Label it, Just a Little Bit. Day 6 of of The Mint Chip Mama’s Favorite Things: Mabel’s Labels Name Labels

No one likes labels – we all say. Unless, that is – it’s for your stuff so you don’t lose it! Then we all looove name labels. Especially for Back to School.

Name Label Time Was The Best Time

Name labels make me thing of getting ready for camp. I can still vividly see the white name labels with my name in a black block font. No, I mean I can LITERALLY still see them – hmmm I guess it’s time for some new clothes… But my terry cloth shorts are my favorite item of clothes ever!

These name labels meant several things. 1) I finally would have something printed with my name on it! (Since “Stacey” is spelled so many different ways finding items with the “E” was always a challenge). 2) Ironing board time which was oddly exciting . 3) It meant camp was coming! And who doesn’t love camp? I LOVED camp. To me, name labels and camp went hand in hand.

It’s Exciting to Label Something

There’s just something exciting about labeling things (my husband is laughing at me right now). I guess it’s like a dog marking its territory. Or why we all love to organize and then label what we organized. Try saying “The Container Store” without smiling. When my first child came along I had vision of her beautiful name being printed on labels so I could put them on all of her stuff. Spoiler alert: it was as exciting as I expected.

Enter Mabels Labels

I found out about Mabel’s Labels before my daughter really needing anything labeled, however – she needed name labels. Cute, girly, purple, princess name labels. So I ordered some. Then I let them sit in a drawer until I could figure out what to label. The name labels were such good quality I didn’t want to waste one on something temporary. I finally decided – her snack cup, that we began carrying with us everywhere  was the perfect candidate. Let me tell you – it was a defining moment in my “mom-ness” placing that first label on. Ah—good memories. I had such pride when people would compliment it (yes, people complimented the label because it was so cute!). The best part was – it was self adhesive! No unicorn ironing board needed (the advances in name labels since 1991 are quite astounding). I should mention we ran that sucker through the dishwasher countless times and the label still looked fresh and new.

Name Labels Evolved As Did The Kids!

Fast forward a few years and my daughter has been to camp and school. Her Mabel’s Labels pattern has evolved with her. Now that she’s big time and in is Pre-K time, we upgraded to a purple tiara label from the Ultimate Back to School Combo. This limited time (available only until September 30^th) bestselling kids’ school label combo pack includes all the durable, waterproof name labels needed to keep belongings out of the lost and found. There are 4 limited edition solid palettes or 40+ multi-colored designs, plus special back-to-school motifs! I’m most excited to label her shoes with the round Shoe Labels.

If your child sways more towards the sophisticated side you will love Mabel’s Labels brand new Stylish Scholars Combo for back to school. It features a range of modern, refined, stylish designs perfect for scholars of all ages. Use these sophisticated name labels on school supplies, water bottles, electronics – like tablets, chargers or cell phone cases – and much more! I chose these for my son – in the blue “Camo” pattern. At nine months he leans much more towards Frank Lloyd Wright.

Any Name Label Will Be The Right Name Label!

You can’t go wrong with any Mabel’s Labels choice for all of your back to school, daycare, or even second session of camp needs. The best part is – they won’t go stale! They are dishwasher, microwave safe, washer and dryer safe. They are waterproof and UV resistant.

Thank you Mabel’s Labels for introducing me to a useful, reliable & fun product. You have become one of my favorite things!

*Name Label GIVEAWAY*

Mabel’s Labels has offered to give away a Stylish Scholars Combo  to one lucky reader!

To win – please post in the comment section below:

What’s the funniest thing you have labeled? (Thin Mints that you don’t want your husband to eat count)

Winner will be chosen Thursday, August 14^th, 2014.

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Mabel’s Labels Brand Heritage

Mabel’s Labels started in 2003 by four frustrated moms (Julie Cole, Julie Ellis, Cynthia Esp, Tricia Mumby) because their children’s belongings left home and but did not come back. They decided to create the very best personalized, waterproof, name labels and tags possible. They’ve built on this commitment to excellence over the years and now feature child safety products, household labels and seasonal items as well.

It is not surprising these fantastic labels have won: the 2007 SavvyMom “Mom Entrepreneur of the Year”, “Best Product” from Baby Gizmo, iParenting and PTPA Media, and a 2009 Royal Bank of Canada Women Entrepreneur Award; and have been featured on The View, Today, The Early Show, Rachael Ray, LIVE! with Regis and Kelly, Parents, In Style, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, People.com, Forbes.com and countless blogs and websites. Mabel’s Labels is listed on Inc.com’s list of ‘20 Awesome Facebook Fan Pages’ and Hubspot’s ‘The 15 Best Facebook Pages You’ve Ever Seen’. Plus they have a big celebrity mom following!

The founding moms are still involved and are sought-after experts on social media.

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