Best Travel Size Products

Imagine a world where asparagus was sold by the spear and parsley came by the sprig instead of a bushel. What if eggs were sold as a couple and grapes came in counts of twenty? How euphoric would it be to be able to by a 4 ounce bag of french fries or anything frozen for that matter.

We may not be there yet but there is one company that is taking Costco's bulk sales strategy to a new level. Minimus.com offers "thousands of mini and travel-sized products," from beauty and cleaning supplies to food items in a one shot dose to satisfy singles. Here are some scenarios:

1. Portion and Pantry Control: Save on cash, calories and space by stocking up on single serve food items.

We may not be there yet but there is one company that is taking Costco's bulk sales strategy to a new level. Minimus.com offers "thousands of mini-sized products," from beauty and cleaning supplies to food items in a one shot dose to satisfy singles. Here are some scenarios:

Single Spotlight:
Serengeti Tea Company Ticolino Tea Stick
Knotts Berry Farm Blackberry Preserves, 1.5 oz jar
Carnation Coffeemate Liquid Creamers, 3/8 fl oz
Knotts Berry Farm Maple Syrup, 1 oz cup
J. Hungerford Smith Creamy Caramel Topping, 1.5 oz packet
Newman's Own Family Recipe Italian Dressing, 1.5 oz pouch

2. Travel-Ease: Convenient trial size items, many available in less than 3 ounce containers, will get you and your carry-on-luggage through security lightly and hassle-free.

Single Spotlight:
Bausch & Lomb ReNu MultiPlus Solution, 2 oz bottle
Hawaiian Tropic30 Plus Sunblock, 2 oz bottle
Deep Woods OFF! Insect repellent, 1 oz spray pump
John Frieda brilliant brunette and sheer blonde shampoo, 1.5 oz tube
Cutex Essential Care Nail Polish Remover Pad, 2 sachets

3. Office Survival Kit: Stay fresh at your desk with hair spray, cleansing wipes or breath mints!

Single Spotlight:
Altoids Wintergreen Sugar-free Smalls, 60 minis tablets
Secret Anti-perspirant/Deodorant or Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant, .5 oz sticks
Scope Mouthwash Original Mint, 1.49 oz bottle
Aquafresh Extreme CleanToothpaste
One Fresh Cup French Roast Coffee

4. In Your Medicine Cabinet: Be prepared the next time a flu, fever or cold hits when you're on your own at home.

SingleSpotlight:
Tempa-DOT Single Use Thermometer, single use individually wrapped sterile package
Vicks DayQuil LiquiCaps, packet of 2 liquid gel caps
Zantac 75, packet of 1 tablet
Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion/Non Drowsy, packet of 2 tablets

5. In The Car: Better be safe than sorry when you're on the road alone.

Single Spotlight:
Dove Cleansing Cloths - 5 pack
Lightload Towels
Small Flashlight - Generic Small Flashlight 6 long
Eyeglass Repair Kit, reclosable plastic case includes screwdriver, 4 screws
Tush Wipes Flushable Moist Wipes

As for the mini-bar, there are no pint sized bottles of booze (or fresh produce) available on Minumus.com but we have high hopes for the future!