Our pro-mom back-to-school tip each year: Mabel's Labels

Back-to-school shopping gets a lot of attention for backpacks, sneakers, and new clothes, but the unsung hero of a successful school year might be something much smaller: a good name label. Mabel's Labels makes it easy to put a name on a…

Our pro-mom back-to-school tip each year: Mabel's Labels

Back-to-school shopping gets a lot of attention for backpacks, sneakers, and new clothes, but the unsung hero of a successful school year might be something much smaller: a good name label. Mabel's Labels makes it easy to put a name on all those water bottles, lunch containers, jackets, shoes, and school supplies that seem to wander off the minute they leave the house.

What makes Mabel's Labels especially useful is the sheer variety of products and customization options. Labels are designed for everything from clothing and shoes to containers and gear. There are plenty of colors, designs, and fonts, which means kids can choose something that actually feels like theirs.

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Don't forget to label the things you don't expect to lose. It's easy to remember the backpack, but what about the water bottle, lunchbox, headphones, or sports equipment that's practically guaranteed to end up in the school's lost-and-found? For younger kids, visual designs can also make it easier to identify their belongings independently.

Mabel's Labelscan be especially handy for extracurriculars. Add labels to dance shoes, sports gear, musical instruments, and camp supplies before the schedule gets hectic. Older kids may appreciate more understated designs that feel less "little kid" and more their style.

A quick tip: check the recommended application instructions for each type of label and make sure surfaces are clean and dry before applying. Taking a few extra minutes up front can make the labels much more useful throughout the school year.

For busy families, Mabel's Labels is one of those small back-to-school purchases that can save time, reduce mix-ups, and keep everyone's stuff a little more organized.

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