It was just announced, a few days ago, that elementary schools in Ontario will return full time in September! Insert happy dance here! As a full-time working parent (married to a full-time working parent) – this is exciting news that our daughter will be going back to school as usual!

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Yeah! Back to School!

Along with the excitement of knowing that the 2020/2021 school year is actually happening (starting anyway) there is a bit of underlying apprehension mixed in.

Safety is our primary concern.

Even though everyone wants life to return to what is was pre-covid – precautions are necessary. There will certainly be rules to follow, new protocols in place, and parents will need to prepare their children for change.

For some school boards, part of the parents responsibility is to purchase school supplies for their children. In order to allow for distancing and to help control contamination certain grades require each child to have their own supplies.

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Personally, I love shopping for school supplies! New pencils, cool backpacks, and fun items brings me back to my own school days!

In addition to the new supplies, comes the task of identifying said materials with each individual child.

This is the fun part!

If you are not already familiar with Mabel’s Labels – let me introduce you!

Mabel’s Labels is the brain child of Julie Cole, Julie Ellis, Cynthia Esp and Tricia Mumby, four busy moms who stumbled upon a genius niche market for durable kids labels. Created humbly out of a family home, this award-winning company is beloved by parents and kids equally (mostly moms!).

Today, Mabel’s Labels is the market-leading destination for reliable labels for everything from children’s clothes and school supplies to household organization and everything in between. Not to mention, they’re laundry, dishwasher, and microwave safe – and they come with a 100% guarantee!

Here are a few personal favourite items that Mabel’s Labels offers!

Reusable Face Masks

Mabel’s Labels now markets both child and adult sized face masks! With six fun patterns for kids and eight cool patterns for adults – personal protection couldn’t get any more enjoyable!

These non-surgical grade masks are machine washable and comfortable to wear (adjustable nose piece). These reusable masks are made of lightweight, moisture-wicking material (three layers) – and are made in Canada. Check them out here!

Split Name Label Pack

For those larger families with multiple school age children – this popular option was designed just for you! Customizable with two or more names and with several colour combinations to choose from! Yours will be the most organized family on the block! For more info, click here!

Emergency Contact Labels

These newly introduced, attention-grabbing, and fully customizable labels ensure important info like medical concerns, emergency contacts and medications are listed on your child’s things. They’re perfect for items like car seats, bicycles, and sports equipment because they’re large and highly visible in the case of an accident – not to mention waterproof. See all the details here.

Allergy Alert Labels

Allergy Alert Labels are durable, waterproof labels that specify allergies. Keep your kids safe by clearly highlighting any allergies on food containers, and lunch bags. These personalized food allergy labels are customizable with your child’s name and allergy details.

Pre-printed food specific allergy labels are also available. Peanut, dairy, gluten, and shellfish are available to choose from – among others. View the life-saving details here.

Act now to take advantage of Mabel’s Labels biggest sale of the year – just in time for back to school!

Another fun product from Mabel’s Labels are these Washaway Lunch Box Notes!

Send an encouraging message to your child and the note will completely disappear each night! These personalized peel-and-stick labels adhere to the outside of your kid’s lunch container so you can write them a fun message. When washing the container, the label will disintegrate quickly in water. Check these out here.

Personalized Bag Tags

Personalized Bag Tags are tough, waterproof metal tags for items such as backpacks or gym bags. Mabel’s Labels personalized tags are perfect for identifying adults and kids’ bags alike. Choose from an array of fun designs or opt for text only. See all the cool options here.

As always, shipping in Canada is FREE of charge, with no minimum purchase!

Ease a bit of stress in this currently over-stressful time and take advantage of all that Mabel’s Labels has to offer! You won’t regret how organized your kids will be when they, safely, go back to school!