February 25, 2008 | Contests
(I don’t know what a Mabel’s Label’s cable would be like, but that would be a cool title if it made any sense at all….)
Hey, everyone! I’d like to introduce you to Mabel’s Labels, a mom-run company in Canada that makes cool personalized labels for, well, just about anything your kids might lose. Their sticky labels are tough enough to withstand the dishwasher, so they’re ideal for cups and silverware and such. They even have special shoe labels designed to withstand stinky feet (yes, really). For clothing, choose either the sticky tag-mates (which stick on a garment’s care tag) or the iron-ons (which can be affixed anywhere on the garment you wish)—both styles will hold up in the washing machine.
If you have a child in daycare, school, or headed off to camp this summer, I promise you that you’ll find plenty of things to label! And the best part is that these labels are not only durable, they’re adorable.
Two lucky Want Not readers are going to win some free Mabel’s Labels! I have two gift certificates to give away: one for a free set of iron-ons or tag-mates (a $21 value), and one for a free set of famous sticky labels (an $18.50 value). To enter for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27th, 2008, telling me which style of label you’d like to win. (If you don’t have a preference, that’s fine, too. But the first winner selected will get what they’d prefer.) As always, winners to be determined by random drawing.
Ready, set… label!
February 25th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Classic sticky label-i have a three month old!
February 25th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
tag-mates would be awesome! thanks for the chance to win!
February 25th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Love it. thanks mir
February 25th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Classic sticky labels would be great for me! What a cool thing!
February 25th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
I’m in! Prefer Sticky Labels…skinny-minis would be mighty helpful.
February 25th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Ohhh, sticky labels!
February 25th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
i need these!!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Yes, please!! Classic stickies for me.
February 25th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
I would LOVE the iron on! We need them for our first foray into summer camp this year!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
I totally need these!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
i would LOVE some sticky labels!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Hello, tag-mates. Sounds delightful!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Sticky labels! ADD daughter away at college with huge quantities of stuff she can’t live without that needs to be labeled.
February 25th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
I would love the blue skinny mini labels. Please count me in.
February 25th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
I’d love the sticky labels!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
The tag mates look great. Thanks!!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Love this site, Please pick me!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
I love the counter on the side. Great idea.
Its hard to pick between the sticky labels and the clothes ones…
I think I like the sticky labels more!
Thanks Mir!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Count me in! I’d love the sticky labels.
February 25th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
I’m in. Have eyed the sticky labels before, and to win a set would be great
February 25th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Love love love ‘em both but the classic sticky would work best for us! Great giveaway, Mir!!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Oooooh!! Preschool starts soon and some tag mates would be a big help (esp. since I buy so many used clothes that already have other kids names Sharpied in…)
February 25th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
I would love to win their famous sticky labels. They are adorable! Thanks for the cute giveaway!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I have two of the four kiddos going to a two-week camp this summer where they wear uniforms and labels are required. I TOTALLY need these!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Iron-ons! For my son who goes to camp at least twice a summer, and sometimes attends boarding school. No, not Hogwarts — he wishes.
February 25th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Would love either, thanks!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Count me in for either…stickies for my little guy and iron on’s for my “big” girl
Thanks Mir!!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Either would be wonderful - as I get a bit crazy with sharpies
Thanks, Mir!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
The Sticky labels would be oh so helpful
Thanks for all the great contests lately!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
These are adorable!! I am pretty excited!!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Ooh! I would love to win either! Thanks so much!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Oooooh! Better than a Sharpie! Sticky ones for me - I’m not sure what an “iron” is :0
February 25th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
The sticky labels would be fabulous!! Thank you!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
The Tag Mates sound terrific!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I’d love this. Thank you!
February 25th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I would love the sticky labels.
February 25th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Ooooh - stick me! Sticky Labels would help keep the 4-yr old and the 1.5 yr old from fighting over cups, etc!!! Great contest, thanks Mir!
February 25th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
I vote for Sticky Labels!
February 25th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
another contest–yayyyyy!
I would love the Tagmates for all those jackets/sweaters/coats/sweatshirts that are currently on my coat rack.
February 25th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
I would totally love the tag-mates or iron-ons: the kids are supposed to have their names in EVERYTHING, and I am about to go insane with all the “trying to find a place on a black glove to make a name show up.”
February 25th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
I would love to have some sticky labels. Sounds awesome
February 25th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
The sticky ones would be great!
February 25th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
I’m feeling sticky!
