and contains all the personal care items Mom might need during her hospital stay. From moisturizers to a disposable razor, shampoo, conditioner, brush, even hair elastics, this bag is ready to grab in the rush to get to the hospital

We'll see you Monday with another holiday gift idea!

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #14

For the Coach in your life, on and off the field. The Sports Aid Coach's Field Kit is a convenient mini duffel bag, and carries everything the coach needs to fix the various injuries of kids and parents alike.

From splinters to blisters, sunscreen to heat packs, this kit features 18 products (32 total products) coaches don’t want to be without.

We'll see you tomorrow with another holiday gift idea!

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #13

Shopping for a mom-to-be who’s concerned about the environment? We have you covered with the Au Naturale Mom-to-be Kit.

This kit comes in a reusable zippered pouch, and contains 17 all natural and therapeutic personal care items any environmentally-minded woman will love. This kit is good for the well-being of the body, mind, and soul.

We'll see you tomorrow with another holiday gift idea!

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #12

Know someone planning a road trip soon? The Bachelor Guy Ultimate Road Trip Kit is perfect. Your road-tripper will love it because it comes with goodies. You’ll love it because it comes with everything they need to be safe on the road.

It’s stylish and durable, yet easy to take along because it’s smaller than your typical backpack (9.5" x 13" x 6"). From toiletries, to snacks, to a first aid kit, this backpack has it all. Backpack features internal pocket for CD/MP3 with external access.

We'll see you tomorrow with another holiday gift idea!

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #11

Welcome back to the Minimus Holiday Gift Ideas!

New moms can sometimes be overwhelmed by baby’s needs, and moms need pampering too. There’s no time like the holidays to show how much you care and provide her a little bit of down time.

Treat her to The New Pampered Mommy kit, and she’ll have fun indulging in some “Mommy Time.” Packed with 22 great products like bath gels, moisturizers, aromatherapy body patches, sleep mask, and nail care items, Mom will feel like a queen.

Plus, if you throw in an hour or two of babysitting so she can try all the products in peace, Mom will be your best friend forever!

We'll see you tomorrow with another holiday gift idea!

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #10

Are you searching for the perfect gift for a bride-to-be? We have you covered with the Pink Bag Wedding Day Survival Gear.

Everything a woman might need on the big day - from bride and bridesmaids, to flower girls and Moms of the bride and groom.

The Pink Bag contains beauty essentials like hairspray and hairbrush, emergency beauty needs like anti-perspirant & deodorant, eye drops, and sunblock, clothing care needs like sewing repair supplies, wrinkle relaxer, lint roller, and stain removers, even pharmacy items like pain relievers and bandages.

Give your bride the gift of peace of mind, and she will appreciate your help making the big day run smoothly.

We'll see you Monday with another holiday gift idea!

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #9

There’s still time to enroll your college student in our College Student Package of the Month Club, and their Holiday gift will continue until the end of the school year!

Every month Minimus will deliver a care package directly to your student’s dorm.

January: Dorm Laundry Kit. Detergents, fabric softeners, color-safe bleach, stain removers, even static remover and a sewing kit!

February: Dorm Snacks. Your student will be the hit of the dorm with snacks to share.

March: College Spring Fever. Games, snacks, and sunblock for the beautiful spring weather.

April: College Finals Brain Food. Snacks and multivitamins to help your student succeed.

We'll see you tomorrow with another holiday gift idea!

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #8

Is there a spa lover in your life? In today’s tight economy you probably can’t send them away for a relaxing spa weekend. Don’t worry; you can still treat them to a spa in the privacy of their own home!

The new Spa Treatment On The Go kit will be a hit with everyone on your list, 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
- pumice 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

We'll see you tomorrow with another holiday gift idea!

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #7

The new kit introduced this month, the Office Survival Kit, was an idea submitted by one of our customers for the contest last July. She told us about how she had become the go-to person at her company for travel-sized items like bandages and sewing kits. She suggested that we create a survival kit to place in a desk drawer at the office containing these items along with several other products.

The new Office Survival Kit was launched just in time for the holidays. In fact, we’re predicting this kit will be the best gift at this year’s office holiday party. It is perfect for the boss … or as a gift from the boss. Our Price: $37.51. (don’t forget: Minimus offers free ground shipping on domestic orders over $20.00!)

We'll see you tomorrow with another holiday gift idea!

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #6

Welcome back to Holiday Gift Ideas from Minimus. Here’s hoping your weekend was fun and full of excitement.

A gift isn’t ready to give until it’s wrapped. Purchase one of these bags along with your favorite Minimus products to create your own wonderful gift basket that will be remembered for years to come.

Santa’s U-Fill it Bag (Retail Price: $9.70)
Santa’s U-Fill-It Bag includes a red nylon drawstring backpack (18" x 13") a fun pen with ten ink colors, a pre-stamped postcard and a Traveling Buddy Plush 7" Reindeer.

Holiday Gift Wrap (Retail Price: $3.90)
Holiday Gift Wrap includes a blue and white snowflake cloth drawstring bag with white tissue paper, a fun pen with ten ink colors, and a pre-stamped postcard.

We'll see you tomorrow with another holiday gift idea!

Minimus Holiday Gift Idea #4

Gifts of food are popular during the holiday season. Instead of slaving in the kitchen, create a gift basket of gourmet foods!

Minimus has everything you need, from caviar to smoked oysters, from pate of all flavors to fig bouquet vinegar, from cheese spread with wine flavoring to hummus spread, and all the gourmet crackers to go with it.

Have a tea lover? We have name brand teas to suit everyone, plus gourmet honey to pair with it.

Is there a dessert lover in your life? Treat them to a gift package of cookies, fudge sauce, chocolate topping, or fruit dip.

Shopping for a concerned dieter? One of our customers’ favorite kits is the Fat Free Salad Dressing Sampler Deluxe. They will love the ease and convenience of maintaining their healthy diet on the go with the 26 individual packets of 13 flavors of fat free salad dressings, packed into an insulated and reusable lunch bag.

We'll see you tomorrow with another holiday gift idea!

Travel Lightly With Travel Sizes

Recently, a customer related to us an experience they had scrambling at the check-in counter at the airport to shift weight around in their luggage in order to avoid the overweight bag fees imposed by the airlines. They went on to mention how they used travel size toiletries to prevent it from happening a second time.

So we decided to study this phenomenon further.

After determining the most commonly used types of personal care items to be shaving cream, hair styling gel, body soap, mouthwash, toothpaste, body and hand lotion, anti-perspirant/deodorant, shampoo, and conditioner, we selected one product in each category from our inventory, made a quick run to the local store to purchase the same nine products in their full size containers, and placed each set on the scale.

Our findings? Total weight of the full-size items: 7.15 lbs. Total weight of the travel size items: 1.15 lbs. That’s a difference of six pounds!

How much money can 6 pounds of liquid toiletries save you? Fees vary by airline, but since bags up to 50 lbs. are not subject to the additional weight fees, we looked at airline fees for the 51-70 lb. level, and concluded that for travelers loading their luggage to the brim, using travel sizes could save them between $50 and $125 in airline overweight surcharges.

