Great gift idea for mom

Business Editors

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2003

What to get Dad this Fathers Day?

It's a question asked since the first Fathers Day was created. After going through the same boring list of gifts for Dad this year, why not try something practical, fun and easy to use? Dad will love it, and the rest of the family will benefit too.

The LetraTag from DYMO is a portable and easy to use handheld electronic labelmaker that Dad can use in the garage, home, workshop or just about anywhere. Tapes come in paper, plastic, metallic and even iron-on fabric for any type of organizing need. And it's a great gift at the right price, retailing for around $20 at national chains like Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart and Staples.

It's a gift that'll make Dad happy and Mom even happier when he uses it to organize his areas. Can you imagine the fishing tackle, golf clubs, CD collection and his other hobbies neatly arranged and organized?

Get Dad started in the right direction by giving him some easy organizing pointers. The following tips and tricks can help him see results in minutes.

-- First, start with a plan and stick to it. What's the most

cluttered area of the garage or workshop? Where are the

"problem" piles?

-- Pick an area to clear and don't move on until it's completed.

Seeing results quickly will keep the momentum going. Wouldn't

he be happy to find all his tackle when the big one's are

biting?

-- Make a "Go" and a "Stay" pile. If he's like most Dads, the

"Go" pile will be small. Help him make the tough decision of

trashing that half empty paint can, old tires or worn out golf

shoes.

-- Go to a discount store and get some inexpensive racks or

shelves to place items on and plastic storage boxes to put

stuff in. Clearly label these so that it's easy to find where

things belong, especially when it's time to return them.

-- Use different colored label to distinguish categories of

items, like gardening items, tools and sports equipment.

-- Grab some plastic sandwich bags or an inexpensive tackle box

and hit the tool area. Identify the small items, like nails,

screws, glue and others that need to stay. Use the LetraTag

labelmaker to clearly label the box or bags to easily find

what you need.

-- Other labels can be put on light switches, fuse boxes, tools,

gardening pots, plant tags, storage boxes and much more.

Here's another idea. Why not get a head start and begin to organize the garage for him? It'll really get him in the organizing mood when he sees how easy it is and how good it looks.

The LetraTag makes a great Fathers day gift. It's also perfect for any other day of the year and the whole family can use it too. Information on the LetraTag and other DYMO products is available at www.dymo.com.

About DYMO Corporation

DYMO Corporation is the leading manufacturer of electronic labelmakers and PC-connected label printers for home, office and commercial use. The company is a division of Esselte Corporation, one of the worlds leading office product manufacturers. More information on DYMO is available at www.dymo.com.