10.20.2008

Get yours in time for the holidays!

Personalized Holiday Gift Tags

Designed to stick to presents, Holiday Gift Tags come in four great designs: Snowy Day, Festive Sparkles, Snowflakes and Celebration.

Available from October 20th – December 31st.





Personalized Holiday Return Address Labels
By popular demand, Holiday Return Address Labels are back in a fun snowflake design. Printed on evergreen, rosy red or winter night with white writing. Colours sold separately or in a mixed pack.

Available from October 20th – December 31st.

10.15.2008

Earn $25 in Mabel Moolah™ right now!

Mabel Moolah™ is back!

Spend $60 or more on your next order and collect $25 in Mabel Moolah to use towards your next purchase!* It’s as easy as that.

* Read all the fine print at Nicole Lee's Mabel's Labels agent site!

9.23.2008

Child safety concerns when using full name

combo packsQuestion:

My son has a common first name, Jack. There are two other boys in his class with the same first name and the same initial for their last name, so we'd like to get his full name "Jack Scott" put on his labels. However, we'd rather not have his full name on his bag tags, which would be clearly visible to strangers.

Can I order a combo pack and have the bag tags not have the full name? Or am I stuck ordering each of the label types separately?

Answer:
Mabel's Labels is conscious of child safety and appreciates your concern. It is possible to order a combo and request that the bag tags do not include the child's first name. (All of the other labels can be discretely positioned.)

Simply mention your request in the comments box on the online form, or call in your order (toll-free) at 1-866-306-2235.

9.18.2008

Iron-ons vs Tag-mates™

Mabel’s Labels – Labels for the stuff kids lose!® clothing labels withstand the wear and tear of laundry and children beautifully! But should you get iron-ons or tag-mates?


Iron-ons
Tag-mates™

Iron-ons are the classic choice for clothing labels.Tag-Mates™ are ideal for quick labeling – no iron necessary!
Size (approx)
46mm x 12mm
(1-3/4" x 1/2")
21mm x 10mm
(13/16" x 3/8")
Photos
clothing label

(In contrast to the above photo, iron-on labels are currently manufactured with rounded corners.)

Tag-Mates™
Method of application
ironing onto fabric
stick to clothing labels
Time to apply
3-5 minutes
5-10 seconds
Durability
Withstands washer and dryer. If label begins to peel, can reapply with iron. (Following original application instructions.)
Withstands washer and dryer.
Ease of removal
Many people are able to just pull them off by picking at a corner that has come loose over time. By design, however, the iron-on label ever so slightly melts to adhere to the fabric.With a little effort, comes off cleanly. (Clothing in this case had been through numerous cold water washes and regular dryer cycles.)
Text size
The identical text will always appear larger on the iron-ons than the tag-mates.
It is possible to have larger text-size on tag-mates if you order the labels without an icon.
Limitations
Fabric must withstand the heat of an iron.
Clothing item must have a clothing tag. (Many tops are now made without tags.)
Advantages
Can be used on clothing, whether or not a tag is present.
Quick and easy to apply. Can be used on non-clothing items.
Hacks
- Double your iron-ons!
- Removing iron-ons
- Help! I've got more than one child!

See all iron-on hacks.
- How do I label boots?
- Larger size text for Tag-Mates™?
- What else can I do with Tag-Mates™?

See all tag-mate hacks.

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Disclosure: I'm a Mabel's Labels Buzzmama and I receive free products for my involvement in the program. I'm also a Mabel's Labels web affiliate and I earn a commission if you use the following link to purchase your Mabel’s Labels – Labels for the stuff kids lose!®

8.12.2008

I was in the middle of my order and the power went out!

We've all been there. Right in the middle of placing an online order and suddenly you've lost everything because the power went out! (Or the computer crashed, or your 2 year old pulled out the internet cable.)

To borrow from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, don't panic.

If you regain access to a computer, look for the "Chat with a live operator now!" graphic in the top left hand corner of the Mabel's Labels website. Click on it to connect with someone online, during business hours.

If e-mail is your thing, send your questions or concerns to info@mabel.ca

Alternately you can call the order desk (toll-free in Canada and the US) at 1-866-306-2235, Monday through Friday, 9am – 8pm EST. (Business hours are subject to change without notice.)

7.22.2008

Do child ID wristbands work?

my 411 wristbandsQuestion: The new child ID wristbands sound like an interesting idea, but do they work?

Short answer: Yes they do!

Long answer: We were recently out on a day trip with offspring and friends with offspring. I provided wristbands to all the kids on our group. In the event they got separated from the adults they were each instructed to find a mommy and show her their new "bracelet."

As fate would have it, we found ourselves in an area with a large play structure -- the kind that's at least two stories tall with slides and mirrors and multiple compartments into which parents are not always able to see. The kind where it's not uncommon to lose sight of your child for a couple of minutes.

Except that we lost sight of one of the children for longer than a couple of minutes. The remaining children were sent through the structure to find the missing child. No luck. A few minutes later my cell phone rang. The missing child had wandered out of the "play" area and shown a mommy their bracelet!

Thank you Mabel’s Labels – Labels for the stuff kids lose!® for your "my 411 wristbands!"


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If you're in a situation like this, as soon as you realize a child is missing, I recommend taking your cell out of your purse / backpack / pocket, turning it to vibrate and carrying it in your hand. The ambient noise at fairs or indoor playgrounds can be so loud that it's impossible for you hear the cell phone when it rings.




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Disclosure: I'm a Mabel's Labels Buzzmama and I receive free products for my involvement in the program. I'm also a Mabel's Labels web affiliate and I earn a commission if you use the following link to purchase your Mabel’s Labels – Labels for the stuff kids lose!®

7.01.2008

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