Welcome to the very first issue of our newsletter. We’ll be publishing The Zipper from time to time, posting it on our site, of course, and emailing to those who have signed up and opted-in.

This issue shares how folks are using their ZipBin® products. We hope one or more of them will be of value to you and enhance the enjoyment and/or utility you obtain from your purchases.

We’ll also tell you about some new products you can expect to see later this year.

New and Interesting Uses for ZipBin® Products

Thank you for your many letters, and contest entries. We couldn’t be more delighted with the strong response we have received from users. Here are some excerpts from what you have shared with us.

“…my two-year old class of pre-schoolers love to zip and unzip them all the time. It’s great for their fine motor skills.” Ann R., Naples, FL

“I am going to use my ZipBin® in my kinder garden classroom. By using ZipBin® I will have organized stations that are easy to clean up and easy to keep organized.” Suzanne G., Cheyenne, WY

“He has tagged this bin along everywhere—a long doctor’s visit, trip to a relative’s or friend’s, or you name it.” Jessica F , Marion, OH

“I love the bin; it’s easy to store and keep clean and the kids keep all their own things together without having to find a bag or a sack or box to keep toys to travel with.” Emily W., Bethany, OK

“… the ZipBin® now sits open, the back flap with the volcano vertical against the wall and the giant dinosaur mountain on top. The bin is the perfect dinosaur playland to imagine them in the primordial ooze or eating and drinking.” Holly Y., Liverpool, NY

“I travel to other offices and my briefcase does not hold all the files I need. This is light weight, fits well in my car and the straps make it easy for me to carry it anywhere.” Rebecca T., Grand Blanc, MI

“We plan on purchasing one of the Dinosaur boxes and putting dinosaurs inside to use as a gift box for a friend.” Angela and Michael R., Louisville, KY

FYI: we plan to introduce many of our ZipBin® products with toys included.

Where to Buy ZipBin® Products

ZipBin® and Neat-Oh!® products are currently available at Sears Grand and on www.sears.com. They are also in the Childcraft ABC catalog and on-line at www.abcschoolsupply.com.

You can also purchase our products directly from Del Lago Pharmacy, which has been a strong supporter of our brand. They maintain a full inventory and ship everywhere. (Phone: 847-256-3950, fax: 847-256-3957, email: dellagopharmacy@aol.com.

And, as soon as we can ship our products, we'll also be available at dozens of speciaty retailers around the country. Watch the "where to buy section" on our website.

Coming Soon

We have many new products under development. Here’s information on two of them.

Be on the lookout for our Picnic products.

The ZipBin® Picnic Baskets have beautiful water-resistant exteriors. Load them with pounds of your favorite picnic foods and beverages. When you reach your destination, unzip the basket to create a delightful, water-resistant, wipe-clean dining surface. And after eating, discard your paper and plastic, collapse the mat into the lid and carry it home flat. The lid’s interior also works as a serving tray. This product comes in multiple sizes—from a romantic dinner for two all the way up to a full meal for a family.

And we think you’re going to love our Neat-Oh!® Creative Bins. There are three versions—Drawing, Painting and Clay. Each appropriately themed exterior opens to a wipe clean, water-resistant craft mat with designs that both inspire and instruct. And they all come with matching art supplies that can be stored under the lid.

Did You Know?

Did you know that all our products are rigorously tested internally and then again at independent testing laboratories? That’s why they conform to child safety codes: ASTM F 963-03, ASTM F 983-84 EN-71. And they're approved for use in Europe, too.

Did you know the president and founder of our company and the inventor of the ZipBin® concept has already received over 50 patents?

Spread the Word

Having opened our doors in February 2005, we probably could still be classified as a “start-up”. If you liked your ZipBin® purchase, won’t you please tell a friend? Your positive word-of-mouth could make a big difference to us.

Don’t Be a Stranger

We’d love to hear from you about how well we’re doing in satisfying you with our products and service and our website and this newsletter.

Drop me an email at gayle@neat-oh.com.

Speak to you soon!
Gayle