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GIVEAWAY :: Personalized + Durable Labels by KiDECALS

With summer camps just around the corner, it’s time to start labeling sweaters, backpacks and water bottles. But, I didn’t want to use just any old label. That’s why when the folks at KiDECALS asked if I wanted to try their personalized, durable labels, I jumped at the chance! I selected a fun, colorful chevron pattern and personalized it with our family name & email. This way if items get passed down to other kids in the family, the label doesn’t need to change.

personalized kids labels giveaway @simplifiedbee KiDECALS’ name labels stick to any surface (including clothes) and better yet are waterproof, dishwasher & washing machine safe! With 80+ delightful designs to personalize, there is bound to be a style for everyone! KiDECALS also offers so much more including allergy alert labels (perfect for school lunches), keyboard stickers (fun for teens and to brighten up your laptop!) and chalkboard labels (great for kitchen & playrooms).

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 I would love for you to have the chance to try these labels out too! Here’s how to enter to win $21 worth of labels from KiDECALS:

  • Simply leave a comment on this post (provide your email if I don’t have a way to contact you).
  • Extra Entry – become a new follower of Simplified Bee’s BlogTwitterPinterest or Facebook Page.
  • Extra Entry – mention this giveaway in a blog post, Facebook link, tweet or pin an image from this post, then leave a comment letting me know.
  • Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.

Entry period closes at midnight PST on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be announced on the Simplified Bee Facebook page on Thursday, May 23, 2013.

Best of luck & happy organizing!

Cristin

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Read full story By on May 15, 2013 in baby and children, back-to-school, Features, Giveaways, monograms, Organization, product review

Giveaway :: Personalized Back-to-School Labels

I hate to rush you into thinking about back-to-school, but the fact is it will be here before you know it. Getting organized ahead of time will help reduce stress that might build up before the first day. One way is to label everything heading to school: backpacks, lunch boxes, sports gear and uniforms, water bottles and art smocks and rest easy knowing expensive school supplies and gear won’t end up in the lost-and-found bin.
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Name Bubbles, a terrific personalized name manufacture wants to help you. Their  press-and-stick labels are durable, waterproof and make back-to-school worry free; simply place them on all back-to-school items including backpacks, lunch boxes, jackets and water bottles. Each label is crafted with quality and style that children will love, and a durability that parents can trust.
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New this back-to-school season are Lunch Box Labels – the message label that can be used again and again. Like all Name Bubbles products, Write On! Labels are durable and waterproof. A feature I love is that parents can apply the label directly to a child’s lunchbox and then add a handwritten note for them to read each day, such as ‘Good luck on your test!’ or ‘I love you!’ So cute, right?
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I’m also thrilled because the Name Bubbles would like to giveaway a School Pack ($33.88 value) to one lucky Simplified Bee reader. The pack is a perfect mix of labels for school and after school activities. Their School Labels come in a variety of designs and colors for the winner to choose from.

The School Pack includes 88 dishwasher, laundry, and microwave safe, personalized labels:
  • 8 Square Bubbles – perfect for big ticket items, such as an iPod or gaming system, that might need a phone number and email to be returned
  • 16 Fun Bubbles – great for water bottles, bento boxes and pencil cases
  • 18 Mini Bubbles – skinny waterproof labels for pencils and pens, staplers and tape dispensers
  • 2 Super Bubbles – extra large labels for sports and after-school gear
  • 28 Bitty Bubbles OR 25 Bubble Itz (laundry labels differ by style chosen) press-and-stick kids clothing labels
  • 16 Pairs of Bubble Toes – these popular shoe labels are laminated for extra durability but can be used on any personal item heading out the door

Here’s how to enter to win the School Pack:

  • Simply leave a comment on this post {provide your email if I don’t have a way to contact you}.
  • Extra Entry – become a new follower of Simplified Bee’s Blog, Twitter, Pinterest or Facebook Page.
  • Extra Entry – mention this giveaway in a blog post, FB link, tweet or pin one of these images on Pinterest, then leave a comment letting me know.
  • Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.
Entry period closes at midnight PST on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be announced on the Simplified Bee Facebook page on Thursday, July 26, 2012.

Best of luck!

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Read full story By on July 18, 2012 in baby and children, back-to-school, Giveaways, organization tips

Getting Organized for Back-to-School

It’s that time again. Millions of children are headed back-to-school. There is a direct relationship between how organized a child is and how well they do in school. As a parent or guardian, you can help children develop life-long organization skills. Here are a few back-to-school tips for getting organized:
Establish a Routine & Plan Ahead. Streamlining the morning routine is essential to get kids out the door and to school on time. It’s easy to get frazzled in the morning, so prepare lunches, book bags, outfits, even the breakfast table the night before. Create a storage area near your most used door and assign each person a bin and/or hook for their gear. Using color coded baskets or personalized tins {like the one above from the MacBeth Collection} helps for organization and quick identification when leaving the house.
Create a Homework Station. Few children enjoy doing homework, but making creating an efficient work environment may make the task more fun. First determine where it’s best to set up the homework station – Near the kitchen where an adult can help? In a quiet room alone? Is a computer needed? Once a location is selected, it is important to have an easy accessible storage bin or drawer with needed school supplies. Based on your child’s age and school needs store items such as writing implements, paper, tape/glue, scissors, ruler, erasers, crayons and markers. When purchasing school supplies, consider earth-friendly and non-toxic items. Visit EWG’s back-to-school guide for a list of greener options. Pottery Barn Kids has a great Mini Lazy Susan perfect for a storing supplies at the homework station {shown above}.
Paper Source also shows you how to make a customized desk cubbie here {also pictured above}. Get your child excited about their homework station by having them help designing their own supply storage cubbie.
Centralize School Communications. Besides your child’s school papers, there will be lots of communication parents will need to take action on or reference throughout the school year. Some of these items include classroom rosters, school handbook, supply list, permission slips and school calendar. Creating a centralized place for all this information is key to knowing where these important papers are when you need them. A binder or file folder are great options for keeping all the papers organized into subcategories. Smead offers an easy to use tiered folder – Smead Stadium File™ – that works great in my home {blogged about it here}.
Getting organized for back-to-school takes some effort, but it will make the transition smoother.
Happy organizing!
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Read full story By on August 16, 2010 in baby and children, back-to-school, green design, home organization, organization tips