LABELS

STORAGE BIN LABEL POUCHES
One of the biggest problems with storage tubs (particularly opaque ones) is knowing what's in them! You can put a piece of tape on the outside -- but that's not very attractive and you run the risk of your label falling off.But now there is a more stylish way to organize your storage bins!

These 4.25": X 2.9"W adhesive plastic label pouches stick to any size or style of container -- they even work on storage accessories like shelves, shoe boxes, and Tupperware. They keep your label protected from grime, wipe off easily if they get dirty, and do not peel off in the heat, humidity or even the cold -- yet can be easily moved from one bin to another without losing their stick.

Comes in a variety of packages sizes -- from 10 to 500 labels in a pack -- each with genuine 3M adhesive on the back. Each pouch comes with a 4"L X 2.75"W reversible cover stock insert where you can write the contents of the bin.

And you have 3 insert options. Choose white inserts at no additional cost, pay 40 cents more per insert for solid-color cards (great for color coding your containers) -- or pay 50-75 cents more per insert for our themed and holiday cards (a fun way to add some personality to your organization)!

Later on, if you change the contents and need to change the label, simply turn your card insert over or put in a new card. You don't have to remove the pouch or worry about trying to tear off a stubborn label to replace it. You never need guess what's in that container again! Perfect for:

containers of holiday decorations
tubs of off-season clothes
kid's toy bins
garage, attic, or basement storage
archive files at your office
Tupperware in your freezer or fridge
any container that needs a label

You can get them here!

Mabel's Labels

Mabel's Labels, a Canadian based company founded by moms, offers a great way to keep track of your child's items. They are perfect for labeling clothing, cups, and bags for school, daycare, camp, play dates, and more. The personalized labels enable you to customize labels with your choice of vibrant colors and choose from a variety of fun icon designs for boys and girls.

We received some samples to try and I love them. We tested one on a sippy cup and ran it through the dishwasher. They weren't kidding about labels staying put. After about five minutes of painstaking peeling, I was able to remove it. It did leave a sticky residue, which came right off with my fabulous Goo Gone sticky remover.

Famous Sticky Labels:
UV and fade resistant.
Withstands the dishwasher.
Colorful labels with a variety of fun icons to choose from.

Clothing Labels:
Includes iron-on, Tag-Mates, and shoe labels.
Resists wear and tear.
Withstands washer and dryer.

Do your kid's have allergies? The allergy labels allow you to list up to six allergies and stick the labels to food containers, cups, and more!

Mabel's Labels isn't just for kids. Grown-ups can label their food containers, cups, silverware and won't have to worry about losing them at work. Plus, check out the household labels, which include classroom pack, crafter pack, and my favorite, the cord control.

Mabel's Labels just made my life a little easier.
Customize your labels at Mabel's Labels here.

TOYS

"Turn unused wall or door space into storage with peg, Velcro, and hanging-bag systems. They can clear the floor of everything from stuffed animals to backpacks to scooters. A plastic chain is workable for children who are old enough to use the attached clips. A shoe bag can hide inside a closet door or serve as wall decoration. Affixing a Velcro strip to a wall and Velcro pieces to stuffed animals makes cleanup fun for toddlers. " (photo by Bob Hiemstra, from here)

"A Basket in Every Room Place a bin or a sturdy basket in each of the main rooms where your children play. Teach your kids to deposit their toys there when they move from one room to the next. Your nighttime cleanup ritual will be quicker and simpler as the kids will need to go to only one place in each room to retrieve the toys they've played with during the day. "

(from RDLiving)

Label, Label, Label.
"When it comes to keeping kids' rooms organized for the long haul, labels save the day! Use a computer printer to make simple graphic labels for young children. Pictures of socks, shirts, dolls or blocks help remind the child where these items belong. Enhance reading skills for older children by using large-type word labels.

Slap labels everywhere: inside and outside of drawers, on shelf edges and on the plastic shoebox storage containers that belong there, on boxes and bookcases and filing cubes. Playing "match the label" can be fun--and turns toy pickup into a game" (from here)