Will small size containers work for you? Susan Foster, packing expert and author of Smart Packing for Today’s Traveler, recommends, “Most women use about 1 oz. of shampoo for two weeks of daily use, so taking only this amount leaves more room for the important things – such as shoes! Downsizing cosmetics and toiletries to travel-sized items from Minimus.biz makes sense for every trip.”

To find even more ways to save weight, visit our home page and take a look around at some of our other items such as hairspray, clothing starch, aftershave, lint rollers, sunscreens, and sanitizers.



Products used in this weight study:
Barbasol® Beard Buster® Thick & Rich Shaving Cream
Dep Sport Styling Gel
Dove® Beauty Bar
Act® Restoring ™ Anticavity Mouthwash
Colgate® Cavity Protection Flouride Toothpaste
Lubriderm® Daily Moisture Lotion
Mitchum® Clear Gel Anti-perspirant and Deodorant
Pantene® Pro-V® Volume Shampoo
Pantene® Pro-V® Volume Conditioner

NEW PRODUCT: Mitchum Unscented Travel-Sized Deodorant

We've been getting a lot of requests for more choices in a travel-sized unscented deodorant, especially from campers. Thus, we have just launched the travel-sized unscented Mitchum brand deodorant. It is a travel-sized 0.7oz clear gel, and it sells for $1.38. For fun, here is a coupon for 5% for the next couple of weeks. Just use the code MITCHUM at checkout until 5-12-08.

Summer Road Trip - Get the Products You Need

We recently teamed up with the popular website The Bachelor Guy to create a series of kits. The first two in the series are the Road Trip Kit ($36.66) and the Ultimate Road Trip Kit ($83.15).

Not only do these kits supply all sorts of great items to have on hand for a road trip, they make excellent gifts / care packages for that family member or friend who is about to depart on a great adventure.

If you purchase one, let us know how it was used, and we'd love to report on it -- especially if there is a great story involved (road trips always have great stories).

NEW PRODUCT: Mineral Infused Pink Salt from the Himalayas

One of the things that Minimus does, beyond being a retailer and wholesaler of travel-sized and individual-sized products, is to manufacture private label travel-sized and individual-sized products for our customers. We were recently contacted by the people at Miracle Salt to create a sample one gram packet of their Himalayan Pink Salt. I had never heard of such a thing, so I did some quick online research and found that it is natural salt that occurs in the Himalayan mountains, and it gets its pink color from a variety of naturally occuring minerals that it absorbs (84 minerals, including calcium and magnesium). It seems that it is popular both as a gourmet table and cooking salt, but it is also used as a bath salt. It seemed so interesting that we decided to carry the product ourselves. Feel free to check it out for yourself. A packet sells for $.29.

Minimus Does Good

Sure, I realize the phrase 'Minimus Does Good' may not seem grammatically correct, but I'm hoping that I've grabbed your attention.

In this blog, I'm pleased to announce that Minimus.biz is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for Do Good, the manufacturer of a large line of quality travel-related products. These products range from complete travel kits (like the Flight Essentials Kit shown here) that include such things as inflatable neck pillows, eye covers, reflexology socks and ear plugs. Many of these items are also offered individually, and some are available in a choice of colors.

Additionally, they offer the Do Good Worldwide Travel Power Adaptor that enables you to use many of your portable electronic devices in other countries.

Minimus now carries a broad line of Do Good products. You can find them all by clicking on this link: Do Good Products at Minimus.biz.

We at Minimus are happy to carry the Do Good products, and we expect that you'll be equally happy to receive and use them.

Give an Impressive Welcome to your Out of Town (OOT) Guests

When guests come in from out of town, many thoughtful hosts have given them the Minimus Out of Towner Welcome Snacks. Although our basic kit was appreciated by the guests and their hosts, we knew that many of our customers wanted an even more special gift for their out of town guests.

So we created the Out Of Towner (OOT) Welcome Snacks Deluxe -- an even larger assortment of snack items, packaged in a glossy white box with an easily 'assembled' (pull the ends) gold bow. The Out of Towner (OOT) Welcome Snacks Deluxe includes a total of 25 items, including a plastic cutlery set. The items are listed below.

Whether it's a Sparrer Sliced Beef Salami sandwich on Ritz crackers that they make themselves, a Kellogg's® NutriGrain Apple Cinnamon Cereal Bar, or just a soothing cup of Land O Lakes Cocoa Classics® Supreme Chocolate, there are plenty of items in this deluxe kit that your guests will really enjoy.

If you're planning a wedding, the Out of Towner (OOT) Welcome Snacks Deluxe would be a great item to welcome your guests.

A few years ago, I used to attend an annual event in San Francisco, sponsored by a major electronics company. In addition to looking forward to the event itself, I also anticipated -- and appreciated -- the welcome snacks they delivered to my hotel room. Now, with the Out of Towner (OOT) Welcome Snacks Deluxe, it's easy for the planner of any event - big or small - to provide a memorable welcome gift.

The Out of Towner Welcome Snacks Deluxe contains:

• one Snyder's ® of Hanover Mini Pretzels


• one Kar's® Unsalted Trail Mix Original Blend


• one Nabisco® Mini Oreo Cookies


• one Welch's® Fruit Snacks


• one Justin's Natural Classic Almond Butter


• four Nabisco® Ritz Crackers - 2 packs.


• one Sparrer Sliced Beef Salami


• one Knott’s Berry Farm® Grape Jelly
  (jar)


• one Crystal Light® On the Go Raspberry Ice
  Drink Mix


• one Crystal Light® On the Go Iced Tea


• one Chex Mix®


• one Super Snax® Cinnamon Toast Bites


• one Keebler® Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies


• One Lifesavers® 5 Flavor


• one Altoids® Peppermints Sugar-free Smalls


• one Wrigley's Doublemint® Chewing Gum


• one Heart of Wisconsin Cheddar Flavor
  Cheese


• One Kellogg’s® NutriGrain® Apple Cinnamon
  Cereal Bar


• one Nature Valley® Sweet & Salty
  Nut Granola Bar - Almond


• one Land O Lakes Cocoa Classics® Supreme
  Chocolate


• one Land O Lakes Cocoa Classics® Irish Creme
  & Chocolate


• One Generic Cutlery Set

Let your guests know how much you appreciate their visit. Give them an Out of Towner (OOT) Welcome Snacks Deluxe. Whether they're here for a wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, sweet sixteen or other event; or they've come for a business meeting, they're sure to appreciate the thoughfulness of an Out of Towner (OOT) Welcome Snacks Deluxe. And, remember, for this item, domestic shipping is free.

You Asked - We Listened. Travel Spray Starch Now Available

A few months ago, we asked our customers what product they would most like to see in a travel size. The answer was clear -- they wanted a travel-sized aerosol spray starch.

We asked our colleagues at Minimus Products to create a high quality aerosol travel starch, and they came up with a product that exceeded our expectations -- aMINIties Travel Starch. aMINIties Travel Starch, a 'Premium spray starch for the discerning traveler,' comes in a 2.0 ounce (56 gram) spray can - perfect for business or personal travel. Our price is $2.99.

Toss it in your suitcase or overnight bag, and give those wrinkled shirts, blouses or slacks a quick pressing in your hotel room.