February 25th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Woo Hoo! I would very much like the sticky labels if I win. Also, not that I would suck up or anything, but I did give you a little link love over at Preteens, Toddlers and Newborns. I just got my order from Lands End and was so happy I had to share with the world. You rock. And I’m not sucking up, I swear… though you are looking particularly lovely today.
February 25th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Have twins, need labels, love pretty Mir.
February 25th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
I *LOVE* the sticky labels! I’d never have believed how much stuff a four year old can lose if I hadn’t experienced it for myself. These labels look cute and durable - thanks for the tip!
February 25th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Sticky labels would be awesome! Love your website, Mir…I’m not sure how much money I’ve “saved” but your site certainly leave me in want of nothing.
February 25th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
I’d love some iron-ons for summer camp
February 25th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
I have nearly four year old twins in different rooms in daycare - surely that automatically qualifies me!
February 25th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
sticky ones would work for me! my guy will be in preschool soon and we could sure use them. thanks, lovely Mir-and Mabel’s Labels
February 25th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
what a brilliant idea!
February 25th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Oh, with 7 kids to keep track of, tag-mates would be great so I am not always saying “Whose shirt is this?”
February 25th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
either, but prefer sticky!
February 25th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I totally need some iron-on labels for my HUSBAND — the kids don’t lose their things but he sure does!
February 25th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Tag mates/ Iron ons.
My pregnancy nesting this time around has involved lots of labeling and these are perfect! Thanks for having the giveaway.
February 25th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
This would be awesome!
February 25th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Wow!! I love labels. There are too many cool labels to pick one. So, if I am a winner, you will have to pick for me.
February 25th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Wow, can I label my dog?
February 25th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I could totally use these - my 3 year old will be starting preschool soon! I’d love the skinny-minis so I can make sure her lunch box, cups, etc are clearly marked and hopefully avoid some germ-sharing! Thanks Mir (and Tricia, Cynthia and both Julies from Mabels Labels!) for the chance to win!
February 25th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I would love to win the iron-on ones!!!!
February 25th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
happy with eiather but prefer sticky labels. You are so pretty today Mir!
February 25th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I have the sticky labels for my kids and love, love, love them. But, I’d love some tag mates to label their clothes w/o ironing!
February 25th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
WOOHOO! Would I love those iron on’s! Perfect for camp and kid stuff that gets lost every year! Great contest!
February 25th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Either would be lovely. I think my first preference would be the Sticky Labels.
February 25th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
i’d love the classic sticky labels! what a cool product!
February 25th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
I don’t care what I win, so long as it’s free!
February 25th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Yes please!
February 25th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
tagmates because my 9-year old is going to sleep away camp for 6 excruciating (for me) nights this summer! thanks- alison
February 25th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Would love these!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Sticky Labels would be awesome because:
I wrote my son’s name and phone # on the back of his DS with an ultra-fine Sharpie…and it wiped off. So, I put an address label with some clear tape over it…and it’s all peeling off. Help me!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
I would love to win either! Thanks for the chance, Mir!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Heres to hoping I win this one!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
These are awesome! I wish I had known of these little gems before today. I love the Famous Sticky Labels the best. thanks, Mir!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Please, please, please! I could put away that awful Sharpie for good…
February 25th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Oh, I would love the sticky labels! Those would be great!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Prefer stickies but iron-ons are A-OK with us. Thanks!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Summer Camp is in our future. Tag labels would be purrrrrfect
February 25th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
I LOOOOOOOOVE Mabel’s labels!
Either would be fabuloso! but if i had to pick, i choose the sticky labels
wooohooooooooooo
February 25th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
I would be happy to win either. With boys 2 years apart, but almost the same size - the labels would prevent me from having to remember whose clothes are whose. Thanks Mir!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I’d love to try these…either kind!
Thanks pretty Mir!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I’d love this- thanks!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
I would love love love the tag-mates! I’ve been eyeing these for a while and couldn’t make up my mind which set to get. Now I can win the tag mates and buy the stickies!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
My son’s getting ready to start daycare for the first time, so either would be great! If I were to choose, I’d probably go with the sticky labels. Thanks!!!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
stick me!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Sticky labels would be awesome!!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Sticky please!!! How cool are these?!
February 25th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
I’d love to win the sticky labels!! A friend of mine just showed them to me and swears by them. We have a little one on the way in May and will need them for day care.
February 25th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Sticky labels would be my first choice, iron-ons my second!
