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It’s pretty well known now that I am kind of obsessed with being organized, but something that always elevates any project I do is my label maker. I’ve owned a few over the years, and while they’ve all been helpful and served a great purpose, this pink one that I’ve been using since last summer is definitely my favorite.
I found it by accident, searching Amazon for another organizing tool, and I’m so glad I did. I LOVE that it has an app that I can connect to my phone. It comes with some pretty additions (like adding a border, different fonts + sizes for your text, and even little graphics! The kids especially love this feature when it comes to their labels). I’ve bought an extra pack of rolls for it too, because with as much as I use it, it’s nice having a back up supply.
I thought it would be helpful to share a few of my fave ways I use my label maker in my home and with my kiddos too.
- Bag tags: the kids have a bunch of the Ryan + Rose cutie tags on their overnight bags and duffle bags for sports, and they come with a blank circle to add a name/info. I print out a little sticker label and add it to that, pop it back in and their bags are individually labeled (which is really helpful to tell whose is whose, since both boys and both girls have the same bags).
- Kitchen labeling: I use these bamboo organizers in our zipper bag drawer, and I’ve added a label to each organizer so I know which bag is which when I’m packing snacks, lunches, or putting away extra/left over food. They’d also be great for labeling clear spice or food containers, too!
- Storage bins: earlier this month I shared how I’ve decluttered space for the new year with these bins, but labeling each bin has been crucial when I’m packing them away to see what is in each. Even though they’re clear and see through, things are squished in and it’s nice to know what I’m grabbing for or forgot about later as months go on just by looking at the label.
- Bathroom + closet organization: In our master bath we have a linen closet where we keep extra first aid supplies, (of course) towels, and other bathroom products. I’ve used labels to help the kids (the boys can read and Honey is right behind them) where these things we don’t often reach for, but sometimes need, are located. I’ve also labeled some stacking drawers in my closet for extra clothing items I don’t have room for in my closet or dresser drawers. I love not having to open each drawer to know what goes where.
- Desk drawers: We have organizers inside our bedside tables and the kids’ school desk drawers. Labeling where colored pencils go (and similar items), helps keep them stay tidy because everything has a place and ‘home’! It truly has prevented them from just throwing things in wherever.
- Back to school: I had this label maker when the kids went back to school in August and it was amazing to have when it came to labeling all of their supplies!!! I saved so much time printing out their individual names all in 1 batch for what they needed to bring in that first week. As school has continued, I still find myself making labels with their names for projects, field trips, more supplies, etc!
I hope this helps and gives you some ideas of how to get labeling! Usually the biggest challenge is just starting, so hopefully this can inspire you and give you a little push if needed!!