As an occasional traveler myself, I certainly could have used this product many, many times.

It's a lot faster than a hotel's cleaning service, and a lot less expensive.

For wholesale/distributor inquiries, please see our wholesale page at: http://www.minimus.biz/wholesale.aspx

New to the Minimus Family

This post presents two news -- a new Marketing Manager, and an exciting new product for lovers

First:

I’m the new Marketing Manager at Minimus.biz, and I’ll be the person writing the blogs, creating the coupons, and keeping you up to date with Minimus.biz news. Please feel free to e-mail me your questions, comments, or suggestions. My address is mark@Minimus.biz.

My first blog introduces a product that would have been great when I got married years ago – but just may be what I need to take my wife on a nice, surprise weekend, one of these weeks….

And now the more exciting announcement:

Honeymoon in January?

Why not? I was married in June, but my wife and I were so busy, it took months until we took our honeymoon. So, regardless when you were married, our newly introduced Honeymoon Travel Kit will be just the thing to take along on your honeymoon. Or, if you’re giving it as a wedding present, it’ll be the one the bride and groom will remember long after the honeymoon is over.

The Honeymoon Travel Kit is really three kits in one – all packed in a handcrafted Lupis Gift box (from the abaca plant, which is indigenous to the Philippines). The first two kits, for him and her, come in the Minimus Carry-On Caddy™. The Carry-On Caddy™ is perfect for getting through airport security. The Carry-On Caddy™ attaches to your luggage. When you get to the airport security, simply open the Velcro at the top of the Carry-On Caddy™, remove the Ziploc® bag containing your travel-sized items, and put the bag on the X-Ray machine. It can’t be much simpler than this.

There’s a Carry-On Caddy™ for him, packed with items he’ll need at the honeymoon destination. For her, there’s a Carry-On Caddy™ packed with organic products, including Organic Lavender shampoo and conditioner, Lavender Body Lotion, and other essential items that she’ll appreciate having on her honeymoon.

And thirdly, just to make things even more interesting, there’s a Kama Sutra® Weekender Kit, containing Strawberry Love Oil, Strawberry Pleasure Balm, Strawberry Honey Dust, Sweet Almond Massage Oil, Love Liquid Sensual Lubricant and, if that’s not exciting enough, it also comes with a Love feather.

The Honeymoon Travel Kit is great for newlyweds, and also perfect for a second (or third or fourth or ??) honeymoon. It’s also great for a nice, romantic getaway. You don’t really need a reason, now, do you?

Even if it IS only January, the Honeymoon Travel Kit is perfect for those special weekends. And, guys, don’t forget – Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away.

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.

Thanksgiving, Minimus Style

Thanksgiving is known for food, family, and day-after sales. Many are more excited for the leftovers than anything. Here at Minimus, we've put together a little list of the mini-must-haves to extend this year's leftovers with some travel-size condiments. We may be a little biased, but we hope you'll forgive us:

• Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce - this 1/2 ounce cup is too cute to resist! It's a little bit of tradition, only travel-sized!
• Kraft® Miracle Whip Dressing or Kraft® Miracle Whip Free ( Non Fat) Dressing - perfect for making turkey sandwiches with all the leftovers.
• Apple Cider - individual packets in various flavors.
• and, just for fun, the Aromatherapy Scent Inhaler - Appetite Control

And for those of you brave enough to hit the after-Thanksgiving sales, good luck! You mayfind yourself wishing you had our Aromatherapy Scent Inhaler - World Peace to deal with themasses & the long lines.

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Minimus.biz!

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Travel-Sized Aftershaves

We recently expanded our offerings of travel size men’s aftershaves, and came across a very interesting line of products from the Master Well Comb company – Challenge, Bay Rum, and Ocean Blue after shave lotions. They are after shaves that are used in the barber industry. I took them home and tried them, and I have to say that if you are looking for the nostalgic barber shop feeling, these are for you. They definitely have a true manly scent about them, and they aren’t afraid to provide that nice sting of alcohol that tells you that it’s working. While there are other fancier after shave balms, gels, and lotions out there, these are true testosterone boosters.

Check out our other new after shave offerings:

Challenge After Shave Lotion
Bay Rum After Shave Lotion
Ocean Blue After Shave Lotion
Dunhill After Shave Lotion
Aramis Life After Shave Balm
Obsession for men after shave balm by Calvin Klein
Adidas Adrenaline After Shave Balm
Cool Water After Shave by Davidoff
Bowling Greene After Shave Lotion by Geoffrey Beene
Drakkar Noir After Shave Balm by Guy Laroche
Pierre Cardin® After Shave Lotion
Chaps After Shave Balm by Ralph Lauren
Jade East After Shave

The Carry-On Caddy from Minimus.biz for Stress-Free Travel

Minimus.biz has some exciting news! The Carry-On Caddy™ was recently launched on our website! The Caddy was designed by Minimus Co-Founder Paul Shrater while he was going through an airport security checkpoint after the 3-1-1 rules for carry-on liquids and gels were put in place. He saw a need for a new product that would hold fliers' TSA-required quart-sized zippered bags.

The Carry-On Caddy™ is perfectly sized to fit one quart-sized zippered bag, secured by a velcroed tab, and clips to other carry-on luggage for easy access. Just slip the zippered bag in and out of the Caddy to breeze through airport security.

On a recent trip to San Francisco, I tried out the Caddy myself. The black bag conveniently clipped onto my other carry-on bag and easily held my practically-overflowing quart-sized zippered bag of my shampoo, makeup, and other liquids and gels.

I arrived at the airport in a frantic rush to get to the gate before the plane left. When I got to the security checkpoint, I was able to get in and out quickly as I didn't have to dig for my bag of liquids and gels (TSA requires that bags of liquids and gels be screened separately). I simply pulled the plastic bag out of the velcroed pouch and slipped it back in once it was cleared.

I give the Carry-On Caddy™ two thumbs up for practicality, ease, and I was still flying in style. Get your own Caddy for just $4.99 or order yours pre-packed with products for men, women, and organic lovers (in citrus and lavender options).

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.

Java Juice

I'm a tea drinker, but our newest product line - Java Juice - has got me pretty curious. The portable .5 oz packets allow coffee lovers to enjoy a cup of coffee while on the go. Just pour the packet of liquid coffee extract into 10-12 oz of hot or cold water to enjoy.

Java Juice is USDA certified organic, kosher, packed with antioxidants, sugar free, and fat free. Plus, since the Joes at Java Juice are "committed to equitable and sustainable coffee buying practices," your conscious can rest at ease as they support Fair Trade practices.

Have I got you curious too? Java Juice comes in four delicious flavors:

• Java Juice® Liquid Coffee Extract - Original
• Java Juice® Liquid Coffee Extract - French Vanilla
• Java Juice® Liquid Coffee Extract - Hazelnut
• Java Juice® Liquid Coffee Extract - Swiss Water Decaf

I'd love to hear what you think of our newest addition - email me at Whitney@Minimus.biz.

New Products Alert: Tom's of Maine

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Minimus.biz has a TON of new products in, including products from Tom's of Maine®. Tom's, founded in 1970, is known for using all natural ingredients and nothing artificial.