What a great service to know about!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
would love the tag-mates and then the sticky labels. Thanks!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Pick me!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Sticky labels, definitely!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Tag-mates, please. My son just started daycare this year and I’m tired of Sharpies ruining his labels.
February 25th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Oh, I’d have to have the tag-mates just so I can mortify my 12 year-old at camp this year. I’ll put ‘em right on the front pocket!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Cool! Count me in!!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I NEED three sets of the iron-ons for all the jackets that multiply in my house!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
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February 25th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
sticky labels!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Sticky labels for me please!!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Sticky labels would be awesome!! Thanks!!!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I love it! I would like either–the other winner can choose first. Thanks for another great contest!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Bring on the tag mates!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
As the mother of 7 children, I need these bad. Pretty Please Mir! I so need a set of the Tag Mates. Think of all the lost items I could save from the lost & found bin at school! Thanks!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
I’m registering my son for pre-k tomorrow and this would be PERFECT. My, Mir, what have you done with your hair? It looks FAB.
February 25th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Classic sticky labels would work great for me!
Thanks!
February 25th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
I’d love the sticky labels for my 10-month old. Thanks!
February 25th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Bye-bye masking tape…hello sticky labels!
February 25th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Yay, labels!
February 25th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Label me excited. ha ha! Love some labels. Thanks
February 25th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
I’d love some of the famous sticky labels for my daughter’s things… she starts pre-school in the fall (I’m teary-eyed just typing that- lol). Thanks for the opportunity!
February 25th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Hey! I’d love those iron on labels for my uniform wearing school children!!
Holly
February 25th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Lables? I love labels. I am label happy. Excellent products pretty Mir.
February 25th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Most definately the classic sticky label!
Deanna
February 25th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Sticky good!
February 25th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
stick me!
February 25th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
I would like either. what a good idea!
February 25th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Sticky labels, please!
February 25th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
I would love to be entered for the famous sticky labels! I’ve been wanting to get some of these labels for my two kiddos.
February 25th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Pick me! Pick me!
I think the tag ones, but I’d love either.
February 26th, 2008 at 12:04 am
oooo oooo either one! *raising hand VERY high*
February 26th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Oooh, I love the contests! I would like the sticky labels, please.
Oh, and did I mention how pretty you look today?
February 26th, 2008 at 12:29 am
Hard to choose which, but I think the sticky ones!
February 26th, 2008 at 1:09 am
I would love to have some tag-mates for my son who lost a jacket on his first day of school and a few more since then.
February 26th, 2008 at 1:32 am
No preference, but these look great.
February 26th, 2008 at 1:42 am
Tagmates! We need some for camp. I love Mabel’s Labels!
February 26th, 2008 at 7:10 am
iron on or tag mates are my preference, but I would use either. We have camp-age kids. Need I say more?
February 26th, 2008 at 7:23 am
The household labels. LOL over the “neat freak combo pack!”
February 26th, 2008 at 7:43 am
I love to label! That way I don’t try to put on my 5 year olds tee shirts. Those labels are very helpful!
February 26th, 2008 at 7:52 am
sounds great. . .thanks!
February 26th, 2008 at 7:53 am
These sound cool! Great for daycare since THEY lost my son’s coat (which had his name in it - but in the pocket since it was reversible) and then tried to say it was my fault!!!
February 26th, 2008 at 7:59 am
I would love the tagmates. I’m tired of trying to write my kids names on the super small labels in their clotes.
February 26th, 2008 at 8:02 am
Um, sticky…I try very hard to use an iron as little as possible
February 26th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Ooh! Iron on labels!
February 26th, 2008 at 8:09 am
either would be so useful for my two boys! thanks!
February 26th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Tag-Mates would be great for my son who leaves his jackets and sweatshirts at school all the time. Thanks, Mir!
February 26th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Hmmm..this could be a life saver in our house!
February 26th, 2008 at 8:30 am
The classic sticky labels would be great–Sharpies just don’t work on sippy cups!
February 26th, 2008 at 8:37 am
I love this giveaway!!!
February 26th, 2008 at 8:43 am
Sarah bought some iron-on labels when Nate was a baby and put them on all his clothes, but he’s long since outgrown everything but the mittens. I’d love either prize. He starts Kindergarten in the fall; excuse me while I whimper…
February 26th, 2008 at 8:50 am
I would love the sticky labels my baby girl is in daycare and they keep losing her stuff! I think these labels will be the perfect solution.
