| Making your own labels can be both fun and | | | | On the backs of photos - If you have a computer |
| rewarding. Check out some of the creative ways that | | | | printer, you can print off many labels at once without |
| labels can be used around the home and office: | | | | spending a fortune on the supplies. This means that |
| On clothing - Is your child going to summer camp this | | | | labeling family photos will become a simple process. All |
| year? Why not make some special cloth labels | | | | you have to do is type once, then print off as many as |
| (complete with name, of course!) to attach to his or | | | | you need. Sure beats writing on the backs of the |
| her jackets and pants? Any fabric store will have tons | | | | pictures (which can sometimes bleed through to the |
| of possibilities for you, and you can stitch or glue your | | | | other side of the paper.) |
| special name labels into the apparel. Of course, your | | | | On drawers in kids' rooms - If you have a number of |
| children will protest ("Oh, Mom!"), but it's better than | | | | storage drawers in your kids' rooms, you might want |
| having their laundry lost! | | | | to use labels so both you and they know "what goes |
| On cabinets - Do you have storage cabinets in your | | | | where." For instance, one drawer could be labeled, |
| basement or garage or in your office at work? Instead | | | | "Blocks", and the other, "Stuffed animals". It'll make it |
| of trying to guess what's inside every time you're on | | | | much easier at the end of the day, because |
| the hunt for an object, you can label them (such as | | | | everything will have "its place." |
| "Karen's scrap booking materials" or "extra pantry | | | | On storage bins - Practically everyone has unmarked |
| items"). Use one of those great little labelers that you | | | | bins in the attic, garage, closet, or crawl space. Take |
| can find at any office supply store - they print onto | | | | some time to affix labels to those boxes and you'll |
| clear labels and look very professional if you choose | | | | quickly be able to find holiday decorations, baby |
| to use them at your business. | | | | clothes, and nostalgic memorabilia in a jiffy. No more |
| On canned goods - Do you frequently "put up" jars of | | | | rooting around for hours! |
| peaches, tomatoes, or other goodies? Labels are | | | | Inside of books - If you come from a big family or you |
| especially useful for you because you'll be able to sort | | | | lend out your "library" often, why not attach labels to |
| them with ease. You'll also know when to throw things | | | | the inside jacket of your books? It'll be a nice reminder |
| away or when to enjoy them for dinner! Finally, those | | | | to the "borrower" to return it to its proper owner. |
| labels will make your food items look a little "classier" | | | | Again, how you use labels is up to you. Use your |
| should you turn them into holiday presents. (And | | | | imagination and even ask the kids to get involved. |
| everyone loves getting a little homemade something!) | | | | Make it a fun process, and invest in this time saver. |