From toothpaste to mouthwash, soaps to sprays, and even a body wash, Minimus.biz now offers:

• Tom's of Maine® Natural Anticavity Toothpaste - Spearmint
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Anticavity Toothpaste for Dry Mouth - Apricot
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Antiplaque TC&W Toothpaste - Peppermint
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Antiplaque TC&W Toothpaste - Apricot
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Whole Care TC&W Toothpaste - Spearmint
• Tom's of Maine® Anticavity Baking Soda Toothpaste - Peppermint
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Anticavity Toothpaste for Children
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Whole Care TC&W Gel Toothpaste - Spearmint
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Whole Care TC&W Gel Toothpaste - Cinnamon Clove
• Tom's of Maine® natural anticavity mouthwash - Peppermint
• Tom's of Maine® natural anticavity mouthwash - Spearmint
• Tom's of Maine® natural anticavity mouthwash - Cinnamint
• Tom's of Maine® natural anticavity mouthwash for Dry Mouth - Lemon-Lime
• Tom's of Maine® natural cleansing mouthwash - Spearmint
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Clear Body Bar - lavender
• Tom's of Maine® Natural moisturizing Body Bar - lemongrass
• Tom's of Maine® Natural moisturizing Body Bar - calendula
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Deodorant Stick - Unscented
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Deodorizing Body Spray - apricot
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Deodorizing Body Spray - calendula
• Tom's of Maine® Natural Moisturizing Body Wash - lavender

Phew! That's 21 new products and those are just Tom's! And, since we're crazy about travel-sizes, Minimus.biz is carrying the WHOLE line of Tom's travel-size products!

New Additions: Travel Toys & Games!

We are proud to announce that Minimus.biz now offers travel-sized toys and games:

• Ohio Art® Etch A Sketch® - Hot Pocket
• Ohio Art® Magna Doodle® - pocket size
• Sudoku - Traveler
• CandyLand® - travel
• Memory® Game - travel
• Hungry Hungry Hippos®
• Sorry® - travel
• Boggle® - travel
• Playing Cards - kid size twin pack
• Pop-O-Matic® Trouble Game® - travel
• Battleship® - travel
• Perfection® game - travel
• Yahtzee - coming soon!

Just in time for the holidays (and year-round), these toys are great for stocking-stuffers, car and plane trips, and fun for all ages! Check back soon for pre-packaged kits with the toys.

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.

Emergency Ponchos: Truck Drivers' Best-Kept Secret

Travel sizes are convenient, portable, and sometimes just too cute to resist. (I'm sure we all know at least someone who loves all things small.) So, when Darlene of our Customer Service department told me about her husband and his adventures with Minimus.biz products, I knew that I had to spread the word.

Darlene's husband Pete is a truck driver and while driving long distances, he sometimes gets caught off guard with unexpected weather. Darlene had bought him some of our Emergency Ponchos, for those "just in case" situations. Pete thanked his wife, but figured he'd never have to use them and threw them in the glove compartment.

Recently, while Pete was driving through Arizona, he got caught in a monsoon (a short, but often heavy rain and thunderstorm), but had to get out and check one of the tires. He was dreading getting drenched, but remembered his ponchos. The ponchos came in handy - so handy that he excitedly called Darlene to let her know how thankful he was to have them.

Have any stories about how Minimus.biz products kept you dry, clean, healthy, prepared, etc? Send them my way to Whitney@Minimus.biz - maybe your story will be posted next!

Guest Blogger: Bob Calvert, Host of TalkingWithHeroes Radio Show

Here at Minimus.biz, we have a lot of friends. One of our friends is the host of radio show TalkingWithHeroes, Bob Calvert. We met Bob via our work with Soldiers' Angels (http://www.soldiersangels.org/) - a non-profit that supports the troops, regardless of feelings on the war. We sent him a variety of toiletries to use on his latest trip to Iraq, where he conducted interviews for his radio show.

Here's what Bob had to say about the portability and convenience of Minimus.biz products:

"Bob Calvert here, host of the TalkingWithHeroes talk show program. Thank you for the items that you sent to me to take to Iraq on our third trip here. I especially like the small one time use packets of shampoo, conditioner and the sun screen. This is much better than a large bottle.
Also the hand wipes, lotion, chapstick... it is really hot here at high as 120 degrees. The chapstick is definitely good.

All of the items are very beneficial. I can say now from first hand usage that your packages are very beneficial to our troops. My understanding is that a lot or most of the SoldiersAngels.Org packages come from Minimus.biz.

I want to say a special thanks to Patti and SoldiersAngels.Org for making this third trip to Iraq possible. Also thanks to SoldiersAngels.Org and Beth for organizing the blog set up where I am sending updates as often as possible. People can access that by going to http://www.blogger.com/www.talkingwithheroes.com then clicking on the TalkingWithHeroes BLOG Link.

Thank you again for all that you do for our troops."

Bob Calvert, Host

Troops love travel sizes - and we've made it easy to send them care packages with our pre-made Military Care Packages, which were designed by the troops in Iraq via Soldiers' Angels.

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.

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.

Glamping: Camping in Style

Pitching tents and roasting hot dogs over the fire isn’t everyone’s definition of a vacation. A new phenomenon called “glamping,” or glamorous camping, is taking the world by storm.

Glamping: (glam-ping) verb
1. to camp glamorously
2. to camp in style
3. to camp without leaving certain comforts behind: John and I went glamping this weekend, equipped with our silk-lined tent and personal chef.

Recently, the blogging community has been writing about glamping, originally started across the pond in England, but quickly becoming the latest camping phenomenon here in the United States. Glamping celebrates the outdoors while enjoying all the comforts of home. Companies are rolling out their red-carpet-worthy camping products to this new market segment, mostly comprised of women. Tents, sleeping bags, folding chairs, and the like are being fashioned in fun, feminine, plush colors and materials.

Why stop at camping gear? Camping food has seen a huge upgrade with portable grills, stovetops, and refrigeration, making way for gourmet offerings in less-luxurious settings. Many glampers are taking things one step further and bringing along chefs to fulfill their every craving.

Minimus.biz maintains a large following of customers who are regular campers looking to lighten their loads with smaller sizes. While die-hard campers may cringe at the thought of glamping, for those that are looking to sample the new phenomenon, we've put together a Glamping Accessories Kit and Glamping Snacks Kit.

The Glamping Accessories Kit , which retails for $59.51, contains essential-oil-enriched shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, as well as sunscreen, bug spray, loofah, and more. The Glamping Snacks Kit retails for $15.19 and contains flavored cheeses and crackers, organic peanut butter and almond butter, as well as coffee, tea, cappuccino mix, and much more.


Planning a glamping trip? Tell me about it at Whitney@Minimus.biz.

Splinter Out: My New Favorite Minimus.biz Product

I'm not usually accident prone, but today I was rummaging around one of the drawers of my desk and got a splinter! I'm pretty susceptible to paper cuts, but a splinter?! I tried to get it out myself, but after several failed attempts, remembered that we carry an ingenious product - Splinter Out. I ran over to the shelf and grabbed the small packet. When I got back to my desk, I ripped it open to find a small metal "lancet" - a strip of metal with a small pointed tip. I was amazed at how painless and simple it was to remove the splinter. It may not be the most practical tool to keep in your purse or glove compartment, but it sure came in handy today!