February 26th, 2008 at 9:09 am
I think any of these would be perfect for when my soon-to-be-born daughter starts daycare!
February 26th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Ooooh labels. I absolutely love labels. This is a great giveaway!
February 26th, 2008 at 9:15 am
*fingers crossed*
February 26th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Either would be fantastic! Thanks!
February 26th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Ooh, I likes me the stickies (I don’t even own an iron, I’d rather have wrinkly clothes than use one).
February 26th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Sticky would be super helpful for my kindgergarten kids!
February 26th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Oh…..duh….guess I should say, “Yay! Sticky labels, please!”
February 26th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Stickies! Stickies! Stickies! Woohoo! I just discovered a need for these in the church nursery last week when they tried to give me the wrong sippy cup (she didn’t even have one!) and pacifier…EW! Flu season, anyone? Good thing it’s my third kid - if it was my first I would’ve FREAKED!
February 26th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I’d really love some iron on labels! I have a kindergartener who is going to summer camp for the first time, and I am having flashbacks of my mom labeling all of my clothes for camp a million years ago. Thanks!
February 26th, 2008 at 9:40 am
I’ve checked these out a few times but never taken the plunge. It might be time!
February 26th, 2008 at 9:57 am
sticky labels… so pretty.
February 26th, 2008 at 10:13 am
I would love the sticky labels. The daycare has taken to writing my son’s name in PERMANENT ink on his sippy cup.
February 26th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Ooh, those sticky labels would be a perfect gift for my mom — she does a lot of volunteer catering, and those labels would be ideal for all of her serving pieces and flower vases and other catering gear. (I’d also happily take iron-on labels if I was runner-up to someone else who desires the sticky.)
What, it’s not weird to give someone a gift that you got for free, is it?
February 26th, 2008 at 10:18 am
I don’t mind ironing! Id love some camp labels for my girl scout! Thanks for the contests, Mir!
February 26th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Clothing labels please! Love!
February 26th, 2008 at 10:22 am
I would LOVE some Iron-Ons or Tag-Mates! My 8 y.o. is going to Girl Scout camp for the first time this summer!
February 26th, 2008 at 10:28 am
I’d love the tag labels!
February 26th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Would love to have some of those sticky labels! Thanks.
February 26th, 2008 at 10:39 am
I’d love either one! Got a 2 year old in daycare!
February 26th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Sticky labels, forever!
February 26th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Thanks for all of your deals and steals! I would prefer the clothing labels!
February 26th, 2008 at 11:04 am
The stickies would be perfect, thank you.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Oh lovely and generous Mir! Tag Mates for my uniform-wearing preschooler, please!
February 26th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Why didn’t I think of these? I love both!
February 26th, 2008 at 11:38 am
This is so ironic. I have been crocheting a lot lately and was looking online just yesterday for some tags to put on the items I make. I would love some of those iron on tags! Iron on. Ironic. Ha-Ha.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:49 am
With 2 daughters in daycare, sticky labels would be fab!
February 26th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Either would be great!
February 26th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
For sure I’m in. The sticky would be fabulous! Thanks Mir!
February 26th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Ooh, I’ve been wanting to order some of those sticky labels when funds permit. I love to win some to use with my two boys. :o)
February 26th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
sticky labels for me please!
February 26th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Oh yes please! My youngest starts daycare in two weeks *sniff sniff*, and I keep forgetting to order labels for her stuff. This would be awesome. Could it be that procrastination might pay off?
February 26th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
I love all the mabel’s labels! We have 2 boys and they are awesome to tell toys apart, etc.
February 26th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Comment Comment Comment.
There, that says it all.
Rob ;O)
February 26th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I’d love a label…
February 26th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I’d love them - they’re both great, I can’t decide!
February 26th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
I think any of their labels would be marvelous…But with a two year old, might get the most milage from the sticky labels.
Thanks Mir, You look marvelous today! =)
February 26th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I would love some sticky labels!!
February 26th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Oooh, I would love the iron-ons to label all of my DD’s school uniforms
February 26th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Oooh! Me!
February 26th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
We are starting preschool in the fall, so I would looove these. Beggers can’t be choosers, so I’ll take whatever you would like to give me.
February 26th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Tagmates would be great!
February 26th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Good God, that’s a lot of comments! Let me add one more. I would love the iron-ons or tag-mates for the handmade items I make.
February 26th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
I love the tagmates! Amelia has already lost two pair of pants at pre-school!