Price: $.29

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.

Organic Peanut Butter Packets (and Almond Butter too!)

I love peanut butter. So, when we were recently approached by Justin of Justin's Peanut Butter to carry his small packets of Organic Peanut Butter and Natural Almond Butter, I was anxious... hoping that it would be a tasty product. We received some samples to evaluate, and I was first amazed by the packaging -- very creative and fun. Next, I was excited by the different flavors -- versions with cinnamon, honey, or maple. The big test was yet to come... taste. I took one of each of the packets home and happily spent my evening sucking the peanut butter and almond butter right out of the packet while watching the evening's favorite shows (is it just me, or is Deadliest Catch on the Discovery Channel an amazing show?). Six packets later, I said, "we have to carry this." The next day we put in our order with Justin's, and we're happy to announce its launch on our website. Not only is it great for snacking, but it makes a great companion for traveling, camping, or virtually anywhere that you might need a quick dose of tasty goodness.

Eltron® Mini Shaver - Product Review

Here at Minimus.biz, we have hundreds of products, but the one that puzzled me the most was our Eltron® Mini Shaver. I often check out the new products as the come in. When I spotted the box of shavers, I never really thought twice about them. When I heard that Jeff, one of our employees, had bought the mini shaver, I told him I’d check in with him after a week and see what he thought about it. He seemed a little hesitant, but eventually agreed.

The week passed and it was time to weigh in with Jeff. He was very excited to tell me all about his experience with the mini shaver. My first question to him was why he bought it. He replied, “I bought it for travel and touching up during the day.” He even confessed that he had kept it in his glove compartment one day, but promised that he didn’t use it while driving. Previously, Jeff had been using a top name-brand shaver and admitted that Minimus’ shaver actually shaved better. He told me that the Eltron is “easy to clean and sounds just like a regular-sized shaver.” Was this too good to be true?

His only complaints were that because the shaver is small, it takes a little longer than his big one at home and that you can’t let your beard get too long. When I asked him if he would recommend the Eltron® Mini Shaver, he said “Of course. I’m even going to buy another one for my brother!” Guess that answers my question!

At the end of our discussion, he questioned whether the shaver would work on women’s legs… sounds like a challenge! I’ll keep you posted!

Price: $19.49

UPDATE: I just learned that the Eltron® Mini Shaver doesn’t seem to work well for women. One of our female customers filled us in. We appreciate the feedback!

Product Review: Earth Solutions Aromatherapy Inhalers

Here at Minimus, it seems like we get new products in every week. Some of our newest products are the Earth Solutions Aromatherapy Scent Inhalers. They come in scents such as Hangover Helper, Stay Alert, Breathe Easy, Smoke Less, Insomnia Relief, Appetite Control, Study Buddy, Lucid Dreams, World Peace, PMS Control, and Meno-pause, so there’s one for everybody. I was intrigued and decided to test them out.

As a belated Mother’s Day gift, I got my mom the menopause inhaler and crossed my fingers that she wouldn’t disown me. At first, she was a little insulted, but she figured it was worth trying out. She was surprised that she liked it and emailed me her feedback: “The scent is beautiful and the first time I tried it at my desk at work, I followed the directions, closed my eyes, inhaled slowly, and felt like I was floating over an ocean swell! Quite the sensation! It causes me to stop what I'm doing & slow down.”

I didn’t want the men to feel left out, so I asked my mom’s husband to try our World Peace inhaler and send me a review. Here’s what he had to say: “After receiving the World Peace aromatherapy inhaler, how could I not be a bit skeptical? One whiff and "POOF," world peace? I really put it to the test on Saturday after a marathon jaunt at the local home improvement store. Waiting for help in the louvered blinds department, waiting for someone, anyone to acknowledge your existence can test anyone’s patience. When I finally arrive home clutching tightly to the last bits of hair that I have, I gave the World Peace inhaler a chance. I skipped the chant that was conveniently printed on the back, but the scent was quite pleasant. A couple of more whiffs and I'm a million miles away from the scene I had experienced earlier.” Sounds like we have a believer!

Giving one of our inhalers a try? Send me your feedback to Whitney@Minimus.biz. I’d love to hear if they worked and what you think of them.

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.

Travel Size Lysol 1oz To Go

It has been years in the making, but it is finally here... travel size Lysol 1oz To Go. A couple of years ago, noticing that this was a highly requested item from our customers, I put in some calls to the people at Lysol to implore them to create a travel size. Well, it is now a reality.

It is interesting to note some of the difficulties in producing such a product. Items that make disinfectant claims are covered by the EPA, thus they must be licensed, individually, in every state. And, they must carry a large assortment of information on the packaging (so much so that it often cannot fit on travel size containers, so the container must include additional packging). Also, the manufacturing of aerosols is not an inexpensive process (compared to other travel sizes). Thus, the ability to create a disinfectant spray in a travel size is not an easy, or inexpensive, process.

We're excited that the travel size Lysol 1oz To Go has finally hit the market, and that we are continually able to find ways to fill the needs of our customers.

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.

Minimus Supports Our Troops

All of us here at Minimus.biz would like to take a moment to thank all of the brave and selfless individuals who have served in the military. May is National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM). “This very important month honors, remembers, recognizes and appreciates all military personnel; those men and women who have served throughout our history and all who now serve in uniform and their families as well as those Americans who have given their lives in defense of our freedoms we all enjoy today” according to the NMAM website. I’ve come up with a few simple ways you can support the military: send a care package, fly a flag, or send letters or emails to a military pen-pal. Check out Soldiers' Angels at http://www.soldiersangels.org/, a non-profit military support group that connects people with soldiers to adopt and send care packages to (they'll also help you to volunteer and donate anonymously).

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.

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.

Donna's Diet Diary

Looking forward to swim suit season? Me neither! So when I received an email regarding a Minimus customer losing 40 pounds and 4 dress sizes, I had to know her secret! It inspired me and I hope it inspires you too! Here's her story:

“My husband and I planned a winter cruise. I was about 50 pounds or so heavier than I wanted to be and my husband was about 100 pounds over. Dared each other to lose 25 pounds before the cruise....

We talked with a physician. He advised us to make this a life change, not a diet. Diets never stick.... The physician said to work toward less than 30 grams of fat combined with less than 45 grams of sugar per day. Sounded pretty good to me. Start Date: November 1, 2006.

So we tried. It took hours to grocery shop, just for 2!! Then we realized, we eat out practically every day. And, I travel quite a bit with my work. What to do then? I jumped on the internet and found Minimus.biz.

All the individual servings are wonderful !!!! I discovered that it is much easier to just go ahead and eat out (and we all know that is a great feeling when trying to lose weight.) Ordering shis-ka-bobs, salad with grilled chicken, steamed veggies, just about anything we wanted. The magic was the packets I have been purchasing from you. They have allowed us to enjoy the flavor of anything.

I ALWAYS carry Kraft® Fat Free Ranch Dressing , Kraft® Fat Free Mayonnaise , A1® Steak Sauce ..... All "free" on the life change program. This is what has totally saved us. Yes, Minimus.biz is a lifesaver. We can eat almost what we want. Carrying your products with us allows that. Anything can be made good. Even steamed veggies...add a little Kraft Free Ranch, and good to go.

I have learned that, even when dining professionally or with friends, people really respect the fact that we are trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. Instead of laughing or scoffing, they want to know where we bought the individual packets! It is great!

Long story short, since 11-1-06, I have gone from size 14 to a 6 (size 4 in some jeans), down 40 pounds, and my husband has gone from size 44 to 38, down 50 pounds and almost off the high blood pressure medication. Thanks to you and your products, it has worked and it is really easy.

Try a baked potato with the ranch, steamed veggies with ranch, A-1 on chicken, salad with Kraft Free of your choice, add a grilled chicken breast, good to go! It works and is easy! (Even pretzels dipped in dressing for a snack is good.)

Just waiting for Kraft to put fat free tartar sauce in an individual packet!

Oh, the Kraft® Free Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing is really good! Being able to order small numbers of items is great. It will let you try different things.

It worked for me, and is a life change, not really a diet. I love weighing 137 (at 5'7" tall...)

Thanks to all of you at Minimus.biz!”

Have a sucess story you want to share? Email me at Whitney@minimus.biz - I'd love to hear from you!

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.

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.

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.

Minimus.biz' Bausch & Lomb Travel Size Contact Lens Solution EXEMPT FROM RECALL

You may have heard about a recent recall by Bausch & Lomb of their contact lens solution. Information about this recall can be found on their site. We have confirmed that all of the inventory we have on the travel size Bausch & Lomb contact lens solution is not part of the recall. We have fresher stock than the old batch that had the issue.

Travel Size Contact Lens Solution Now Available!

Over the past few years, all of the major contact lens solution companies have discontinued their travel size contact lens solution. In the wake of the new TSA regulations, demand for such a product has skyrocketed. Bausch & Lomb has responded by re-issuing their ReNu travel size contact lens solution. It is in a 2oz container -- perfect for the TSA 3oz maximum on liquids in your carry-on. Minimus is happy to provide this item to our customers, many of whom have been anxiously awaiting its arrival.

Bausch & Lomb ReNu MultiPlus® Solution

2 floz plastic bottle. For soft contact lens. With Hydranate® Daily Protein Remover. No separate enzyme cleaner required when used daily.

Price: $1.99

Hidden Gems at Minimus.biz

I was just in San Francisco this weekend, and I did a quick shopping trip down the aisles of our warehouse before leaving. I wanted to see what products might be interesting to take on the trip. During the trip, I found out one of the essential items I should have taken with me -- hand warmers. San Francisco was freezing. Even my winter coat wasn't completely wind-proof. Having a stash of nice hand warmers would have been a nice comfort for both my wife and myself. So, for those traveling to colder climates, I wanted to pass along my tip of an item you might normally overlook on our site... the HotHands 2-Pack of Hand Warmers.

The Avid Traveler Essentials Gift Set

It's been awhile since posting on here (switched over to Google's new version of Blogger.com and there were some technical issues). We just launched a new gift product I thought I'd mention to get a fun little post up on the blog: The Avid Traveler Essentials Gift Set.

A great gift for that avid traveler. The gift set contains the following items packaged into two thick clear vinyl zipper bags, and boxed in a lupis gift box (from the indigenous abaca plant) handcrafted in a remote village in the Philippines (where the proceeds from the box help promote the livelihood and education of the craftspeople): (1) Purell® Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, (2) Shout® Wipes Stain Treater Towelette, (1) Charmin To Go® Toilet Seat Covers, (1) Charmin To Go® Bathroom Tissue, (1) Sewing Kit, (1) Kleenex® Tissues Pocket Pack, (1) Gearaid® Mini Rolls Duct Tape (2 rolls), (1) BioZide® Disinfectant/Deodorant pump spray, (1) Oust® Mini Air Sanitizer, (1) Generic Poncho, (1) Generic Small Flashlight, (2) Splinter Out®, (2) Bayer® Aspirin, (2) Advil®, (4) Tylenol® PM Extra Strength, (2) Benadryl®, (2) Dramamine® Chewable Formula, (1) Imodium®, (2) Neosporin® Ointment, (2) Blistex® Medicated Lip Ointment, (2) Kendall® Alcohol prep, (1) Biofreeze® Pain Relieving Gel, (3) After Bite® Insect sting relief wipe, (2) Banana Boat® Sport Sunblock SPF30 (packet), (2) Natrapel® Insect Repellent, (1) Johnson & Johnson® Band-Aid® 8 pack, (1) Masune® Single Use Cold Pack, (4) Tempa-DOT® Single Use Thermometer, SIMILAR ITEMS MAY BE SUBSTITUTED BY MINIMUS DUE TO AVAILABILITY

Price: $49.99

Duct Tape Used to Fix Space Suit

It appears that some (high tech) old fashioned duct tape was used to help fix a space suit up in space today: CNN.com article. In honor of items from Minimus being up in space (see our blog entry below), I'll put a little coupon code here for 5% off our mini rolls of duct tape. Just use the code DUCT5OFF at checkout! It expires a week from today, so if you need some duct tape for that suitcase that is falling apart, for that box of pineapples you're carting back from Hawaii, or for any number of uses on that camping trip, order some today.

Jergens Ultra Healing is Back!

We are pleased to announce that we are carrying Jergens Ultra Healing, Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer again. This was a popular item when we had it the first time and sold quickly so if you are a fan of Jergens healing and softening effect on your skin, don't wait and get some now. The 1 0z. squeeze bottle is convenient enough to take anywhere or leave one in your car or purse.

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Get Them While They Last!

We received news recently that the Oral B Brush Ups were being discontinued. A favorite for campers and business travelers, the one time use Brush Ups allow you to clean your teeth any time, anywhere without a toothbrush, toothpaste or even water. The convenient packets fit easily in a wallet or purse. We are selling out the last of what we have in stock at a deep discount, get 'em while they last at just 29 cents!

Wheat and Gluten Free Soy Sauce

For a while now we have been receiving requests for a Soy Sauce that is wheat free and gluten free in travel size packets. We searched high and low for one and are pleased to announce we finally found it. Kari-Out wheat free, gluten free Soy Sauce can now be ordered on the Minimus website.



We have also been working on the Minimus site to make it easier to find products that are wheat and gluten free. Many of our customers have told us they are on wheat and gluten free diets and, that they appreciate all of the products we carry that they are able to use. We are working to make the site searchable by keywords like: wheat free, gluten free and so on, so that those products are easy to find. We will also be working with an expert in the field to identify those products that are truly wheat and gluten free and to help us identify new products to further expand our selection. When we are finished and ready to roll the whole thing out, you will hear about it right here first!

- Robert

Pre-Made Kits Launched

Today we just started a line of pre-made kits that we are offering. There are about 10 that we've started with, and there are many more in the works. Some of them may even be co-branded with other companies. Feel free to check them out HERE (and you have to click on each kit to get a full listing of what it contains).

Kiss My Face

That's what our purchasing director said to me a couple of weeks ago. Now, it was a little weird in that she's my first cousin. What she was really talking about was a line of products called "Kiss My Face." We had been getting a lot of requests to carry their travel sizes as the Kiss My Face brand is all organic (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant) and their deodorant is an unscented deodorant. This has been a huge request amongst our camping customers -- a fragrance free deodorant so the bugs and the bears don't bother you. We'll, they are all now here, on the site and ready to go.

Breath Strips & Single Use Floss

Due to the increasing popularity of breath strips, we found one that we really liked and thought we should add to our lineup... the Oraline Ice Mint Breath Strip (it comes in a 24 pack for $1.09). From the same company, we also noticed a single use floss. We already offer a couple of tiny travel size flosses, but this one was a simple little packet of a single use foot and a half strip of mint waxed floss. Pretty cool. And, we can offer it for $.13 each.

Extra Sugarfree Gum

We offer a couple of kinds of gum, but some have asked for a sugarfree one. So, we added a couple flavors of Wrigley's Extra SugarFree Gum.

Brown Family Farm Pure Maple Cream

I know Halloween is over, but if you have a sweet tooth like I do, try this stuff... the Brown Family Farm Pure Maple Cream. Wow. It is a spread that goes on toast, waffles, muffins, bagels, and many other things you can think up. Or, you can keep a jar on your desk and occasionally just dip your finger into it... did I say that out loud?

Charmin To Go Fresh Mates Cloths

I know I've mentioned this recent new product before in a list of new products, but I wanted to give it an extra mention. It is the newest of the Charmin To Go line... the Charmin To Go Fresh Mates Cloths. It is a 10 pack of flushable moist wipes. Well, our friends over at the manufacturing company report that these have been selling like hotcakes across the nation. Apparently, people love them. Try it out and let me know what you think.

XCafe Coffee Packet

We just added a cool new tea, so we have to be fair and add a cool new coffee. The XCafe Liquid Coffee packet is brand new to the marketplace. We are one of the first places to get this exciting product. It is 100% Columbian Coffee and comes in a packet similar to a ketchup packet. Each packet makes a cup of coffee, and it's available in both regular and decaf. If you are a coffee lover, looking for interesting new developments in coffee, check this out. Let me know your thoughts!

Serengeti Tea Company - Ticolino Tea Sticks

We just added a really neat product from the Serengeti Tea Company, the Ticolino tea stick. When we saw how cool they looked, we had to add them to our site. They come in six different flavors. They are basically tea bags in the shape of sticks, but instead of using paper where the tea flavor can seep through, it uses tiny little holes. I haven't tried it yet, but others here say they are great and that Serengeti is a great tea company. If you try it and have any opinions, please come back and post it on here or email me at marketing (@) minimus.biz and I'll do a follow-up entry on it.

Yet Again, Even More New Products

Our buying spree continues as we add new products to our warehouse inventory and website store. Today, I just added:

Woolite Fabric Wash Packet (we were previously selling this in a 10 pack, but it is now available individually)
Wisk Liquid Laundry Detergent in a 2oz packet
Freshmint Toothpaste .6oz tube
Freshscent Antibacterial Deodorant Soap .5oz
Freshscent Alcohol-Free Mouthwash 2oz

We added the Freshmint and Freshscent products as a cost effective alternative to name brands for the many non-profits that purchase from us for their various projects. We added the Wisk as many customers have asked for a liquid detergent instead of the powdered. More to come soon...

New Products

4 new products arrived onto the site today:

XtraGreen Tea To Go Lemon Beverage Mix
XtraGreen Tea To Go Raspberry Beverage Mix
Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sandwich Sauce
French's Zesty Deli Mustard

The XtraGreen is a great product... following in the footsteps of the Crystal Light On the Go packets, it is a green tea based mix that can be added to a 16oz bottle of water to create a sugar-free, calorie-free beverage.

And, as a personal fan of the Frank's Red Hot sauce, we had to add the buffalo sandwich sauce when we saw it.

The deli mustard is a given. We've had a lot of people asking for some variety in the deli mustard category, so we added French's.

Enjoy!

Even More New Products

The new products just keep arriving. Here are some more new ones we've just added:

1.35 fl. oz. Brown Family Farms Pure New England Maple Syrup, US Grade A Dark Amber (glass jug)
1.35 fl. oz. Brown Family Farms Pure Vermont Maple Syrup, Vermont Grade A Medium Amber (glass jug)
1.7 fl. oz Brown Family Farms Pure Maple Syrup, US Grade A Dark Amber (leaf bottle)
Brown Family Farms Pure Maple Cream
Brown Family Farms Pure Maple Candy
StanSport Folding Scissors
Land O Lakes Cocoa Classics Hazelnut Chocolate
Land O Lakes Cocoa Classics Cinnamon & Chocolate
Pringles Original Potato Crisps
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Potato Crisps

CLICK HERE TO SEE A LISTING OF NEW PRODUCTS AT THE STORE

17 New Products Added to the Site

Now active on the site are:

4 flavors of cheese wedges
4 flavors of cheese tubes
Tabasco Green in bottles
Green Chile sauce packet
Freshscent Baby Oil
Tide Liquid detergent packets (for sink use)
Mini Lint Pic Up roller
Wrinkle brand wrinkle remover pump bottle
1.7oz Pantene Pro-V Conditioner (we have the shampoo, might as well carry the conditioner)
Vaseline Intensive Care White Petroleum Jelly in a .5oz sealed dispenser (very cool looking)
Smartshielf After Sun Repair 1oz tube (great for sunburns!)

I'm too lazy to add all the individual hyperlinks for all the new products (too busy is more like it!)... so here is the link to our NEW PRODUCTS PAGE that has them all listed together. We are on a buying spree for new and exciting products, so look for even more fun items hitting the site in the next several weeks.

Crystal Light On the Go - Classic Orange

It's finally here... a new flavor of Crystal Light On the Go (in the 20oz water bottle size)... Classic Orange. It has been a long time in the making, but we are one of the first companies to be able to offer the fourth of the Crystal Light On the Go flavors to the public (if you had called Kraft customer service back when the On the Go line first came out, they were sending people to us as we were the only company that offered it retail for awhile). It just went live on the site moments ago. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but perhaps it'll be in with tomorrow's lunch. Happy shopping!

TissueKups: Tissues for Your Car

Guest Blogger: Jennifer Forman, Minimus.biz Director of Purchasing

First, we brought you the EZcarry, an amazing item we got direct from the inventor-manufacturer. Now, we've found another amazing item direct from the source. I am really excited by this new product... They are called TissueKups. For all of you saying to yourselves "what are TissueKups?” Well, you’ll never guess. It is a cup, designed to fit in your car’s cup holder, and it is filled with tissues that pop up.

How many times have you been in the car, and "oops!" you spill that drink, or that burger starts dripping. Or, on your way to a first date you realize that you haven’t blended your makeup all that well or have lipstick on your teeth. No worries. Just grab a tissue (no need to go fishing to the bottom of your purse for that crumbled up lint filled paper that resembles a tissue). Or, what if you've just have some morning allergies on the way to work.

Now you don’t have to worry about driving off into a ditch trying to retrieve that tissue box lost under your car seat. Check out the TissueKups!

(TissueKups and EZcarry distribution opportunities available... contact MajorAccounts@minimus.biz for details.)

NEW ITEMS!

I have been a little slow in posting some of the new items we've added to our site in the past couple of weeks (I'm trying not to fill the blog up with announcements of new products), so I'll try and get most of them in some posts below. We've got some exciting new products in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back. You can always go to our New Products aisle on the site if you want to keep tabs on new additions. I promise I'll post some coupon codes on here soon.

Trial Size Sunlight Dishwashing Detergent

One of the items that has been requested a lot by our customers is a travel size liquid dishwashing detergent. Here it is... trial size Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid.

Olive Oil Packet

We got a few requests for olive oil in a condiment packet. This was a tough request to fill, but we eventually found it. Announcing... LaSpagnola Olive Oil.

Nail Polish Remover Pad

We got a bunch of requests for this, and it's now in stock... a travel size nail polish remover.

True Lemon Crystal Flavoring

Have you ever been out to a restaurant and the water tastes like your swimming pool? Do you wonder whether it is a conspiracy where the restaurant has purposely tweaked the water to force you to buy some iced tea, lemonade, or a soda? Or are you one of those people that always MUST have a lemon with your water to add some kind of flavor to it? If so, we've found the product for you... True Lemon Crystal Flavoring. It is basically like a little sugar packet that you can carry in a wallet or purse and tear it open and flavor your water glass wherever you may be. I just used one at a restaurant the other day and it was pretty good. It is definitely a handy little item to always have on you (and it made for an interesting conversation piece).

Musselman's Apple Butter

Have you ever tried apple butter? Be careful... it can be addictive. If you are already a fan, or want to try some out, we have a new product in Musselman's Apple Butter that is worth sampling.

Squeezers and Other New Condiment Packets

We just added a new line of Squeezers products. These are great little packets of peanut butter, jelly, cheddar cheese sauce, and jalapeno cheese sauce. They are a lot more portable and less prone to busting open than the little buckets. Other condiment packets we've recently added include Eastern Sun Hot Mustard (their other two sauces, the Plum sauce and the Sweet & Sour, are great so we had to add their mustard), Sue Bee Clover Honey, and Table Vinegar.

Heinz Mini Bottles of Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, and A1

We've received a lot of requests for the mini glass bottles of Heinz Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, and A1. They're finally here.

Travel Size Children's Toothpaste

I just mentioned the travel size toothbrush, but another item to go along with it is OraLine children's toothpaste. We've been getting a lot of requests for it, so we recently introduced it. An interesting fact about this bubble-gum flavored ADA-approved toothpaste is that it is manufactured at a company whose employees are made up of developmentally disabled individuals. So not only are you getting a great toothpaste for your kids, you are also helping out a great company.

Travel Size Toothbrush

Would you believe that it took us this long to finally offer a travel size toothbrush? We have thousands of products waiting in the wings that we're slowly adding to the store/site, but this one was a must have to get out to you sooner rather than later.

Travel Size Disinfectant

Thanks to the input of our customers, including the poll located towards the bottom of the right column in this blog, we've just introduced a travel size spray disinfectant. Check it out!

We've got a new poll. Please vote and let us know what you'd like to see next!

Trial Size Secret Vanilla Body Spray

Guest Blogger - Jennifer Forman, Director of Purchasing at Minimus.biz:

How many times have we heard commercials for Axe body spray for men? Well here is a product for the ladies... Secret Vanilla Sparkle spray. You get the warm delicious aroma of vanilla along with a light sparkle which makes your skin look great (tan or no tan). I love this spray because sometimes you aren’t in the mood to wear perfume but still want to smell yummy, and I love a bit of sparkle on my skin. Grab a can for yourself or the vanilla loving female in your life for only 1.49 each.

Travel Size Glide Floss

Guest blogger - Jennifer Forman, Director of Purchasing at Minimus.biz:

I’m back again to continue my floss report. If you've been an avid reader of the blog, you may remember my post awhile back on my addiction to floss. We here at Minimus just added another great floss product to our line... Glide floss. It comes in the cutest little blue round tin. Like I always say, “You’ve got to floss to be the boss.” It is one of my many mantras along with “Good things come in small packages.” My dentist loves me. I am his self proclaimed best flosser. So be your own boss and get some of these tins for yourself, and your friends and family, for only .55 each!

Evian Freshener Spray

Guest Blogger - Jennifer Forman, Director of Purchasing at Minimus.biz:

Evain Freshener Spray is a great new product we have added to our selection. I bet some of you will say, “Spray water? You’ve got to be kidding!” I was saying the same thing to myself until I took some on a recent trip to Vegas where it is BLAZING HOT. This was great to spritz myself with, and it fit in my purse. It kept my skin moist and refreshed, so I didn’t come home with dry scaly alligator skin and scare all my coworkers. If you are a beach bum, this is a must. If your significant other refuses to turn on the airconditioning, this is a must. If you want to amaze your co-workers with the fact that you just bought imported spray water, this is a must.

Travel Size Dramamine Packet

We've been mentioned on a lot of cruise oriented websites and periodicals, including CruiseCritic.com, Porthole Magazine, and About.com's cruise site. One of the main requests we've received from cruisers is to carry the travel size Dramamine. It's here.

Log Cabin Day

June 25th is Log Cabin Day. I don't know who created it, but there are people around the country celebrating it. From now through June 26th, I'll offer 10% off our Log Cabin Syrups for orders totalling $50 or more. Just use the code LOGCABINDAY10 at checkout.

Duct Tape - By Popular Demand?

Of all the products we could offer, who would have thought a mini roll of duct tape would be one of them? Someone brought it up as an idea in a staff meeting as a new product to offer, and we all thought he was crazy. Then, the requests started to pour in for the travel size duct tape. Apparently, not only is it a popular camping item, but a popular travel item as well. So, due to popular demand, and the wise advice given at our staff meeting, we now offer a two-pack of Gearaid Mini Rolls of Duct Tape.

From the Minimus Lunchroom - Tuna

Ok, who brings (or should be bringing) lunch to work? How many times have you been in a hurry in the morning (Um, yeah, I’m never in a hurry…this is about you) so you grab your can of tuna as you are rushing out the door, figuring you’ll make your lunch in the kitchen at work. Armed with your can of tuna, you sprint to your car, or the bus, or the train. You are ¾ of the way to work and realize "OHHH NOOO! I don’t have a can opener!" …and your teeth just aren't that sharp.

You are probably bringing lunch because either you are too busy to leave for lunch, or you are trying to save money. In either event, you don’t want to have to waste the time and/or money by bothering your co-workers (and if one of them has one, don't you find that a little odd?), or having to go to the store during the short time you do allow yourself for a midday break.

I have a solution for you... Starkist Premium chunk light tuna in water in a pouch. This great product comes in a foil pouch which is already drained for you (which also alleviates that metal taste experience when you eat canned tuna). It comes in a 3 oz single serving which has ninety calories, no carbohydrates, and twenty-one grams of protein with only one gram of fat.

While you are checking out the tuna, peruse the condiments: Miracle Whip, mayonnaise packets and relish. I used to be a Miracle Whip girl, but I’m beginning to like mayo just as much. Don’t stop there... we have crackers to complete your lunch feast.

Happy snacking,

Jennifer Forman
Purchasing Director
Minimus.biz